60 per cent of workers pay for their own office Christmas party This headline was the ject matter of a recent email received this end as a preamble to a media release. While I understand the well-meaning premise behind the item and the tack it was taking there was a presumption someone other than the customer would ultimately pick up the bill. That’s the bit they didn’t get to. That of course gets the mind wandering as to perception versus real. The internet got rolling by mutual con … » more from Fenestration News …»
Builders Merchants continue growth in Q3 The latest data released in the BMF’s Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) confirms Total Builders Merchant value sales were up 4.2% in Q3 on the previous year. Timber & Joinery Products (+9.6) and Landscaping (+7.8%) both had a strong quarter. BMBI index for Q3 was 118.4. The Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) tracks builders’ merchants’ actual sales to builders and contractors using GfK’s Builders’ Merchant Point of … » more from Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) …»
Glass Office system helps Epwin Glass achieve 100% On Time In Full Epwin Glass, based in Northampton, can make 25,000 high quality sealed units per week and distribute these all over the country from their 80,000 sq.ft factory. They have recently consolidated their manufacturing into a single site, and also implemented the Clear Thinking Glass Office software for order processing and production. Sam Croft - Operations manager - says, "When I joined the firm in 2016 the business was manu … » more from Clear Thinking Software …»
Laser Technology From HEGLA - A Gamechanger According to Steve Goble, Managing Director HEGLA UK Ltd, every once in a while something comes along that can be the missing link in a glass factory. It is the difference between simply having turnover and making real profit by increased efficiency. “As the industry begins to prepare for the effects of BREXIT, if any, the efficiency of production flow and the quality standards by association, have never been more im-po … » more from HEGLA Bystronic Partnership …»
Boost for Merchants’ sales in August The latest data released in the BMF’s Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) confirms Total Builders Merchant value sales were up 3.5% in August compared with August 2017. Two categories did better, Timber & Joinery Products (+9.5%) and Landscaping (+6.9%). August’s BMBI index was 124.7, with one additional trading day. The Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) tracks builders’ merchants’ actual sales to builders and contr … » more from Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) …»
Running away with it When you look at the fenestration industry as with the world at large, you sometimes get the view that we must be looking at two different planets with entirely different consumers and different economies. For the most part sales are good, cash flow good, profit moving on up, another great year nearly in the bag. At this time investment in the fenestration industry is at a high, both in people and machinery. That in a nutsh … » more from Fenestration News …»
Merchants' sales break records in July The latest data released in the BMF’s Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) confirms Total Builders Merchant value sales were up 8.3% in July compared with July 2017, helped by one more trading day this year. Overall sales in July were 1.1% higher than in June. Three categories achieved their highest monthly sales in the four years BMBI data has been compiled: Heavy Building Materials, Timber & Joinery Products and Decorating. … » more from Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) …»
Building products demand to rise with launch of new £1bn SME housing development fund Barclays, in partnership with Housing England and the Ministry of Housing, have announced they will be providing £1bn of funding to help stimulate the building of new homes across England. The funding, which will come in the form of ‘competitively-priced’ loans between £5m and £100m, is specifically earmarked to support SME housebuilders and developers. As long as they can demonstrate ‘the necessary experience and track recor … » more from Purplex Marketing …»
Hiring for Emotional Intelligence: The Missing Link “The cost of a bad hire… The impact of a bad employee on a team’s morale… People don’t leave jobs, they leave bad bosses….” All terms feared in the workplace. There are thousands of articles published on this research and millions of pounds invested in an industry of applications, platforms, and assessments designed to help companies strong avoid that bad hire. strong "quote_left hidden-xs" nearly thre … » more from MBA Associates Limited …»
A solid May for Merchants The latest data released in the BMF’s Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) confirms Total Builders Merchant value sales were up 6.9% in May compared with May last year. Overall sales in May were 11.4% higher than in April, helped by one extra trading day. May’s BMBI index was 129.4, up from 116.1 in April. The Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) tracks builders’ merchants’ actual sales to builders and contractors usin … » more from Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) …»
Contech Conservatories Warns Customers About Essential Legislation Contech Conservatory Roofing, Stoke’s leading conservatory roofing fabricator is warning customers of the dangers regarding the installation of non-compliant tiled clad over roofs when placed on top of an existing conservatory roof. Currently, there is a growing trend where homeowners want to transform old conservatories in a bid to improve the existing ones with lightweight tiles; but this can be a very expensive lesson to l … » more from Contech Conservatories …»
Glass Performance versus Aesthetics Different buildings have differing needs with respect to aesthetics, performance and function. Few building materials can have as great an impact on all three of these areas as glass. The aesthetics, performance – and the function – of glass are intrinsically linked; one cannot be considered without the others. Many aesthetic qualities of glass products can be provided with multiple performance features – and vice versa. Choo … » more from Guardian Glass …»
Duchy Investments Ltd(Timberweld) Letter to the Editor - Protecting intellectual property - Alan Burgess Dear Ian, The industry has a mixed record of respecting intellectual property (IP). We’ve probably all seen cases of copying (ranging from accidental infringement to blatant copying and theft) of innovations, product design and brands. Co ... »
MRA Marketing - MRA Marketing launches new research website, MRA Marketing, the full-service marketing agency specialising in the construction and home improvement markets, has launch ...»
Deceuninck - Deceuninck wins G18 Product of the Year with Linktrusion™ technology, Deceuninck has won the G18 ‘Product of the Year’ award with Linktrusion™ technology. This is the second year running Deceu ...»
Spectus Windows Systems - Spectus windows help transform iconic hotel into luxury seafront apartments, Specialist Spectus fabricator Mercury Glazing has manufactured and supplied 204 windows for the sympathetic landmark refur ...»
ODL Europe - trustTriSYS says ODL Europe, The TriSYS frame system, designed and exclusively manufactured by ODL Europe, is the market leading composite door glazing ...»