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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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Engineering services optimistic despite ongoing payment problems

The latest quarterly sector-wide Building Engineering Business Survey has shown steady growth in Q3 2018, but ongoing payment and retention problems continue to be rife across the industry

Communities Secretary welcomes rise in more new homes

New figures have revealed that 220,000 new homes were built in the UK last year, which has helped to elevate the country’s housing crisis.

RTPI urges planners to embrace digital technology

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and Future Cities Catapult have urged the planning profession to strongly consider more use of digital technology.

Yotta to provide asset management services to Glasgow City Council

Technology company, Yotta has secured a 7-year deal with CGI, a leading independent IT firm, to deliver asset management services to Glasgow City Council.

Argyll Environmental discusses GIS in Data Visualisation

Jake Hawkey, consultancy manager at Argyll Environmental discusses the use of GIS in its new data visualisation service for property portfolios

A6 Manchester Airport relief road creates thousands of jobs

Greater Manchester is set to benefit from 5,000 more jobs thanks to a new road improving connections in and around the city to Manchester Airport.

Kier joins Highways England’s £8.7bn regional framework

Kier has been appointed to Highways England’s six-year Regional Delivery Partnership framework to deliver work across the north of England.

Future Generation to build luxury student accommodation in Guildford

Future Generation, a Southern Grove company, has secured planning permission for a state-of-the-art luxury student accommodation scheme in Guildford.

Bristol housing project to provide affordable housing for young homeless

Bristol County Council has approved plans to restore an empty property into much-needed affordable housing for young homeless people 

Planning permission granted for South Seaham Garden Village

Durham County Council are set to work in partnership with Tolent to build a 'Garden Village' in South Seaham.

Man arrested on suspicion of modern slavery offences in East London

A man has been arrested on suspicion of modern slavery and human trafficking offences after a Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) operation found the victims had been exploited while working in construction.

Winvic wins Leicester build-to-rent project

Contractor Winvic will construct and fit-out a 384 apartment build-to-rent project for property rental agents Leicester Lettings Ltd

£5m scheme to regenerate historic Hull dock and flood defences

A construction project to regenerate an historic riverside dock area and to improve flood defenses in hull received a £5m investment to begin the works.

Mace hits £2bn turnover two years early

Mace has revealed it is now a £2bn turnover company with chief executive Mark Reynolds planning to deliver a more balanced return from consultancy and construction projects in the future.

Plans for 32-storey skyscraper in Sheffield approved

Property owner Turner Investments has gained outline planning for a new 32-storey skyscraper in Sheffield city centre Developers now have up to three years to...

McAleer & Rushe delivers ahead of schedule for Belfast City Council

McAleer & Rushe’s first BIM project embraced software to overcome a tight schedule, design delays and complex works to set a high standard of planning excellence and delivery.

Amey awarded design services contract for North West roads

Amey Consulting has been awarded a multi-million pound Design Services contract to shape the future of roads across the North West

Builders and homeowners share concerns over increased skip and diesel prices

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) warns increased skip and diesel prices will make it more difficult for homeowners to improve their homes.

To create liveable locations, we need vibrant high streets

Martin Feakes UK Buildings Market Director at Ramboll takes a close look at the Government’s budget announcement to invest £675m into revitalising our high streets

Rising costs put pressure on the construction industry

Following a weather-related boost to construction activity in Q2 of 2018, the industry has experienced modest growth; however, a rise in costs appears to be reducing profit margins,

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