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Knauf announces £171.5m rock mineral wool factory in the UK

Global insulation products manufacturer Knauf Insulation will invest around €200m (£171.5m) in a new rock mineral wool factory to serve the UK market.

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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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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

World’s largest new metro system takes shape with SFS fasteners

High performance construction fasteners and rivets supplied by the UK division of SFS are being used in the construction of the Riyadh Metro, the world’s...

CPA survey reveals positive outlook for the construction products industry

The Construction Products Association’s State of Trade Survey for 2018 Q2 shows that the £56bn UK construction products industry is making up for activity lost during the adverse weather conditions in the first three months of the year

Revised National Planning Policy Framework provokes mixed feelings

The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) launched by the Government yesterday (Tuesday 24th 2018), has garnered mix reviews from professionals across the planning sector. 

Construction SME sector unfazed by Brexit uncertainty

Despite Brexit woes, construction SME workloads continued to rise in Q2 2018, according to the Federation of Master Builders’ (FMB) State of Trade Survey

Construction profit warnings rise in first half of 2018

UK construction and materials companies issued six profit warnings in the first half of 2018, with 17% of the sector putting out warnings, according to EY’s latest Profit Warnings Focus

Revised National Planning Policy Framework pledges quality designed homes

The revised National Planning Policy Framework pledges to build attractive and better-designed homes in areas where they are needed most

What does successful collaboration look like in the construction sector?

Kim Vernau, CEO at BLP Insurance, highlights key points raised by guest speaker Alex Notay of Places for People, on the need for collaboration and innovation in the construction industry, with a particular emphasis placed on offsite construction

Four ways we to help solve the housing crisis – starting now

Jonathan Bulmer of Cleveland Containers discusses four steps that could be taken right now to help tackle the housing crisis.

Innovative construction delivers new homes in Southwark regeneration

Property and construction consultants McBains have announced the completion and partial completion of two major multi-use developments in London’s Southwark Regeneration Area

Mick George Ltd commence Earthworks as new Office & Production Facility Begins

Mick George Ltd are set to commence Earthworks at the new office and warehouse facility being built on the outskirts of Kettering, Northamptonshire.

Variations in writing? Change the record please, Peter!

Peter Vinden MD of the Vinden Partnership discusses the importance of thoroughly reading through construction contracts before signing them, in order to avoid any nasty shocks

New public register for British property to reduce money laundering and criminal activity

The world's first public register is set to increase transparency and reduce criminal activity by forcing foreign companies who own UK properties to reveal their ultimate owners.

Air conditioning refurbishment and retrofit projects

Underfloor air conditioning systems can adapt to buildings of all shapes, sizes, age and stage of construction.

Construction company boss banned for failing to declare sales income

Martin Baker, the director of construction company C.J.M Tiling Limited based in Cradley Heath in the West Midlands, has been disqualified for seven years after failing to declare all the company’s sales income.

London launches plan to become ‘world’s most walkable city’

London will become the "world's most walkable city" under a new plan unveiled by the capital's first-ever walking and cycling commissioner 

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