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Steel tops new London college
A highly visual and architecturally driven steel roof structure is the crowning glory of a multi-million pound college redevelopment in south London. South …
Construction surges ahead on Olympic Stadium
The construction of the Olympic Stadium in east London is surging ahead with piling work to create the permanent foundation expected to be completed this …
Fast cores aid on-site craneage
A faster construction programme and an extremely tight site meant a number of innovative solutions were called for on a prestigious central London project. The …
SSDA 2008 – Unilever House, London
A new eight-storey steel framed headquarters was constructed for Unilever within a retained Grade II listed façade built in 1931. Approximately 2,000t of …
SSDA 2008 – The O2 Arena, North Greenwich
Situated inside the original Millennium Dome, the 02 Arena has been designed to be the most technically and acoustically advanced concert arena in Europe. …
SSDA 2008 – Transfer Structure, 55 Baker Street, London
This slim, elegant and angular steel structure replaces 12 original reinforced concrete columns and presents a stunning backdrop in the reception area of this …
SSDA 2008 – Steel Wing, St Marylebone CE School, London
A steel solution was the only answer for one wing and the basement access of a new arts building extension to a central London school. Constructing a new …
SSDA 2008 – 14 Cornhill, London
The former London headquarters of Lloyds Bank has undergone a complete redevelopment with the retention of the original façade and a new steel framed …
SSDA 2008 – Bourbon Lane housing, London
A landmark Anglo-French affordable housing scheme, Bourbon Lane’s steelwork design has heralded a radical change for housing in the UK. “This is exactly …
September 2008 – A lasting legacy
Britain’s long-standing love affair with the modern Olympics has been given a timely boost by the outstanding performance of our athletes at the Beijing …