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Catch up on what's new at Corus Bi-Steel by browsing through our latest news.
Innovative use of Bi-Steel at Rothschild Bank’s new London HQ.
08 Jul 2010
Bi-Steel helped the architect of this exciting development, OMA, of which Pritzker Prize Award winner Rem Koolhaas, is a founder and partner, to achieve its vision for this new building.
New book on blast protection for buildings highlights benefits of Bi-Steel
14 Aug 2009
Blast effects on Buildings, 2nd edition is a major update to the original edition which was published in 1995.
Corus Bi-Steel launches new rapidly deployable vehicle security barrier system - Quick Link Lite
05 Jun 2009
Corus Bi-Steel has expanded its perimeter security portfolio with the launch of an innovative new system - Quick Link Lite - an interconnecting suite of vehicle barriers that can be rapidly deployed and installed at a rate of 30 metres of barrier per hour with minimum disruption.
New Arrestor, jointly developed by Corus Bi-Steel and Bristorm, proves its effectiveness
13 May 2009
In response to an ever-increasing security demand for rapidly deployable anti-vehicle fences that is now emerging throughout the UK, and globally, Corus Bi-Steel and Bristorm, part of the HS Security Group, have jointly developed and launched the new Arrestor system.
Bi-Steel protects G20 summit
09 Apr 2009
From the moment President Barack Obama stepped off Air Force One at Stansted Airport on 31 March 2009, the world’s most powerful leader was protected by Corus Bi-Steel.
Corus Bi-Steel introduces new vertical opening Drop Arm Gate
12 Mar 2009
A vertically opening Drop Arm Gate has been introduced to complement Bi-Steel’s existing swing gate, designed for use on restricted sites where there is not adequate space for the horizontal gate arm to swing open.
New Bi-Steel security portal enables easy access for pedestrians
27 Jan 2009
A new heavy-duty pedestrian portal has been developed by Corus Bi-Steel, which facilitates quick, easy and uninterrupted access by the public through the Company’s blast and impact resistant anti-attack vehicle barriers.
Bi-Steel's new premium paint finish impresses vehicle barrier customers
17 Nov 2008
A new, high quality paint finish, especially formulated for application to Bi-Steel anti-attack vehicle barriers is now available from Corus.
Corefast - fast route to market!
20 Sep 2008
Speed of construction is a vital element in the creation of a new £25 million phase of shops, bars, restaurants and clubs at Stables Market, in the highly popular Camden Town street market area in North London.
Whitehall streetscape improvement project wins ‘Security in the Public Realm’ award
01 Sep 2008
The leading body representing the UK highways industry, The Institution of Highways and Transportation, recently selected the Whitehall Streetscape Improvement Project as the recipient of the organisation’s prestigious ‘Security in the Public Realm’ award.
Tower crane mounted on top of Corefast core reduces build time
24 Jun 2008
This tower crane, mounted on top of a Corus Corefast building core, is being used to erect a second Corefast structural core as well as the main steelwork frame on this landmark office scheme in Mayfair, London.
Corus Bi-Steel launches leading-edge vehicle security bollard system
09 Jun 2008
Following the publication of the UK Government’s first National Security Strategy in March 2008, Corus Bi-Steel has launched a new anti-attack vehicle bollard system, designed to protect against terrorist bomb attack.
'Protecting against terrorist bomb attack' conference - London
04 Jun 2008
‘Protecting against terrorist bomb attack’ was a one-day conference that reviewed current good practice for the physical protection of structures and site perimeters against vehicle borne explosive attack.
New Perimeter and Stand-off Protection brochure
07 Jan 2008
A new brochure is now available from Bi-Steel that explains how this unique steel/concrete composite material offers unrivalled protection against Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) attack and explosive blast.
Corus welcomes the UK Government's recent announcement launching a national security strategy
16 Nov 2007
Through its Bi-Steel business, Corus is helping to achieve the UK Government's goals of creating a safer country by protecting buildings, crowded places and the people who frequent them.
New Civil Engineer selects Corefast as a ‘best safety product’
17 Jul 2007
Top construction industry title New Civil Engineer recently included Corefast in its list of ‘Ten Smart Safety Products’
New Protective Structures brochure explains how Bi-Steel offers unrivalled protecting from explosive blast
11 Jul 2007
A new brochure is now available from Bi-Steel that explains how this unique steel/concrete composite material offers superior blast resistance.
Constructing Excellence recognises Corefast’s contribution to partnership and collaboration
02 Jul 2007
Constructing Excellence recently recognised the part played by innovations such as Corefast in a recent article in Construction News.
New Corefast Case Study
29 Jun 2007
A new case study on a recent Corefast installation is now available to read and download.
New Corefast brochure now available
18 Jun 2007
A new 12-page brochure describing the benefits of Corefast has just been produced by Bi-Steel. The new leaflet explains how Corefast is manufactured and installed and the advantages it brings to the creation of structural cores in multi-storey buildings.
Corus Bi-Steel ‘Highly Commended’ at Building magazine Awards 2007
14 Jun 2007
Corus Bi-Steel was one of only three organisations, out of the 97 short-listed Entries, in the 2007 Building’ Awards to be given a coveted ‘Highly Commended’ mention by the Judges.
Corus at the heart of St. Paul’s
15 Mar 2007
Shepherd Construction is installing Corus Bi-Steel’s Corefast system at its St Paul’s Square scheme in Liverpool making a 21-week time saving on a construction programme originally estimated at 105 weeks using a traditional technique.
Corefast awarded top marks by London School of Economics
12 Mar 2007
Corefast is one of the many innovations in the new 12,700m² Academic Building at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Ground-breaking Corefast project reviewed by top UK construction journal
02 Feb 2007
Birmingham 1, the highest Corefast core to be erected to date, was examined in depth recently by The Structural Engineer, the top title for UK structural engineers.
Corus Bi-Steel puts public security at the heart of IHT Awards
12 Dec 2006
Corus Bi-Steel has announced its joint sponsorship, together with the UK Government’s National Security Advice Centre (NSAC), of the 2007 IHT award for Security in the Public Realm.
Corus reaches new heights in Birmingham
09 Nov 2006
At 18 storeys, Birmingham 1 is the tallest UK building to utilise this new core construction technology, which has provided the project team with an unprecedented flexibility.
Corefast in the city
02 Oct 2006
A striking new state-of-the-art office building is taking shape in the heart of London’s financial district. As you would expect in a new scheme from one of the construction sector’s most progressive companies, Stanhope, One Basinghall Avenue uses the very latest construction techniques and embraces current industry best practice.
Leading industry training provider produces CPD programme on Corefast
23 Aug 2006
Einstein Network, a leading provider of CPD training for construction professionals, has produced a 20-minute programme on Corefast which it selected as an example of current innovation in construction technology.
Bi-Steel showcased at Building Centre's Materials of Invention Exhibition
14 Jun 2006
Bi-Steel features in The Building Centre's newest exhibition that reviews 100 years of innovation in construction materials and techniques.
Ways to combat site explosions - editorial in Professional Security magazine
31 May 2006
The May edition of Professional Security magazine carried an article written by Dr Jurek Tolloczko, General Manager of Corus Bi-Steel, in which he discussed how to design structures to resist explosive blast
Corefast selected for new 18-storey Birmingham tower
01 May 2006
Ocon Construction estimates that it will save around 5 weeks on an 86-week programme by selecting Corefast for its new Birmingham 1 development. This exciting new student halls of residence scheme has a dramatic 18 storey tower as its centrepiece, the lift/stairs core of which is being constructed using the Corefast system.
Corefast 'first' for Manchester
20 Apr 2006
The first Corefast core to be installed in a UK commercial building has been completed by Balfour Beatty at the Forty Springardens site in central Manchester.
See the future in building cores
13 Mar 2006
Interest in Corefast has never been greater and an increasing number of architects and engineers are looking closely at the technology, now that several projects have been completed and valuable experience gained.
Corefast showcased in key construction industry journals
10 Feb 2006
Two of the construction industry’s most respected publications have recently featured Corefast projects as part of their mission to inform readers of innovative construction techniques.
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