The sincerest form of flattery?
From: Guy Hubble, RegaLead Ltd
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but what value does copycatting bring to the glazing market? I ask because we’ve recently noticed an increase in the number...
New York fire shows the need for compartmentation
From: Jane Embury, director, Wrightstyle
The recent tragic fire in New York underlines how fire remains a potent threat, despite advances in building design and construction and strict building regulations.
Some 20 people, including nine children...
The glazing industry’s road ahead: A lead generation perspective
You Say from Andy Royle, co-founder and MD of Leads 2 Trade:
This year's Glazing Summit once again proved to be an invaluable event, providing crucial insights into the opportunities that lie ahead for the...
‘We need to work and to innovate’
From: Ryan Johnson, managing director, Emplas
Earlier this year, we highlighted the challenges that were lining up ahead of the industry – inflation, the cost-of-living crisis, spiralling energy prices, and materials and labour price increases.
At...
“They’re price rises, not surcharges – get used to it”
From: Paul Sullivan, CEO, Anglo European GroupWith additional comment by Richard Evans of Davro Steel
We hear from all around the industry of price rises in a broad range of commodities, including steel, aluminium and...
Tariffs and tears?
You Say from Nigel Headford, Chief Executive, Council for Aluminium in Building, who reflects on the imposition US tariffs, and how it will affect the UK construction industry.
‘Unprecedented’, ‘the end of globalisation’, ‘an economic...
‘The government has listened on Infrastructure Strategy’
From: Professor Noble Francis, economics director, Construction Products Association, in response to chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcement of the Spending Review 2020
As expected, the focus of this Spending Review has primarily been on aiding the...
High stakes in the energy markets
From: Ryan Johnson, group managing director, Emplas
Energy has not been out of the news in the last year - and it’s not going to be.
Last month British Gas owner Centrica announced profits of more...
Clarification on in-home sales
Jon Vanstone, Chair, Certass Trade Association
Following numerous discussions with Government departments, we have had confirmation on an amendment to the position around selling in the home.
This amendment confirms that sales appointments may take place...
Green Homes Grant – is it worth the effort?
From: Anthony Jones, Chairman, National Federation of Glaziers
Our soundings from throughout the industry suggest that most glazing businesses are very busy indeed with supply chains creaking. If this is the case, is it worth...
