Launch of DHF online membership application
Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has announced that from September 3rd 2024, it will be launching an online membership application form. This can be accessed on the DHF website which will host a function...
Growth optimism at a record high, says CAB
Over two thirds of members of the Council for Aluminium in Building saw sales increase by over 5% in the last 18 months, with a record 90% expecting sales to increase in the next...
Sole trader guide joins Fensa’s bank of support
Fensa says it has created a bank of support for small businesses seeking more autonomy, the launch of a complete guide on ‘How to become a sole trader’.
“The window and door industries are unfortunately...
New Code of Practice for fire and escape door hardware
A comprehensively revised Code of Practice for the selection of building hardware for fire-resisting and escape door assemblies and doorsets has been published by The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) and the Door &...
Bradleys claims a first with Qualicoat ali and steel licences
Ipswich-based Bradleys Metal Finishers has been awarded a Qualicoat licence for aluminium coating, making it the only company in the UK to hold both that and the Qualisteelcoat equivalent for steel coating.
The awarding of...
GGF and Fensa match skills to vacancies with jobs board launch
The Glass & Glazing Federation and Fensa have launched a new dedicated industry jobs board to match businesses looking for talent with people seeking a new job.
GGF head of advocacy & stakeholder relations Chris...
Nigel Headford joins CAB board
Deceuninck Aluminium director Nigel Headford has joined the board of the Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB).
“We’ve been a CAB member for three years, and we’ve found it to be extremely valuable, especially because...
GGF set to roll out pulse testing as trickle vent alternative solution
The Glass and Glazing Federation is inviting bookings for a limited Southern England launch of its pulse testing initiative aimed at challenging the necessity of trickle vents for Doc F compliance, prior to a...
Paul Browne is new DHF chair
The Door & Hardware Federation has announced that its new chairman is former Assa Abloy UK chief technology officer & business development director Paul Browne.Paul has been involved with DHF since 2006, when the...
Retrofit Hub unveils new site and ‘refreshed’ new look
The National Retrofit Hub has launched a new website, including a ‘refreshed look and feel’ to its branding.
The new website showcases the Hub's purpose, ambitions, and progress in the development of its six thematic...
