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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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Balfour Beatty achieves 2.4% construction-standard margin

Balfour Beatty has revealed its full-year results for 2018, as the firm achieved industry-standard construction profit margins of 2.4% in the second half of the year.

Mace Awards £4m furniture contracts to Deanestor

Deanestor has been specified by the development arm of Mace for two new student housing schemes in Exeter and Cardiff which will provide over 1200 student beds.

Construction output figures indicate growth in the industry

The new construction output figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show all work growing by 2.8% in January 2019.

Weston Homes to transform Watford laundry factory into 227 homes

Watford laundry factory will be transformed into a new £85m mixed use development providing 227 apartments and penthouses complete with a new commercial facility, piazzas, parking and landscaped grounds.

Tackling the housing crisis in the North

The British economy has long been characterised by a north/south divide for a number of reasons and when it comes to the housing crisis, this remains.

Report shows construction tender prices unlikely to rise in 2019

The tender prices report shows little cause for optimism in the construction industry as the hoped-for increase in the first quarter of 2019 fails to occur.

Number of empty homes rises by 5% in England

The number of empty homes across England has risen for the second year running, representing £53.6bn worth of vacant stock.

Ramboll reveals strong growth in 2018

The Ramboll Group has announced improved revenue in 2018 and a strengthened international presence, as its order book continues to develop

Dealing with hazardous waste in construction

Hazardous waste is an issue that continues to present itself on building sites, and once hazardous materials have been detected, it can change an entire development plan. Patrick Parsons takes a look at how technology can combat waste in construction.

Ayrshire celebrates £250m growth deal investment

A multi-million pound investment package to transform Ayrshire has been given the green light by three Ayrshire Councils and the UK and Scottish governments.

Kier shares drop as £50m ‘accounting error’ is revealed

Kier Group startled investors today (11 March) as it admitted an ‘accounting error’ had forced it to recalculate its net debt as £50m higher than previously stated.

Tottenham Hotspur reveals stadium opening date

Tottenham Hotspur FC has announced that its new stadium will open for its first competitive match in the first week of April, following eight months of delays.

Powerproject Vision: View live project data across all your projects

Elecosoft present Powerproject Vision, delivering a unique solution for contractors with project planners working in dispersed and disconnected environments

Construction businesses sign open letter to provide economic growth

Twenty-three of the UK’s most influential built environment businesses have signed an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer asking for the Environment Bill to provide the foundation for economic growth.

Peabody secures former Holloway prison site to build 1,000 homes

Peabody housing association has acquired the former Holloway Women’s Prison site in London to build more than 600 social rented and affordable homes.

Investigation launched after scaffolding collapses in Hampstead

More than 200 square metres of scaffolding collapsed from a building during high winds in Hampstead.

More encouragement needed for women in the property sector

As it's International Women’s Day today Katy Jordan, Storey Homes’ Managing Director, explains what it’s like, as a woman, to have a career in the housebuilding industry.

L&G selected to regenerate Bath Quays North

Legal & General and Bell Hammer has been selected by Bath & North East Somerset Council to regenerate Bath Quays North.

New law unveiled to protect renters’ and landlords’ money

Housing Minister Heather Wheeler MP has brought forward new legislation to strengthen protections for money held by property agents.

International Women’s Day: Diversity in the planning industry

With International Women’s Day firmly here, Emma Walker, associate director at Turley and chair of the RTPI Northern Ireland Executive Committee, shares her advice for women considering a career in planning.

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