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...
You Say from Ian Cocken, aluplast’s Director of Sales and Marketing.
With a fresh hike in inflation, subdued levels of consumer confidence, and increases in National Insurance on the horizon, 2025 – at face value – appears to be off to a challenging start, and...
Turning a corner in 2025?
You Say, from Anglo’s managing director David Evans:
We’ve all had a challenging 2024, and when you compare the last 12 months to the previous two years, you can see that many factors have contributed...
Could experienced fitters help solve the skills shortage puzzle?
You Say: By David Thornton, Chair, The Window Company (Contracts)
Last week, I joined the FIT Forum to give my thoughts on the issues which matter most to installation companies, in the hope that as...
Return to Growth in 2025
You Say by Nigel Headford, CAB Chief Executive:
This quarter the CPA revised their construction output to decrease by 2.1% in 2024, this is compared to their forecast in the second quarter of a decrease...
