Ali demand ‘reasonably buoyant’ – CAB
Aluminium fenestration has remained reasonably buoyant during 2023 with CAB members remaining busy and positive about historic sales and future demand, according to the organisation’s Q3 State of Trade Survey.
CEO Phil Slinger explained: “This...
Commercial glazing business enters administration
Experts from business advisory firm Quantuma were appointed as Joint Administrators of architectural and structural glazing specialists, Vitrine Systems Limited, on 21 October 2024. Quantuma’s Nick Simmonds and Chris Newell were appointed as Joint...
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...
Sternfenster creates exciting opportunities with new Triple Track Slider
Sternfenster is one of the first fabricators in the UK to manufacture and supply the new triple track option of the Slider24+ door from Deceuninck.
Manufactured as a dedicated single profile, the new triple-track slider...
Employee ownership beats skills shortage at Force 8
Force 8 is offering to advise any other company looking to become an Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) as it celebrates the benefits of the move two years down the line.
The specialist fabricator is thought to...
Buyer found for glass manufacturer
Following an accelerated sale process, a deal to purchase Dewsbury-based double and triple glazing glass unit manufacturer Oakland Glass as a going concern has been agreed with Clayton Glass Limited.
The agreement sees all 110...
Unlocking market opportunities
Heritage windows, once considered a niche market, are experiencing a surge in popularity and demand, marking a significant shift in the industry landscape.
"It wasn't long ago that the concept of 'heritage' conjured images of...
Callanan appointment will bring a boost to RMI – Berry
Yesterday’s appointment of Lord Callanan as Construction Minister has been welcomed by the FMB as good news for retrofit and home improvement as well as skills and materials shortages.
Chief executive Brian Berry said the...
Site workers urged to update as Go Smart cards set to end
The Construction Skills Certification Scheme is urging all site workers to upgrade to the CSCS Smart Check identification system efore the end of the month, when the existing Go Smart system is turned off.
For...
STOP PRESS: Thursday April 15: David Leng departs Customade
It has been announced that David Leng has left the Customade Group after four years as head of the controversial manufacturer and trade counter group.
Further statements my be expected soon from the company or...
