Posted On - 19/08/2021
GGF is working with British Glass to research the impact glass and glazing has on making buildings more energy efficient and carbon reducing. This new research will show how glass types perform in buildings and why the government should be giving the glass and glazing industry more consideration in future initiatives or policies when it comes to energy efficiency and...
Posted On - 19/08/2021
BSI has published a new standard to help organisations achieve and maintain zero plastic pellet loss across their pellet handling operations. PAS 510 sets out requirements for the handling and management of plastic pellets, flakes and powders throughout the supply chain to prevent spills, leaks and loss to the environment. It covers topics such as organisational responsibilities, leadership and commitment,...
Posted On - 18/08/2021
Exlabesa Building Systems UK will become Exlabesa Architecture UK as part of a comprehensive rebrand. The company’s new value proposition – ‘extruding and shaping your world’ – partly refers to its range of aluminium profiles it supplies to thousands of customers across architecture and construction. However, it also signals its commitment to protecting the environment, creating jobs and economic prosperity,...
Posted On - 17/08/2021
Pyroguard has relocated one of its UK production facilities to a new, three-acre site in Haydock; at over 62,000ft2, the new facility is more than three times the size of its previous site. In response to the rapidly growing demand from the UK, Irish and Scandinavian markets, this second UK factory, which is adjacent to Pyroguard’s existing headquarters, will increase...
Posted On - 17/08/2021
Window Widgets and Residence Collection will be the joint trophy sponsors for this year’s G Awards, which will be held on Friday November 26, 2021, at the London Hilton on Park Lane. During 2021 not only has the industry and everyone associated been immersed in the implications of the coronavirus pandemic, but have been challenged by accelerated consumer demand, supply...
Posted On - 17/08/2021
Specialist Glass Products (SGP) has been shortlisted for the Investment Award at the Yorkshire Business Masters Awards 2021. Andrew Taylor, managing director at Specialist Glass Products, said: “As a team, we are committed to research and development to ensure we provide the best possible services for our clients. “Although the pandemic brought much uncertainty to many businesses, our ongoing investment...
Posted On - 17/08/2021
Edgetech customers have reported receiving 100% of their orders on time and in full in a recent survey. Edgetech carries out quarterly surveys to monitor levels of customer satisfaction and ensure they continue to offer a high standard of service. This year, the company invested in the Netigate survey platform to improve the efficiency of gathering and analysing the responses,...
Posted On - 17/08/2021
GGF has issued key guidance for companies in the glass and glazing industry that import chemicals from the EU. John Agnew, GGF group managing director, said: “British companies importing chemicals from outside Great Britain must make themselves aware of the obligations under Reach and the impact of the transition to UK Reach.” John said the federation was issuing guidance because...
Posted On - 17/08/2021
Certass has teamed up with Which? Trusted Traders to bring extra benefits to Certass members and spread the message about the negative impact of door-to-door sales. Danelle Kaukau, head of member services at Certass, said: “Door-to-door sales are an outdated and poor industry practice that perpetuates the negative perception of our industry with consumers. “Just as Certass champions local installers...
Posted On - 11/08/2021
The Consultancy has added a ‘Find a Fabricator’ function to The Residence Collection’s website to help installers locate fabricators in their region and help deliver new business leads to The Residence Collection’s customer base. Marketing manager Jo Trotman said: “As the world migrated online during the pandemic, we worked with The Consultancy to ensure that our digital offering continued to...
Posted On - 11/08/2021
Morley Glass and Glazing has made its tenth donation to local sustainable projects with its GreenVision Fund. The integral blind company’s fund uses money generated by the Crush recycling scheme to benefit local communities and the environment. Each donation of up to £500 helps community groups or schools that wish to create green spaces or sustainable projects to bring their...
Posted On - 10/08/2021
The pipeline of high-rise buildings across the UK remains strong, with around 549 in development, of which around 58% are in London, although projects in London account for more than three quarters of total pipeline value. The construction of high-rise buildings has increased considerably in recent years, with a rise in both the number and height of buildings being constructed....
Posted On - 10/08/2021
Builders’ workloads are at their highest levels for ten years according to the latest survey from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). The rise in workloads is, however, being matched by steep increases in material prices and a growing struggle to secure labour. This is causing a perfect storm for future building work, the FMB said. The latest FMB State...
Posted On - 10/08/2021
GM Fundraising is backing Window Widgets’s 21-year anniversary and the publication of its Little Pink Book of Jokes, which will be filled with submissions from across the industry and supported with sponsorship opportunities. Everyone across the glazing and fenestration sectors will be encouraged to submit jokes for the Little Pink Book which can be done by emailing jokes@windowwidgets.co.uk, visiting the...
Posted On - 10/08/2021
Epwin Window Systems has launched additional training courses to support fabricators that are members of its Approved Commercial Manufacturers scheme. Katie Allman, commercial marketing manager at Epwin Window Systems, said: “ACM members have access to wide-ranging commercial support to help them extend their knowledge, drive best practice and grow their businesses. The extended training menu offers a range of courses...
Posted On - 10/08/2021
CR Smith and Fife College have created a new, fast-track training scheme for would-be joiners to help address the growing demand for trade skills. The programme is open to anyone aged 19 and above, who will be supported through a 10-month course in Carpentry and Joinery. Starting in September, three days a week of college-based work will be complemented by...
Posted On - 10/08/2021
Business Pilot has held its first post-lockdown customer training day. Designed to help installers profit from the increased demand for home improvements, the event held at the start of August profiled the major efficiency gains that switching to a digital management tool can deliver. This included: how digital tools can help installers to run installations more effectively and adapt to...
Posted On - 10/08/2021
The recovery in UK construction output lost momentum since June, with slower growth seen in all three main categories of work. Difficulties keeping pace with the recent surge in demand for construction projects, especially due to raw material supply shortages and shrinking sub-contractor availability, were seen as key stumbling blocks. With demand for construction materials continuing to outstrip supply, latest...
Posted On - 10/08/2021
West Lothian-based Window Supply Company (WSC) has opened a new 5,200ft2 warehouse and office space – including a new trade counter – five miles south of Edinburgh city centre. The new unit is more than double the size of the previous unit, with the additional space allowing for the continuing rise in market demand for windows and doors, the company...
Posted On - 10/08/2021
Shelforce has been named the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC) Business of the Year. The company also took home the Excellence for People Development award. The company supports disabled people in their entry to employment, with 75% of their workforce having a disability. Shelforce’s business manager Howard Trotter said: “We are so proud of our team and our development...
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