We are the ones who keep the economy moving
From: Mike Parczuk, MD, Sternfenster
Liz Truss losing her South West Norfolk seat was the highlight of the recent general election for me. As for everything else? I’m not so sure. It will soon be...
Industry will demand action on skills crisis
From: Brian Berry, Chief Executive, Federation of Master Builders
Sir Keir Starmer MP, has made clear on the steps of Downing Street that building the homes Britain needs will be a key priority for his...
Post-Brexit issues need a renewed focus on relationship with Europe – CPA
From: Peter Caplehorn, Chief Executive, Construction Products Association
We welcome the new Government and opportunity for change. The expectation from our industry is that this Government will understand the importance of construction and manufacturing for...
Let’s be honest about energy efficiency
From: Mark Frain, National Business Development Manager, WarmCore
For those that know me well I am a forthright person and one that’s passionate about the industry. But it is an industry sector that has received...
Short-term gains, long-term pain?
From: Alex Page, Director, Stedek
In today’s window industry, we’re lucky enough to have a vast range of quality, stylish products to choose from.
It’s a level of choice that my dad could’ve only dreamed of...
Heritage retrofit review – are planners aware of innovations?
From: Sarah Hitchings Sales & Marketing Director, The Residence Collection
At the beginning of 2024, the Government announced an energy efficiency drive for heritage homes in the UK.
This drive is set to review the wide...
Need for clearer guidelines on heritage retrofit
From: Ian Selby, managing director and co-founder, Timbawood
The new government review into Adapting historic homes for energy efficiency has highlighted the need for new, clearer guidelines for window replacement and repair on heritage properties.
There...
Missed opportunity or red herring?
From: Mark Hickox sales director, Thermoseal
On December 13, 2023, the government finally opened the consultation on the Future Homes and Buildings Standards, which will run until March 6. At the heart is a significant...
Is our long-distance love affair over?
From : Dave Broxton, Managing Director, Bohle
It would be easy to dismiss the unfolding drama in the Red Sea as an unfortunate episode if it were not for the experiences we shared in the...
An early warning
From: Richard Gyde, MD, Mila
Post COVID and post Ukraine invasion, the global hardware sector had just been getting used to a period of relative stability when it comes to logistics and freight costs.
However, that...
