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Building Our Skills has launched a practical training programme in line with its twin aims of bringing more new people into the fenestration industry and upskilling existing industry employees. The new programme includes: an introduction to the principles and practicalities of window and door installation; guidance on how to adhere to the relevant Building Regulations; and a health and safety qualification...
Window Widgets has launched a new trade counter network, which will eventually cover the whole of the UK. The company said its plan was to drive new sales through trade counters, and will help support installers, builders and fabricators with a more localised and immediate supply of products. There’s already a dedicated landing page at tcn.windowwidgets.co.uk and from a direct...
By GAP. Homeline, GAP’s brand of rooflines, cladding and trims, is operating at record capacity to ensure its depots are carrying more stock than ever before. At a time of shortages across the industry, Homeline has been working tirelessly to ensure it has the products its customers need, when they need them the most. Companies have been affected by shortages...
Everglade Windows is the third fastest growing company in the UK market, according to the latest UK Windows and Doors Industry Survey by Plimsoll. The Plimsoll Ratings Analysis uses the latest data intelligence, including a financial health rating, to rate UK Window and Door companies, and the results said that 36% of companies were rated as ‘caution’ or ‘danger’. Jay...
Certass is urging installers to check they are getting meaningful value from their competent persons scheme, as automated annual renewals for other competency schemes are on the horizon. Danelle Kaukau, SME representative at Certass, said: “We take a fair and flexible approach to certification, and 2020 has really proven that what installers need is a certification body and trade association...
Homeowners across England will have until the end of March 2022 to have energy efficiency upgrades to their homes completed through the Green Homes Grant voucher scheme. The scheme funds up to two-thirds of the cost of green home improvements up to £5,000, or 100% of the cost for homeowners on low incomes, up to £10,000. Measures covered include insulation...
Glass industry training provider MRG Services has launched its new website at www.mrgservices.org.uk. Paul Gray, at MRG, said: “It brings the details of our comprehensive industry training programmes in one easy to navigate platform for improved user engagement. This allows companies of all sizes to find out more about the programmes available, which can be tailored to meet the needs...
Nearly half of respondents in a global survey reported stronger occupier and investor demand for commercial properties with green building certificates. This translates into higher rents according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ (Rics) sustainability findings within its global commercial property monitor for the third quarter. Rics global property standards director Paul Bagust said: “Whether we look at investors or occupiers,...
Pilkington UK has supported research into the carbon capture technology used in the manufacture of glass. C-Capture was awarded funding through Innovate UK’s Sustainable Innovation Fund, which will study the compatibility of the company’s carbon capture technology with the requirements of the glass manufacturing industry. C-Capture was supported in its application by Pilkington UK, and the experiments will assess the...
Morley Glass and Glazing has prevented more than 200 tonnes of post-consumer glass from going to landfill and 64,226kg of CO2 emissions from going into the atmosphere, while raising money for green projects. The recycling landmark was reached after the sealed unit manufacturer dedicated part of its Leeds manufacturing space earlier this year to serve as a collection centre for...
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. We’ve paid all our bills on time, nurtured clients and been polite and understanding to our suppliers. For Christmas, could we please have: Stable supply so that we can plan our work schedules a...
Veka will exhibit at FIT Show 2021, with what has been described as a “substantial stand and significant brand presence” at the event. In a joint announcement by outgoing managing director Dave Jones, who retires at the end of the year, and his successor Neil Evans, Veka has committed to a significant stand at FIT Show. The systems house is...
Victorian Sliders has invested over £15K in a high-tech Covid-19 prevention system, which passed with flying colours after a recent safety check by the local authority. The system includes heat sensor cameras, facial recognition cameras, and a QR scanner questionnaire. As a result, the company operated as normal during the second national lockdown, and continued to deliver sash windows across...
CR Smith has resumed its apprenticeship programme following the introduction of Covid protocols and full risk assessment with partners Fife College to ensure a safe learning environment. Eight apprentice joiners are now back on course to complete their apprenticeships next year despite the setbacks 2020 presented. The Dunfermline-based firm’s dedicated training workshop has been adapted to meet all government guidelines...
Ali VU from Senior Architectural Systems was specified for a new residential development in Liverpool. Designed by John McCall Architects, the five-storey Lister Gardens apartment scheme in Crosby was inspired by the art deco style of the area’s architecture and, in particular, the former Royal British Legion building nearby. The scheme comprises 20 one and two-bedroom apartments, all benefiting from...
Yale has adopted new socially distanced working practices for its specification support service. With restrictions limiting the amount of face-to-face or onsite visits, it’s now more important than ever for specification teams to open up different communication channels and ensure project delivery continues at pre-lockdown levels, the company said. Neil Rabbitts, specification sales manager at Yale DWS, said: “Like many...
Quality Assured National Warranties (QANW), provider of insurance protection for home improvements and construction, has improved its member perks package. QANW’s Gemma Swankie said: “Installers understand the need to offer their customers IBGs. Really, it’s a necessity for any job they install, but why should that mean they don’t get value from it? “With QANW membership, as well as great...
Everglade Windows went live with its latest TechTalk session, with huge success, the company reported. A record number of attendees logged in to get the latest technical insight, product information and installation tips from the Everglade Windows team. Bhavik Dabasia, director at Everglade Windows, said: “This TechTalk session focused on our new and exclusive aluminium window range: aïr MOD Series....
The Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdown of much of the UK economy from late March inflicted a massive external shock to UK construction, according to the latest figures from Glenigan. The value of underlying project starts (with a construction value of less than £100 million) dropped by 46% during the second quarter against a year earlier. The second quarter marked...
Jade Greenhow, director of operations at Insight Data, comments on high street interest in construction. John Lewis is planning to diversify into house building, and it predicts that this will account for 40% of their future profits. We think this a sign of things to come for the UK construction industry. Just like the fenestration industry where fabricators are starting...