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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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New Belong Chester care village tops out

Belong Chester, the new care village set to open on City Road, has reached the topping out stage – meaning the main building works are another step closer to its scheduled opening in early 2022.

LHC extends schools and community buildings framework

Public sector framework specialist LHC has extended its schools and community buildings framework for an additional three months, following a delay in the retendering procedure caused by Covid-19.

Green light for plans to transform Aberdeen University campus

Plans to transform the King's Quarter at the University of Aberdeen’s King’s College campus have been given the green light by Aberdeen City Council.

Latimer secures Manchester site to deliver 60% affordable homes scheme

Latimer, the development arm of Clarion Housing Group, has acquired a 1.24 acre brownfield site in Manchester, investing in the city and committing to affordable housing.

1,200 homes delivered at Wembley Park

John Sisk & Son and Quintain have delivered 1,201 new homes at two new developments, E03 Canada Gardens and E05 The Robinson at Wembley Park.

VolkerFitzpatrick replaces London Victoria to Ramsgate footbridge

VolkerHighways and VolkerFitzpatrick have replaced an expired pedestrian footbridge over the London Victoria to Ramsgate railway cutting, at Gillingham, Kent VolkerHighways and VolkerFitzpatrick replaced the...

Plans in for £300m Blackpool Central scheme

Developers Nikal Ltd and Media Invest Entertainment have submitted a planning application for the £300m Blackpool Central scheme.

Kier hands over new Brixham fire station

Kier has completed the new fire station in Brixham for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, which provides dedicated modern facilities for the fire service.

[VIDEO] JCT launches dispute adjudication board documentation 2021

JCT has launched the Dispute Adjudication Board Documentation 2021 (DAB 2021) with an introductory video which reveals how to avoid and resolve disputes.

Go-ahead for new stadium at Emirates Old Trafford

Lancashire Cricket has been given the green light for plans to deliver a new 1,025 seat stadium, a heritage centre, a guest services hub, and a new retail store.

Kane awarded £9m M&E package at London’s tallest Premier Inn

John Sisk & Son has appointed Kane to deliver a £9m M&E contract at London’s tallest Premier Inn Hotel at West India Dock.

Sub-contract opportunities unveiled for Scotland’s River Clyde project

Graham has disclosed sub-contract opportunities for local suppliers to help deliver and transform the bridge over Scotland’s River Clyde.

UK construction disputes rise by 117% in 2020

The average value of construction disputes in the UK increased to £27.7m, a rise of 117% from 2019, according to a new report released by Arcadis.

Plans approved for LFC’s Anfield Road Stand expansion

Plans for the redevelopment of the Anfield Road Stand have been approved today (15 June) by Liverpool City Council's planning committee.

Joint venture ‘VIVO’ awarded Defence Infrastructure contracts

VIVO Defence Services (VIVO), a collaboration between Serco and ENGIE, has been awarded contracts to provide asset and facilities management services for the UK Defence built estate by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO).

Kier to deliver two new blocks at Stevenage school

Kier has been appointed by the Department of Education to deliver two new blocks for The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School in Stevenage, totalling 5,286m2, as well as extensive landscaping works.

Social housing: The great disrepair conundrum

The number of disrepair claims against social housing organisations across the country is becoming an increasing issue, taking up time and money that some teams just don’t have. But what’s behind this phenomenon, and how can you tackle it? Gary Cawley, director of CPC explores.

Pagabo prepares to launch civils and infrastructure framework

Pagabo has issued a prior information notice (PIN) for its newest framework design for civils and infrastructure projects within the built environment.

Bouygues UK bags new high-tech office scheme in Swansea

Bouygues UK has secured a major new high-tech office development, the New Kingsway Scheme in Swansea city centre.

Willmott Dixon delivers electric vehicle charging points at over 100 sites

Following Willmott Dixon’s pledge to become a zero-carbon company by 2030, it will roll out the delivery of electric vehicle charge points across its sites and offices.

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