Will supply chain disruption see a drive towards self-sufficiency?
Andy Jones, Group Managing Director, Victorian Sliders
The economic impact of coronavirus has been huge – but while some sectors have been devastated, glass and glazing is thriving.
Businesses across fenestration are reporting record weeks and...
The skills shortage – time for action
From: Paul Armstrong, operations director, and Gabriela Hammond, head of HR, Veka Plc
The skills shortage in our industry has long been discussed. It was a problem before the perfect storm hit - historical low...
How government can support industry
You Say from Mark Mitchell, Chairman, Cornwall Group:
The budget has created a challenge for industry. The increase in the National Minimum Wage and National Insurance, will cost employers on average £2,000 per employee.
That’s a...
Catching the trickle vent cowboys?
From Mike Parczuk, MD Sternfenster
We’ve seen a lot of discussion about Part F. How it appears to contradict Part L and reinforce the perception that government and those writing the building regulations are completely...
Dear Father Christmas
From: David Thornton, Chair, The Window Company (Contracts) Ltd
Everyone at The Window Company (Contracts) has been very good this year. We’ve looked after each other and our neighbours, even in the toughest of times....
From: Gary Morton, Boing Boing Group
Once, there was a real stigma attached to going bankrupt – and as a society, it’s good we’ve become a little more compassionate.
Sometimes, businesses fail through no direct fault of the people that own...
Safestyle Report should be a warning
From: Andrew Scott, CEO, Insight Data
On 27th September Safestyle PLC published its half-year results to 2nd July 2023. Despite an upbeat narrative the results highlighted a worrying position not only for Safestyle, but the...
You Say, from Aluplast’s Director of Sales & Marketing Ian Cocken: Payback time for...
House prices rose at the end of the summer, almost reaching the record highs set two years ago, according to reports from leading lenders.
Halifax said that the average house price is now £1,000 shy...
Mini budget offers hope for SMEs
From: Brian Berry, Chief Executive, FMB
The Chancellor’s ‘Mini Budget’ with its strong emphasis on economic growth is a gamble but offers hope to small builders.
The strong focus to ‘get Britain building’ by unlocking government...
Supply chains and price increases
From: Mike Parczuk, managing director, Sternfenster
I speak to our installers every day. ‘Exhausted’, ‘stretched’, ‘frazzled’, probably describe how they feel best.
We’re in a boom but that’s come with a unique set of challenges, so...
