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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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Thoughts from the shovel face: a flood of reports on flood risks

Paul Nathanail, managing director of Land Quality Management Ltd discusses climate change and how new technologies will help in assessing flood risk

Digitisation in the construction industry

Script&Go discuss making environmental, health and safety and quality management compliance in construction easier using digital solutions

Construction output rises 2.1%, ONS figures reveal

The latest Office of National Statistics (ONS) figures have shown a slight increase in output in the three months to September.

MoD sets out new procurement plan for major projects

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is seeking to modernise its estate and establish a broader and more diverse range of suppliers, with smaller contractors set to get a larger share of its construction budget

MultiPly: American hardwood meets Arup’s engineered timber ambition

Andrew Lawrence of Arup describes London Design Festival's installation, The Smile, as among the most ambitious applications of cross-laminated timber.

Councils already failing to meet housebuilding targets, says research

Councils across the UK are failing to meet their housebuilding targets, with some falling more than six years below the intended goal, according to new research by Project Etopia

Grainger teams up with Lewisham council for 300-home scheme

Residential property business Grainger is teaming up with Lewisham Council to build a 300 private rented homes scheme at New Cross Gate

£2m to help local councils take action against rogue landlords

Councils across the country will be able to bid for funding to improve enforcement action against landlords who are not fulfilling their responsibilities.

Driving innovation: A must for the engineering industry

Robert Plana of international engineering firm Assystem discusses the growing complexity of building and infrastructure projects.

Architect appointed for Western Village in Ebbsfleet Garden City

Architecture firm PRP has been appointed as lead architect and masterplanner on The Western Village in North Kent, by joint venture development partners, Clarion Housing Group and Countryside

Cyber insurance product to cover UK construction sector

Ensurance UK and Lloyd’s Coverholder, has been appointed as a distributor for a cyber insurance product aimed to cover the UK construction sector

Highways England reveal 13 contractors for £8.7bn framework

Highways England has announced a deal with 13 contractors to collaborate regionally to carry out up to £8.7bn worth of work on England’s motorways

Homes England loans £20m to Skelton Gate development

JPG are engaged as lead consultant to design the infrastructure and development plot arrangements at Skelton Gate in Leeds, which has just secured a £20m loan from Homes England

McBains announce senior management changes to take immediate effect

Leading property, construction and design consultancy McBains, has announced a number of changes to its senior management structure.

Three firms join construction skills scheme to support the built environment

Black & White Engineering, s h e d and James Christopher Consulting now sponsor a training scheme which works to attract the best talent into the sector.

Willmott Dixon launches pre-design facilities for healthcare

Willmott Dixon is bringing its pre-design concepts to the healthcare market following the success of Sunesis and CODE which have secured the company over £200m in orders in the last five years

A modern solution to London’s housing crisis?

Erica Belcher of Centre for London, explains how Modern Methods of Construction can help London to improve quality of homes during the housing crisis.

Construction Disputes – to Mediate or Adjudicate?

Peter Vinden, Chief Executive of The Vinden Partnership discusses mediation as a method to resolve construction disputes.

The impact of developer-led regeneration on Greater Manchester

Professor Karel Williams of Alliance Manchester Business School at the University of Manchester explores regeneration in Greater Manchester.

Steven A. Hunt Associates to build cancer care centre in Liverpool

Steven A. Hunt Associates have secured a six figure contract to build an advanced cancer care centre in Liverpool's Knowledge Quarter next year.

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