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Terminal checks in with steel
Steel construction has come to the fore, above and below ground, during the building of a satellite pier at Heathrow Airport. Martin Cooper reports. The …
Heathrow’s satellite takes flight
Construction of Heathrow Airport’s satellite Pier 2B is now at an advanced stage with phase 1 of the project open to passengers, and phase 2 set to open in …
Central bridge takes shape
The initial sections of the Central Park footbridge, which spans the River Lea between the Olympic Stadium and the Aquatics Centre, and features both permanent …
SSDA 2008 – Terminal 5, Heathrow Airport
Terminal 5 will handle approximately 30 million passengers per annum and makes a significant statement on the world travel scene. The design of Heathrow …
SSDA 2008 – The O2 Arena, North Greenwich
Situated inside the original Millennium Dome, the 02 Arena has been designed to be the most technically and acoustically advanced concert arena in Europe. …
River Cam gets first crossing since 1971
A new £3M bridge for cyclists and pedestrians over the River Cam is the first new river crossing in Cambridge since 1971 and provides a much-needed link …
SSDA 2008 – Transfer Structure, 55 Baker Street, London
This slim, elegant and angular steel structure replaces 12 original reinforced concrete columns and presents a stunning backdrop in the reception area of this …
Britain’s tallest free-standing artwork unveiled
Designs have been revealed for a steel sculpture that will be the highest free-standing work of art in the UK. Known as Aspire and designed by Ken …
Steel wins five categories at prestigious awards
A number of high profile UK steel projects received accolades at the recent Institution of Structural Engineers’ (IStructE) 40th anniversary Structural …
April 2008 – T5 sets world standard
Congratulations to all members of the construction team that delivered BAA’s new Terminal 5 at Heathrow on time and to budget. It is a great achievement …