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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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Major redevelopment plans for Wakefield rugby club

Wakefield Council approve plans for major redevelopment of Belle Vue stadium, providing a brand new 2,507 seated capacity East Stand built to Super League standards, and community facilities.

Construction firm receives £174K in tax relief for fixing stormwater tanks

Oakley Industrial Services has received £174k in government tax relief after perfecting a method for fixing underground stormwater tanks.

The Donaldson Group acquires timber frame technology specialist SMTS

The Donaldson Group has acquired Stewart Milne Timber Systems, a ‘UK pioneer’ in timber frame technology and manufacturing, marking the company’s entry into the timber frame market.

Graham gains two places on DfE’s £7bn construction framework

GRAHAM makes it on to the highly coveted Department for Education’s 2021 £7bn Construction Framework.

Kitchen manufacturers invited to apply for LHC K7 framework

LHC invites kitchen manufacturers to apply for a new four-year framework to supply kitchens and associated products to the public sector.

University College Birmingham to create sustainable construction skills centre

University College Birmingham is creating a sustainable construction skills centre, as part of the regeneration of the iconic James Cond print works in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter.

BAM begins enabling works at Newcastle Gateshead Quays

The Newcastle Gateshead Quays arena, conference, and exhibition centre scheme is slowly coming to life as hoardings have been erected and enabling works begun on the site.

Legal & General propose new sustainable modular neighbourhood

Legal & General have proposed a new and innovative modular neighbourhood at Bore Hill Farm, Warminster.

Landmark Information launches land contamination report

Landmark Information has announced the publication of the second edition of its Data Insights Report, which reports into the history and origin of land contamination across England and Wales.

Willmott Dixon tops out on £16m carbon-efficient leisure centre

Willmott Dixon and partners joined with council leader Simon Robinson, to lay the first part of the low-carbon fabric of the new two-storey leisure centre building.

Kier completes £17.2m Creative Centre for York St John University

Kier has successfully completed and handed over its £17.2m Creative Centre project to York St John University.

Pocket Living tackle housing crisis with affordable homes in Barnet

Housing developer make deal with Transport for London to provide 86 one-bedroom homes for first-time buyers to tackle housing crisis in Barnet.

MTX awarded expansion project at Queen Elizabeth Hospital

MMC healthcare specialist MTX has been awarded for landing its latest project at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn NHS Foundation Trust.

CICV Forum members reveal construction ‘wish-list’ going into 2022

In 2021, the Scottish construction industry moved from crisis to recovery and rebuilding. The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum look at their 2022 construction wish-list with a positive frame of mind.

MMU Institute of Sport completed by Eric Wright Construction

Formerly home to the University’s Students’ Union, the site has been transformed into a state-of-the-art Institute of Sport by Eric Wright Construction.

Planning secured for second phase of £85m Marleigh development

The Hill Group, in collaboration with joint venture partner Marshall, have secured planning for the second phase of landmark Marleigh development, which will deliver 421 new mixed-tenure homes alongside a variety of new public spaces.

Eutopia Homes secures site for Gloucester residential regeneration project

Eutopia Homes will build on former Network Rail site in Central Gloucester as part of a £70 million residential regeneration project.

Streethay Parish Council granted £75,000 from HS2 fund

HS2 has granted Fradley and Streethay Parish Council in Staffordshire £75,000 to refurbish Streethay Play Park and make it more accessible to all age groups.

Balfour Beatty successfully completes Northeast motorway upgrade

Alongside design partner Atkins, Balfour Beatty has announced the completion of the National Highways’ A19 major upgrade project, four months ahead of schedule.

Caerphilly Council to tackle empty properties

Caerphilly County Borough Council has launched a new team to tackle the issue of vacant properties, as part of a wider clampdown which targets town centres.

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