In this issue
NSC 3
March 18
Cover Image
The Post Building, London
Main client: Brockton Capital and Oxford Properties
Architect: Allford Hall Monahagn Morris
Main contractor: Laing O’Rourke
Structural engineer: Arup
Steelwork contractor: BHC
Steel tonnage: 1,800t
March 2018
Vol 26 No 3
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5 Editor’s comment The latest independent market research shows a continuing
strong market preference for steel as a framing solution.
6 News Steelwork has maintained its leading position in key construction sectors
according to the latest research.
10 Headline Sponsor ArcelorMittal has adopted 10 sustainability development
outcomes as it targets zero waste.
12 Sector Focus: Steel Stockholders This month’s focus investigates the importance of
stockholders to the steel construction industry.
14 Education Bertha Park High School is the first phase of a new town development
near Perth.
16 Leisure A steel-framed water park will provide Coventry with a high-quality facility
and act as catalyst for further city centre regeneration.
18 Mixed-use A former central London Royal Mail sorting office is being redeveloped
into a mixed-use scheme including commercial, retail and residential parts.
22 Retail An £85M shopping centre extension, containing 22 new retail units, is rapidly
taking shape in Eastbourne.
24 Education An industrial-looking building is required for a university’s engineering and
research facility.
26 Technical David Brown of the SCI discusses members that are subject to combined
bending and compression.
30 50 Years Ago Our look back through the pages of Building with Steel features
a gigantic double cantilever hangar.
30 Advisory Desk AD 416 – Artificially reducing the effective width of slab to satisfy shear
connection requirements.
31 Codes & Standards
32 BCSA Members
34 Register of Qualified Steelwork Contractors for Bridgeworks
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