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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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Labour delivers their first Autumn Budget- but is construction being left behind?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves gave the first Autumn Budget from a Labour Government in 14 years, stating her intention to 'restore economic stability' through increased investment and taxation.

Laing O’Rourke emission targets approved by SBTI

SBTI have approved Laing O'Rourke's emission targets after announcing an update to them. Read more about what this means for the Group here.

What to expect in the October Budget for UK construction

With the October Budget to be announced in detail on Wednesday, read here about what the construction industry can expect to see.

Reimagining England’s planning system

For years, England has grappled with a cycle of missed housing targets, a pattern that stems from a planning system that is no longer fit for purpose, argues Anthony Pollard, head of economics at Turley

How can the construction industry meet the Future Homes Standard regulations in 2025?

Darren York, director of EPS Trenchless Solutions, discusses the Future Homes Standard and meeting the requirements. Read what he shares here.

Build Warranty® makes a strong debut at UK Construction Week Birmingham 2024

In their debut appearance at UK Construction Week Birmingham 2024, Build Warranty® affirmed their place as market leader in the structural warranty sector.

CPA’s construction autumn forecast shows optimism

The Construction Product Association's construction autumn forecast tells of a returning optimism in the sector, find out why here.

Revisions to the EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR) are coming: How do businesses prepare?

Lars Rensing, the CEO of Protokol, a digital passport solutions provider, discusses the revisions to the EU's Construction Products Regulation and how businesses can prepare for the changes.

Sub-contractor insolvencies worst hit in industry

The construction industry remains the hardest hit for insolvencies, with sub-contractor insolvencies taking the most blows.

RTPI proposes route map for navigating housing targets

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) is proposing a "route map" to help local authorities to more clearly navigate housing targets.

[VIDEO] World’s largest luffing cranes to work on Old Oak Common

The world's largest luffing cranes, Marr Contracting's M2480D, are set to work on HS2 to commence work on Old Oak Common station.

An ear to the ground: Re-flow discoveries at UK Construction Week

Read more about the innovative technology and industry conversations that were seen by Re-flow at UK Construction Week.

£8bn of developer contributions sat in local authority accounts

New research by the Home Builders Federation shows that an estimated £8bn of developer contributions is sitting in local authority accounts.

Treasury likely to change debt rule for infrastructure projects

The treasury gave its largest hint yet on Friday that they will change their own debt rule, in order to borrow more money to fund infrastructure projects.

Labour must prioritise funding, say Pick Everard and Lichfields

A review of Labour's first 100 days in power has been published, with industry respondents saying prioritising funding is key.

Heritage and listed buildings: Window retrofit checklist

Selectaglaze offers a handy window retrofit checklist to make retrofitting heritage or listed building projects easier.

NatWest SME growth tracker shows promise in construction

The NatWest SME growth tracker has shown a promising future for construction for small and medium enterprises.

RIBA Stirling prize 2024 awarded to Elizabeth Line

London's Elizabeth Line, by Grimshaw, Maynard, Equation and Atkins, has won the RIBA Stirling prize 2024 after being shortlisted in July

Government commits £68m to unlock brownfield sites

The UK Government has announced that they will commit £68m to unlock brownfield sites across 54 local authorities.

Arup study raises concerns about sustainability in Manchester development

A study by Arup has shown that sustainability in Manchester is a 'particular concern' and may be a shortcoming.

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