Making the most of our set of circumstances
The path we are following in the UK as we tackle the impact of Covid-19 should come as no surprise to any business person who has kept themselves informed of the virus’s progression. The whole of the UK was lulled into a false sense of security as we eased out of lockdown. ‘Getting back to the new normal’ meant many different things to many More...
It’s time to adopt a selfless attitude
However you dress up the latest round of COVID-19 restrictions, we are entering a new period of semi-lockdown. The difference is that the wider economy and the education system are being prioritised. For this More...
Our heads are spinning..
Heads have been spinning across the industry over the last few weeks. The growing mountain of decisions and dilemmas components suppliers, fabricators and installers are facing is unprecedented. Business owners More...
Returning to a new business landscape
‘What we can be certain of is that those companies that constantly ‘stress test’ their businesses will have a better chance of survival’ As the business landscape returns to some form of More...
Building back better
Many business leaders believe the key theme of the coming months will be how to ‘build back better.’ Returning to work after a lockdown enables many businesses to re-set and almost start from a blank More...
Play by the rules and we have a future
As estate agents and show homes receive the green light to open for business, our own industry has now received clarification installers can now return to work in people’s homes. The coronavirus may be with us More...
Plumber illustrates the sentiment felt by growing numbers of tradesmen
Appearing on Channel 4 News, plumber Ryan Price illustrated the sentiment felt by growing numbers of tradesmen across the UK. The economics of returning to work are now becoming increasingly important for both More...
Ready and waiting for normality
As with all periods of uncertainty, recessions and downturns, onething we have learnt is that when demand returns we need to beready and waiting, believes Windows Active editor John Cowie These are unprecedented More...
Investing in the conservatory sector…
News that Ultraframe has acquired from the administrators of Aperture Trading Ltd certain of the assets relating to Global, Celsius and Stratus roofing products is an extremely positive move by the company. For More...
Lack of firm specific guidance for companies in our sector
As some businesses in our sector return to work and many more consider opening their doors, there is a lack of firm specific guidance for companies in our sector. I have seen some industry bodies implying we More...