Posted On - 11/11/2021
Ten percent of construction workers rate their mental and personal wellbeing as poor, according to a study carried out by Constructing Excellence South West (CESW) and Red Dot 365. This is two-and-a-half times more than the national average (3.5%). The study also uncovered that stress is a big concern as almost two thirds (62%) of workers admitted to feeling stressed...
Posted On - 11/11/2021
The construction of the Hegla TaiFin CTFs/e-Series is modular, which has allowed machines 6m, 9m, 12m and 18m long (and 3.3m wide) to be installed, as well as the standard range of products under 6m x 3.3m. Installations can also be expanded at a later. Over 50% of the architectural flat glass in the UK is toughened, and this continues...
Posted On - 11/11/2021
Emplas customers can see lead times ahead of time, and before they place an order. Jody Vincent, sales director at Emplas, said that the system was now being used by more than 90% of its customers to help them plan their own schedules more effectively. He said: “It’s not lead times that have hurt our installers in the last 12...
Posted On - 10/11/2021
Strand Hardware is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The Walsall-based family-run business is marking the occasion by sending a gift to customers and suppliers as a thank-you for their continued support. The company was established by the late Jonathan Franks, who previously ran Hope Works, an iron foundry manufacturing traditional black antique ironmongery. Jonathan’s daughter, Catherine joined him in the business...
Posted On - 10/11/2021
Kolorseal has launched a new corporate Pinterest page with a view to supporting customers. The idea is to help companies and customers to promote their work, by highlighting completed projects that have been ‘Kolorsealed’. The Pinterest page will not only post the photos on the Kolorseal page, but will name the companies who have completed the project, along with contact...
Posted On - 10/11/2021
Space has been reserved for UK exhibitors at Glasstech Asia, which will take place in Singapore on October 26-28, 2022. Organised by Messe Munchen, the UK Pavillion has 54m2 set aside for interested UK companies. “With the UK soon to sign a free trade agreement with most countries of southeast Asia and beyond, there are tremendous opportunities for UK exporters...
Posted On - 09/11/2021
‘I Got You Babe’, ‘Pork This Way’ and ‘Sweet Carol-swine’ – just three of the classic songs with which the Birmingham Pigs band enticed people to trot up and hog the dance floor in what proved to be the biggest and best event to date. After outgrowing the previous venue, more than 200 people from the glazing industry gathered at...
Posted On - 09/11/2021
This year’s shortlist for the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards has been revealed, with window companies among those in contention. This will be the 13th year of the BWF Awards, which celebrate outstanding achievement, skills, and talent from across the UK woodworking and joinery sector. Helen Hewitt, chief executive of the BWF, said: “Two years since our last awards night...
Posted On - 09/11/2021
Aluk has joind the list of main event sponsors of this year’s G-Awards, set to take place on November 26. Marketing director Sioned Roberts said: “The G-Awards is always a celebration and I think this year it will be even more special. “It won’t just be about the companies you are shortlisted or who win the awards, although they will...
Posted On - 09/11/2021
Business activity gained speed across the UK construction sector, but growth remained much softer than the 24-year high seen in June, according to the latest UK Construction PMI data. Construction companies continued to report widespread supply constraints and rapidly increasing purchase prices, although these trends were the least severe since April. The Total Activity Index registered 54.6 in October, up...
Posted On - 09/11/2021
By Phil Slinger, CAB chief executive. The UK Construction market continues its bumpy ride through 2021 with labour shortages, material shortages and escalating material prices. Despite these setbacks, the sector remains relatively buoyant for the present. The Autumn Economic Forecast from the CPA suggests that rising costs and contracts on labour and materials will be with us for the foreseeable...
Posted On - 09/11/2021
The Pallet Loop, the construction industry’s first-ever pallet reuse scheme, has been launched in a bid to “transform the way building materials move throughout the construction industry supply chain”. Timetabled for operational roll out in 2022, The Pallet Loop is a joint venture between Paul and Ryan Lewis (formerly HLC Wood Products) and Scott Group, one of the UK’s leading...
Posted On - 09/11/2021
Atlas Glazed Roof Solutions is offering lead times of less than four weeks for any orders made before the end of 2021. The announcement comes as installers have faced supply shortages and lengthening lead times for delivery throughout the fenestration sector. Winston Osborne, technical director of Atlas Glazed Roof Solutions, said: “We would like to thank our ever-reliable suppliers and...
Posted On - 09/11/2021
Veka recently treated the whole team at Window Warehouse to a fish and chip supper to celebrate 35 years in business, after keeping a long-held promise made by the previous owners of the Halo brand. Malcom Cake, managing director at Window Warehouse, said: “I am so proud of the hard work and dedication shown by the team here at Window...
Posted On - 09/11/2021
An increase in fabricator start-ups has been predicted by Andrew Scott, CEO of Insight Data, as capacity problems plague existing fabricators. His prediction follows data revealed at the recent Glazing Summit conference, where he highlighted a decline in PVCU fabricators – from 1,860 manufacturers ten years ago to 1,195 today. “In the last few of years, we’ve seen the number...
Posted On - 08/11/2021
Fenzi recently exhibited at Vitrum 2021, in its first post-pandemic outing. The event proved how capably the global glass industry could come together with a dynamic response to the challenges posed by the coronavirus, Fenzi said. The group exhibited it latest products releases from all business units, especially those designed to boost thermal performance of windows, to ensure living comfort,...
Posted On - 05/11/2021
Architectural ironmongers can now nominate their projects for the Architectural Ironmongery Specification Awards 2022, which are now in their 40th year. Organised by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) in conjunction with the Royal Institute of British Architects (Riba), the awards are designed to identify and reward excellence in the specification of architectural ironmongery. Celebrating their 40th anniversary, the AI...
Posted On - 05/11/2021
Universal Composite Doors has invested more than £1.25 million in a new 27,000ft2 factory along with new plant and equipment. The new factory is situated next to the A1307 (formerly the A14) 15 miles north of Cambridge, with access to good road delivery network. The move supports the company’s vision of ‘any style of door in any RAL sprayed colour...
Posted On - 05/11/2021
Spectus windows were selected for a modern architect-designed home in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, and manufactured and installed by McIlhatton and Company. The detached new home was designed to make the most of the stunning views over the local countryside. Patrick McIlhatton, managing director at McIlhatton and Company, said: “Spectus casement windows provided the high-end sleek aesthetics this project demanded to...
Posted On - 05/11/2021
Yale sponsored National Home Security Month (NHSM) for its ninth consecutive year. Taking place every October, the objective of NHSM 2021 is to raise awareness of home security and the importance of taking precautions to ensure homes are protected. The campaign runs throughout the month, coinciding with the start of autumn when the nights start to draw in and the clocks go back, and November was...
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