The Broadgate Tower

The Nuts and Bolts of Constructing U.K. Skyscrapers

Ron Johnson, Structural Engineering Associate Director at SOM Chicago, will present a case study on The Broadgate Tower, London, as part of a conference entitled "Engineering Tall Buildings: From concept to completion—delivering iconic structures."

Mr. Johnson’s talk will provide insight into some of the challenges inherent in designing tall buildings, with particular focus on:

• Achieving constructability—the technical challenges of building high-rise structures in Central London
• Installing services and the façade
• The benefits of utilizing steel cores
• Delivering tall buildings on time and on budget

Insarmat, London EC1Y

September 17, 2008
Conference time: 08.30-17.00
Ron Johnson’s talk: 15.40-16.05