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In the 'From Surviving to Thriving' interview series hosted by Payapps' Anthony Puma, hear from professionals on how they overcome the challenges facing the industry with digital construction technology.

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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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Actis’ Hybris insulation shortlisted in Structural Timber Assocation awards

An innovative insulation product from Actis has been shortlisted for the annual Structural Timber Association awards.

Construction firm Esh group build cutting-edge STEM centres

Believing firmly in STEM provision, one of the leading construction companies in the North of England, Central and Southern Scotland, Esh Group are providing STEM centres across the country to equip workers of the future with the right skills and education.

The ‘Mass Timber Revolution’ is Coming

Premier Guarantee review the use of mass timber in construction in the United States to its recent adoption in London

LGA urges double tax on empty homes

Thousands of empty homes across England could be restored if councils are allowed to double the rate of extra council tax on empty homes, local government leaders say

Government urged to fix “baffling” housing complaints system

The government is facing calls to simplify the housing complaints system, as new research illustrates the “baffling patchwork” of schemes involved

Construction commences at Elgin Business Park

Cabinet Secretary for Finance Derek Mackay MSP has marked the official start of construction at Elgin Business Park, the largest new industrial park in North of Scotland

Salisbury chosen for £12bn facilities management framework

The government has appointed Salisbury Group for its new RM3830 Facilities Management (FM) Marketplace Framework Contract

Graham awarded £90m Congleton link road

Cheshire East Council has selected contractor Graham to deliver the £90m Congleton Link Road, a 5.5km highway running between the A534 to the west of the town to the A536 to the north

Turley expansion through Beacon Planning Acquisition

Leading planning consultancy Turley has acquired Cambridge-based planning and heritage specialist Beacon Planning Ltd.

Construction market forecast reveals opportunities despite uncertainty

Business concerns over the economy and Brexit and a slowing housing market make for a discouraging backdrop for the latest Glenigan Construction Industry Forecast for UK construction activity

Wates wins £161.5m deal for 633 new homes

Wates Construction has won a £161.5m contract to build 633 new homes at Wembley Park, including 347 build to rent properties and 286 affordable homes

89% of local authorities breach rules on payment practices

Almost nine in 10 (89%) local authorities are not checking if their supply chain is getting paid within 30 days for construction work, according to data acquired by ECA and BESA

Discover the benefits of digital construction

BC Enterprise from GroupBC discuss how you can discover the benefits of digital construction.

Advantage to provide construction insurance for more than 2,500 apartments

Advantage Home Construction Insurance (AHCI) has signed a deal to provide construction insurance for more than 2,500 apartments for the Elliot Group in the north of England

Taybridge Construction builds a bright future with new finance facility

Taybridge Construction, based in Preston, Lancashire, has agreed a new £400,000 finance facility with Aldermore, the specialist bank

Is urban regeneration worth the effort?

Kim Vernau, CEO at BLP Insurance, highlights the key points raised at an interactive discussion organised for industry peers on whether regeneration can really work in practice to alleviate pressure on the housing market

FP McCann’s dual copings specified on Great North Rail project

FP McCann has supplied over 2000 precast concrete dual rail copings as part of Network Rail’s Great North Rail project.

New Virtual Building Service to revolutionise the sector for property developers and building oweners

The Virtual Building Service, from EIT Digital will make it easier for developers, owners and architects to use realistic digital simulations.

New digital Local Land Charges Register launched

The HM Land Registry has launched a new digital Local Land Charges Register, in an effort to make the home-buying process simpler, faster and cheaper

Innovation that drives better quality building envelopes

SFS supports the continuous development of new roofing and cladding systems with innovation in products and services.

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