‘Supply problems can stop business dead’
From: Nick Dutton, CEO, Brisant Secure
Supply problems disrupt business. They can even stop it dead. Recently, the shortage of HGV drivers was one of the factors that led to a limited supply of fuel,...
‘Choosing to Challenge’ for International Women’s Day
Veka has marked International Women’s Day and its chosen theme for the year ‘Choose to Challenge’ by sharing the thoughts of these women leaders on their roles and the inspiration they have taken throughout their...
Time to look at a new Green Deal
From: Phil Slinger, chief executive, Council for Aluminium in Building
The rate at which energy prices have risen in the last few months has been staggering and there are no indications of an end to...
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...
Do they really not like trickle vents?
From: David Thornton, chairman, The Window Company (Contracts)
The upcoming requirements under Part F of the Building Regs to fit trickle vents in virtually all replacement windows are causing quite a stir amongst installers –...
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....
‘A perfect storm brewing’
From: Richard Gyde, Managing Director, Mila
Even without the Coronavirus pandemic, this is peak season when it comes to importing freight from Asia. Black Friday, Thanksgiving and Christmas combine to drive huge spikes in demand,...
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...
Trickle vents: ‘More of a headache than any other industry issue’
From: Paul Kennington, Technical Director, Veka plc
As consultations around the Government’s new Future Buildings Standard close, Paul applauds plans to make homes more energy efficient but questions whether the vexed issue of ventilation has...
Product and service matter again’
From: Mark Haley, managing director, HWL Windows
The window and door industry never fails to surprise me. I see stuff and have conversations with suppliers and customers every day that you wouldn’t think would happen...
