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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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MHCLG renamed to reflect levelling up agenda

The ministry of housing, communities and local government has changed its name to become the department for levelling up, housing and communities.

Inquiry begins into construction of Scottish hospitals

The first round of hearings for the inquiry into the construction of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Campus and the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People and Department of Clinical Neurosciences (RHCYP/DCN) begins today (20 September).

Robertson Construction to deliver Cardiff’s Atlantic Wharf arena

Cardiff Council has completed the full business case for the 15,000-capacity new indoor arena at Atlantic Wharf – Robertson has been appointed as developer.

Weston Homes buys disused Wood Green site for £33m scheme

Developer Weston Homes has acquired a 0.6-acre site in Wood Green to deliver a new £33m mixed-use residential-led development.

VolkerFitzpatrick secures £82m contract to deliver new blade factories

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has awarded VolkerFitzpatrick an £82m contract to deliver two wind turbine blade manufacturing facilities at its site in Hull.

50 companies appointed to £3.6bn National Highways renewals deal

National Highways has appointed 50 supply chain partners to deliver up to £3.6bn worth of renewals to England’s motorways and major A roads.

Contenders revealed for 2021 RIBA Stirling Prize

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has unveiled the six buildings in the running for the 2021 RIBA Stirling Prize, awarded to the UK’s best new building.

Joint venture to deliver 620 new homes at foothills of Killinarden

The Arden Team DAC, including Ó Cualann Cohousing Alliance, Sisk Living and Kelland Homes have come together to support the delivery of the Foothills Killinarden development for SSouth Dublin County Council.

£1m investment to improve Billingham station access

Tees Valley Mayor, Ben Houchen has signed off a much needed £1m investment to improve disability access at Billingham railway station.

Build 250,000 homes for key workers, urges new report

A new report is calling for the government to build 250,000 homes for key workers to help them get their foot on the property ladder.

Galliford Try sets out sustainable strategy after strong financial year

Galliford Try has achieved a profit before tax of £11.4m on revenues of £1.125bn to 30 June, outperforming analysts’ expectations.

Morgan Sindall hands over new Derby school project

Morgan Sindall Construction has completed the £7.6m Castleward Spencer Academy, a primary school in Derby city centre which will provide the area with vital additional school capacity.

Mitie begins Swansea University facilities management contract

Mitie has kicked off a new five-year contract to deliver facilities management services for Swansea University, worth £2.4m a year.

Godwin submits plans for new homes in Shepshed, Leicestershire

Godwin Developments today has submitted outline plans for new family homes on land south of Ashby Road Central, in the Leicestershire town of Shepshed.

EQUANS bags £97m FM and net zero contract with Cheshire East

ENGIE’s services-led arm, EQUANS has landed a £97m facilities management and net zero services contract with Cheshire East Council.

HS2 reveals ‘beating heart’ of HS2 at London logistics hub

HS2 has revealed the logistics operation that is taking place at HS2’s logistics hub near Willesden Junction.

Balfour Beatty builds world’s first T-pylon for Hinkley

The world’s first T-pylon, the first new design for an electricity pylon in Great Britain for nearly a century, has been erected in Somerset.

Aberla bags £20m Manchester Viadux MEP deal

Aberla M&E, part of the Aberla Group, has landed a £20m contract to deliver the MEP on the Viadux development in Central Manchester.

Why commonly accepted solutions to solve the housing crisis won’t cut it

Peter Bill, author of Broken Homes and a former housebuilder, explores why commonly accepted solutions to fix the housing crisis just won’t work, and offers up his own suggestions that defy conventional wisdom.

Go-ahead for Teesside turbine manufacturing plant

GE Renewable Energy has received planning approval for its Teesside offshore wind blade manufacturing plant, creating job opportunities for the community.

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