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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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Cover bidding in construction: A form of cheating?

It may be tough for construction when it comes to winning contracts. But does this mean that firms should work with their rivals to bend the rules?

Construction products sales fall in Q2 2019

Activity in the construction products manufacturing sector has weakened in Q2 2019, with heavy side manufacturers reporting a fall in sales, according to CPA’s State of Trade Survey.

Construction starts on affordable homes in Hounslow

Higgins has started work on the £40m project on Bath Road, Hounslow to deliver 176 much needed affordable homes, along with a new 6100 sq. ft supermarket.

Kier celebrates milestone on construction of new grammar school 

Kier invited guests and project partners to celebrate the major milestone for construction at Simon Langton Girls’ Grammar School in Canterbury last week.

Observation wheel gets the green light in Newcastle

Planning permission has been granted to build a 140-metre observation wheel and visitor attraction on land at Spillers Quay in Newcastle.

Construction begins on Blackhorse Road site

Transport for London (TfL), Barratt London and London & Quadrant (L&Q) have begun work on site at Blackhorse Road to deliver hundreds of new homes, of which 50% will be affordable.

John Sisk awarded 30-storey tower in Canary Wharf

Rockwell has appointed John Sisk & Son to deliver pre-construction services for a 30-storey mixed-use tower at Westferry, Canary Wharf.

Costain reinstated to live Prompt Payment Code list

Costain has been reinstated to the live Prompt Payment Code list after it previously failed to pay its suppliers in line with the code.

Work commences on £9.4m West Street development

Wates Residential and Orbit have begun work on the £9.4m West Street development in Erith, which will see the construction 42 affordable properties.

Revised plans submitted for Bishopsgate Goodsyard regeneration

Hammerson and Ballymore have submitted revised plans for the regeneration of Bishopsgate Goodsyard which include 500 homes of which 50% will be affordable.

North West tops construction contract awards in June

The value of construction contract awards in June 2019 was £5.2bn, an increase of 5.5% on May, according to the latest Economic & Construction Market Review.

Everton reveal designs for new £500m stadium

Everton Football Club has revealed the designs for its new £500m stadium, proposed for construction at Bramley Moore Dock in Liverpool.

BESA urges members to support industry-led climate pledge

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has backed historic industry-led declarations committed to tackling the ‘crises of climate breakdown and biodiversity loss’.

West Ealing residents label Southern Grove tower a ‘monstrosity’

West Ealing residents say the plans for a residential tower by Southern Grove “makes a mockery of the Mayor’s vision for quality affordable homes”.

New affordable homes complete in Wandsworth

Construction work for 46 new affordable homes at Winstanley & York Road Estate officially topped out this week.

Licensing scheme to improve Bristol’s rental housing standards

An initiative that aims to improve housing standards for multiple occupancy, privately rented properties in Bristol’s central wards started this week.

FEC acquisition paves the way for Northern Gateway scheme

FEC has acquired 20 acres of land from Network Rail in central Manchester to progress its delivery of the Northern Gateway, one of the largest residential schemes in the UK.

Vibrant waterfront development transforms unused docklands

The £215m waterfront development at Millbay in Plymouth is transforming what was once an unused docklands area into a vibrant waterside community.

Government opens negotiations on built environment sector deal

Following a process of early engagement, the UK Government is now entering into formal negotiations on a built environment sector deal.

Redevelopment approved as part of £250m Huddersfield Blueprint

Kirklees Council has taken a step towards delivering the £250m Huddersfield Blueprint vision as it approves student accommodation.

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