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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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Refurbishment of Cardiff Central to continue with new gates

With Cardiff Central's customer numbers expected to rise from 13 million per year to 34 million by 2043, Transport for Wales has committed to making navigation of the station as easy as possible.

Planning permission granted for new £70m cancer facility

Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH)’s planning application to create a new £70m cancer facility, known as the Oak Cancer Centre, has been approved by Sutton Council’s Planning Committee.

Crossrail faces further delays on Elizabeth line opening

Crossrail Limited (CRL) has advised TfL that there will be some projected delays in the opening of the Elizabeth line and it is likely that additional funding will be required to cover the higher levels of risk contingency.

The Houses of Parliament are broken

Restoration of the Houses of Parliament has been delayed for decades, but advances in construction technology can help solve the challenges.

Caddick Group to deliver £50m Yorkshire logistics scheme

Caddick Group is to build a £50m GDV distribution centre near Wakefield, Yorkshire for global real estate investment manager AEW.

Brexit uncertainty reduces construction sector optimism

The results of the Q3 2019 RICS UK Construction and Infrastructure Market Survey has shown reduced optimism due to an uncertain outlook for the UK economy.

Outdated Birmingham railway station to be rebuilt

The outdated Birmingham railway station at Perry Barr is set to be transformed as part of the wider regeneration plan of the area.

Forge Island regeneration takes a step forward

Muse Developments has exchanged contracts with Rotherham Borough Council on an agreement to deliver the landmark mixed-use destination.

Housebuilding must be a priority, says FMB

The urgent need to build more homes for everyone should be a key priority for all the political parties during the General Election campaign, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Plans for regeneration of Enfield Council owned homes agreed

Enfield Council has agreed to plans that will transform two adjacent Edmonton estates, dramatically improving residents’ lives.

Trivselhus to deliver low carbon homes at Mindenhurst

Skanska, which is redeveloping the Princess Royal Barracks to create Mindenhurst, a new neighbourhood in Surrey, has welcomed Trivselhus to the scheme to deliver 28 new homes.

Graham to start work on new Belfast Transport Hub

The Belfast Transport Hub took a step closer to construction today as Graham was announced as the contractor to deliver essential early engineering works to prepare the site ready for construction.

Six new entrants steal top spots in the contractor league table

Six new entrants have been catapulted to the top 10 in the contractor league table for October, as four projects rack up £150m.

£125m Jewellery Quarter redevelopment approved

Plans to transform the four-acre industrial site in the Jewellery Quarter into a mixed-use scheme have been given the go ahead by Birmingham City Council.

Weston Homes acquires £93m Edinburgh Way redevelopment

Weston Homes is to redevelop a former car park in Harlow and transform the site into 361 apartments surrounded by landscaped gardens.

New business park in Bradford reaches completion

A new business park at the top of the M606 in Bradford is reaching completion – the development of seven light industrial units, at Alpha Court, next to Prologis Park is now nearly complete.

No reason for museums to be stuck in the past

Ian Streets, managing director of About Access, says consultation is key when it comes to making art and culture accessible to all.

Time to tackle ‘timebomb’ in lack of suitable housing

Ten organisations from across the housing and charity sectors have warned of a crisis in the provision of suitable housing for older and disabled people as they launch a new coalition to campaign for accessible homes.

Bovis Homes agrees £1.1bn deal for Galliford Try housing business

Bovis Homes has agreed to buy Galliford Try's Housing Businesses in a deal that values the business at £1.1bn.

Chase Centre: $1.4bn arena opens in San Francisco Bay

The $1.4bn Chase Centre, a new sports and entertainment venue home to the NBA’s Golden State Warriors, has opened in San Francisco.

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