Congratulations are in order for the design and construction team of the new Devonshire Building at the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The building has won the RICS Renaissance Award 2004 for 'Sustainability' and 'Building of the Year'.

Elland Steel Structures Ltd has secured some £2m of project work from the University in a 5 year business plan aimed at developing the future requirements of the Institution. Recently, Elland has supplied approximately 1,500 tonnes of structural steelwork, 7,000sqm of metal decking and 4,500sqm of pre-cast units for the latest Paul O'Gorman and Devonshire Buildings.

Operating within the 'supply chain' ethos Elland was involved at an early stage to maximise the opportunities to achieve cost effectiveness through value engineering, whilst maintaining a challenging programme working within high levels of safety. The strong relationship with the supply chain partner and design team continues to blossom and future business from the University is likely.