Build back greener, not just better Following UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement of £350 million in funding to help cut carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in industry, construction and transport, Yorkshire based windows and doors manufacturer Euramax explains how modular construction could help the country build back greener, as well as better. The funding, part of the “Build Back Better” campaign, is designed to help combat CO2 emissions and restore the econo … » more from Euramax Solutions …»
Energy-saving potential of Modern Glazing Bertrange, Luxembourg, November 10, 2020 – In 2030 European buildings would consume nearly 30% less energy if all of them were glazed with high performance glass, according to the latest research commissioned by Glass for Europe. Highly selective, thermally insulating glass is already in Guardian’s portfolio and is widely used in modern, energy-efficient buildings. The reduction of energy consumption is one of the key goals defined b … » more from Guardian Glass Europe …»
Construction with conservation in mind Inspired by the Italian novel The Baron in the Trees, Bosco Verticale — or Vertical Forrest in English — are two tower blocks situated in Milan, Italy. What makes these structures significant is the abundance of greenery that encapsulates them. To be specific, the towers hold 900 trees, 5,000 shrubs and 11,000 perennial plants. The aim — to eliminate city smog and improve air quality. So, what can the UK’s construction industry learn fr … » more from Euramax Solutions …»
Raise your Prices ! We are trading in very unusual markets with a surge in RMI retail demand that seems to be proving robust in the face of oncoming economic storms whether that demand persists beyond the tapering of panic and an acceptance that we will have to live with Covid19 as we live with all other viral infections remains to be seen but in any event price rises are long overdue in a supply chain that doesn’t get the right reward for the work involve … » more from MBA Associates Limited …»
Closer to home Post Office Money claims that UK homeowners have collectively spent £295 billion renovating their homes since 2015. But a study by Independent Network powered by VEKA found that, on average, our homes are five years away from being considered finished. Nick Cowley, managing director at windows and doors manufacturer Euramax, looks at why the UK’s homes seem to be lacking their finishing touches. In VEKA’s survey of 2,000 homeowners, … » more from Euramax Solutions …»
Builders’ Merchants see slower rate of recovery in August Sales to builders by Britain’s builders’ merchants have continued to recover, but at a slower pace in August compared to the previous two months, according to the latest Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) report. Although total builders’ merchants’ sales were 3.9% behind August 2019, daily sales were 0.9% above last year’s level when adjusted for the difference in trading days. Some categories continued to perform strongly. … » more from Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) …»
The triple-glazing question Do a growing number of centre pane failures in triple-glazed IGUs represent a ticking time bomb for the UK window and door industry? Glass Times talks to Dave Broxton, managing director of Bohle. Although double-glazed units represent the vast majority of installation the number of triple-glazed units fitted in the UK is growing. And so are the number of failures of those units, according to Bohle. This isn’t an issue for the UK a … » more from Bohle Ltd. …»
Builders’ Merchants sales confirm strong V-shaped recovery Britain’s builders’ merchants sales to builders bounced back strongly in the three months May to July, with value sales surging 38.9% ahead compared with February to April, as reported in July’s Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) report. Compared with the same three months of 2019 sales were down 13.4% overall, but July sales were only 1.3% below July 2019 and some categories were ahead. Landscaping (+25.4%), Workwear & Safety … » more from Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) …»
Revitalising the high street The government announced plans to invest billions of pounds into UK infrastructure to help rebuild the economy. The UK will “Build Back Better”, it claims. The decline of the British high street has been a cause for concern for a number of years, but this new investment could offer a lifeline. Here, Nick Cowley, managing director of aluminium building product supplier, Endurawood, shares insight into how to construct a modern high stree … » more from Endurawood …»
Against the odds Tough, strange, bizarre even, are the words that come to mind when reflecting on those things that are seemingly put in our way and hindering us getting on with a normal life – whatever that is. However, surviving and thriving against the odds is what most people seem to do. For the Fenestration Industry it has led to a shake out and for the most part a shake out of the shaky. For some the shake out is probably no bad thing, just … » more from Fenestration News …»
The Green Homes Grant was a disappointment – but at least we’ve finally got some clarity After a frustrating few weeks, the government has finally confirmed the details of its Green Homes Grant. First announced back in July, the multibillion-pound scheme was billed as a way of boosting the UK economy* in the wake of coronavirus, and accelerating attempts to reach the country’s ambitious 2050 carbon reduction targets. We were told that homeowners were to be offered vouchers worth up to £5,000 to cover two-thirds … » more from Victorian Sliders …»
How do you defend Mugging? Looking for the exit or seeking to leverage an advane, can one route be effective for all, or does sometimes doing the opposite measure up. How did we get to this? Is it what the mainstream media is suggesting each day that is creating a new agenda for us to follow? That is certainly the option the Government appears to have taken. This turmoil is only confusing for those that lack focus, those that will diligently follow others a … » more from Fenestration News …»
Detour As with most of the UK's industry, the good positive managers have treated the today's situation as one of those hiccups that need to be controlled, surmounted and moved on from. The way forward is akin to finding your usual route to the office blocked by road works. The choice is hang around and wait for them it to clear or accept the situation and just take a different route. It is still a choice. A very small minority … » more from Fenestration News …»
Builders’ Merchant sales bounce back sharply in May The latest figures from the May Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report reveal a sharp rise in sales as lockdown restrictions ease and trades return to work. Year-on-year, Total Builders Merchants value sales in May were down -39.9% compared with May 2019, reflecting the cautious reopening of merchant branches with many still operating a restricted service. However, the overall trading figures are a significant improvement on … » more from Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) …»
Pre-Pack Sale It is in the industry headlines again, it causes controversy because it punishes others while rewarding failure. Pre-pack started out as one of those warm and cuddly Government initiatives to save jobs and keep people employed, but has quickly become distorted and used to leverage an advane. The losers are those intended to be saved. The jobs are still lost, then the rest of us as taxpayers pay the redundancy and unemployment b … » more from Fenestration News …»
Senior Architectural Systems Fresh thinking from Senior Senior Architectural Systems is inviting specifiers to get in touch to discuss how aluminium window systems can help create healthier interiors that can limit the spread of coronavirus through improved natural ventilation. Along with day ... »
Abcell Ltd - Can t wait for PVCu Aluminium windows doors available from Abcell in just 3 4 weeks, Abcell is encouraging installers to think differently to combat current lead time issues on PVCu products. With WarmCore a...»
Euramax Solutions - Build back greener not just better, strong Following UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement of £350 million in funding to help cut carbon dioxide (CO...»
Profine UK Ltd. (KÖMMERLING ) - Premislide perfection for school renovation project, A trusted German partner for KÖMMERLING, Kaspari GmbH, recently completed a renovation for Middle School Vulkaneifel in th...»
Brisant Secure - Ultion to become a family of premium locks, Brisant has developed the Ultion family to provide an Ultion secure solution for all situations. With a focus on extreme s...»
Insight Data - Customer Data scandal for credit checker big boys, One recent news article really highlighted why we shout about customer data security so much. It has come to light...»
Ventrolla - Ventrolla the market leading sash window company joins growing property experts RFM Group, Leeds, UK: RFM Group, a growing property group specialising in construction, facilities management and maintenance, have a...»
Roto Frank Ltd Roto directors reflect on 2020 and look forward to future at online Press Event The operational directors of leading hardware and accessories manufacturer Roto have outlined how they steered the business through the unprecedented events of 2020 and declared the year to be a relative success at the company’s International Pres ... »
Gowercroft Limited - Gowercroft Joinery joins the Made in Britain campaign, Multi award-winning timber windows and doors manufacturer Gowercroft Joinery is teaming up with ‘Made in Britain’ to celeb...»
Carl F Groupco Limited - Carl F Groupco s Service Commitment, Reflecting on a year that has been dominated by the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, Carl F Groupco highlights its ...»
Victorian Sliders - 15k COVID 19 security investment means it s business as usual for Victorian Sliders during latest lockdown, Victorian Sliders, the leading manufacturer of PVC-U sliding sash windows, have announced that they are operating as norm...»
Brisant Secure - CWG Choices supply Ultion premium locks as standard, CWG Choices, the leading trade supplier of windows and doors, is standardising on Ultion premium locks as “Ultion is synon...»
Glazerite UK Group Ltd - Glazerite introduces Timberweld technology, Leading trade fabricator, the Glazerite UK Group Ltd, has welcomed the introduction of Timberweld® technology to its Speci...»
Eurocell Building Plastics (EBP) - Eurocell opens latest branch in Isleworth, Eurocell plc, the leading provider of high quality, reliable and value-for-money PVC-U building products, has recently ann...»
Certass Limited Join Certass for 2021 It’s time to change to Certass. After a challenging year for the industry, Certass Ltd is urging installers to check they are getting meaningful value from their Competent Persons Scheme, as automated annual renewals for other competency schemes a ... »
Steel Window Association - Revolutionary multi point locking for W30 W40 and W50TB profiles from Steel Window Association, The aesthetics of slimline steel windows are set to be even more stylish and impressive now as Steel Window Association me...»
Certass Limited - Free Technical Training from Certass, Certass is skilling up the industry with the launch of its new Glazing Competency Portal. Certass MTC Continuum Card Holde...»
Steel Window Association - Steel Window Association member helps to transform former workshop into luxury home, When engineer, Ivan Semenenko, decided that he no longer required his former barn and workshop in the heart of the Cotswol...»
Steel Window Association - Plumstead Library s next chapter with a story of steel, Plumstead Library, originally constructed in 1903 and located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, has recently undergone a ...»
FIT Events Ltd - The FIT Show, The FIT Show will be held at the NEC in Birmingham from the 25th to the 27th of May 2021 ...»
Vinylplus - VinylPlus Sustainability Forum 2020 CIRCULARVINYL goes virtual on October 15th, Due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic and concerns about health and safety, VinylPlus® has decided to host the...»
Vinylplus - VinylPlus Sustainability Forum 2020 CIRCULARVINYL, The 2020 edition of the VinylPlus Sustainability Forum themed #CIRCULARVINYL will focus on the key sustainability challeng...»
DOORCO - Letter to the editor Stock Dan Sullivan, Dear Ian There’s been a lot of talk in the press over the last week about lead times and the supply chain and I ha...»
Boing Boing Group (Central RPL) - Time to draw a line in the sand, em Following yet another controversial glazing industry pre-pack administration, Gary Morton of the Boing Boing Group giv...»
Profine UK Ltd - Letter to the media, We are clearly in unprecedented times. However, the glass and glazing industry appears to be facing untold challenges when...»
Euramax Solutions - Letter to the Editor Build back modular, Dear Ian As industry emerges from lockdown, and the closure of infrastructure and construction projects, we are in...»
FrameXpress - Stuart Pedals for Poppies, Framexpress director, Stuart Green, is pedalling for poppies this November, to raise money for The Royal British Legion. /...»
Glazerite UK Group Ltd - Glazerite chairman John Hewitt raises nearly 80 000 for charity, Glazerite UK Group’s Chairman, John Hewitt, has completed his epic 1,000-mile cycle ride from John O’Groats to Land’s End ...»
GM Fundraising - Glass Times raffle raises over 2000 for GM Fundraising, Industry magazine Glass Times has helped raise over £2000 for GM Fundraising in an online raffle. All the funds will go di...»
Glazerite UK Group Ltd - Glazerite chairman gets ready for epic charity ride, John Hewitt, Chairman of the Glazerite UK Group Ltd, is just weeks away from a 1,000 mile cycle ride in memory of his late...»
DOORCO - DOORCO Reveals New Glass Collection, Leading composite door supplier DOORCO, announces the launch of a new glass collection which will be available to customer...»
Residence Collection - Updated consumer brochures for every residence, The consumer brochures for The Residence Collection, which includes R2, R7, R9 and RD (Residence Doors), have all been rec...»
Exlabesa UK - Outstanding products outstanding support exlabesa releases new product catalogue, Aluminium systems powerhouse exlabesa has released its new catalogue for 2020, packed with some of the most innovative, hi...»
Morley Glass & Glazing - Morley Glass Glazing showcases sustainability credentials in new brochure, Post-consumer glass recycling, a green funding initiative, and making use of waste products through upcycling are some of ...»
Tommy Trinder - Selling composite doors just got easier , TommyTrinder.com has launched a new composite door module in its ground-breaking Framepoint® sales and quoting app. Develo...»
Sunbell UK - The smart app to control your blinds, The Italian company Sunbell have introduced a new feature for controlling their blinds, utilising a mobile app called Ai-S...»
Tommy Trinder - Framepoint app wins 50 000 order for installer GoldStar, The Framepoint® sales and quoting app helped Shropshire installer GoldStar Windows Ltd secure a £50,000 order for windows ...»
Masterframe Windows - Masterframe changes course with three new websites, Masterframe, the sash window specialist has launched the first of three new websites, bringing their online image right up...»