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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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Kier Highways to complete motorway upgrade six months early

Kier Highways is set to finish construction of its Highways England project M6 13-15 motorway upgrade work six months early.

Phase one of new School of Engineering development complete

Willmott Dixon has completed the first phase of construction work for the £46.5m School of Engineering development at the University of Birmingham.

Construction work underway for Milngavie Station

Network Rail has started work on the Milngavie Station as part of a £5m investment to extend the platforms.

Winvic secures industrial facility contract in Leicestershire

DSV has appointed Winvic Construction Ltd to design, construct and partially fit out its new industrial facility at Mercia Park in North West Leicestershire.

Kier appointed to £82m CityFibre contract

Kier has been appointed by CityFibre to deliver full-fibre rollouts across five towns and cities in central and south-west England.

UK construction growth falls to five-month low

Construction companies in the UK reported a sustained recovery in output volumes during October, as the rate of expansion grinds to a halt.

Network rail completes first stage of Barmouth Viaduct restoration

Network Rail has finished the first stage of a £25m upgrade to Barmouth Viaduct, a vital transport link for North West Wales.

Work underway on Victoria Riverside residential development

Developer JM Construction has started work on the next phase of its £50m Victoria Riverside residential development in Hunslet.

Keepmoat to deliver 454 new homes in West Lindsey

West Lindsey District Council has partnered with Keepmoat Homes to deliver a new sustainable neighbourhood at Foxby Lane, Gainsborough.

Kier hands over new Ponteland school & leisure project

Kier has handed phase one of its Ponteland school & leisure project to Northumberland County Council (NCC).

Construction underway for Sandwell hospitals

A turf cutting ceremony took place to mark the start of construction work on two new multi-storey car parks at Sandwell and City hospitals which will improve access for staff, patients and visitors.

Graham reveals strong financial position despite Covid-19

Graham has reported growth in revenue to £853.3m in its latest published accounts for the financial year up to 31 March 2020.

[VIDEO] Simpson Strong-Tie launches ultra-resistant fasteners packaging

Engineered structural connector specialists, Simpson Strong-Tie has given its hardware packaging a new look.

VolkerFitzpatrick wins £56m Birmingham university station contract

West Midlands Combined Authority has appointed VolkerFitzpatrick to undertake the design and build of the new £56m Birmingham university station.

Construction work to begin next year on Dagenham film studios

Barking and Dagenham Council has signed an agreement with Hackman Capital Partners (HCP) to build London’s largest film and TV production centre in Dagenham The...

Interserve wins £130m contract to refurbish Prince Charles Hospital

Interserve Construction has secured a £130m contract to refurbish the Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales.

[VIDEO] Birmingham International Station revamp unveiled

[VIDEO] Plans for the £300m transformation of Birmingham International Station ahead of the arrival of HS2 have been unveiled.

Environmental responsibility from the construction industry

Malcolm Blakey, owner of Finedale Construction, takes a look at how the construction industry can help achieve the environmental challenges we face today.

HS2 launches virtual ‘meet the contractor’ event

HS2 Ltd’s third annual ‘meet the contractor’ event takes place between 23 – 26 November and for the first time ever will be an entirely online.

Construction of new station building underway at Gatwick Airport

Work has started on Gatwick Airport’s huge new railway station concourse, as the first train arrives at one of the rebuilt platforms.

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