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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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HS2 grant Solihull school with £72,000 community and environment fund

John Henry Newman Catholic School in Solihull has secured a £72,000 community and environment grant from HS2, to improve the health and wellbeing of students - offering support, skills, and training.

Morgan Sindall to deliver Hertfordshire Uni engineering building

Morgan Sindall has been appointed as preferred bidder to deliver the University of Hertfordshire’s new School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science (SPECS) building.

Design challenge to inspire sustainable construction careers

The Mayor of London and TV presenter George Clarke are launching the ‘Design Future London’ challenge, for young people to create homes and places of the future.

Kier to deliver £36m Sunderland eye hospital

Sunderland City Council has appointed Kier as preferred bidder to develop a new £36m eye hospital in Sunderland, for South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.

Construction material costs reach 40-year high

According to the BCIS Materials Cost Index, the cost of construction materials has reached a 40 year high, and continues to escalate.

£96bn Integrated Rail Plan to ‘transform services’ across parts of UK

The government has announced a £96bn Integrated Rail Plan to deliver faster and better journeys to people more people across the North and Midlands area.

Notting Hill Genesis launches £1.2bn building safety framework

Notting Hill Genesis has launched bids for £1.2bn building safety framework and planned investment programmes over the next 15 years.

Burns & McDonnell wins £14m National Grid substations contract

National Grid has awarded Burns & McDonnell £14m substations contract for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of a 400-kV GIS substation in Yaxley, Suffolk.

Boris scraps HS2 route to Leeds

The Prime Minister has appeared to confirm reports that the HS2 route to Leeds has been scrapped.

Box structure railway flyover saves £70m of taxpayer money

Engineers have saved £70m of taxpayer money, by using innovative construction methods to build a box structure flyover of the East West Rail project.

Amey launches programme to improve supply chain relationships

Infrastructure and engineering provider Amey has embarked on an engagement exercise to explore how it can work better with its supply chain partners.

Report calls for major projects to drive net zero and levelling up

Strengthening the role of the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) to improve major project delivery can help the government’s net zero and levelling up agendas, says a new report by CBI and Turner and Townsend.

Plans in for 1,600-home Aberfeldy masterplan

The EcoWorld London and Poplar HARCA joint venture, The Aberfeldy New Village LLP, has submitted plans for a new masterplan that will be the next stage of its regeneration project in Aberfeldy, East London.

Hunt begins for suppliers for £66m windows and doors framework

PVC-U and timber window and door manufacturers, suppliers and installers are being sought for new four-year Windows and Doors framework for public sector projects.

Galliford Try begins work on sustainable pilot school

Galliford Try has been awarded a contract to build the Marjorie McClure Special Needs and Disability School, as part of the new Sustainability Pilot Scheme for the Department of Education.

HS2 celebrates momentous carbon saving in Colne Valley Viaduct

HS2 confirmed that it is on track to cut the amount of embedded carbon in the Colne Valley Viaduct by at least 28.4%, as works continue for what will be the UK’s longest railway bridge.

Willmott Dixon bags West Sussex fire station

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service, on behalf of West Sussex County Council, has chosen Willmott Dixon to deliver a fire service training centre and fire station.

Keepmoat secures site for 470 new homes in Bridlington

Housebuilder Keepmoat Homes has secured a site in Bridlington to deliver 470 new homes.

Torus appoints 28 organisations to consultancy framework

Housing developer Torus has appointed 28 new members to its consultancy framework, increasing access to affordable homes across the Northwest of England.

Using SharePoint to transform your client & project management

Mail Manager, the email management solution by Arup, takes a look at how using SharePoint can transform your client and project management.

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