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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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Jacobs lands asset management role with NDA

Jacobs has secured a contract to deliver asset management solutions to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA).

Local government to receive support for housebuilding

Homes England is inviting council officers to join a Summer Learning Programme aimed at sharing knowledge on topics ranging from project management to principles of market failure.

Work underway at £25m brownfield residential scheme in Leeds

Caddick Construction has started construction work on a key brownfield residential scheme to deliver 112 homes on the site of the former Stonebridge Mills in Farnley, Leeds.

Network Rail reaches final stage on London King’s Cross upgrade

Work is well underway on the final stage of a major project to transform the track layout at London King’s Cross to make it more practical for trains and bring more reliable journeys for passengers.

Vital Energi secures £7.3m mechanical West End Gate contract

Vital Energi has won the combined £7.3m mechanical infrastructure and mechanical fit-out package for Berkeley Homes’ West End Gate development.

Amey launches ‘partnership for success’ with Babcock and Elior UK

Amey has announced it will bid to secure the UK MOD Training Estate Support Contract (TESC) contract supported by Babcock International Group plc and Elior UK.

£40m Breakthrough Challenge: Driving innovation in the water sector

The first round of the £40m Water Breakthrough Challenge has opened for entries, inviting innovations that can drive far-reaching benefits.

Manchester Royal Infirmary reveals £40m A&E transformation

New plans to transform the Emergency Department (ED) at Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI) have been given go-ahead by Manchester City Council.

Cruden Homes chosen for Edinburgh Fountainbridge regeneration

Edinburgh City Council is set to select Cruden Homes (East) as the preferred developer for the £1.1m regeneration of a major brownfield site in Fountainbridge.

Mitie extends facilities management partnership with Scottish Government

Mitie has extended its 13-year partnership with the Scottish Government to deliver facilities management services for 70 sites across the country.

Project to help decarbonise precast concrete in construction

A UK team has launched a project to research and develop processes to decarbonise precast concrete in construction.

HS2 signs R&D deal to collaborate on low carbon concrete

HS2 Ltd has signed an agreement with the UK Collaboratorium for Research on Infrastructure and Cities (UKCRIC), which will enable it to access leading research capabilities, knowledge and facilities.

Buckingham wins £55m Tyne and Wear Metro contract

Buckingham Group Contracting has secured a £55m contract to deliver the latest upgrade works to the Tyne and Wear Metro.

Willmott Dixon to deliver £32m Hounslow housing scheme

Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Hounslow Council to deliver a £31.8m housing development, Frank Towell Court, that will create 102 new homes.

Laing O’Rourke signs £600m London Olympia deal

Laing O’Rourke has signed a £600m deal to deliver the main construction works for the redevelopment of the Olympia exhibition site in London.

Glasgow gets record £120m to deliver affordable homes

The Scottish Government has allocated £120m to Glasgow City Council to help deliver new affordable housing.

Lovell gets go-ahead for two East Midlands schemes

Housebuilder Lovell Partnerships has been given the green light for two schemes in the East Midlands, the Branston Locks and Priors Hall Park scheme.

GMI bags £40m student scheme in Leeds

GMI Construction has secured a £40m contract to deliver a major new 604-bed affordable student scheme in Leeds.

Mace Interiors lands Nottingham Government hub fit-out

HMRC has appointed Mace Interiors to deliver the 270,000 sq ft of category B fit-out at the new UK Government Hub in Nottingham.

Construction contract awards reach £9.1bn in April

In April 2021, construction contract awards increased by 58% compared to March, reaching £9.1bn for the first time since January 2020.

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