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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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72 units in Brighton gain planning permission

InsideOut has had its design proposal for 72 new homes approved by Brighton & Hove’s Planning Committee, the site was purchased with outline permission for 60 homes.

Wates completes £1.6m Worthington Primary School extension

Wates delivered the £1.6m project through the North West Construction Hub framework on behalf of Trafford Council and has provided four additional classrooms as well as new WC facilities.

World’s ‘deepest nuclear clean-up’ takes shape

Work is underway on a new project to support the decommissioning and restoration of Dounreay, described as ‘the world’s deepest nuclear clean-up’.

First images of one of HS2’s largest construction sites revealed

HS2 has revealed the first images of one of its largest construction sites in the Midlands, which is being prepared for the launch of a tunnel boring machine (TBM).

Go-ahead for 520 new homes in Farington Moss

Keepmoat Homes has been given the green light by South Ribble Borough Council to build 520 new homes in Farington Moss.

Covid-19: New research showcases the construction industry’s adaptability

From video tutorials and remote working to offsite construction and real-time virtual sketching, a new study from Buildoffsite has revealed how the construction industry has responded to Covid-19.

Tunnel boring machine completes section of London’s super sewer

A giant tunnel boring machine has now finished its 7.6km journey from Battersea to Bermondsey after breaking into a deep shaft at Tideway’s Chambers Wharf site.

Crossrail project gets extra £825m of Government funding

Transport secretary Grant Shapps has announced that the Crossrail project will receive an additional £825m of government funding.

COWI completes steelwork installation for Carrington Bridge

The project is the first UK bridge to use high strength “S460W” weathering steel. Using this stronger grade of steel enabled the COWI design team to reduce the total material quantity by 15%, resulting in a more sustainable structure.

Study reveals potential for 2,000 new rooftop homes across Southwark

Up to 2,000 new rooftop homes could be built across Southwark without having to demolish any existing buildings, according to research by Fruition Properties and Knight Frank.

Willmott Dixon breaks ground on £17.8m Sci-Tech development

The project marks the next stage of development, Project Violet, at Sci-Tech Daresbury, the location for high-tech business and leading-edge science.

Amey secures £180m road deal for Yorkshire and Humberside

Amey has secured a £180m Area 12 maintenance and response contract to upkeep the trunk roads and motorway network covering Yorkshire and Humberside.

Legal bid launched against A303 road tunnel

Save Stonehenge World Heritage Site has launched a legal bid to prevent a two-mile road tunnel being built for the A303 alongside Stonehenge.

Morgan Sindall to deliver new Marina Centre in Great Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has appointed Morgan Sindall to deliver a new state-of-the-art Marina Centre.

Consortium to deliver 15,000-capacity arena in Cardiff Bay

A consortium, containing Live Nation and Robertson, has secured a contract to deliver a new 15,000-capacity indoor arena in Cardiff Bay.

Go-ahead for 454 new homes in Wembley

TfL and Barratt London have been given the green light to deliver 454 new homes in Wembley, next to Wembley Park London Underground station.

Argyll and Bute to build 900 affordable homes in five years

Argyll and Bute Council has set out a new housing strategy which reveals plans to build over 900 affordable homes in the next five years.

Addressing the barriers faced by social landlords

As part of Homes UK 2020, social landlords and local authorities will be able to access technical advice on energy efficiency measures and delivering MMC for social housing projects via LHC’s virtual stand and online talks.

BAM agrees supply deal with Polypipe

BAM Nuttall and BAM Construct UK have signed a solus agreement with Polypipe to supply drainage products to all of BAM's infrastructure and building projects in the UK.

Spending Review: Sunak warns ‘economic emergency has only just begun’

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed the economic cost of the government’s response to Covid-19 and unveils the new National Infrastructure Strategy.

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