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...
Supply chain security, surcharges and end-user demand
From: Rob McGlennon, Managing Director, Deceuninck
Supply chain security, surcharges and end-user demand. It’s a heady mix of opportunity and challenge.
COVID-19, Furlough, the Stamp Duty holiday and the plethora of bounce back loans and tax...
CPA responds to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
From: Prof. Noble Francis, Economics Director, Construction Products Association
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt highlighted “stability, growth and public services” as the three main priorities of his Autumn Statement 2022. For construction product manufacturers, as well as...
‘Choosing to Challenge’ for International Women’s Day
Veka has marked International Women’s Day and its chosen theme for the year ‘Choose to Challenge’ by sharing the thoughts of these women leaders on their roles and the inspiration they have taken throughout their...
Time for a retrofit revolution
From: Chris Alderson, Managing Director, Edgetech
At the end of March, the government announced the cancellation of its Green Homes Grant scheme. Few will mourn its passing.
After an initial burst of excitement when it was...
The skills shortage – time for action
From: Paul Armstrong, operations director, and Gabriela Hammond, head of HR, Veka Plc
The skills shortage in our industry has long been discussed. It was a problem before the perfect storm hit - historical low...
You Say: Price war?
Increased competition and panic is pushing some fabricators into an unsustainable pricing model, according to Ryan Johnson, Group Managing Director, Emplas. He argues that that isn’t good for anyone’s business.
There’s a sense in our...
Energy prices and their impact on retail
From: Rob McGlennon, managing director, Deceuninck
‘22% of homeowners intend to make home improvements in the next 12-months’*. That’s up from 16% in the final quarter of 2021.
Why are more people intending to make home...
‘Can Prices Rise Further?’ – CAB State of the Trade survey
From: Phil Slinger, chief executive Council for Aluminium in Building
Against the backdrop of increased prices for both aluminium and PVC Fenestration materials, CAB members remain optimistic despite continued hardship for the wider construction industry....
Open, but at what cost?
From David Thornton, Chair, The Window Company (Contracts) Ltd
In the simplest terms, our business is measuring an aperture, ordering a window or door and fitting it. Add on selling it and getting paid to the beginning...
