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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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UK construction growth downgraded as Brexit uncertainty continues

The outlook for the UK’s construction industry has been downgraded, as Brexit-related uncertainty intensifies, according to the Construction Products Association’s latest forecasts.

Major milestone reached for Glasgow healthcare projects

BAM Construction has closed a deal on two healthcare projects which are being delivered for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde by hub West Scotland.

National Gallery interiors to be updated by Willmott Dixon

Willmott Dixon Interiors have been chosen to transform key areas of the iconic National Gallery in London.

CECA urge government to promote a collaborative rail sector

Civil engineering contractors have urged the government to promote a more collaborative rail sector in order to deliver a world-class railway.

Adding value, expertise and service to cost-effective construction solutions

With eight decades of experience behind it, voestalpine Metsec plc is pioneering offsite framing in the construction industry.

Construction work starts on Speke housing development

Work has begun on a multi-million pound development which will provide much-needed family homes in Speke, with up to 26 modular homes available to move into this Spring.

Digbeth residential scheme gets green light

The go-ahead has been given for the transformation of the highly anticipated Connaught Square scheme in Digbeth, Birmingham.

Network Rail awards £420m worth of rail projects

Network Rail has announced that BAM Nuttall and QTS Group have won framework contracts to deliver a range of rail projects across Scotland and North East England over the next five years.

SFO opens suspected fraud investigation on construction projects

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has opened an investigation into suspected fraud on three construction projects in Manchester and Liverpool.

The hitchhiker’s guide to mediation

Dispute resolution through mediation can avoid the uncertainty, cost and rancour of court proceedings, Peter Vinden of The Vinden Partnership explains how it works.

Homes England announces winners of £100m framework

Twenty highly skilled housing specialists have been appointed to Homes England £100m framework to help speed up housebuilding across England.

Hitachi freezes construction of £13bn Anglesey nuclear power station

Work is being suspended on a £13bn nuclear power station on Anglesey because of rising costs, the company behind the project has announced.

CCG awarded £15m Govan housing scheme

Contractor CCG (Scotland) has been awarded the contract for a £15m housing scheme in Govan, Glasgow.

Farrans appointed contractor for Tribeca Belfast regeneration

Farrans has been appointed as the preferred contractor for Phase One of the £500m Tribeca Belfast urban regeneration scheme.

The freezing housing market

The UK housing market ended 2018 on a weak note with uncertainty still biting, alongside continuing lack of stock and affordability issues.

HS2 unveils designs for new vent shaft at Euston

HS2 has released images of its proposed replacement London Underground substation and vent shaft at Euston, the first major structure to be built as part of the transformation of the station.

Compton and Edrich stand redevelopment gets the go-ahead

Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has received the green light by Westminster City Council to construct two new three-tier stands to replace the existing Compton and Edrich stands.

Thoughts from the shovel face: Sustainable transport and new residential development; are we getting there?

Paul Nathanail discusses how any new residential development needs to take a long view on transport infrastructure provision.

Financing UK construction – Earthquakes and tidal waves

A small earthquake hit the British construction industry on New Year’s Eve.  Nobody seems to have noticed but a tidal wave is about to hit the UK construction sector in 2019 (and beyond) as a result of this major event. What am I referring to?

New project payment measures must protect SME contractors

David Jazani has called for a government consultation to ensure SME contractors are at the forefront of a project bank account system.

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