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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.

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Interserve secures £67 million contract to provide facilities management services to the FCO

Support services and construction group, Interserve has accepted a a multi-million pound 5-year contract to provide the Foreign and Commonwealth Office with facilities management services.

Red hot collaboration for SFS and Procladd (Scotland)

Roofing and cladding contractor Procladd (Scotland) Ltd have collaborated with fastener specialist SFS on the eagerly anticipated Radisson Red hotel, which recently opened its doors

Build UK payment practice data an “insult” says NFB

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has blasted the payment practice data recently released by Build UK as showing not only their failure to follow best practice but also its “utter disregard” for SMEs

Landmark reacts to National Planning Policy Framework

Landmark discuss the National Planning Policy Framework revisions, discussing the benefits of it's greater clarity and support With the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local...

Large Precast Attenuation Concrete Panel Tank at Holmfirth Housing Development

FP McCann discuss a recent installation of a Precast Concrete panel tank system for housing developer Orion Homes in Holmfirth

Over 1 million households benefit from UK stamp duty cuts

Over the next five years, it is expected that the government’s flagship housing policy will help over 1 million people getting onto the housing ladder

Mental health care hub showcased as BCIS featured project

The BCIS Online featured project for June 2018, submitted by The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC), is the recently completed £17m Children's, Young People and Perinatal Mothers’ Hub in Nottingham

BRE Research highlights the impact of buildings and urban environments on people’s health

New research from the world's leading science centre, BRE, identifies particular indicators regarding buildings and urban environments and how these have made an impact on our health.

Build UK reveals payment performance of main contractors

Duty to Report on Payment Practices and Performance enables Build UK to present a clear and comprehensive picture of payment within construction for the first time

Essex Planning Protocol paves the way for housing growth

With Essex experiencing significant growth, the county’s councils have collaborated with housebuilders and developers to create a Planning Protocol that will support the delivery of more affordable, quality housing. Alethea Evans, principal planning consultant at Place Services at Essex County Council, explains how it came about

Placemaking, planning and design: Peeling back the layers

Placemaking is central to contemporary planning ethos – but what does it really mean for a physical project? David Edwards takes a look

£44bn housing budget should be re-prioritised, says new report

A radical shift in housing policy is needed to create good homes for every generation through a dramatic expansion of both social rented homes and homeownership, according to a new report

Lessons from Carillion: Reform of the use of retentions in the construction industry at last?

In the wake of Carillion’s collapse, a new Private Members’ Bill aims to protect retention money set aside in construction contracts. Jonathan Hyndman of law firm Rosling King discusses the need for reform

Offsite construction: How can Ireland help resolve the London housing crisis?

Anne Corr of Enterprise Ireland discusses Ireland's close trade ties and world-leading commitment to digital and offsite construction could hold the answer to tackling the housing crisis

Factory project gets stamp of approval

Amended designs for Manchester’s ‘Guggenheim of the North’ arts building, the £110m cultural venue, have been given final approval by Manchester City Council’s planning committee

Heathrow completes tour of potential offsite hubs

Heathrow’s team has now visited all 65 sites around the country that are longlisted to become offsite hubs for the airport’s £14bn third runway expansion

Build to rent market continues to thrive

The UK’s private rented sector (PRS) is experiencing a period of rapid change, as the build to rent (BTR) sector continues to grow

Supporting the protection of the green belt in the UK

Paul Miner, head of strategic plans and devolution at the Campaign to Protect Rural England, discusses why the organisation strongly supports the green belt policy in the UK

BRE announces first Home Quality Mark approved houses

BRE has certified the first Home Quality Mark (HQM) approved residences at the 100-unit development, Lancaster Grange, in Hertfordshire

BCIS produces new series for PUBSEC

In recent quarters, the BCIS Tender Price Index of Public Sector Building Non-Housing (PUBSEC) has been producing erratic results

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Building Control and fire safety: Addressing key industry challenges

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