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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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Committee report urges rethink of High Speed 2

The Economic Affairs Committee has released a report urging to HS2 Ltd to merge the northern section of High Speed 2 with the Northern Powerhouse Rail.

Balfour Beatty wins £65m Network Rail seasonal treatment contract

Balfour Beatty has been awarded a £65m contract to operate and maintain 21 of Network Rail’s seasonal treatment multi-purpose vehicles (MPV).

Thomas Sinden wins £3.7m contract from Freshwater Group

Thomas Sinden has been awarded a £3.7m development scheme from The Freshwater Group of Companies for 7-11 St Johns Hill, Clapham, Battersea.

Partner sought for Salford Crescent masterplan

Salford City Council and the University of Salford have launched their search for a private sector partner to deliver the ambitious £800m masterplan for Salford Crescent.

Date set for statutory consultation on Heathrow expansion

Heathrow has announced that its statutory 12 and a half-week consultation on its expansion plans will launch on 18 June.

Adjudicators’ decisions: Getting a second bite of the cherry?

Peter Vinden discusses, "When is a decision not a decision and when is it legitimate to adjudicate a dispute when, it is argued, that dispute has already been decided in an earlier adjudication?"

L&G to develop its largest build to rent scheme in Wandsworth

Legal & General has exchanged contracts on two adjacent sites in Wandsworth which will combine to deliver its largest build to rent (BTR) scheme to date.

Blacklisted construction workers win £1.9m legal settlement

Unite the union has settled its historic blacklisting case against the construction companies who systematically ruined the lives of their workers.

Bright future for construction innovation

CSIC recently became a delivery partner for the Construction innovation Hub and launched a project that could see homes built offsite by robots.

Construction earnings down by 1.6% in April

Weekly earnings for freelance tradespeople in the construction sector edged downward by 1.6% in April, according to latest figures released by Hudson Contract.

Plans submitted for Havering’s biggest regeneration programme

The first plans for Havering’s biggest regeneration programme has been submitted, marking a significant step forward for the scheme.

Future Places: A new vision for placemaking

Future Places have been announced as part of a unique partnership between local authorities, RIBA, the Royal Town Planning Institute and the Chartered Institute of Housing.

Diversification in housing: Why it matters

Amidst the housing crisis, the government’s present strategy of encouraging greater housing diversity should be commended.

Financing that helps you run your construction business

Flexible finance is a crucial element of doing business for many construction firms delivering much-needed homes, buildings and infrastructure. Aldermore’s range of bespoke products can help.

Inverness Castle project takes step towards transformation

The Inverness Castle project has taken a step forward as the architect and creative director are appointed, leading the way for the transformation to begin.

UK public buildings to add Changing Places toilets

New large public buildings in the UK are expected to add Changing Places toilets for severely disabled people, thanks to new government proposals.

Scottish development creates largest EV infrastructure

A developer is “plugging in” to the surging demand for electric vehicles (EVs) by creating the most inclusive charging provision of any development built to date in Scotland.

BAM Nuttall wins Brent Cross South infrastructure contract

BAM Nuttall has been selected as the preferred infrastructure contractor for the Brent Cross South development by the joint venture established between Argent Related and Barnet Council.

Weston Homes to deliver housing on Cambridge Military Hospital

Weston Homes has acquired the Grade II listed Cambridge Military Hospital in Aldershot to deliver a £60m residential conversion project.

GMB welcomes Peabody U-turn to auction off social housing

GMB has welcomed the decision by Peabody Housing Trust not to auction off social housing in Tower Hamlets and to instead allocate it to families on the waiting list.

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