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Velodrome crosses the finishing line
Construction work on the London 2012 Olympic Park Velodrome has been completed and the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has proudly unveiled it as the first …
Highland takes the lead at Glasgow Velodrome
One of Scotland’s leading galvanizing firms, Highland Galvanizers & Colour Coaters, has joined the winning team delivering the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in …
Around the Press – April 2011
Construction News 17 March 2011 Shoppers and shovels kept separate at mall (Bluewater Events Venue) In the halls, the steel frame has been reinforced so that …
Temporary volleyball stadium for Westminster
Plans for a 15,000 seater stadium in Horse Guards Parade to host Olympic beach volleyball have been submitted to Westminster City Council. The temporary steel …
Trusses create sports mecca
A steel frame was the only viable solution at the Plymouth Life Centre where long spans abound. Martin Cooper reports from the South West’s biggest ever …
Taking the chequered flag
A pit and paddock complex, containing race team garages and hospitality suites, will be open in time for next year’s British Grand Prix. Martin Cooper …
Cricket ground gets capacity boost
Work currently being undertaken at Edgbaston cricket ground will increase the stadium’s overall capacity to 25,000, in time for next summer’s Test match …
Grandstand finish at Hibernian
Scottish Premier League side Hibernian will have a new East Stand for the forthcoming 2010/11 football season. With room to accommodate 6,400 spectators, the …
SSDA 2010 – Legacy Roof, London Aquatics Centre
Comprising of a stunning waveform roof which sweeps upwards in a smooth curve, the Aquatics Centre will be one of the centrepieces of London’s Olympic Park. …
February 2011 – Most sustainable stadium
The Olympic Park Legacy Company was meeting to decide on which of two competing bids to accept for the future of the centrepiece London Olympic stadium as NSC …