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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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Wates FM wins three-year contract at Barings’ Old Bailey

Wates Facilities Management (FM) has secured a contract over a three-year period at Barings’ Old Bailey premises in London.

Build, build, build – but don’t build like before

Trudi Beswick, CEO of the RICS Project of the Year 2019 winner Caudwell Children, is calling on the government, councils and the wider construction industry to prioritise truly accessible design as part of the “build, build, build” recovery plan.

Subcontractors: Kick ‘em when they’re down

Copronet says the construction industry must ‘stand together’ with subcontractors, as contractors demand rate reductions amid Covid-19 worries.

£230m Sky Studios Elstree gets the green light

The new state-of-the-art film and TV studio, Sky Studios Elstree, has been given the go-ahead, as work to clear the site looks set to begin.

Linkcity secures £250m Evelina Hospital expansion

Linkcity, the development arm of Bouygues UK, has been appointed the preferred development partner for the ‘Triangle’ site on the St Thomas’ campus at Evelina London Children’s Hospital.

Kier starts work on £6.7m school regeneration in Swansea

Kier has been appointed by Swansea Council to deliver a multi-million pound modernisation and expansion programme at Ysgol Gyfun Gwyr.

Planning for water safety in buildings and workplaces

Martin Ronceray, BSRIA engineering investigations lead, discusses the importance of planning for water safety in buildings and workplaces.

Landmark launches coal report for environmental consultants

Landmark Information has introduced a Consultants Coal Mining Report through its Envirocheck service to provide environmental consultants with essential data.

Garden towns and villages: Visions and reality

Plans for 20 new garden towns and garden villages could create 200,000 car-dependent households, according to research by Transport for New Homes. Sustainable transport campaigner Steve Chambers discusses the findings.

Plan for Jobs to save money, cut carbon and boost economy

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a £30bn ‘Plan for Jobs’ to save money, cut carbon, and support around 140,000 jobs.

Interserve wins £5.5m refurbishment contract at Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Interserve Group has been selected to deliver four new operating theatres at Birmingham’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Report calls for ‘joined-up’ planning system to support economy

A report from BW, Copper and WBD calls for changes to a disconnected planning system which has held up infrastructure delivery, imposing risk on projects and investments.

Finding connections to make your build more sustainable

Ramsey Assal, founder of The Landsite, shares his advice on the best ways of sourcing and connecting with the right contractors to achieve a more sustainable development.

Green light for £110m Dagenham studios

Plans to build London’s largest film studios, Dagenham studios, have been given the green light by Barking and Dagenham Council’s planning committee.

Mitie to provide waste management services at Covid-19 testing sites

Mitie is building on its support for Britain’s efforts against coronavirus by providing waste management and security services for a further seven Covid-19 testing sites.

Plans unveiled for second phase of North Hayle Harbour regeneration

FCBStudios has unveiled plans for the second phase of the regeneration of North Hayle Harbour, which will deliver 377 new homes.

LHC’s public sector roofing framework extended

Public sector framework specialist LHC has extended its roofing framework, Pitched Roofing framework.

New construction forum to help Wales’ ‘build back better’

The forum, chaired by deputy minister for economy and transport, Lee Waters, aims to bring together leaders from the public and private sectors across Wales’ construction industry.

Bouygues UK secures £240m third phase of London’s Hallsville Quarter

Bouygues UK has been appointed as the main contractor for the third phase of the £240m regeneration scheme, Hallsville Quarter.

Graham wins lead contractor role on Marsh Lane Depot

Graham has been appointed as the lead contractor to regenerate the London Borough of Haringey’s waste operations site, Marsh Lane Depot in Tottenham.

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