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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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Construction work on Farnborough site due to start immediately

A new development of 159 homes for first-time buyers and families in Farnborough will soon be under construction due to a collaboration between Southern Housing Group and CALA Homes.

Cambridge Investment Partnership move into their new council homes

With construction sites being given the green light to reopen following lockdown restrictions, Cambridge Investment Partnership is welcoming new residents to their new council rented homes at Anstey Way in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire.

Willmott Dixon wins Walthamstow restoration project

Willmott Dixon Interiors has been appointed as Waltham Forest Council’s construction partner to restore the Grade 2* EMD Cinema into a multi-purpose entertainment venue.

Clyde Gateway to restart regeneration work across Glasgow

Clyde Gateway is preparing for a massive boost of activity as construction restarts across Glasgow’s East End regeneration area.

Accelerating transformation in the construction ecosystem

Research shows how pre-crisis trends will fundamentally overhaul the construction ecosystem, as two-thirds of surveyed executives believe the Covid-19 pandemic will accelerate industry transformation.

Hallam Alliance: ‘First of its kind’ university building programme

Sheffield Hallam has appointed BDP-Arup, BAM and CBRE to form the ‘Hallam Alliance’, a new procurement and delivery model to inspire change in the construction industry.

Willmott Dixon hails company-wide Covid-19 response

Willmott Dixon’s CEO Rick Willmott has praised the “phenomenal team effort” shown across its business, as 100% of its sites remain open despite Covid-19.

Interserve to build £11m Hessle Foreshore tidal defence scheme

Interserve has been appointed by East Riding of Yorkshire Council to deliver the £11m Hessle Foreshore tidal defence scheme.

Graham secures £60m mixed-use scheme in Egham

Construction giant Graham has secured a £60m contract to build a new mixed-use scheme in Egham, known as Egham Gateway.

Trade Credit Insurance guarantee to support construction companies

Government to provide guarantees of up to £10bn to Trade Credit Insurance schemes for business-to-business transactions.

UK construction disputes remain lower than global average

The average value and length of disputes in the UK remains significantly lower than the global average, with resolution time down 23% on the year prior, according to Arcadis.

UK construction downturn eases, but sector faces ‘challenging environment’

UK construction sector downturn eased in May, as construction sites gradually reopen and lockdown measures begin to loosen, according to the latest construction PMI.

Work begins on £7m hybrid scheme to deliver office space in Ebbw Vale

Kier has started construction work on the new £7m hybrid scheme that will deliver office and workshop space in Ebbw Vale, Wales.

Government agrees £300m fund for 20,000 London homes

Homes England is providing funding packages totalling £309m to accelerate construction at three major London housing developments, with the capacity for up to 20,000 new homes.

Morrison secures £8m refurbishment of Aberdeen station

Morrison Construction has been appointed by ScotRail to deliver an £8m refurbishment of Aberdeen station.

Plans submitted to move London food markets to Barking & Dagenham

Plans have been submitted by the City of London Corporation to bring London’s historic food markets to Barking and Dagenham.

[VIDEO] Europe’s biggest cantilevered pool built in Spain

The biggest cantilevered pool in Europe, and the second biggest in the world, has been completed in Murcia, Spain.

A E Yates wins major infrastructure contract for Winsford Industrial Estate

A E Yates has been appointed by Cheshire West and Chester Council to deliver the £5m first phase package of infrastructure work to continue the expansion of Winsford’s industrial estate.

Kier Highways and Seddon reinstated to Prompt Payment Code

Kier Highways and Seddon Construction have been reinstated into the Prompt Payment Code following improvements in payment practices to their supply chain.

UK must build retirement housing to reverse housing crisis, urges report

The UK’s failure to build retirement homes prevents downsizing, as the key to unlocking the housing crisis lies in reversing decades of underinvestment, says a new report.

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