Three Barnshaws projects earn recognition at Structural Steel Design Awards 2017
Three landmark building projects supported by Barnshaws Section Benders have been recognised in the 2017 Structural Steel Design Awards. Sponsored by the British Constructional Steelwork Association and Steel for Life, the awards recognised the Leadenhall Building in London, The Curve in Slough and the Hurlingham Club Racquet Centre in London, which have all benefitted from precision steel bending from Barnshaws. The awards were presented on the 4th October at the Museum of London.
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Barnshaws introduces ‘cut price’ service for channel sections
Building on a comprehensive range of metal bending and fabrication services, Barnshaws Section Benders is now offering a new economical approach for creating channel sections to its customers. The method allows customers to efficiently recycle existing hollow stock to originate a channel section, instead of purchasing new materials outright.
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Barnshaws put The Curve in Slough
As part of the ongoing regeneration of Slough town centre, Barnshaws Section Benders has provided curved steel to support The Curve, the new cultural and learning centre: a project delivered by Slough Urban Renewal on behalf of Slough Borough Council. The steel forms part of the building's façade, which delivers a truly modern aesthetic, intended to uplift the local area. As a result, the building has been awarded 'Development of the Year 2017' at the Thames Valley Property Awards.
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Barnshaws serves on Wimbledon Centre Court
Nothing typifies being British like adapting to unpredictable summer weather, but thanks in part to the expertise of Barnshaws Section Benders Ltd, those who travelled to Wimbledon Centre Court this month didn’t have too much to worry about. The stadium features a fully retractable 1,000 tonne roof, which allows tennis fans to enjoy the spectacle of world class sport in any summer weather condition. Barnshaws utilised its experience to supply high quality curved steel sections to the project, which ensured that play can go on during the prestigious Wimbledon event.
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The effects of CE marking on modern construction
Since its introduction in 2014, CE Marking for steel fabricated products has been the defining standard in assessing the quality, suitability and safety of steelwork. While the benefits of optimum steel products for structural applications may seem obvious, what has the overall effect on the construction industry been during this time period?
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