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Contractor appointed for Reading weather centre
The Government Property Agency (GPA) has appointed Mace as the main contractor for its new cutting-edge weather centre. The new headquarters of the European …
Steelwork arrives at new station
Safety concerns and technical challenges have been overcome with the use of prefabricated steel elements for the main building and footbridge at the new Green …
Leisure boost
Structural steelwork is providing all of the answers for the construction of a state-of-the-art BREEAM ‘Excellent’ replacement leisure centre in
Steelwork helps new station arrive on time
Using a steel-framed solution for its structures and overbridge is helping a new station in Reading achieve its scheduled planned opening later this year. …
Commercial success stories
A steel-framed solution is the tried and tested method for creating high-rise and cost-effective commercial schemes throughout the UK. London has traditionally …
Award: Thames Tower Redevelopment, Reading
A 1970s office block has been given a new lease of life with enlarged floorplates and four extra steel-framed floors above level 11. The project’s original …
Seven up for schools
As part of the Government’s Priority School Building Programme, Interserve and Kajima Partnerships JV has been awarded the design and build contract for …
Tower tops out with steel
A 1970s concrete office block is being given a new lease of life with enlarged floorplates and four extra levels, all with the aid of steel construction. …
Other finalist – Reading Station Transfer Deck
Reading Station is undergoing an upgrade as part of the wider £895M Reading Station Area Redevelopment scheme; new platforms have been added and existing …
Thames crossing to be built with steel
A new pedestrian and cycle bridge spanning the River Thames at Reading, designed by architect Design Engine in collaboration with engineers Peter Brett …
