Praise for new Infrastructure Bank’s focus on retrofit
Industry leaders have backed the Chancellor in highlighting ‘a clear focus on retrofit’ for the recently established UK Infrastructure bank, saying the government recognises the value of retrofit in cutting the carbon emissions of...
Administrators seek options for collapsed Caledonian Modular
Administrators Alvarez & Marsal are looking at options for the collapsed £43million-sales offsite giant Caledonian Modular, including finding a potential new owner, while the business is continuing to trade in the interim.
Caledonian Modular, based...
Inwido makes another UK inroad with majority acquisition of Dekko
Global window giant Inwido has taken a further major step into the UK market with the acquisition of a 70% share of the £23million-sales PVC-U and aluminium fabricator Dekko Window Systems.
Manchester-based Dekko will continue...
No comment on CRL as owner CRH announces Oldcastle sale
Dublin-based CRH plc has ended speculation over the future of its Oldcastle Building Envelope operation in the US with the announcement of the sale of its Building Envelope business to KPS Capital Partners for...
David Salisbury calls for overhaul of planning on listed buildings
Bespoke conservatory manufacturer David Salisbury is lobbying for urgent changes to the planning process on the country’s nearly half a million listed buildings, saying lengthy, complicated and inconsistent processes are disproportionately impacting on property...
Liquidator appointed at Kaicer
The collapse of Kace Holdings, t/a Kaicer Building Envelope Solutions has been confirmed with the appointment of a liquidator.
The Winchester-based façade specialist, is said to have gone down with seven-figure debts after an attempted...
DGCOS tackles ‘unspoken struggles’ of mental health with new survey launch
The Double Glazing & Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme (DGCOS) is urging all in the industry to take part in a new Mental Health survey it is launching following a very telling chance encounter by its...
Stuga acquired by Stürtz with promise of ‘turnkey system’ additions
Stuga Machinery has been acquired by global machinery manufacturer Stürtz which is promising further investment including developing the business into a turnkey system supplier by adding the buyer’s full machinery programme including Welding, Cleaning,...
Work begins on £54m Glass Futures facility
Government officials met with local dignitaries this week to break the ground and launch the building of the £54million, 165,000 sq ft Glass Futures Centre of Excellence at St Helens.
Glass Futures’ chief executive Richard...
Survey reveals massive gap in apprentice uptake
Nine out of ten tradesmen believe apprentices are vital to the future of the industry – yet fewer than a fifth actually hire one.
The massive gap, highlighting a serious threat to their future role,...
