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City icon showcases steel
With its unique shape and complex steel design, the Leadenhall Building is set to become a City of London landmark, reports Martin Cooper. When it comes to …
Excellent distribution park completed with steel
A new industrial warehouse development, consisting of five units, has been completed at Park Royal in west London. Known as Central Park, developer Goya …
Call for level playing field
BCSA President Ivor Roberts criticised the award of the Forth Replacement Crossing steelwork contract to a Chinese company as a blow that must not be allowed …
New City monument takes shape
Construction work is nearing completion on 24 Monument Place, a nine-storey retail and commercial development in the City of London. Located opposite the …
Historic design incorporated
A new commercial development on central London’s Holborn Viaduct includes a rebuilt Victorian gatehouse helping to restore the historic overpass. Martin …
Steel allows access to all areas
Six weeks have been shaved off a vital construction programme by changing a podium design from concrete to steel. Martin Cooper reports. Pancras Square forms …
Iconic crystal leads the way in green design
The Crystal, a unique structure designed for Siemens to showcase sustainability has officially opened in London. Located on the waterfront at the western end …
Balancing Act
A steel frame has proven to be the right choice for a commercial project being constructed above an array of London Underground assets. Martin Cooper reports …
50 Years Ago: LTE Substation, Elephant & Castle
The comprehensive redevelopment of the Elephant and Castle is a part of the London County Council’s plan for the County. Very broadly, the redevelopment …
SSDA Commendation: NEO Bankside, London
NEO Bankside is the first major residential scheme in the UK to feature an external steel bracing system. Representing a considerable engineering challenge, …
