Taking the heat off net-zero housing plans
We are on the cusp of a housing refurbishment revolution in the UK as the government looks to overhaul the country’s energy-inefficient housing stock with a host of net-zero plans. Much focus and most headlines More...
FIT Show supports UK PIG events
FIT Show has announced that it will support all of the People In Glazing, AKA PiGs PiGs UK events, including a special edition when the trade show returns to the NEC from May 10-12, 2022. PiGs, a networking More...
Haffner announces new board-level restructure to support rapid growth
Haffner has announced a new-board level restructure to ensure the Stafford-based business continues to build its position as the industry’s leading machinery supplier. Dave Thomas, Haffner’s founder, said: More...
Improving energy efficiency of the fabric of home need to be the focus
The Chartered Institute of Housing’s (CIH) upcoming 2022 UK Housing Review reveals that lack of clear government strategies and insufficient financial incentives are undermining progress on decarbonisation More...
Fensa hits 15-millionth certificate milestone in 20th anniversary year
FENSA, the government-authorised competent persons scheme for the installation of replacement windows and doors, has issued its 15-millionth certificate – an achievement that also marks the start of its 20th More...
Venting frustration with legislation
CONSERVATORY OUTLET‘S GREG KANE CALLS FOR CHANGE IN TRICKLE VENT LEGISLATION THAT COULD ESCALATE ENERGY PRICES FOR HOME OWNERS The boss of a major window and door fabricator has hit out at new Government More...
Trickle vents are the new hardware
Many of you will be aware of the impending changes to the building regulations especially the requirement for trickle vents to be used on most windows installed from the 15th of June 2022 for new build and More...
ClimaGuard® Neutral 1.0 developed to meet the new Part L building regs for windows
Developed specifically to meet the new UK Building Regulations Part L for windows in new and existing residential builds, Guardian Glass has introduced Guardian ClimaGuard® Neutral 1.0, a thermal insulating More...
Central Window Systems celebrates 40-year anniversary milestone
Full solution PVC-U and Aluminium fabricator Central Window Systems is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, marking an important milestone for the company. Starting off as Reliant Products Limited More...
John Fredericks marks 30-year Veka milestone with future commitment
Leading PVC-U manufacturer John Fredericks Plastics Ltd celebrates a three-decade partnership with Halo (a brand of Veka) in April this year.And the award-winning industry heavyweight is looking forward to More...
Inwido strengthens presence in UK by acquiring Dekko Window Systems
Leading trade fabricator Dekko Window Systems has sold a majority stake to leading European window group Inwido, securing continued development and expansion of the business. With 29 business units across More...
BWF launches ‘Our Industry’s next Generation’ apprenticeship campaign
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has today launched a campaign to champion the role of apprentices in woodworking and joinery manufacturing and highlight the diversity of career opportunities in the More...