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Trusses create sports mecca
A steel frame was the only viable solution at the Plymouth Life Centre where long spans abound. Martin Cooper reports from the South West’s biggest ever …
Taking the chequered flag
A pit and paddock complex, containing race team garages and hospitality suites, will be open in time for next year’s British Grand Prix. Martin Cooper …
Cricket ground gets capacity boost
Work currently being undertaken at Edgbaston cricket ground will increase the stadium’s overall capacity to 25,000, in time for next summer’s Test match …
Grandstand finish at Hibernian
Scottish Premier League side Hibernian will have a new East Stand for the forthcoming 2010/11 football season. With room to accommodate 6,400 spectators, the …
SSDA 2010 – Legacy Roof, London Aquatics Centre
Comprising of a stunning waveform roof which sweeps upwards in a smooth curve, the Aquatics Centre will be one of the centrepieces of London’s Olympic Park. …
Around the Press: June 2010
Construction News 6 May 2010 Heron tops out to tower over the capital The steel structure gives the the north side of the building a distinctive look, with …
Olympic venues on track during busiest year
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has released new aerial images of the progress on the London 2012 Olympic Park, showing construction work firmly on track …
Steel flagged up at Silverstone
As part of a major redevelopment of the UK’s premier Formula One Grand Prix Circuit at Silverstone, Barrett Steel Buildings has won a contract to provide the …
Westfield’s Olympic gateway
Located next to London’s Olympic Park, Europe’s largest urban shopping centre is rapidly taking shape. Martin Cooper reports from a project which will act …
Olympic Basketball Arena gets a lift
The 12,000 seat London 2012 Basketball Arena is taking shape with many of the 35m-high arched steel trusses lifted into place. Once Watson Steel Structures has …
