Nigel Headford reflects on the impact COVID-19 on the industry
Nigel Headford, Business Development Director, Deceuninck Aluminium, reflects on the impact COVID-19 has had on the industry. At face value, this appears to make the timing of Deceuninck’s launch of its new aluminium system, at the start of this year appear ‘inopportune’. Nigel Headford, Business Development Director, Deceuninck Aluminium, More...
Should UK construction be returning to work?
By Ryan Johnson, Managing Director, Emplas Confused about whether you should or could return to work? We’re now in the third week of shutdown. It’s been a difficult time for us, our customers More...
What does COVID-19 mean for UK industry?
With the Coronavirus pandemic escalating day by day and businesses being forced to suspend operations a new industrial revolution may be upon us. David Leng, group chief executive at Customade Group, gives More...
VEKA UK Temporarily Close Operations due to COVID-19
VEKA UK has taken the decision to temporarily close operations at their Burnley site from Sunday 29th March due to the COVID-19 pandemic and following Government guidance. Dave Jones, Managing Director of More...
These are extraordinary times, not just for the industry, but nationally and internationally too
For this column, I wanted to take a different approach, given the unprecedented situation brought about by COVID-19. These are extraordinary times, not just for the industry, but nationally and internationally More...
Fresh optimism and new opportunities
Ben Brocklesby, Director at Origin, says the start of a new year brings with it fresh optimism and the promise of new opportunities The start of a new year brings with it fresh optimism and the promise of More...
A radical rethink?
A new poll suggests we see the skills shortage as the biggest issue facing the industry. Edgetech MD Chris Alderson gives his perspective on the skills gap – and one way we can help to overcome it An online More...
Benefits of a pre-fabricated approach
While modular builds won’t mean new housing estates springing up in a matter of hours, it will considerably reduce the wait says Nick Cowley Whether you love or loath IKEA, there is no denying the thrill More...
Is a white window a wasted opportunity?
Tom Swallow, Sales & Marketing Director at VS specialist, Quickslide, says that demand for coloured products will naturally continue to rise, but that installers should still make the most of the opportunity More...
Come on board with confidence
Changing systems supplier can be a strangely exciting process. You’ve done all the research and made the decision to move to a company that you believe will bring bigger and better things to your business. Months More...