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...
Missed opportunity or red herring?
From: Mark Hickox sales director, Thermoseal
On December 13, 2023, the government finally opened the consultation on the Future Homes and Buildings Standards, which will run until March 6. At the heart is a significant...
“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...
Could experienced fitters help solve the skills shortage puzzle?
You Say: By David Thornton, Chair, The Window Company (Contracts)
Last week, I joined the FIT Forum to give my thoughts on the issues which matter most to installation companies, in the hope that as...
A ‘Mixed Bag’ for 2025?
You Say from Nigel Headford, Chief Executive Officer, CAB.
The UK’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate decreased from 2.6% in November to 2.5% in December. Whilst this is a minor change, it is significant...
What will happen to the window and door industry in this year?
You Say, from Jody Vincent, Sales Director, Emplas
The window and door industry faces a distinct set of challenges at the start of 2025 - but also major opportunities for growth.
“There is a difference between...
You Say from Ryan Johnson Group Managing Director, Emplas,
So, we’ve seen the script before. A new Government, new commitments to build more new build homes.
Labour has committed to bump the housebuilding target up to 370,000 homes a year from the pre-existing 300,000...
‘Why we must keep our launch strategy secret’
From: Giovanni Laporta, inventor and innovator, Smart Ready
You have no doubt seen the story in the news recently about the branding battle between Lidl and Tesco. After Tesco launched its Clubcard logo – a...
More gender equality in the workplace
“A diverse workforce allows the best talent to rise to the top, regardless of gender - and that’s the way it should be”
Kurt Greatrex - Sales director - Dekko Window Systems
The construction industry is...
Ready for 2025
From:Paul Kennington, Technical Director, Veka
In 2025, the Future Homes Standard (FHS) will become mandatory, with the ambition that new homes will produce 75 – 80% less carbon emissions than those built under current regulations....
