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Leeds Central Square kicks off
Steel construction is due to kick off on the latest high profile project in the transformation of Leeds city centre. Known as Central Square, the scheme has …
Steel college supports residential scheme
Long internal spans and a lightweight roof structure were the reasons why steel construction was chosen for a prestigious student accommodation and college …
Three steel towers set to rise at Canary Wharf
Designs for an iconic 28-storey sloping office tower on one of the last remaining sites on the Canary Wharf estate have been given the go-ahead, while work has …
Steel to kick start Manchester and Salford regeneration scheme
On the site of the former Manchester Exchange railway station, famous for having the world’s longest platform, a multi-million pound regeneration scheme is …
Steel boost for Belfast regeneration
Planning consent has been granted for the second steel framed building within architect Grimshaw’s City Quays master plan for Belfast Harbour’s Clarendon …
Residences in steel
Nine steel-framed student accommodation blocks form an integral part of the University of Salford’s expansion plans. An £84M project for the University of …
Thermal bridging in steel framed buildings
Mark Lawson and Guillaume Vannier of SCI report on the results of an EU project. In order to retain the accurate formatting of the equations and tables in this …
Steel accommodates university upgrade
Steelwork erection by Walter Watson for a 1,367 bed student accommodation block at the University of Salford is nearing completion. Main contractor Graham …
Retail buys into rooftop garden
A mixed use regeneration scheme in east London features a rooftop private garden that sits above a supermarket. London’s skyline is continually changing and …
Student accommodation graduates with steel
An ambitious student accommodation project is under way at the University of Stirling, a scheme that will ultimately provide 788 new bed spaces. Established by …
