First large scale project in Rehau Nordic Design Plus windows
Crest Nicholson’s Centenary Quay development in Southampton is the first large scale commercial installation in the UK of REHAU’s Nordic Design Plus outward opening, externally flush fitting PVCu composite casement More...
Leanne Szewczyk, Administration Assistant at CEN Solutions
CENSolutions, the leading consultancy and test facility for the window, door and glazing industries, is now the largest supplier of quality certification in the sector and as its growth continues, the company has More...
How web technology has transformed over the last two years
When was the last time you took a good look at your own website, checked how many visitors you’ve had and what your online conversion rate is? With one billion websites across the globe fighting for customers’ More...
Construction activity set to rise by more than 7% in 2014
Figures released by construction intelligence providers Glenigan forecast a 7.4% increase in project starts during 2014, as rising private sector investment and improved consumer confidence underpin further industry More...
G13 Award Winners Reaping The Benefits
It is well known that winning an industry award can bring a number of benefits to the company, yet Awards are sometimes still seen as a drain on resources in terms of the time and effort it takes to submit a quality More...
The changing face of conservatories
Synseal’s Mark Schlotel explains how new designs are proving to be invaluable in an evolving marketplace Confronted by another two years of gradual decline forecast by experts Palmer Market Research before the More...
100 years of history ensure Siegenia deliver products that last test of time
Following recent comments in the press by major hardware manufacturers and distributors concerning the importance of quality in the industry, Siegenia-Aubi, whose German parent company celebrates its 100th anniversary More...
Skills shortage concerns reach highest level since 2008
Skills shortage concerns in the construction industry now stand at their highest level since 2008, with 54% of respondents saying there are insufficient numbers of Quantity Surveyors currently available to meet More...
A bi-fold renovation gives home the ‘wow factor’
When Alison and husband, Mike, decided to create an open-plan living space, Origin folding sliding doors gave them the character-filled space they wanted. Having seen and heard about bi-folding doors on home renovating More...
Dave Cheetham, Sales Manager at NW Rooftech
Conservatory roof manufacturer, NW Rooftech has just announced that it has appointed Dave Cheetham as its Sales Manager. Andy Ingman, NW Rooftech’s Director, said: “We are delighted that Dave has joined our More...
Playing ‘cat and mouse’ over payment
CAB Chief Executive, Justin Ratcliffe, provides readers of Windows Active with updates on CAB’s latest lobbying on Late Payment We may be officially out of recession but it would be fair to say that while members More...
British machines for British fabricators
British engineering is alive and thriving on the Norfolk coast with window and door machinery manufacturer Stuga taking centre stage You would not be blamed for arming yourself with a bucket and spade for a trip More...