“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...
The Importance of the ‘Closed Loop’
Nigel Headford - CAB Chief Executive
We are all well aware that aluminium can be recycled many times over with very little loss, taking just 5% of the original production energy to recycle. What is...
The art of consistency
From: Wayne Heath, sales director, AluK
This could be a tough year ahead for the whole of the windows and doors market. The cost-of-living crisis means lots of consumers are already cutting back on their...
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...
Trickle vents could add £500 to soaring energy costs burden
From Greg Kane, CEO, Conservatory Outlet
It is my belief that the ‘ADF1’ regulation that will see trickle vents become mandatory on all refurbishment/replacement projects contravenes the demand for houses to be more energy efficient...
The problem lies in failure to invest
From: Mark Mitchell, chair, Cornwall Group
Current market conditions are creating a real headache for business owners, who are seeing costs increase as demand starts to stagnate. We are feeling all the pain of a...
You Say from Wayne Hunter, Operations Manager, Emmegi
Not all service engineers are created equal
There are some very obvious reasons why the vast majority of us choose a main dealer to service and maintain our cars – not least that the technicians...
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...
Recovery not assured in long term
From: Brian Berry, Chief Executive, FMB
“It’s concerning that construction output in June fell for the third consecutive month, declining by 1.3%. Largely attributable to a 4.2% decline in repair, maintenance and improvement work, these...
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...
