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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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RTPI secures funding to update England Enforcement Handbook

The MHCLG has announced that it will work in partnership with the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) to update the England Enforcement Handbook.

Search begins for partner to develop ID Manchester

The University of Manchester’s hunt to find its development and investment partner to deliver the new world-class innovation district ID Manchester worth £1.5bn has begun.

Boris Johnson reaffirms Northern Powerhouse pledge

Prime minister Boris Johnson will reaffirm his pledge to give more powers to people, businesses and political leaders across Northern regions.

Cash boost to crackdown on illegal building on nation’s green belt

Councils across the country are set to benefit from a slice of nearly £2m to crack down on illegal developments on the nation’s Green Belt, housing minister Esther McVey has announced.

WMCA to launch funding guidance for investors and developers

A guide on how investors and developers can secure a share of funding to help unlock land for homes and jobs will be launched by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) on 18 September.

World’s largest crane starts work at Hinkley Point C

The world’s largest crane, “Big Carl”, is set to start work at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station site.

Skanska Highways workers issued with body cameras

Skanska Highways workers are to be issued with body cameras to protect them from aggressive motorists in Cambridgeshire.

New Royal Hospital for Children will not open until autumn 2020

A timeline for the phased move of services to the new Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP) has been announced following months of uncertainty.

Graham delivers accommodation centre for rough sleepers in London

Graham has delivered a refurbishment project that has enabled London City Mission (LCM) to provide much-needed housing and support to rough sleepers in Waterloo, London.

New plans put forward for regeneration of County Durham town site

New plans have been submitted for the regeneration of Newgate Street in Bishop Auckland to develop a new multi-million pound retail, residential or hotel complex.

London mayor backs Unite the Union’s Construction Charter

The Mayor of London has backed Unite the Union’s Construction Charter, which sets out to improve the city’s construction standards, protect workers, and outlaw poor construction practices.

Kier wins £35m School of Digital Arts contract

Kier is to deliver Manchester Metropolitan University’s brand new £35m School of Digital Arts (SODA) building.

Housebuilder Galliford Try reveals 27% decrease in profits

Galliford Try has reported a 27% decrease in profits in its latest financial statement, as full-year revenues dipped by 7.5%.

Housing delivery requires integrated infrastructure, says ICE

Housing delivery will fail to meet the needs of the places it hopes to support without integrated infrastructure, says the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

Contractors revealed for £762m Lincolnshire highways deal

Balfour Beatty, Colas and WSP UK have been recommended to deliver £762m worth of highways services for Lincolnshire County Council.

Leeds architect suspended from Architects Register for 12 months

Steven Johnson has been suspended from the Architects Register for 12 months following a finding of unacceptable professional conduct (UPC) when at his former practice MJF Architects.

Plans approved for 118 affordable homes in Bolton

Housing providers Bolton at Home and Irwell Valley Homes have been granted planning permission for 118 new affordable homes close to Bolton town centre.

Scotland Excel launches £1.5bn new build framework

Scotland Excel has launched its £1.5bn New Build Residential Construction contract to help accelerate the delivery of 50,000 new affordable homes.

Interserve wins £7.6m contract for special needs school

Interserve has been selected by the Department for Education (DfE) to design and build Glendinning House, special education needs school for children in Newton Abbot, Devon.

Mace to deliver Phase 1 of Nine Elms Square

Developers R&F Properties have appointed Mace to deliver Phase 1 of their Nine Elms Square residential-led mixed-use development, located next to the US Embassy.

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