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News in Brief: April 2019
Trimble has launched Tekla PowerFab, a new software package for steel fabrication management. Said to have been created specifically for steelwork contractors, …
Airport transformation takes flight
A steel-framed terminal extension building, featuring internal spans of up to 36m, is the centrepiece of Manchester Airport’s Transformation programme. …
Survey shows construction growth in UK regional cities
Confidence among developers is exceptionally strong across the UK’s regional cities according to the latest Deloitte Real Estate Crane Survey. The survey …
Creating a landmark
Using a steel frame solution has helped form the flexible long-span floorplates required for a Manchester city centre commercial development. Strong levels of …
Steel drives car showroom design
The ability to create long clear spans, as well as its speed of construction, are some of the reasons why steelwork is the ideal framing solution for car …
Shaping the steel sector
The use of curved steel bent into shape by UK specialist steel bending companies continues to help designers create elaborate landmark structures. Curved …
Manchester city centre landmark formed in steel
Containing 1,800t of structural steelwork, a Manchester city centre commercial development, known as the Landmark, is rapidly taking shape. Due to complete …
Commendation: Two St. Peter’s Square, Manchester
Two St. Peter’s Square is a new build, Grade A office space in the heart of Manchester city centre, consisting of 12-storeys above ground and two basement …
Merit: 101 The Embankment, Salford
Although the original buildings and platforms are long gone, the Grade II listed sandstone façade and viaduct that once supported the long-gone Exchange …
Merit: Manchester Victoria Redevelopment
Manchester Victoria station redevelopment was a challenging project within an existing live railway station with work taking place around a number of Grade II …
