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...
Supply chains and price increases
From: Mike Parczuk, managing director, Sternfenster
I speak to our installers every day. ‘Exhausted’, ‘stretched’, ‘frazzled’, probably describe how they feel best.
We’re in a boom but that’s come with a unique set of challenges, so...
CPA Budget response
From: Noble Francis, Economics Director, Construction Products Association
Jeremy Hunt positioned his Spring Budget as a plan to remove obstacles to investment, tackle labour shortages, break barriers to work and harness science and technology for...
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...
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...
famine to feast – is surplus glass putting on the pressure?
From: Mark Mitchell, chairman, Cornwall Group
The UK glazing industry is facing a perfect storm of surplus glass and continued inflation. Price rises from all quarters are adding pressure to companies’ finances. Much of which...
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...
“Fire door awareness is critical”
Howard Trotter - Business Manager, Shelforce, Birmingham
With Fire Door Safety Week set to take place from September 21-27 more understanding is needed to make sure a fire door performs as intended.
The last few years...
‘Forever home’ project highlights lack of UK innovation
From: Ryan Breslin, managing director Cherwell Windows
As an installation business, in my role at Cherwell, rather than Business Pilot, we’re at the sharp end. We need to be able to offer homeowners products that...
Is the industry ready for Future Homes Standard?
From Chris Alderson, managing director, Edgetech
UK glazing could be on the brink of one of the biggest changes in the history of its legislation. As an industry, we’ve not got long to prepare for...
