You Say, from Mark Mitchell Cornwall Group chair.
Why your first investment should be in your colleagues
Don’t wait for someone else to train the next generation, says Cornwall Group chair Mark Mitchell.
The skills crisis in the construction industry is very real, and...
Tired and exhausted in ’21 – but will it get better?
From: Rob McGlennon, managing director, Deceuninck
We knew the road back from Covid and Lockdown would be bumpy but the challenges we and the window and door industry have contended with in the past year,...
From: Dan Sullivan, MD, Doorco
There’s been a lot of talk in the press over the last week about lead times and the supply chain and I have to agree that we are all creaking at the seams in...
‘Not an easy decision’
From: Nickie West, event director, FIT Show
“FIT Show once again supports the announcement that Fensterbau Frontale has been delayed until July 12 - 15, 2022. This cannot have been an easy decision for the...
‘I’m just asking’
From: Mike Parczuk, managing director, Sternfenster
Rishi Sunak was the hero of the hour in March 2021 with the financial stimulus he put in place to help businesses survive the impact of Lockdown. Without it...
Short-term gains, long-term pain?
From: Alex Page, Director, Stedek
In today’s window industry, we’re lucky enough to have a vast range of quality, stylish products to choose from.
It’s a level of choice that my dad could’ve only dreamed of...
You Say: Ryan Johnson, Group Managing Director, Emplas
The UK economy is moving in a more positive direction, but the window sector should be prepared for construction and home improvement markets to take a little time to catch up.
The economy returned to...
Choosing a third-party machine repairer – is it a false economy
Wayne Hunter, Service and Operations Manager, Emmegi (UK)
When budgets are tight, it’s understandable to want to reduce costs and save money. But saving money by turning to unauthorised third-party service agents rather than sticking...
More ventilation – but how does it sound?
From: Wayne Irvine, managing director, AW Louvers
Buildings need ventilation because they need to breathe. When you ventilate a building, you help to get rid of those things that are bad for occupants’ health, such...
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...
