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Tigers stand converted
A new grandstand at Leicester Tigers’ ground is nearing completion after the majority of construction work was carried out during a busy rugby season. Martin …
Lift-off for feature roof
The Aquatics Centre is one of the centrepieces of London’s Olympic Park. Martin Cooper reports on the erection of its elegantly sweeping and curving roof …
Lansdowne Road reborn as Aviva Stadium
Irish international football and rugby will soon have a new state-of-the-art 50,000 all seater stadium in which to play as the multi-million pound …
Steel forms new Welsh rugby citadel
Llanelli Scarlets Rugby Union Club will officially move into its new stadium – Parc y Scarlets – at the end of November, after more than 120 years …
Steel bowls a quick delivery
Glamorgan cricket’s headquarters in Cardiff has been completely redeveloped and the new 16,000 capacity stadium, which officially opened for this Summer’s …
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 …
SSDA 2006 – The OCS Stand Brit Oval, London
Adding a new visual backdrop to this famous venue, the new 14,500 capacity stand was completed within a tight time scale and opened in time to host one of last …
SSDA 2006 – The Emirates Stadium, Arsenal FC, London
The dished roof profile slopes gently towards the pitch and its clear lines draw the eye towards the playing surface. Arsenal’s 60,000 seat capacity Emirates …
Steel scores at new Twickenham stand
Steelwork erection for Twickenham’s new £90M South Stand is well underway and is scheduled for completion by December. The official home of English Rugby …
New stadium underpins soccer strategy
A field near Milton Keynes is being transformed into a centre for sport, retail and leisure, with the MK Dons football team the star attraction. Virtually non …