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West End steel
A number of logistical challenges have been overcome during the steelwork programme for a new office and retail development in the West End of London. The …
Retaining a City streetscape
A modern steel-framed office and retail scheme in the City of London is being constructed behind two retained façades. Set in the heart of the City of …
Steel completed for Metropolitan Police headquarters
Structural steelwork has topped out on the redevelopment of the former Metropolitan Police headquarters at Curtis Green Building on London’s Victoria …
Steel construction gets the red carpet
One of Europe’s largest retained façades is being incorporated into a new steel-framed mixed-use development on London’s famous Leicester Square. Martin …
All change at Victoria
Phase one of Nova Victoria , which will transform a huge island site opposite the mainline railway station, is in full swing and due to complete next year, …
Hanging cantilever
A 17-storey cantilevering section of the building is hung from a large rooftop girder to create a column-free entrance area for a City of London office scheme. …
Economy drives steel design
A new London headquarters for a multinational advertising and public relations company, is rapidly taking shape with the aid of steel construction. Martin …
SCI event to reflect on the past and the future for steel construction
Coinciding with its 30th birthday, the Steel Construction Institute (SCI) will be reflecting on the past, and looking at predictions for the future to provide …
Steel supports power station project
Steel contractor Adey Steel will soon begin work to fabricate and install more than 700t of façade retention steelwork at Lots Road power station in Chelsea, …
Steady outlook for steel
Financial markets have been rocked again recently, raising fears that we might be looking at a new financial crisis. Calmer minds have been advising however …