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Where’s the glass?
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Glass Times editor Nathan Bushell reports on the current glass shortage. There is a glass shortage in the UK, which is threatening to affect the supply of glass IGUs to the...
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Pace of construction starts slows
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Construction starts in the three months to June were 21% down on a year ago, and were 8% lower than during the preceding three months, according to the latest data...
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Increase in work-related fatalities
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There were more workplace deaths recorded in construction that any other industry, according to the latest figures from the Health and Safety Executive. There were 144 work-related fatalities in Britain during...
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Mental wellbeing targeted
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The charity Mates in Mind will be delivering a series of educational sessions in a bid to raise awareness, address the stigma of poor mental health, and improve positive mental...
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Ahead of the curve?
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Balconette’s Curvaglide system is designed for the curved facades that are becoming popular in the luxury housing market. The range also benefits from Balconette’s new in-house development of soft low-e coating, which...
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Call for papers
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The main focus of the Glass Performance Days 2019 is smart cities (smart buildings and glazing), smart factories, and AI. All eyes will be on how smart glass will fit in...
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Move to modular market
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EYG has said it is on course to more than double its sales target in its first year since moving back into supplying the modular buildings market. Led by Stephie Stansfield,...
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The home extension market
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When it comes to the extension market the line between conservatory and traditional brick-built home extension is now blurred. To meet the demands of this market, Ultraframe said it has...
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Workplace design of the year
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Aluk’s new headquarters in Chepstow has just been named Workplace Design of the Year at the Insider Wales Property Awards. This was a new category at the awards, introduced to celebrate...
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Trained for outdoor living
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The Milwood Group is celebrating the successes of its new training academy as it reaches 50 graduates – just three months after opening. Based at the firm’s distribution centre in Leicestershire,...
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Scottish expansion
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Aberdeen’s Bon Accord Glass has joined the Conservatory Outlet Network of retailers. Originally established in 1974 as a glazier, Bon Accord Glass today offers a one-stop-shop for home improvements. The move to...
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Voice-controlled roof windows
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Velux has launched Velux Active with Netatmo, a new smart home solution that is compatible with Apple HomeKit and allows the user to control roof windows, blinds and shutters with...
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Frameless shower door
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CRL has launched the Cambridge bypass shower sliding door system. Enabling convenient entry to the shower from the left or right side, the two-door bypass system’s versatile design means it can...
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Unit demand increase
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Double R Glass and Roofing Systems has reported its IGU sales are up 19% year on year. “Insulated Glass Units is a competitive market to operate in, especially with suppliers offering...
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New CEO
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Iain McIlwee will stand down as chief executive of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) after almost seven years, and Helen Hewitt has been appointed acting CEO with immediate effect. Helen joined...
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New business manager
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Lucy Russell has been appointed as Ultraframe’s new business manager. Reporting to sales director Colin Noone, Lucy’s appointment reflects the growing number of retail installers taking advantage of Ultraframe’s vast roof...
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New handful
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SupaLite has welcomed five new members of staff to its headquarters in Preston, four of whom are joining SupaLite’s sales team. Dean Ratcliffe has joined as regional sales manager, Jason Attwood...
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Seamless service
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The Window Company (Contracts) has appointed a new order processor to ensure that it delivers a seamless service to Basildon Council, where it has recently won the window and door...
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Five new appointments
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Purplex has appointed five new team members. Former journalist Kevin Emery has joined the PR team, while Beth Chandler has joined the creative and internal marketing department. The web department has been...
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