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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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Wood wins contract at Hinkley Point C

Wood has won a contract to provide engineering and technical services to Hinkley Point C, the UK’s first new nuclear power station for more than 20 years.

Government invests £142m to boost housing infrastructure

The government is to invest £142m on widening bridges, building roads and connecting utilities to boost the construction of up to 8,500 properties across the UK.

Construction to unlock productivity boost for public sector

NHS could be boosted by the equivalent of 13,500 new nurses if there was a ‘construction revolution’ that could enhance the UK’s hospitals, new analysis from Mace suggests.

Ardmore begins redevelopment of Southwark Fire Station

Ardmore has been awarded the £85m main contract to redevelop the former Southwark Fire Station, into a major mixed-use development called Brigade Court.

Walters wins £10m brocastle highway contract

Walters has been announced as the principal contractor for the development of the £10m Brocastle Highway and Infrastructure works.

Proposal for 87 new affordable homes in Kirkintilloch

Plans to build 87 affordable homes on the site of the former headquarters of East Dunbartonshire Council in Kirkintilloch have moved one step closer.

Weekly earnings for tradespeople drops 5.5% in May

Weekly earnings for tradespeople across the UK construction sector decreased by 5.5% in May, according to figures released by Hudson Contract

Inspiring diversity and inclusion in the construction industry

Over 200 construction professionals gathered at the Hilton in Manchester, for the Inspire Summit, which is continuing to act as a platform for encouraging debate on diversity and inclusion in the construction sector.

Shaping the next generation of office design

Nicola Gillen of AECOM explores how emerging technology and changing needs will shape the next generation of workplace design.

Kier tops contractors league table for May 2019

Kier has topped the contractors’ league table for May 2019 with the highest value of construction projects awarded, according to the latest edition of the Top 50 League Tables.

Images released of London’s Olympia Exhibition Centre redevelopment

New image of the Central Towers, which will form part of the £1bn redevelopment of London’s Olympia Exhibition Centre, has been released by Pell Frischmann.

Graham to deliver new orthopaedic centre at Victoria Hospital

Graham has been appointed to build a new multi-million pound orthopaedic centre at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy.

GMB welcomes decision to cancel Sutton Estate demolition

GMB London has welcomed the decision by Clarion Housing to cancel the demolition proposal of Sutton Estate in Chelsea, following a campaign by residents and unions

Community Land Trust welcomes Labour-commissioned report

Proposals recommended in 'Land for the Many' putting ‘communities at the heart of development’ have been welcomed by a charity in the community land sector.

Meridian Water station officially opens

London’s newest station, Meridian Water, was opened on 3 June by the secretary of state for transport, Chris Grayling and Heidi Alexander, deputy mayor of London for Transport.

Celtic FC reveals major redevelopment plans

Celtic Football Club has applied for planning permission to launch a major redevelopment of its Training Centre in the East End of Glasgow.

Glasgow to deliver £20m community hubs investment

Glasgow City Council has considered plans to deliver the first phase of new community hubs across the city, which is expected to cost £20m.

Refurbished church bells chime on considerately: praise be to Selectaglaze!

Selectaglaze have helped in noise reduction of church bells during a refurbishment of the church tower in Much Hadham, Hertfordshire

Gascoigne estate to set new environmental standards

Councillors have given the green light for plans to build over 500 homes on a new look eco-friendly Gascoigne estate at a Barking and Dagenham Council planning committee.

Plans revealed for £25m Custom House Quay transformation

Glasgow City Council are considering proposals for the £25m transformation of Custom House Quay, which sits on the north bank of the River Clyde.

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