http://www.corusconstruction.com Latest press releases available from Corus in the construction industry website. en 23-Jul-2008 13:56:32 Corus Vignette 7 Framework Copyright: (C) Corus 15 http://www.corusconstruction.com/static/images/rss.gif http://www.corusconstruction.com/ 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. http://www.corusconstruction.com/en/news_and_events/press_releases/lfa2 87727498605aa110VgnVCM100000049417acRCRD 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. http://www.corusconstruction.com/en/news_and_events/press_releases/new_vbied_bollard_system_2 48fc2f476fc6a110VgnVCM100000049417acRCRD 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. http://www.corusconstruction.com/en/news_and_events/press_releases/kalzip_chill_factor 88f46226a1e5a110VgnVCM100000049417acRCRD ‘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. http://www.corusconstruction.com/en/news_and_events/press_releases/security_conference 6e0e951850519110VgnVCM100000049417acRCRD 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. http://www.corusconstruction.com/en/news_and_events/press_releases/failsworth_school_pandp 2bdfeda237599110VgnVCM100000049417acRCRD 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. http://www.corusconstruction.com/en/news_and_events/press_releases/mid_kent_college_kalzip d846eda237599110VgnVCM100000049417acRCRD 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). http://www.corusconstruction.com/en/news_and_events/press_releases/lfa_fresh 8a605633e7a99110VgnVCM100000049417acRCRD 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. http://www.corusconstruction.com/en/news_and_events/press_releases/ideal_home_pandp 7321eda237599110VgnVCM100000049417acRCRD 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. http://www.corusconstruction.com/en/news_and_events/press_releases/ssda_2008_shortlist 564ce36461c99110VgnVCM100000049417acRCRD 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. http://www.corusconstruction.com/en/news_and_events/press_releases/Corus_International 6e02529a24485110VgnVCM100000049417acRCRD Friday 13 July: Corus today announced the winners of its Undergraduate Design Awards at a gala ceremony held at London’s Emirates Stadium. http://www.corusconstruction.com/en/news_and_events/press_releases/bridge_winner ba62529a24485110VgnVCM100000049417acRCRD 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. http://www.corusconstruction.com/en/news_and_events/press_releases/perimeter_brochure_news ce4d8b0f231a7110VgnVCM100000049417acRCRD 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. http://www.corusconstruction.com/en/news_and_events/press_releases/bi-steel_security_protect_buildings_crowded_places ed06460c81846110VgnVCM100000049417acRCRD 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. http://www.corusconstruction.com/en/news_and_events/press_releases/ce_marking_pand_p fc9f25cc9b51a110VgnVCM100000049417acRCRD 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. http://www.corusconstruction.com/en/news_and_events/press_releases/cpd_aut_sem 2008529a24485110VgnVCM100000049417acRCRD 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. http://www.corusconstruction.com/en/news_and_events/press_releases/roofing_instal 7261529a24485110VgnVCM100000049417acRCRD 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). http://www.corusconstruction.com/en/news_and_events/press_releases/casa_winner 2fb1529a24485110VgnVCM100000049417acRCRD 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. http://www.corusconstruction.com/en/news_and_events/press_releases/ComFlor_60_PR 9ca19ad4cfc45110VgnVCM100000049417acRCRD 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). http://www.corusconstruction.com/en/news_and_events/press_releases/casa_winners_2007 41f561a68e7f3110VgnVCM100000049417acRCRD A new brochure is now available from Bi-Steel that explains how this unique steel/concrete composite material offers superior blast resistance. http://www.corusconstruction.com/en/news_and_events/press_releases/protective_structures_bro e81c8f2005ad3110VgnVCM100000049417acRCRD 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. http://www.corusconstruction.com/en/news_and_events/press_releases/39th_ssda_winners 46071d859f433110VgnVCM100000049417acRCRD Corus Colors applies CarbonNeutral methodology to its two premium pre-finished steel products - Colorcoat HPS200® and Colorcoat Prisma® http://www.corusconstruction.com/en/news_and_events/press_releases/confidex_sustain_news d501749d32a02110VgnVCM100000049417acRCRD 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. http://www.corusconstruction.com/en/news_and_events/press_releases/st_pauls cd23827ed1b41110VgnVCM100000049417acRCRD 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. http://www.corusconstruction.com/en/news_and_events/press_releases/casa_record_interest b9f6391178841110VgnVCM100000049417acRCRD 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. http://www.corusconstruction.com/en/news_and_events/press_releases/waves_for_vivocity f835440472190110VgnVCM100000049417acRCRD