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.
Procurement organisation Fusion21 has announced the launch of its national Construction Works & Improvements Framework – worth up to £800m, over a four year period.
Contractor Skanska has been awarded a contract by Eastbury Park ltd to provide facilities management to the Ministry of Defence (MoD) at Northwood HQ in Hertfordshire.
The Civil Engineering Contractors Association and Cebr has published a new research report that highlights the social impact of investment in infrastructure.
At a hearing of the Architects Registration Board’s Professional Conduct Committee on 16 November, Pol Gallagher of ZAP Architecture was issued with a penalty order following a finding of unacceptable professional conduct (UPC).
London Stansted has appointed former Laing O’Rourke project leader Gerry Whyte as Delivery Director for the airport’s multi-million pound transformation.
Construction activity in November indicated a solid expansion of UK construction output as new work picked up and client demand rose, according to the latest construction PMI.
Spanish construction giant Ferrovial is looking to sell its global services division, which includes UK subsidiary Amey, as the company seeks to focus on transport infrastructure.
Contractors are facing further rises in insurance premiums as the market continues to react to the fall-out from the Grenfell tragedy, according to brokers JLT Group.
The West Midlands saw a 33% rise in affordable homes completed during the last year, making it nearly three times ahead of the national average increase.
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