Date archive forJanuary, 2021
By winactive On Friday, January 22nd, 2021
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What asbestos taught us about managing risk

The UK’s asbestos industry ended on 24th August 1999 after being used heavily from the 1950s to 70s. Over 20 years on, we’re starting to see the delayed latency period taking effect as asbestos deaths have More...

By winactive On Friday, January 22nd, 2021
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New tiers of Steel Window Association membership and the benefits they bring

The Steel Window Association (SWA), www.steel-window-association.co.uk, is the source of independent, comprehensive advice for members comprising specialists in the manufacture and More...

By winactive On Thursday, January 21st, 2021
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November sales surge for builders merchants despite ‘Lockdown 2’

Year-on-Year Total Builders Merchants November 2020 value sales surged 9.0% ahead of November 2019. This was the largest year-on-year increase since March 2019, despite the second Covid-19 lockdown taking More...

By winactive On Monday, January 18th, 2021
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‘Watch the birdie’

In order to reduce bird strikes on building facades, legal requirements introduced in 2017 have committed cities and municipalities to investigate the risk of bird strikes, within the framework of nature conservation More...

By winactive On Monday, January 18th, 2021
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Unassisted first-time activations of Kubu smart door sensors are in excess of 98%

Kubu, the smart-sensor technology from Avantis International, is enjoying considerable consumer uptake, with unassisted first-time activations in excess of 98%. The move into the smart-sensor market has More...

By winactive On Monday, January 18th, 2021
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Award-winning timber window and door manufacturer joins the ‘Made in Britain’ campaign

Multi award-winning timber windows and doors manufacturer Gowercroft Joinery is teaming up with ‘Made in Britain’ to celebrate its success as a UK business delivering exceptional quality timber window and More...

By winactive On Monday, January 18th, 2021
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NHBC Foundation reveals new report on the history and future of MMC

An in-depth new NHBC Foundation report on how the role of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) has evolved within the house-building industry has just been released. Prefabricated homes have been long-heralded More...

By winactive On Monday, January 18th, 2021
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New appointments support Endurance growth

Influential composite door brand, Endurance Doors, continues to enjoy a period of sustained growth and with this they are investing in the brand, capital equipment and in new personnel right across the business. Most More...

By winactive On Monday, January 18th, 2021
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Fresh thinking from Senior

Senior Architectural Systems is inviting specifiers to get in touch to discuss how aluminium window systems can help create healthier interiors that can limit the spread of coronavirus through improved natural More...

By winactive On Monday, January 18th, 2021
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Profile 22 Optima windows fitted in contemporary new housing development

Over 250 Profile 22 Optima Flush Tilt and Turn windows were manufactured and installed in a new build contemporary apartment block on a prominent plot in Shirley, West Midlands. The new build development More...

By winactive On Friday, January 15th, 2021
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Huge opportunities for construction in 2021

Against a backdrop of continued uncertainty due to the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic, and as the UK continues its journey as the first ever nation to exit the European Union, collaboration will More...

By winactive On Wednesday, January 13th, 2021
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Installers can only sell remotely during lockdown, Certass Trade Association confirms

Installers can only sell remotely during the National lockdown, Certass Trade Association has confirmed. Certass Trade Association has been working with Government to get clarity on as many questions from members More...