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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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Willmott Dixon to transform Grade II listed Art Deco theatre

Willmott Dixon has been awarded a £26.75m construction contract to restore the Grade II listed Art Deco theatre in Stockton-on-Tees.

£3.7m housing development to help prevent homelessness in Manchester

The second phase of a £3.7m housing development in Manchester to prevent homelessness has begun today, on World Homeless Day (10 October)

Minimal growth for construction output in August

Construction output increased by 0.1% in the three-month on three-month all work series in August 2019, according to the lasted ONS figures Construction output increased by...

Planning application submitted for £1.4bn regeneration of Mayfield

A planning application for the first phase of the £1.4bn transformation of Mayfield in Manchester city centre has been submitted.

Galliford Try secures £340m water frameworks

Galliford Try has been appointed by Southern Water as delivery partner for two of its design and build water frameworks Starting in 2020 and running...

Norwich council estate wins 2019 RIBA Stirling Prize

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has named Goldsmith Street in Norwich, designed by Mikhail Riches with Cathy Hawley, as the winner of the 2019 RIBA Stirling...

Chester’s famous Roman walls to undergo renovation

Eric Wright Civil Engineering is working alongside Cheshire West and Chester Council to renovate the Roman walls and historic Northgate Steps.

Interserve wins place on £8m Loughborough University framework

Interserve has been awarded a place on Loughborough University minor works framework worth £8m.

What’s the best way to stabilise the ground for a renovation project?

There are various methods for ground and soil stabilisation: this article looks at the different techniques to assess their pros, cons and suitability for different projects.

New social housing planned for Falkirk

More than 1,800 additional social housing homes are planned across the Falkirk Council area, to be developed over the next five years.

Demand for new homes falls to lowest level since 2013, says FMB

According to latest figures from Federation of Masters Builders’ (FMB), the consumer demand for new homes has fallen by 8% to its lowest level since 2013.

Cheshire East Council backs regeneration framework for Macclesfield

The support follows public consultation on a draft strategic regeneration framework for Macclesfield town centre – which maps out a vision for a ‘town that celebrates its quirkiness’.

Cruise Terminal Hotel gets the green light at Liverpool Waters

Wates Construction has been given the go-ahead to build the new Cruise Terminal Hotel in Liverpool, marking a step forward for the city’s waterfront regeneration scheme.

Housing and skills demand keeps contractor earnings high

Earnings for freelance tradespeople in the construction sector dipped by 1.7% in September, according to the latest payroll data figures by Hudson Contract.

69 affordable homes in Breightmet get the green light

Families in Breightmet, Bolton are set to benefit from 69 new affordable homes that have received planning permission.

Sisk awarded Phase 2 of St John’s Hill Estate regeneration

John Sisk & Son has been appointed by Peabody to construct phase 2 of the St John’s Hill Estate regeneration scheme.

Willmott Dixon wins £9m Delamere Forest contract

Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Forestry England to improve the visitor experience at Cheshire’s Delamere Forest.

Productivity is UK construction industry’s Achilles heel, says report

Confidence amongst UK contractors has reached historic lows according to Turner & Townsend, as construction’s dysfunctional relationship with productivity limits the sector’s future growth.

Marshall Construction secures £11.25m Linen Quarter contract

Marshall Construction has concluded the negotiation process and has been appointed as Principal Contractor for the first two phases in the redevelopment of the former Pilmuir Works in Dunfermline.

Major new scheme for Canning Town gets the green light

A new 804-home scheme at the Manor Road Quarter in Canning Town has taken a step forward after the London Borough approves planning.

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