STOP PRESS: CPA issues warning over govt CE Mark confusion
The Construction Products Association has today (Aug 1) rushed to issue a warning over confusion that followed a government statement appearing to allow extended use of the CE marking for products in the UK.
The...
DHF applauds new fire door check regs
The Door & Hardware Federation has welcomed new rules making annual checks on fire doors in flats obligatory as well as quarterly checks in High-Risk Residential Buildings (HRRB).
“This is the responsible person’s role, and...
Colour and finish clinch it for 75% of homeowners – survey
Colour and finish continue to grow in significance as drivers in consumers’ choice of windows, with a new independent survey showing 75% of homeowners see them as key factors in determining their purchasing decisions.
Security,...
Three quarters back call for long-term green homes plan
Nearly three quarters of industry SMEs (74%) have backed a call for the government to spell out a long-term plan for greener homes.
The plea comes in response to falling demand for construction and retrofit...
Partner’s Day
Over one hundred delegates from sixty-seven companies attended the inaugural Aluprof Partner’s Day, held at the company’s 550 sq.m. conference showroom in Altrincham.
Delegates included architects, fabricators, installers, and association guests. The full-day conference offered...
£130k fine for cold caller posing as government official
A Preston window business has been fined £130,000 for making over half a million unsolicited calls including some claiming to be working for the government.
The case was part of Operation Tinago, which was set...
Sunak appoints Lee Rowley (formerly 13th Housing Minister since 2010) to become 16th Housing...
Rishi Sunak’s latest reshuffle has seen the return of Lee Rowley as Housing Minister, a role he first took – albeit only for 48 days – early in 2022, and one that has seen...
Emplas manufacturing UK’s lowest carbon window frame
Emplas is now fabricating the UK’s lowest carbon window frame, a result of significant investment to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels through renewable energy and a key advantage for customers in a market...
Supply chain praised for signing to CCPI safety initiative
Industry Safety Steering Group chair Dame Judith Hackett has praised industry merchants, distributors and wholesalers for their lead in signing up to the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI).
Her comments come after a new...
Retailers Break Records Galore
The Conservatory Outlet Network has recorded 24% year-on-year growth through 2024 and well over £100m in sales so far this year. This has led to multiple retailers delivering record-breaking monthly sales, with 13 Network...
