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...
Nearly 90% of businesses forced to delay or cancel jobs through materials and skills...
Nearly 90% of local builders have had to delay a job – or even cancel one altogether – through lack of materials or skilled workers, according to the latest State of Trade Survey from...
Demand for homes at eight-year low – survey
Demand for homes in England is now at its lowest levels since 2015 when records began, according to the latest House Builders’ Survey from the Federation of Master Builders.
The survey, which keeps track of...
The future of roof lanterns
Eurocell, has brought to the market an aluminium roof lantern that boasts a fast and easy fit on a flat roof - with size options spanning larger than any other roof lantern in UK...
Winners announced at the G24 Awards
The G24 Awards celebrated excellence in the UK glass and glazing industry at a prestigious black-tie gala at the London Hilton on Park Lane. Hosted by the talented comedian and presenter Zoe Lyons, this...
False perceptions limiting opportunities to specify glass, study suggests
Nearly two-thirds (62%) of architects believe misconceptions about glass strength and safety are holding them back from embracing its full potential in innovative building designs, according to a new study by Pilkington United Kingdom...
Colourful offer worth up to £300 to installers
Composite door manufacturer Apeer is running a summer promotion offering trade installers a free upgrade to its 13 premium colours, worth up to £300. Installers can choose to pass on these savings to their...
Further supply woes as British Steel halts new orders
Fabricators faced with mounting supply problems have learned this week that access to reinforcement steels may be further hit by the decision by the country’s biggest steel maker, British Steel, to temporarily close its...
Shortages drive record materials price inflation
Supply and demand imbalances led to the highest materials costs inflation for a quarter century in April after seven consecutive months of uninterrupted increases, according to the latest HIS Markit report.
Following last week’s warning...
Sales boost – but will it last, CAB members fear
Over 70% of aluminium businesses saw sales increase in the last quarter but fewer than a third see this continuing into the coming three months, according to the latest State of the Trade survey...
