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Ship-shape residences
The first phase of an ambitious residential scheme, overlooking the Manchester Ship Canal, has chosen a steel-framed solution for its first two apartment …
First British Rail bridge in weathering steel
The first stage of the British Rail Freightliner network was virtually completed in mid-summer 1967 and plans were then prepared for the next stage of the …
New roof for Manchester shopping centre
Steelwork is playing a significant role in the £75M overhaul of the Trafford Centre’s Barton Square in Manchester. Designed by Leach Rhodes Walker, an …
News in Brief: May 2019
The £60M Sandwell Aquatics Centre, which will host events at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham has been given the final go-ahead by local councillors. …
Canalside apartments launched in Manchester
Elland Steel Structures has completed the steelwork for the first block for a new residential scheme beside the Manchester Ship Canal. Known as Manchester …
News in Brief: April 2019
Trimble has launched Tekla PowerFab, a new software package for steel fabrication management. Said to have been created specifically for steelwork contractors, …
Airport transformation takes flight
A steel-framed terminal extension building, featuring internal spans of up to 36m, is the centrepiece of Manchester Airport’s Transformation programme. …
Survey shows construction growth in UK regional cities
Confidence among developers is exceptionally strong across the UK’s regional cities according to the latest Deloitte Real Estate Crane Survey. The survey …
Creating a landmark
Using a steel frame solution has helped form the flexible long-span floorplates required for a Manchester city centre commercial development. Strong levels of …
Steel drives car showroom design
The ability to create long clear spans, as well as its speed of construction, are some of the reasons why steelwork is the ideal framing solution for car …
