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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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Mick George land £1.7m university package with University of Cambridge

Mick George discuss their new contract with the University of Cambridge for development of a purpose-built research laboratory

London City Airport calls for radar survey on Tulip Tower

London City Airport has demanded that the proposed 305 metre-high Tulip Tower be checked to see if it interferes with radar systems.

Accessibility: Time for digital mapping to drive improvements

Ian Streets of About Access discusses how accessibility can be improved on with implementation of some good practices

McLaren Construction wins £120m Edward Street Quarter development

McLaren Construction has been selected by mixed-use developer First Base and Patron Capital to deliver the £120m redevelopment of the former Amex House in Brighton.

Housing associations form “united front” with London boroughs to tackle housing crisis

A group of housing associations responsible for almost 600,000 homes have pledged to form a “united front” with London councils to build more affordable homes and launch a new assault on the housing crisis.

Shortlist revealed for 725 homes at £6bn Meridian Water site

Enfield Council has revealed the four shortlisted developers for the first 725-housing site on its £6bn Meridian Water site.

Kier to deliver £56m flagship building at The RCA

The Royal College of Art has appointed Kier to construct a £56 million new academic studio and research building at its South Campus.

Interserve face £64m claim from waste company

Waste company Viridor has said it expects to receive at least £64m from Interserve for remedial works on its Glasgow recycling and renewable energy facility.

Lendlease awarded Birmingham Commonwealth Games village

Birmingham City Council has announced the appointment of Lendlease as principal contractor to deliver the Commonwealth Games athletes village.

Mick George wins earthworks subcontract for Cavendish III

Bouygues UK has appointed Mick George to commence enabling works on its £250m contract for the new University of Cambridge Cavendish III physics laboratory.

Coastal projects awarded nearly £1m for restoration

25 coastal projects have been awarded almost £1m to restore coastal landmarks and bring economic growth to communities across the British coast.

Eco-friendly wood substitute inventor awarded most promising young engineer

The Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Hub has announced that the inventor of a wood substitute building product made from industrial potato waste has been awarded the UK’s most promising young engineering entrepreneur.

Proptech: Opportunity or threat? Surveyors’ attitudes to adoption

Invest in proptech before you need to use it, advises Anthony Walker, Chief Executive at GoReport as he looks at surveyors’ attitudes to adoption.

Cheshire West Council invest millions into building new affordable homes

The Cheshire West and Chester Council has received grant funding of £14.68 million to produce 700 new homes across the borough.

Interserve shares tumble as growing debt reignites doubts

Shares in Interserve fell 7% on 23 November after the contractor said debts this year would be higher than previously expected, reigniting doubts about the financial health of the firm.

Government backs digital manufacturing for £600bn project pipeline

The Government is backing greater use of digital manufacturing processes to deliver its £600bn investment in the UK’s roads, hospitals and schools over the next decade.

Housebuilding continues to prop up construction sector

The value of new construction contracts in October hit £5.4bn, a 3.8% decrease compared to September, as housebuilding continues to prop up the sector with £2bn worth of contract value.

New £2.5m project to transform construction practices in the UK

A new £2.5m project will bring together businesses and researchers to help overhaul construction practices in the UK.

Man ordered to pay over £5k for misusing the title ‘architect’

On 22 November Nicholas Rothe of Manchester was convicted on eight counts of the criminal offence of misusing the title ‘Architect’.

Affordable Housing Supply figures show 12% increase in affordable homes

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) has published new Affordable Housing Supply figures which show a 12% increase in affordable homes from 2016-17 to 2017-18.

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