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Deptford bridge swings into action
Spanning Deptford Creek close to its confluence with the River Thames in south London, a new cable stayed swing bridge will provide unbroken pedestrian access …
St James’s Market project kicks off
Two eight-storey steel framed commercial buildings are under way as part of a major investment programme for the St James’s area of central London. The …
Bespoke construction for upmarket site
Situated on the corner of two renowned central London streets, a new retail and office development is set to be a sought after address. Mayfair in central …
Bespoke offices in Mayfair near completion
A landmark office and retail development at 49-51 Conduit Street in Mayfair, central London is rapidly taking shape. Replacing two former retail/gallery/office …
Cheesegrater reaches practical completion
Main contractor Laing O’Rourke has reached practical completion on the Leadenhall Building (Cheesegrater), an iconic addition to London’s skyline. The …
Award – Holland Park School, London
One of the nation’s most famous state schools has been rebuilt using structural steelwork to create a more flexible and sustainable building. Located within …
Other finalist – ME London Hotel, London
The ME London Hotel is a new five-star hotel and residential development in Aldwych, central London. It consists of 157 rooms and 86 apartments and …
Steel cure for hospital
The East Wing building at St Thomas’ Hospital has historically been blighted by water ingress. In order to remedy the situation the structure is being reclad …
Reach for the sky
Heron Tower, the City of London’s tallest building has been widely praised for its emphasis on quality and sustainability. Martin Cooper revisits another …
Economic design drives commercial scheme
A new UK headquarters for a European banking organisation is quickly taking shape with the aid of a steel frame. Martin Cooper reports from Pancras Square. One …
