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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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Major redevelopment for York castle museum

York Museums Trust have appointed the team that will work on the initial design phase of a major redevelopment at York Castle Museum, including Alison Brooks Architects and BuroHappold Engineering.

BMHT to build 2,000 homes over the next five years

After completing 10 new homes, Birmingham Municipal Housing Trust (BMHT) is on track to build a further 2,000 new homes over the next five years.

Making that jump: Building to road

Sean Gray director of transportation at international construction company, Mace, takes a look at how new innovations can transform infrastructure projects.

What’s wrong with retention in construction?

Retentions meet a real need and aren’t a problem in themselves – it’s how they are administered that needs fixing.

£105.5m build to rent London development announced

Telford Homes has announced they will be exchanging contracts for the sale of its Equipment Works build to rent development which comprises 257 units in Walthamstow.

Laing O’Rourke finally completes refinancing deal

Laing O’Rourke has unveiled pre-tax losses of £43.6m for its latest financial year, as the construction firm claims a no-deal Brexit would pose a minimal risk to its current projects.

Campaign targets plastics and packaging in construction

The Considerate Constructors Scheme has launched its industry-wide campaign ‘Spotlight on...plastics and packaging’ to raise awareness on how the construction industry can reduce, reuse and recycle plastics and packaging.

Wimpole Welcome Project – with Mick George Earthworks

Mick George discuss their earthworks on the Welcome Project at Wimpole Hall Estate, in Cambridgeshire, a popular National Trust location

16-storey Old Trafford development gets green light

Developer, MCR Property Group has received planning approval for its 16-storey Old Trafford development, Trafford Plaza.

Galliford Try & Ealing Council sign agreement for £275m Perceval House

Galliford Try Partnerships and Ealing Council have signed a development agreement to deliver 470 new homes at Perceval House, worth an estimated £275m.

Graham wins £13m design and build contract

Graham has been selected by Countryside Zest and Highways England following the award of a design and build contract for the Chelmsford East Beaulieu project.

£120m Swansea Central Phase contractor appointed

Buckingham Group Contracting is the contractor appointed by Swansea Council under a pre-construction services agreement for the project.

UK project achieves ISO 44001 collaborative accreditation

The Integrated Delivery Team (IDT) on Highways England’s A14 Cambridge to Huntington improvement scheme in Cambridgeshire has achieved the ISO 44001 collaborative accreditation.

£6m boost for affordable housing across England

£6m funding boost has been allocated for affordable housing across England, new government-funded training and advice to help communities start developments.

Property bosses to pay £182,000 after abusing company accounts

Two property company directors have been ordered by the courts to pay back £182,000 after abusing the company’s bank account.

FIDIC secures international funding with World Bank

The International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) has secured a major agreement with the World Bank that will see the international funding organisation adopt the...

Man charged following Travelodge incident in Liverpool

Merseyside police have confirmed that a man has been arrested after an incident last month saw a digger plough into a newly constructed Travelodge in Liverpool.

Peabody chooses Lendlease for £8bn Thamesmead Waterfront scheme

Housing charity, Peabody, has chosen Lendlease as Preferred Bidder for the £8bn, 11,500 home, Thamesmead Waterfront development in south-east London.

£250m of housing deals to deliver much-needed homes

Almost £250m of housing deals has been announced by Communities Secretary James Brokenshire to deliver 25,000 much-needed homes across the UK.

Homelessness support centre gets green light in Chester

Chester Council’s partner has secured planning permission to open a new support centre for people who find themselves with no roof over their head.

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