Press releases
Latest press releases available from Corus in the construction industry website.
Corus ‘Fresh Flower’ takes to the streets for the London Festival of Architecture
24 Jun 2008
The ‘Fresh Flower’ comprises 11 unfurling petals that rise off the ground, arching in an arrangement around a central stalk to create a sheltered space measuring a maximum 97m2 in which public performances and debates can be staged.
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.
COOL KALZIP!
06 Jun 2008
The eye-catching design of Manchester’s latest landmark attraction – Chill Factor – features over 5,000m² of 2 different types of Kalzip aluminium cladding: Kalzip perforated facades and Kalbau profiled sheets which were both installed by Teamkal contractors Lakesmere Ltd.
'Protecting against terrorist bomb attack' conference - London
04 Jun 2008
‘Protecting against terrorist bomb attack’ is a one-day conference that will review current good practice for the physical protection of structures and site perimeters against vehicle borne explosive attack.
Corus aids dynamic learning for Manchester students
29 Apr 2008
Corus Panels and Profiles has supplied its Guardian® Composite cladding system to the £27 million-development project to provide new premises to which the existing secondary school can relocate. The new facilities opened on the 11th February 2008, and now provide 1,500 secondary school pupils with an attractive and creative learning environment.
Corus supplies new roof for Mid-Kent College
29 Apr 2008
Corus Kalzip has won a £500,000 contract to supply 4,925 sq. metres of Hi-Point – Corus’ innovative off-site roofing system – to provide new, state-of-the-art campus buildings for students attending Mid-Kent College in Medway, Gillingham.
Corus commissions design for London Festival of Architecture signature pavilion
21 Apr 2008
Corus and The London Festival of Architecture have today announced the appointment of Tonkin Liu to design a signature pavilion that will be showcased at this year's festival (20 June – 20 July 2008).
Corus Superdeck® and Trimapanel® feature on the Ideal Homes Eco-House
11 Apr 2008
Corus Panels and Profiles composite panel roofing and wall systems – Superdeck® and Trimapanel®– have contributed to the construction of the Ideal Homes Eco-House which formed the central attraction at this years show.
2008 Structural Steel Design Awards Shortlist Announced
08 Apr 2008
Corus and the BCSA have today announced a shortlist of 24 projects for the 2008 Structural Steel Design Awards (SSDA). This year’s shortlisted projects come from around the UK and as far afield as Barbados, and reflect the innovative application of steel across a wide range of construction sectors including commercial and leisure, industrial, education, residential, bridges as well as landmark public art.
Corus International sets up office in Bucharest
09 Oct 2007
Corus International has established a new office in Bucharest, Romania to further expand its network of offices aimed at focusing on packaged steel supplies for in-country projects in the infrastructure, energy and mining sectors.
Corus announces winners of Undergraduate Design Award
09 Oct 2007
Friday 13 July: Corus today announced the winners of its Undergraduate Design Awards at a gala ceremony held at London’s Emirates Stadium.
New Perimeter and Stand-off Protection brochure explains how Bi-Steel offers unrivalled protection against VBIED attack and explosive blast
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.
CE Marking: The gateway into the European Single Market
05 Nov 2007
Corus Panels and Profiles, part of the market leading metal producer, has today announced that all of its products will now carry the CE Marking. This will effectively remove barriers to trade throughout the European Economic Area (EEA) opening a gateway to a market of over 450 million consumers.
CPD Autumn Seminars
09 Oct 2007
As part of its commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), Corus is hosting a series of lectures in London, Newcastle and Belfast on a range of topics relating to Steel in Construction.
Corus reaches new heights at Snowdon summit
09 Oct 2007
Corus Kalzip’s off-site roofing system, Hi-Point, has been installed on Snowdon’s new £8.3 million visitor centre - perched at the very top of the mountain.
Winners of Corus Student Architect Award Announced
09 Oct 2007
Thursday 12 July: Winners of the 2007 Corus Architectural Student Awards were today announced at a prestigious ceremony held at London’s Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
Corus launch new innovation in composite floor decking
01 Oct 2007
38 people joined Corus Panels and Profiles for the launch of ComFlor 60®, an innovative new composite floor profile that offers the ultimate in lightweight steel decking for all multi-rise buildings.
Winners of Corus Student Architect Award Announced
12 Jul 2007
Winners of the 2007 Corus Architectural Student Awards were today announced at a prestigious ceremony held at London’s Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
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.
39th Structural Steel Design Award Winners
20 Jun 2007
The winners of the 2007 Structural Steel Design Awards were presented with their Awards at a ceremony held at Old Billingsgate, London, yesterday (19 June). Judging was by an independent panel appointed by joint sponsors the British Constructional Steelwork Association and Corus.
Confidex Sustain™- the world’s first cradle to grave CarbonNeutral building envelope
16 Apr 2007
Corus Colors applies CarbonNeutral methodology to its two premium pre-finished steel products - Colorcoat HPS200® and Colorcoat Prisma®
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.
Corus receives record interest for student architect award
05 Mar 2007
Over 655 individuals and teams have registered their intent to enter final designs into the 2007 Corus Architectural Student Awards – the largest number since the inaugural competition 19 years ago.
Corus making waves for Singapore’s VivoCity
02 Feb 2007
Hot finished circular hollow sections, supplied through Corus International’s Singapore office, now play an import role in the realisation of the surfing theme for Singapore’s new harbour-front development, VivoCity.
