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Caterpillar posts all-time Q3 sales record of $17.6B despite tariffs
Dive Brief: Caterpillar’s sales hit an all-time high of $17.6 billion during the third quarter, up 10% from last year, despite tariffs weighing on the company’s three major segments. Results came in higher than the company expected, driven by higher sales volumes across its construction, resources and energy and transportation segments, CEO Joseph Creed said…
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Steel’s green signal at Moorgate
Occupying a previously vacant City of London plot, 21 Moorfields spans an important underground station with an architecturally detailed exposed steel frame The eastern façade (along Moorgate) cantilevers out over the Elizabeth Line ticket office. Image: Ben Bisek Accommodating Deutsche Bank’s London headquarters, the 17-storey 21 Moorfields project required some complex engineering to create a…
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Gigafactory is fully charged with steel
Helping to deliver a significant increase in UK electric vehicle battery production, a gigafactory in Sunderland has set new benchmarks in modular and efficient construction. 1,600 steel frames, fitted with MEP components, were manufactured offsite for the project. Image: Matthew Nichol Photography Expected to manufacture batteries for 100,000 vehicles annually, AESC UK’s Sunderland gigafactory is…
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Steel’s Severn crossing in the faithful city
The 4m-wide crossing, which features a slip-resistant walking surface, has been designed to comfortably accommodate both leisure users and commuters. Meanwhile, a crafted parapet, composed of inward-leaning stainless-steel rods, provides safety for cyclists and pedestrians along the deck. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Steel rides high with Porsche Sculpture
“The sculpture, which displays a number of original Porsche sports cars on cantilevered arms, exemplifies the extraordinary flexibility of steel as a material. It is a visually exciting, dynamic form that has been cleverly engineered, carefully detailed and skilfully fabricated – the result of a true team effort.” View the original article and our Inspiration…
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Steel goes back to school with Quakers
During the fabrication stage, a competition for technology students was held at main contractor Fabrite’s factory. Pupils were invited to design a perforation for the canopy backdrop, with the winning design, featuring five children holding hands, used in the finished structure. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Steel serves an indoor winner
Topped with an undulating roof, inspired by the shape of wooden tennis rackets, the Indoor Tennis Centre is the latest addition to The All England Lawn Tennis Club’s facilities. The roof design high points over the centre of the nets to account for lobs. Image: SSDA Located across the road from the main All England…
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Structural Steel Design Awards 2025: Merit projects and finalists
Three structural steel projects received merits at the SSDA 2025 and another six were finalists. The upper floors accommodate offices, IT laboratories, dark rooms, simulator suites, clean rooms, wind tunnels and robotics workshops, while the ground level houses workshops, with an internal crane and a strong floor, capable of withstanding large forces. View the original…
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The Tramp Art Origin Story Isn’t What You’ve Likely Been Told (The Real One Involves The IRS!)
Every article I’ve ever read about Tramp Art starts out something like this: “Have you seen this art? It’s grotesque! It’s hideous! It’s so ugly, it’s beautiful! Can you believe this awkward and/or magnificent piece was carved by some hobo in exchange for a can of beans?” You can almost hear the banjo twang under…
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The 11 things that are making your kitchen look dated
Timeless kitchen design is something every homeowner strives for, but at times kitchen trends can seem to come and go faster than it takes to take out an old kitchen and get a new one fitted – so, if your have started to notice your own space looking a little dated, don’t feel too bad.…