Steelwork for new Paris landmark Case Study: 024 In the current climate of austerity, many of the major building projects in Paris have been shelved, but one has survived, the Paris Philharmonic building, which is set to become one of the landmarks of the city. The striking design requires a great deal of engineering expertise to ensure that the completed concert hall will meet the required standards. Part of that expertise is being provided by ECS Engineering Services, which has been sub-contracted to provide a proportion of the structural steelwork. Image courtesy of Philharmonie de Paris – Ateliers Jean NouvelECS won the contract to supply 307 tonnes of steelwork which will form part of the roof structure. The steelwork had to be delivered to a tight deadline, so it

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