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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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10 councils to test the use of digital planning tools

Housing minister, Christopher Pincher, has announced a £1.1m fund to test the use of digital planning tools and data standards across 10 local areas.

Specialist roofing contractors win place on £180m framework

More than 100 specialist roofing contractors have secured places on a new £180m framework for the public sector.

25 contractors secure place on £200m new build framework

EN:Procure has awarded places to 25 contractors on its EN:Procure New Build Housing framework.

Green light for £140m plasterboard plant expansion

Construction manufacturer Etex has been given the go-ahead by North Somerset Council to expand its Bristol manufacturing facility.

Why the construction industry needs to stop hiding behind “unforeseen delays”

Richard Robertson, business development director at Cadline, discusses why the construction industry needs to stop hiding behind “unforeseen delays” and show the public what proactive measures are being made.

Timber industry warns of major shortages in Q3 2021

The Timber Trade Federation (TTF) has warned of major challenges ahead for timber users in Q3 2021, as the balance between supply and demand continues to tighten.

No win no fee adjudication: Is the current cost of adjudication too high?

Is the current cost of adjudication too high? Peter Vinden, chief executive of Gateley Vinden, explores how the process has evolved over the years.

Green light for £500m urban village in Goodmayes

Weston Homes and Tesco have been given the green light to transform a 10.4-acre Tesco store and car park into a new £500m mixed-use urban village development.

Muse and Poplar HARCA to deliver affordable housing scheme

Muse Developments and Poplar HARCA has gained approval to deliver a new affordable housing development at Stroudley Walk in Bromley-by-Bow.

Durkan to deliver 170 homes at North West Cambridge scheme

Housebuilder Durkan has agreed with the University of Cambridge to deliver up to 170 new homes at the North West Cambridge Development.

The hidden knock-on effect of the UK’s material shortage crisis

In the wake of Covid-19, an explosion of LADs disputes is almost inevitable. Bill Barton, director at Barton Legal explores what contractors can do to protect themselves.

Kier secures £75m London contract to deliver remedial fire works

Kier Places, a part of Kier Group, has been appointed by Hammersmith & Fulham Council to deliver a £75m programme of capital works across its c.17,000 housing stock.

£100m loan for infrastructure works at Canada Water

Homes England has agreed a £100m loan for infrastructure works to support the development of up to 3,000 homes at Canada Water.

Green light for £54m glass research facility

St Helens Borough Council has given the go-ahead to plans for the £54m global glass research and innovation facility at Saints Retail Park.

Graham bags new London South Bank Technical College

Graham has secured a contract by South Bank Colleges to build the new London South Bank Technical College at Nine Elms in Vauxhall.

Willmott Dixon to deliver £16m entertainment scheme in Bridgwater

Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Sedgemoor District Council to build Northgate Yard, a mixed-use regeneration project, for dining and entertainment in Bridgwater town centre, Somerset.

BAM Construction starts work on Leeds Temple development

BAM Construction has started construction work on CEG’s flagship Globe Point development within the Temple district of Leeds

Liverpool Mayor officially opens ‘The Spine’

The Spine has been designed according to the scientific and medical research principles established in the international WELL Standard to achieve WELL Platinum, it is on track to be one of the healthiest workspaces for mental health and physical wellbeing in the UK.

Innovative solution fast tracks Translink’s bridge programme

Graham has completed part of a railway bridge replacement and refurbishment works programme, incorporating a 72-hour single event possession, on the Ballymena to Coleraine rail line.

Cementation Skanska lands £93m HS2 piling contract

Cementation Skanska has landed a £93m contract to install 2,000 piles on the London tunnels section of HS2.

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