Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Structural Design",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Buildingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Structural Awards 2008 opens for entries from
Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), which we summarised at the time by saying "Organised annually by the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), the Awards recognise excellence in structural engineering design and showcase
projects that lead the industry's development".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Trussed rafters - the long-span solution of choice from
Trussed Rafter Association: "Timber trussed rafters are increasingly becoming the solution of choice for construction of roofs for schools, hospitals, halls, supermarkets and other mid to long-span prestigious buildings".
In November 2007, we covered the news from LEAF Awards 2007
concerning its LEAF Awards Winners 2007
- take a look at Emirates Glass LEAF Awards Winners 2007
which says: "Here is the list of winners of the Emirates Glass LEAF Awards which recognise and reward excellence within the architectural and design field".
Take a look also at the news release from Concrete Centre, Entries invited for Structural Concrete 2008,
as well as Top award for structural engineering excellence from Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE),
and Building Centre supports LEAF Awards from Building Centre.
See also:
Graitec expands European base by acquiring Adris
(October 2007)
Graitec, a major software developer for CAD and structural design solutions for civil engineering, has acquired Adris, an Autodesk resellers in UK, supplying design software and networks
British finalists for LEAF Awards
(October 2007)
Dartford Judo Club, The Maggie's Centre in Fife and new Young Vic Theatre among British finalists for LEAF Awards along with major international buildings
LEAF Awards move to the Waldorf
(October 2007)
Due to demand, the presentation of the prestigious LEAF Awards 2007 will now take place at the distinguished Waldorf Hilton Hotel in Central London
Metsec purlins selected for Plymouth University
(August 2007)
Metsec Purlin Division has supplied its light gauge galvanised steel purlins for the roof of Plymouth University's new faculty of Art
Maxwell Hutchinson to host LEAF Awards
(August 2007)
Maxwell Hutchinson, a past president of RIBA and renowned architect and TV and radio broadcaster will host the presentation of the prestigious Leading European Architects Forum (LEAF) Awards 2007
Call for Entry for LEAF awards extended
(August 2007)
Due to popular demand the closing date for the prestigious Leading European Architects Forum (LEAF) Awards 2007 has been extended
Call for entry for leaf awards extended
(July 2007)
Due to popular demand the closing date for the prestigious Leading European Architects Forum (LEAF) Awards 2007 has been extended
Americas Cup racing yacht designed in SolidWorks
(June 2007)
Emirates Team New Zealand and Alinghi are competing in the 2007 America's Cup this week in racing yachts designed using SolidWorks 3D CAD software
Leading European architects and LEAF Awards
(June 2007)
Hundreds of leading and up-and-coming architects from all over Europe are currently submitting entries for the prestigious Leading European Architects Forum (LEAF) Awards
UK code of practice means flatter quieter floors
(June 2007)
UK Timber Frame Association publish first Code of Practice for Engineered Wood Products for designers, developers, architects and specifiers using EWP for residential construction in UK
TDV for analysis and design software for bridges
(May 2007)
Bentley Systems has acquired TDV of Austria, a leading provider of structural modeling, analysis, and design software for bridge engineering
Marshalls unveils new street furniture
(April 2007)
Stonelements is a new cutting edge range of contemporary urban furniture made from high quality natural granite
Autodesk launches Revit Design Awards
(April 2007)
Recognising how software can help architects, designers, builders and structural engineers experience ideas before they are real, Autodesk is launching the inaugural Revit Design Awards
Bentley acquires KIWI Software
(January 2007)
Bentley Systems has acquired all operations of KIWI Software, a leading provider of structural modeling, detailing, and fabrication software
News on the Data exchange during structural design from SCI (Steel Construction Institute)
(November 2006)
Assuring the quality of data exchange during structural design
Foundation piles support wind turbines
(November 2006)
Ecotricity and its specialist piling contractor Aarsleff Piling, has been the key to overcoming unexpectedly stiff ground to successfully install foundation piles to support wind turbines
Motion control in civil engineering
(October 2006)
Bernard Lawton from THK looks at the potential for linear motion guides in civil engineering projects
TRADA reviews external use of wood based panels
(October 2006)
TRADA Technology publish a revised Wood Information Sheet for the specification and use of wood-based panels in external conditions
PROJECTminder gives just the information needed
(September 2006)
Structural Engineers at David Dexter Associates had used systems that were far too complicated by comparison to PROJECTminder which gave just the information needed
New look University of Exeter bioscience building
(July 2006)
International property and construction consultants, EC Harris has been appointed to manage the refurbishment scheme of the Geoffrey Pope building in the University of Exeter
Structural Design Codes for Concrete
(June 2006)
BS 8110 UK Structural Design Codes for Concrete are planned for withdrawal in March 2008
Glass UK lands impressive contracts at Heathrow
(April 2006)
London's Heathrow Airport is fast becoming something of a showcase for Glass UK's expertise in producing oversized glazing panels
Bentley Systems showcasing at daratechPLANT
(January 2006)
At daratechPLANT, Bentley showcases unique offerings for the Distributed Enterprise
David Scott of Arup tops Council on Tall Buildings
(January 2006)
David Scott, a structural engineer and principal at Arup (New York), the global consulting and engineering firm, has been named to chair the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat
Beta Max interior hoist gives contractor huge lift
(December 2005)
Beta Max interior hoist gives contractor huge lift in $260 million Miami airport expansion project
Bentley acquires RAM International
(December 2005)
Bentley Systems has acquired RAM International, a leading provider of structural engineering software for building structures made from all major materials, including steel and concrete
Bentley acquisition of STAAD product lines
(November 2005)
Bentley Systems announced that it has completed its acquisition of the Research Engineers International (REI) business from netGuru
LEAF award winners at The Building Centre.
(October 2005)
LEAF award winners 2005 are being showcased at The Building Centre
Collapsed buildings toll in Pakistan earthquake
(October 2005)
Collapsed buildings take heavy toll as Pakistan earthquake buries thousands
Special arch Superlintels solves site problem
(September 2005)
Design of new 18 dwelling private residential scheme on a difficult, narrow site in Burton-Upon-Trent has been solved using 7m long special feature arch lintels from Jones of Oswestry
Aarsleff breaks into onshore wind turbine market
(September 2005)
Aarsleff Piling has broken into the UK's onshore wind turbine market and has successfully completed, ahead of schedule, its first piling contract for an 85 m high wind energy converter
Bentley agrees to acquire STAAD Product Lines
(August 2005)
NetGuru announced that it had entered into an asset purchase agreement with Bentley Systems - including the market-leading STAAD.Pro structural analysis and design product line
Making sure that tall towers are safe
(June 2005)
America's building owners urged to make sure that tall towers are safe
CIRIA announces new board member
(May 2005)
John Miles, Chairman of the Global Consulting Sector at Arup, has been elected to serve on CIRIA's Executive Board