Good news on UKCA marking – but we need a long-term solution
From: Gary Shoesmith, Head of technical & quality, Edgetech UK.
We’re delighted that common sense has prevailed for a second time regarding product safety regulations and the UK’s exit from the EU – but we...
Why cost control is so critical
From: Ryan Johnson, Managing Director, Emplas Group
It’s been a tricky few months.
The positive is that the supply chain has now, to a point, stabilised. In most instances we’re getting the materials that we need...
Kickstart: a missed opportunity
From: Katie Thornton, director of compliance and administration, The Window Company (Contracts)
Three months after the deadline passed for hiring unemployed 16-24 year olds under the government’s much vaunted Kickstart scheme, we have to ask...
Is it time to rethink glass energy surcharges?
From: Mark Mitchell, chair, Cornwall Group
Energy surcharges. Let’s be honest, none of us like to see that extra line on our invoices, but they have historically been the best way to reflect the volatile...
Why compromise – it’s worth the wait
From: Ian Latimer, managing director, Emmegi (UK)
Anyone who’s had any building work done on their home or tried to order a new car over the past year or so will be very familiar with...
‘Fire doors are not ordinary doors’
From: Howard Trotter, business manager, Shelforce
News from the Fire Door Inspection Scheme (FDIS) that three quarters of the fire doors inspected in the UK by its approved inspectors did not meet the required standard...
Catching the trickle vent cowboys?
From Mike Parczuk, MD Sternfenster
We’ve seen a lot of discussion about Part F. How it appears to contradict Part L and reinforce the perception that government and those writing the building regulations are completely...
Energy efficiency – front and centre of the agenda
From: Rob McGlennon, managing director, Deceuninck
So, according to Business Pilot, retail saw a slowdown in April, with fewer sales and fewer leads. This was attributed to economic uncertainty and the cost-of-living crisis, something driven...
Product and service matter again’
From: Mark Haley, managing director, HWL Windows
The window and door industry never fails to surprise me. I see stuff and have conversations with suppliers and customers every day that you wouldn’t think would happen...
Aluminium’s thermal credentials
From: Phil Slinger, Chief Executive, Council for Aluminium in Building
There are some that think aluminium framed windows will not be able to meet the thermal demands of the upcoming changes to Document L of...
