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Olympic authority unveils designs for 2012 stadium
The design for the eagerly awaited London Olympic Stadium has been made public by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA). The 80,000 seat, predominantly steel, …
Ravenscraig regeneration gathers pace
The site of the former steelworks at Ravenscraig in North Lanarkshire will be the UK’s first new town in more than 50 years and home to more than 10,000 …
Steel hotel for historic football ground
Sheffield United FC’s hotel has been partially built over an existing entrance to Bramall Lane stadium. The thoroughfare needed to be kept open to the public …
Up and running at Aintree
A stunning steel-framed twin grandstand, the centrepiece of a two-year redevelopment scheme, was officially opened for last month’s world famous …
Nearing the finishing post
One of Ireland’s best known and most popular sporting venues will open its new steel framed grandstand for July’s Summer festival of racing. Martin Cooper …
MK Dons stadium ready for new season
Steelwork erection has recently been completed for the new 30,000 seat capacity stadium for the Milton Keynes Dons football club, with the facility scheduled …
Grandstand finish
The redevelopment of Doncaster Racecourse is set to transform the site into one of the most modern and impressive sporting venues in the UK. Martin Cooper …
Steel checks in at the YMCA
More than 330t of structural steelwork has been used for the construction of a new YMCA complex in St Helens. The project consists of two main parts: a two and …
40 Years Ago: The new Coventry Swimming Baths
Taken from Building with Steel, 1966 These splendid new swimming baths are now in full operation: a number of interesting design features are incorporated in …
Steel conversion for Twickenham
The new South Stand at England’s home of Rugby Union will increase the ground’s capacity and incorporate a hotel, conference and banqueting facilities, and …
