Mock chimney demolition project granted planning approval
PLANNING permission has been granted for a project which will be a key step in preparing for the next stage in the demolition of the iconic Pile 1 chimney at …
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Structural Awards 2019 showcase supreme global engineering feats
The Institution of Structural Engineers have announced the winners of The Structural Awards 2019 during a glittering black-tie evening at The Brewery, London. The winners were chosen from a shortlist …
Finsbury Park Tube station improvement works amongst finalists of international construction competition
One month to go before the ITA Tunnelling and Underground Space Awards ceremony – November 18 – Miami, USA “Tunnels: a resilient link between past and future” was at the centre of …
JPG creates full time role for BIM technology fast track
Leeds based JPG Group has created a dedicated role to ensure a fast track compliance and company-wide operation in Building Information Modelling (BIM) Level 2 in just twelve months. BIM is a …
Heathrow expansion to go modular
Cabinet ministers have backed initial proposals for a new runway at Heathrow Airport, claiming it is an “historic moment”. As MPs prepare to vote on the plans ahead of the July 11 …
Latest Schöck BBA Certification raises the bar
The latest BBA Certification awarded to the Schöck Isokorb is the culmination of an unprecedented standard of assessment by the BBA. It has resulted in a much more demanding new …
London’s Riverwalk incorporates Passivhaus standard Schöck Isokorb
On the north side of the Thames in central London, the three riverside embankments, Chelsea, Victoria and Albert, are the result of extensive civil engineering works that reclaimed marshy land, …
Flood Defence Systems Continue To Gain Ground
During 2016, IBS continued to deliver successful installations of high profile glass flood defence systems around the UK, taking their total of successfully delivered projects past the 1.5Km milestone since …
Safety Critical Fixings – What happens when it goes wrong?
As recently appointed full members of the Construction Fixings Association, EJOT UK is helping to promote the work of the CFA by alerting those involved in the specification and installation …
HOOLA precast balconies a team effort from Schöck and Thorp
Tidal Basin Road in East London, gateway to the soon-to-be regenerated Royal Victoria Docks area and a short stroll from the Excel Exhibition Centre, is now home to a new …
Collaboration and Integration the Key to Success
Article by Steve Thompson, Managing Director of EOS Facades Celebrating their tenth anniversary this year, EOS Facades is a leading innovator in light gauge steel construction, specialising in the design, manufacture …
Building Better with BIM
By-lined Article by Steve Thompson, MD of EOS Facades The digital age is evolving. We are constantly adapting technology in order to enhance all aspects of the modern world. We …
Value Engineering – What is it all about?
As the construction industry strives to provide the optimum building solution, just how can companies today differentiate themselves and ensure they are offering best value? Steve Thompson, Managing Director of …
Successful delivery for Henderson Green
The South Coast is experiencing a ‘baby boom’ as local Hospitals are giving their maternity units a new lease of life with the help of a leading engineering consultancy. Henderson …
Victaulic takes the honours at sports arena and Velodrome
Changing from standard welding and flanging to the grooved system and prefabricating off site were key to the successful provision of HVAC services at Glasgow’s major new sports complex. Glasgow’s …
The brief story of Parmoor Barn
Parmoor Barn is on the site of an old convent and over the years there have been different attempts to get planning on the site, all of which have failed. …
Victaulic Launches Innovative New Website – Mechanical Pipe Joining Made Easier Online
Victaulic, the global leader in the production of mechanical pipe joining and fire protection systems, announces today the launch of its redesigned website. The Victaulic website redesign will create a …
Flame-free technology wins over welding in college building services
Grooved-end pipe joining was the contractor’s choice for HVAC systems in the new Sussex Coast College building. The weld-free solution saved time and money, was kind to the environment and …