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Posted On - 24/03/2020
By Insight Data. The current coronavirus crisis has forced companies to rethink how they operate with remote-working now a priority. But for many suppliers of building products and home improvements, this will be almost impossible, with manufacturing plants, distribution hubs, transport and front-end installation all requiring people to work together. However, it is possible for many employees to work remotely,...
Posted On - 24/03/2020
Dave Broxton, managing director of Bohle, argues that coronavirus has highlighted fundamental weaknesses in the global supply chain. The cost of coronavirus to the Chinese economy has been massive; its impact is global. JCB announced last month that it was cutting working hours and suspending overtime because of a shortage of parts as its Chinese suppliers struggled to make good...
Posted On - 24/03/2020
Andy Ball, managing director at Balls2 Marketing, says by working together, more businesses will survive the Covid-19 crisis. The speed of change with Covid-19 is like nothing I’ve ever witnessed before. Government guidelines can be issued one day, then superseded the following day, and in some instances complete u-turns made. At the time of writing, the government says it’s backing...
Posted On - 24/03/2020
Andrew Scott, CEO of Purplex Marketing, discusses how companies should manage their marketing and comms during a crisis. As Britain faces a national crisis with the Coronavirus, organisations are taking urgent action to adapt their business operations. The decisions made by directors and business owners over the coming weeks are likely to shape the future of their companies. The welfare...
Posted On - 23/03/2020
Quickslide’s Adrian Barraclough says that mutual survival and prosperity will depend upon very traditional strengths and attributes, as the Aperture failure demonstrates. Security marks, including PAS24 and Secured by Design, are the usual security standards invoked whenever windows and doors are being discussed. But as the coronavirus invades not just our bodies but the very essence of our day-to-day lives,...
Posted On - 20/03/2020
The EU ruling to ban the inclusion of lead in recycled PVCU material contradicts the pledge for a circular economy, say Simon Scholes, MD of Veka Recycling and vice chairman of the recycling group of the British Plastics Federation. Last month the European Parliament in Strasbourg voted against the long-standing extension of the directive in which post-consumer window and door...
Posted On - 20/03/2020
An EU vote to reject calls to exempt recycled PVC product containing lead stabilisers from Reach regulations could have a significant impact on the UK recycling industry. Keith White, managing director of Aluplast, discusses. You may have thought that we left Europe on January 31. It turns out, however, that the EU continues to exert a significant influence on the...
Posted On - 19/03/2020
Tina Chander, head of the employment team at Midlands law firm Wright Hassall, discusses what employers can do to help protect their workforce. While the coronavirus outbreak (officially Covid-19) has raised some serious health concerns, the impact the spread is having on global stock markets and business operations is growing worse. To help contain the virus, the government recently confirmed...
Posted On - 16/03/2020
Leo Pyrah, product manager at Pilkington UK, explains what could be holding solar control glass back from being specified more widely, and its role in the road to net zero. We’re edging closer to the year anniversary of Theresa May announcing the UK’s ambitious net zero target, something that has successfully renewed discussion in government and across the building design...
Posted On - 16/03/2020
Andy Ball, managing director of Balls2 Marketing, talks beer with Guinness’s latest ad campaign. With some of the best-known and recognisable advertising campaigns, Guinness is a real pioneer in both the beer and advertising world. The early witty, engaging ads, a la ‘My Goodness, My Guinness’ and ‘Lovely Day for a Guinness’, through to the 90s fish on a bicycle...
Posted On - 16/03/2020
Developments being rolled out to Leads 2 Trade members this year include a new appointment booking system and app, a new lead vault, and a new rating system. Managing director Andy Royle explains. Leads 2 Trade, which provides leads for companies in the home improvement industry, has seen unbelievable growth since it was founded in November 2006, which has been...
Posted On - 16/03/2020
With apps for everything, even the most technophobic window sales/survey/fitter/remedial operators can now go high tech. Glass Times looks at the mobilisation of installer system AdminBase. Encountering anyone, pretty much at any age, that does not have a smartphone, will draw at least a raised eyebrow. When recent reports suggest that smartphone use is now prevalent among significant numbers of...
Posted On - 16/03/2020
By Chris Pepper, director of Time 54. You may have heard of the saying ‘content is king’, which relates to the importance of good content to drive successful websites. The saying itself is over 24 years old but has become a common phrase in recent times due to the importance of content upon websites and the internet. In January 1996,...
Posted On - 16/03/2020
By Selecta Systems. Over the last few years, one of the main growth areas in PVCU windows and doors has been the demand for colour. As we enter a new decade, colour remains high on the homeowner’s agenda as they look to windows and doors that are not only secure and thermally efficient, but that they also complement the style,...
Posted On - 16/03/2020
Sarah Hitchings, sales and marketing director of The Residence Collection and Window Widgets, opens up about the recent management buyout and outlines what can be expected from them in the future, thanks to investment and a new way of thinking. Now that the dust has settled, we can look back and reflect on the process of the management buy-out and,...
Posted On - 16/03/2020
Malcolm Taylor, product managerat Rehau, explains the importance of stringent planning of window installations to minimise the risk of snagging and unexpected project delivery costs further down the line. There are a whole host of obstructions that installers can face when completing commercial projects; time delays and increased costs go hand in hand, not to mention the long-term issues that...
Posted On - 16/03/2020
By Liniar’s Simone Sangha. This month I'm focusing on a more traditional but still highly relevant topic: consistency within your marketing strategy. Brand consistency is effectively your company voice, so ensuring this is suitable is key to speaking to your target audience. I will be discussing three main points to consider, ensuring your brand aligns with your message, and that...
Posted On - 16/03/2020
By Jon Vanstone, Certass. In this year of considerable regulatory change, the government has committed to implementing Dame Judith Hackitt’s Golden Thread recommendations aspart of the building safety system reforms. Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy, Dame Judith said that a golden thread of good quality information will enable future building owners to better manage their buildings safely. The golden thread...
Posted On - 16/03/2020
Increased levels of consumer confidence The Business Pilot Barometer offers a monthly analysis of the key trends defining window and door retail. It draws on real industry data collated by Business Pilot, the cloud-based business management tool developed by installers for installers. Senior analyst Neil Cooper-Smith discusses this month’s findings. Figures for November and December suggest that the industry benefited...
Posted On - 16/03/2020
The principles that underpin lean manufacturing are returning to the UK construction industry. Glass Times talks to Bohle’s Dave Broxton. The term ‘lean manufacturing’ is coming back into the construction industry’s consciousness, thanks to a drive to promote off-site manufacture. The UK construction industry first turned to successful Japanese manufacturing techniques in the late 1990s in a bid to cut...
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