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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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Creating new futures for older buildings: The rising role of upcycling

Simon Fielden, sales director at SFS, looks at the role of the building envelope in upcycling, using an example from Britain’s home of motor racing.

Sutcliffe Construction to transform Langcliffe Quarry site

Craven District Council has appointed Sutcliffe Construction to transform a former waste depot site at Langcliffe Quarry into a purpose-built rural enterprise centre.

Plans in for new 692-unit student living scheme in Nottingham

Godwin Developments has submitted proposals for a 692-unit purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Nottingham city centre.

Pilot launches for ground-breaking Value Toolkit

The Construction Innovation Hub’s Value Toolkit will now be deployed on live projects to drive better social, environmental, and economic outcomes in the built environment.

Creating a fair housing market for all

Despite decades of discussion and successive governments’ efforts, the UK is still in the grip of a housing crisis. Ben Everitt MP discusses the creation of the APPG for Housing Market & Housing Delivery and its report, A Fair Housing Market for All.

Green light for new ‘Justice Quarter’ in London

The City of London has been given the go-ahead for plans to deliver a new ‘Justice Quarter’ which will see the creation of an 18-courtroom facility and new headquarters for the police.

Creating places that work for everyone in a post-Covid world

Places for People group chief executive David Cowans talks more about the future of developing neighbourhoods and the considerations that need to be made in a post-Covid world.

Construction: The role of society in value-based decision-making

With the Construction Innovation Hub’s Value Toolkit moving into the testing phase on 26 April, it is time to explore how it connects with social value. Social Value UK and the Construction Innovation Hub share their thoughts.

Go-ahead for affordable housing scheme at Rivington Chase

Bolton Council has given the green light for an affordable housing scheme at Rivington Chase, which will deliver 116 new homes.

Atkins bags design contract for ‘world’s first’ fusion energy centre

Atkins has been awarded the design contract for the ‘world’s first’ fusion energy research centre, the Hydrogen-3 Advanced Technology (H3AT) facility.

Planning inspector overturns refusal of Sussex industrial scheme

Proposals for a development on the Bexhill Enterprise Park in East Sussex, which could support up to 500 local jobs, can move forward after a planning inspector has ruled Rother District Council was wrong to reject the scheme.

Gleeds launches global dispute advisory business

Gleeds has launched a new global dispute advisory business to service clients across its network of 73 offices, as it expands post-Covid.

Wates to build 386 new homes in Barking and Dagenham

Wates has been appointed by Be First to build 386 new homes in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, 228 of which will be affordable and with rents starting from £135 a week.

Construction: Refuse to mediate? Don’t be surprised by the consequences!

If you refuse to mediate, don’t be surprised by the consequences, says Peter Vinden, chief executive of Gateley Vinden.

Green light for Ebury Bridge Estate redevelopment

Westminster City Council has approved plans for Ebury Bridge Estate, which will see the delivery of 781 new homes.

Partnership to deliver Colindale estate regeneration

Housebuilder Hill has formed a partnership with Home Group to deliver the regeneration of the Douglas Bader Park estate in Colindale, Barnet.

ENGIE secures £28m Sanctuary contract in Essex

ENGIE has won a £28m contract with Sanctuary to deliver 150 new homes in Witham, Essex, at the Southfields site – located on Conrad Road.

Green light for environmentally friendly development in Brighton

Developer McLaren Property has revealed plans for a new mixed-use student accommodation development in central Brighton.

Building a better social housing sector through collaboration

Specifying building materials for social housing is a liability landmine, says John Harris, head of sales – housing at Wienerberger.

VolkerFitzpatrick unveils new Olympic Steps at Wembley Park

VolkerFitzpatrick gathered with Quintain and Wembley Stadium stakeholders to celebrate the newly constructed Olympic Steps at the National Stadium.

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