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Steel providing a safe design for petrochemical headquarters
A steel frame designed specifically to withstand a blast scenario is taking shape at the INEOS petrochemical facility at Grangemouth in Scotland. More than …
Oxford technology park gets go ahead
Joint developers Hill Street Holdings and Bloombridge have secured planning permission for a £90M steel-framed technology park in Oxford. The UMC-designed …
Cantilevering London Wall
Transfer structures supporting cantilevers abound on this City of London commercial development, reports Martin Cooper. London Wall Place will be a new …
Expanding sector gets steel boost
A large mixed-use scheme known as Central Square is the latest project to highlight the strengthening Leeds property market. A stone’s throw from Leeds …
All change at Victoria
Phase one of Nova Victoria , which will transform a huge island site opposite the mainline railway station, is in full swing and due to complete next year, …
Manchester NOMA development expands with steel
Planning applications have been submitted for two steel-framed office buildings at the £800M NOMA development in Manchester. The joint venture between The …
Economy drives steel design
A new London headquarters for a multinational advertising and public relations company, is rapidly taking shape with the aid of steel construction. Martin …
Composite Construction for Crown Office Block at Hastings
From Building with Steel August 1965 This is an ambitious building plan aimed at removing 800 staff from congested London to the more salubrious air of …
Excellent Monument
Aiming to achieve a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating, The Monument Building will provide high quality office space in the heart of the City. Martin Cooper reports …
Circus feat
A new commercial development on Finsbury Circus in the City of London has thrown-up a number of unique challenges, reports Martin Cooper. Overlooking the City …
