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Healthcare in the frame
The distinctive rounded shape of the hospital presented a number of construction challenges A number of challenges have had to be overcome during the construction of a new hospital in the Orkney...
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Completing The O₂’s inner circle
Construction progresses within the vast dome A retail village being constructed around part of The O₂ Arena is helping to finally complete the ring of outlets surrounding the well-known venue. Martin...
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Design and construction with light gauge steel
Model showing a light steel residential frame NSC highlights some of the advantages that can be had from using light steel framing solutions. Light steel framing is an offsite manufacturing process...
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President’s Column: May 2018
I’ve learnt over the years that my view of the world isn’t shared by everyone else. And when we think about design, that is certainly the case. From an architect’s perspective, design can be seen as a...
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Design and manufacturing with computer software
The transition from 2D to 3D models has improved design team communication and workflow In this article NSC examines how computer software supports the full steelwork design and manufacturing process,...
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What does Level 3 BIM mean for the steel industry?
While a finalised definition of Level 3 BIM is still a way off there are trends emerging that will certainly impact on this critical part of the construction industry. In 2011 the Government...
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Award: The Ordsall Chord Viaduct
The Ordsall Chord Viaduct includes the first network arch bridge to be built in the UK, and the first asymmetric (tapering) network arch anywhere in the world. FACT FILE Architect: BDP Structural...
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Award: Knostrop Weir Foot and Cycle Bridge, Leeds
Knostrop Foot and Cycle Bridge serves to reconnect the Trans Pennine Trail, following the removal of a section of island between the River Aire and the Aire and Calder Navigation. FACT FILE Architect:...
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Tekla bridge software extension spans complete design
Trimble has introduced Tekla Bridge Creator, a new extension for Tekla Structures Building Information Model (BIM) software that is said to integrate the complete workflow from design geometry to...
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Trimble introduces new Tekla structural BIM software
Trimble has introduced the latest versions of its Tekla Building Information Modelling (BIM) software solutions for the construction industry: Tekla Structures 2019, Tekla Structural Designer 2019,...
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