The skills crisis is undermining recovery
You say: from Mark Mitchell, Cornwall Group Chairman
With construction output expected to grow steadily through 2025, the signs of recovery are encouraging. But while the order books may be filling up, a growing shortage...
Will Q3 see an increase in demand and activity?
You Say, from Mark Mitchell, Chairman Cornwall Group
With new construction orders rising and two more interest cuts widely predicted this year, the third quarter of 2025 could mark a turning point for the glazing...
Keeping perspective when the economic picture changes daily
You Say from, Neil Evans, Managing Director, VEKA plc
Uncertainty has become a feature of modern business, and the latest swirl of global developments, political turbulence and domestic policy changes have brought a fresh wave...
Tariffs and tears?
You Say from Nigel Headford, Chief Executive, Council for Aluminium in Building, who reflects on the imposition US tariffs, and how it will affect the UK construction industry.
‘Unprecedented’, ‘the end of globalisation’, ‘an economic...
Securing the future of the glass industry
You Say: from Arun Photay, Managing Director of Glass Express Midlands
The glass industry, like much of the wider construction and fenestration sectors, faces a looming crisis: an ageing workforce and a severe skills shortage....
Dispelling the Myths around U-Values and Part L
You Say by Paul Booth, R&D Director, AluK
During the last quarter of 2024, it was good to see so many people agreeing with AluK in the media on the topic of U-Value compliance (or...
What will happen to the window and door industry in this year?
You Say, from Jody Vincent, Sales Director, Emplas
The window and door industry faces a distinct set of challenges at the start of 2025 - but also major opportunities for growth.
“There is a difference between...
A ‘Mixed Bag’ for 2025?
You Say from Nigel Headford, Chief Executive Officer, CAB.
The UK’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate decreased from 2.6% in November to 2.5% in December. Whilst this is a minor change, it is significant...
How government can support industry
You Say from Mark Mitchell, Chairman, Cornwall Group:
The budget has created a challenge for industry. The increase in the National Minimum Wage and National Insurance, will cost employers on average £2,000 per employee.
That’s a...
Black is the new grey
You Say, from Jeremy Phillips, Managing Director of CDW Systems
After nearly a decade of grey's dominance in the aluminium fenestration sector, particularly anthracite grey, we're witnessing a significant shift in colour preferences that I...
