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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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Plans for 3,100 new council homes take shape in Sheffield

Plans for the largest council housebuilding programme for decades are taking shape in Sheffield, as over 3,100 new council houses will be built over the next 10 years.

£15m agreed to develop Edinburgh Waverley Station

Preliminary work to improve the rail network on the approaches to Edinburgh Waverley Station has been given the go-ahead by the transport secretary, Michael Matheson.

Atkins wins Havant Thicket Reservoir design job

Atkins has been chosen by Portsmouth Water as principal designer on the Havant Thicket Reservoir – the first reservoir to be built in the South East since the 1970s.

The 2019 Winner of the Martin Gough Award is…

IES announce this year’s winner of the Martin Gough Student Award, Bayan Khayat-Sarama with ‘Designing a near-Autonomous House in Palestine’

A13 project reaches major milestone with demolition of first bridge

The A13 Road Widening Project in Thurrock has successfully completed its first bridge demolition, undertaking additional works, such as street lighting column removal and BT communication cable installation.

Galliford Try takes first place in Top 50 Contractors league table

Galliford Try has jumped 21 places to steal first place in Barbour ABI's Top 50 Contractors league table for September 2019.

HS2: Ancient woodland clearance delayed until 2020

HS2 Ltd has postponed work on eleven ancient woodlands which were due to be cut down in Autumn for the high-speed rail.

Architect reprimanded for unacceptable professional conduct

The PCC has issued architect Olaf Kneer of Casper Mueller Kneer Architects, with a reprimand after he admitted unacceptable professional conduct.

Revised plans for Bournemouth training facility approved

Revised plans for AFC Bournemouth’s new multi-million pound training facility have been approved by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council.

CECA calls on Government to protect post-Brexit migration landscape

Civils contractors have backed CITB’s recommendations calling for greater simplicity and breathing space on the planned visa restrictions after Brexit.

Final beam lifted into place for Ebbsfleet Garden City’s £16m bridge

The final beam has been lifted into place for the £16m Springhead Bridge that will connect part of Ebbsfleet Garden City with Ebbsfleet International station.

New figures reveal 8% fall in construction of new build homes

New government figures published today (3 October) show the number of new build homes under construction has dwindled, putting further pressure on the housing crisis.

£5.6m Cedars Academy scheme tops out

Interserve has marked a key stage in the construction of the new Cedars Academy in Birstall, Leicestershire, with a topping out ceremony.

UK construction industry suffers further sales decline

The UK construction industry has experienced a further slowdown in sales, turnover and profits pointing to a sustained downward trend, according to the latest UK Construction Sector Report from MHA.

First UK architecture practice joins UN Climate Neutral Now

Assael Architecture has become the first UK architectural practice to sign up to the UN Climate Neutral Now initiative, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Construction employers need flexibility on post-Brexit visas, says CITB

Construction employers raise concerns about the future 12-month visa scheme, as CITB urges the government to extend the ‘low-skilled’ visa to 24 months.

Construction site security boss found guilty of fraud

A security boss who ran seven companies under four different identities has been found guilty of defrauding security operatives who worked for him.

Transformation of historic ice factory in Belgravia gets the go-ahead

Proposals have been approved by Westminster City Council to transform a former industrial building in Belgravia next to Grosvenor’s Eccleston Yards to provide new office, restaurant and retail space.

Brexit squeeze continues to take its toll on UK construction sector

Building activity in Q3 2019 fell at the second-fastest rate since April 2009, as the UK construction sector remains stuck in a downturn, according to the latest Construction PMI figures.

Engineering boss lands 11-year ban for tax offences

Bromley-based director Abraham Mortimer Briscoe has been banned for 11 years after causing Three Points Engineering Ltd to avoid paying taxes.

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