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SFS – Fastening solutions in the building envelope

SFS is a global market leader for mechanical fastening systems and precision formed components for the building envelope.

Revolutionary rainscreen retention solution AlphaCore® and NVELOPE® proves less is more

SFS Group Fastening Technology and Kingspan Insulation have pooled their respective expertise in rainscreen cladding support systems and insulation materials to launch an optimum performance solution offering A2-s1, d0 reaction to fire, presenting the potential to optimise envelope design on buildings of any height in the AlphaCore® Pad.

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Hayfield submits plans for eco-friendly homes in Hallow

Hayfield has acquired a prime 5.5-acre site in the Worcestershire village of Hallow with plans to deliver 55 eco-friendly homes.

Canary Wharf Group delivers 115 council flats in Poplar

Canary Wharf Group (CWG) has completed the delivery of 115 new council homes as part of the housing development in Poplar.

Hove build to rent scheme funded with L&G investment

Watkin Jones has exchanged contracts for the sale of Hove Gardens, a build to rent scheme in Hove, the transaction is on a forward funding basis to Legal and General Investment Management (LGIM) for £76.5m.

Mott MacDonald supports Crossrail programme at Paddington

Mott MacDonald worked on the station for Crossrail Ltd progressing the design of Paddington Integrated Project (PIP) and leading the Plateau 2 station and integration team.

Architects face project delays due to slow planning process

For several months, architects have been reporting concerns about the impact on projects caused by delays in the processing of planning applications.

M&J Evans acquires Flynn Group Ltd

M&J Evans has completed the acquisition of Flynn Group Ltd, an established ground works and civils business based in Swindon and Bristol, covering the South West of England.

Plans submitted for £155m sustainable neighbourhood in Cambridge

First Base and RPMI Railpen have submitted plans for Devonshire Gardens, a new 120,000 sq ft sustainable neighbourhood in Cambridge.

Leicester FC reveals plans for new King Power Stadium

Leicester City Football Club has unveiled plans for the expansion and development of the new King Power Stadium.

Amey’s highways and defence teams deliver RAF Odiham’s runway

Amey’s transport infrastructure and defence teams, with Levertech Aviation Services have successfully delivered a £5.5m contract to upgrade the runway and associated airfield lighting at RAF Odiham.

EQUANS to deliver 600 electric vehicle charging points across the UK

ENGIE’s services-led arm, EQUANS has been appointed by NatWest to deliver more than 600 high power GeniePoint electric vehicle charging points across its office locations.

BAM Nuttall JV secures Thames Water sewage works in Guildford

Thames Water has appointed BAM Nuttall and Doosan Enpure joint venture to carry out the relocation of Guildford sewage treatment works.

Morrison Water bags Northumbrian Water contracts

Morrison Water Services, a part of M Group Services, has been awarded two contracts by Northumbrian Water for capital works on water and wastewater network infrastructure projects.

Major £132m upgrade for Bristol East Junction reaches halfway point

The Bristol East Junction project will allow more trains to enter and exit the station, increase capacity, reduce congestion and help make journeys more reliable.

Construction output falls for third consecutive month

Monthly construction output dropped below pre-pandemic levels for the third consecutive month in June by 1.3%, according to the latest ONS figures.

How project managers can set themselves up for success

Ashwini Bakshi, managing director Europe & Sub-Saharan Africa at Project Management Institute, provides expert insight on the steps project managers can take to set their team up for success.

MMC and net zero tops the agenda for LHC at Housing 2021

Public sector housing teams will be able to hear about and discuss the challenges and opportunities of MMC, retrofit and the net zero agenda, as experts from LHC appear at Housing 2021.

Latimer to deliver affordable housing phase at Islington Wharf

Waterside Places has signed a major deal with Latimer – the development arm of Clarion Housing Group, to deliver the fourth and final phase at Islington Wharf.

Willmott Dixon lands £18.5m next phase of Swindon housing scheme

Swindon Borough Council has appointed Willmott Dixon to deliver phase 1B of the Queens Drive housing development.

Everton breaks ground on new £500m stadium

Everton Football Club has held a commencement ceremony at Bramley-Moore Dock to mark the beginning of construction works on the new £500m stadium.

Government invests £200m on road improvements across England

Highways England will deliver a £200m package of road improvements across the south west of England over the next few months, a part of the Government’s drive to level up transport in regions right across the country.

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