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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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Increase in new home structural warranties quotes despite pandemic

Premier Guarantee saw a significant increase in new home structural warranties quotes in the last quarter of 2020 despite a difficult year for the construction industry.

Vistry named preferred developer for Wearside project

Vistry Partnerships North East division has been named as the preferred developer for a major Wearside residential project.

HS2: Work begins on UK’s longest rail viaduct

HS2 contractors have begun work on the UK’s longest railway bridge, with a team of engineers sinking the first of almost 300 piles that will form the foundations for the Colne Valley Viaduct.

Green light for new business district in Tunbridge Wells

U+I has been granted planning permission from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council to transform 30-acres of open green belt land in Kent into a new green business community.

Wates ends year with record order book of £6.6bn

In one of the most challenging years in its 124-year history, Wates Group secured £2.4bn of new work in 2020 enabling it to end the year with a record forward order book of £6.6bn, up 13.5% from 2019.

George Clarke launches design competition for young people in Scotland

Architect and TV presenter George Clarke has today (16 March) launched a national challenge for young people in Scotland to design an extension to the Resource Efficient House in Glasgow.

Costain improves contract selection after £96.1m loss

Costain has improved its approach to contract selection and risk management processes, after it suffered a £96.1m loss for the year ended 31 December 2020.

What suppliers need from Government to transform public procurement

Adam Maddison, director of client services at dxw analyses the recent government Green Paper on transforming public procurement, he explains that despite the paper making the right kind of noises, there doesn’t seem to be anything that signals a big change.

Construction underway on new urban development in Sheffield

Henry Boot Construction has begun construction works on a major £42.5m urban development scheme in the city centre of Sheffield.

£83m funding to unlock 3,000 new homes in Nottinghamshire

£83m Government funding has been agreed for the delivery of 3,000 new homes at Fairham, a 606-acre mixed-use development on the edge of Nottingham.

Muse to deliver Horsham Enterprise Park regeneration

Muse Developments has been appointed by West Sussex County Council as its preferred development partner to deliver Horsham Enterprise Park.

Top tips for visiting a show home

For anyone thinking about buying a new build home, one of the first steps will often be visiting a show home. NHBC offers some top tips for prospective buyers.

Kier hands over third phase of Everards brewery development

Kier has completed work on Phase 1B of its Everards brewery project and has handed it back to its client, Everards of Leicestershire.

Construction output rises following dip in December

Construction output grew by 0.9% in January following a 2.9% dip in December, according to the latest ONS figures.

Willmott Dixon lands £15.9m leisure contract in Nottingham

Willmott Dixon has been awarded a £15.9m contract to develop a new leisure centre in Bingham, Nottingham, on behalf of Rushcliffe Borough Council.

McAlpine wins £72.6m Northumberland mental health upgrades

Sir Robert McAlpine has been chosen as the design and construction delivery partner on the £72.6m CEDAR  upgrade programme.

Construction contract awards rise by 11% in February

Construction contract awards increased by 11% in February to £4.7bn, but this still remains below average.

SES lands £25m MEP contract on London smart building

SES Engineering Services (SES) has been appointed to deliver £25m worth of MEP services on 33 Charterhouse Street, a flagship ‘smart building’ in central London.

Stafford company uses massive scale recycling on HS2

Deep Soil Mixing used a sustainable soil mixing solution to geotechnically improve the ground at an HS2 site near Coleshill in Warwickshire.

Plans in for 336 build-to-rent apartments in Sheffield

Godwin Developments has submitted plans for a 23-storey, 336 build-to-rent apartments in Sheffield The Meridian proposes the creation of one, two and three-bedroom modern open-plan...

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