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Floodplain development
A new commercial block close to the River Thames has been redesigned as a steel structure that will sit above any potential flood waters. Located at Egham in …
BBC design show
Exposed architectural steelwork will play a leading role at the new BBC Wales headquarters in Cardiff. Martin Cooper reports. The multi-million pound Central …
Towering export success for decking supplier
Structural Metal Decks (SMD) is supplying 114,000m² of its TR80+ floor decking to the Tiara United Towers project in Dubai. Located on the main road into …
The City’s dramatic addition
Eventually reaching a height of 190m, 52 Lime Street is the City of London’s latest standout commercial development. Martin Cooper reports. Featuring a …
Hot and cold
A swimming pool and an ice rink are being built within one large steel-framed structure in Romford, presenting several challenges. Constructing two large …
Crowning glory for city centre office scheme
Steel construction has provided the flexible column-free spaces required for the latest pre-let commercial scheme in Glasgow. Martin Cooper reports. The …
Steel in tune for acoustics
Steel-framed boxes within steel-framed boxes are the order of the day for a new music conservatoire under construction in Birmingham. Martin Cooper reports. …
Carlisle council offices complete with steel
Cumbria County Council has moved into new £10M custom-built steel-framed offices in Carlisle city centre. Working on behalf of Eric Wright Construction, …
Town centre regenerates with steel
Structural steelwork is playing a central role in a large-scale regeneration programme that will further enhance Stockport as a popular destination for …
High speed rail college set to arrive
In anticipation of the construction of high-speed rail infrastructure, a national college to train specialist engineers is being built. Martin Cooper reports …
