‘Lead times still really matter’
From: Martin Nettleton, managing director, Euroglaze
Post-pandemic, I’ve noticed a shift in the way that many fabricators frame their revised lead times, with the inference that trade customers are now more comfortable than they used...
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...
‘If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it’
From: Howard Trotter, Business Manager, Shelforce
With the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, I have seen ‘Be the Best’ slogans around the city during the successful event and it made me think – what does the...
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...
‘Why we must keep our launch strategy secret’
From: Giovanni Laporta, inventor and innovator, Smart Ready
You have no doubt seen the story in the news recently about the branding battle between Lidl and Tesco. After Tesco launched its Clubcard logo – a...
Prices and margins – get used to the balancing act
From: Ryan Johnson, managing director, Emplas
‘Omicron’. It’s the latest addition to our vocabulary.
We came out of the high of G-Awards at the end of November, into a return of face masks and growing concern...
The Shortfalls of the Green Homes Grant Scheme
From: Victoria Brocklesby, COO, Origin
When the UK Government introduced the Green Homes Grant Scheme last September, it was heralded as a revolutionary programme to help homeowners and landlords upgrade their properties with energy-saving features....
‘We need to begin educating consumers’
From: Jon Vanstone, Chair of Certass Trade Association, the National Home Improvement Council and the Industry Competence Committee.
Following the reports in the press the past few weeks, I was struck by a piece from...
Ready for 2025
From:Paul Kennington, Technical Director, Veka
In 2025, the Future Homes Standard (FHS) will become mandatory, with the ambition that new homes will produce 75 – 80% less carbon emissions than those built under current regulations....
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...
