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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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New face of construction: Transparency, accountability and responsibility

The Access Group explores encouraging a culture of transparency, accountability and responsibility in the construction industry.

BSRIA publishes updated guide on building handover and O&M Manuals

Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA) has published a new guide on the importance of Handover and O&M Manuals.

Henry Boot begins work on new Withernsea Primary School

Construction on a new two-storey building and other works at Withernsea Primary School in Holderness has been marked by a 'ground-breaking ceremony'.

When is building on the green belt the most sustainable option?

Developing the UK’s revered green belt is always contentious but, as Fieldfisher planning expert Dinah Patel explains, sometimes building on protected land can deliver a more positive outcome for communities and developers than the alternatives.

Government urged to diversify housing sector to ‘build back better’

The government’s housing ambitions cannot only rely upon volume housebuilders, says Housing Diversification, a new action group.

Planning legislation changes could lead to low-quality housing

The Lords Secondary Legislation Committee says wide-ranging changes to planning legislation could lead to the construction of low-quality housing.

Winvic appointed to new mixed-use development in Fairham

Winvic has been appointed to deliver the first phase of infrastructure works at Fairham, the new £800m neighbourhood in Nottingham.

UK construction output continues to recover

Monthly construction output grew by 17.6% in July 2020, following the record monthly growth of 23.5% in June 2020, according to the latest ONS figures.

Wates named development partner for £600m Harrow regeneration

Wates Residential has been named as the development partner for Harrow Council’s regeneration programme worth an estimated £600m.

£30m funding injection to unlock land for new homes

The government has announced a £30m funding boost to help kick-start the building of thousands of new homes by transforming public sector land.

Caledonia Housing commits £40m for 500 new homes in Scotland

Caledonia Housing Association has announced a £40m injection for new homes in Scotland, from Inverness, through Tayside and within West Dunbartonshire.

Green light for maintenance building at NnG wind farm

Scottish Borders Council’s (SBC) planning committee has approved plans for an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) building for the offshore wind farm in Eyemouth.

First phase of treadmills regeneration development complete

Castlehouse has handed over three retail units at the treadmills development, one of which will be occupied by supermarket group Lidl – the retail...

Dyer and Butler secures rail bridge contract

Network Rail has chosen Dyer and Butler to deliver strengthening work to three railway bridges on its Wessex route in the South of England.

Clarion signs £40m deal to deliver affordable homes in Sherford

Clarion Housing Group has agreed a £40m development deal with Vistry Partnerships, to boost the number of affordable homes in the new town of Sherford, Plymouth.

Insurance company to fund Manchester’s New Victoria scheme

Pension Insurance Corporation plc (PIC) has been named as the forward funder of the first phase of development at Manchester’s New Victoria scheme, following a £130m deal.

Plans unveiled for 4,000 seat sports arena in Dundee

A development involving Abertay University could bring a new digital esports arena to Dundee’s billion-pound waterfront.

Vaccine centre secures fast-tracked planning permission

Vale of White Horse District Council has granted planning permission for the highly specialist facility that will house the UK’s Vaccines Manufacturing and Innovation Centre (VMIC).

Graham completes student accommodation in Belfast

The Little Patrick Street accommodation has been delivered ahead of the 2020/21 academic year and boasts social and study spaces, mindfulness room and exterior areas.

Steve Rotheram launches commission to review the use of public land

Liverpool’s Metro Mayor, Steve Rotheram has established England’s first Land Commission to review the use of public land for community wealth building.

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