FMB and HomeOwners Alliance team up with new anti-rogue trader initiative
A new online directory created ‘to protect consumers from rogue traders’ has been launched by the HomeOwners Alliance in partnership with the FMB.
With trade categories including conservatories, double-glazing, patio and bi-folds, the online service...
Industry recovering well despite pandemic and Building Regs changes – GGF
The industry performed well in 2022 and continued to reverse the decline that had been seen pre-pandemic, according to GGF figures, as well as showing positive signs that it is adjusting well to upheaval...
‘Cautious optimism’ over Northern Ireland trade deal
Early reports following the government’s Windsor Framework deal on Northern Ireland show a positive response from the industry to the likely repercussions of the plan, with a majority believing it will stimulate construction in...
Crown Architectural bought by Edison Group
Tyne & Wear based commercial window/door manufacturer Crown Architectural Systems, formerly Crown Doors and Shutters, has been acquired by the Edison Group construction, property and investment business in a move which the buyer says...
Modular builder CoreHaus goes for Iso Chemie bracket system
The Iso Chemie thermal insulating and load bearing bracket support system has been specified by modular house builder CoreHaus for installation in its new designs.
The development sees Winframer units along with Win2wall multi-level sealing...
HOWELLS QUENCHES NEED FOR NATURAL LIGHT AT RADNOR HILLS
Supplying and installing dual-pitched roof patent glazing for new two-storey office
When Powys-based soft drinks supplier Radnor Hills planned to extend its office facilities, the company was keen to follow its sustainability ethos, including the...
Retrofitting could generate £35bn, cut carbon and create jobs – report
Energy efficient retrofitting of the UK’s older buildings could cut carbon emissions from all of its buildings by around 5% a year and generate £35billion of output in the economy, as well making homes...
DGCOS regains Fensa link for IBGs
Double Glazing & Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme members can once again register their IBGs with Fensa after its insurance broker, UWC was reappointed as an approved provider by Fensa.
DGCOS chief executive Faisal Hussain explained: “This...
Stuart Bower is Future Products MD
Liniar fabricator Future Products has promoted Stuart Bower to managing director.
Stuart began with the company 25 years ago as order processor and has worked his way through the ranks of office manager, technical manager,...
MGI acquires Oakland Glass
Modular Group Investments (MGI) has announced yet another acquisition with the purchase of 100% of the share capital of £12million-sales IGU manufacturer Oakland Glass, along with the promise of further acquisitions to come this...
