Editors Comment

Business owners question credibility of growth forecasts amid mounting pressures

For many listening to the Chancellor’s latest address, the economic outlook may have sounded cautiously optimistic. But among business owners…

1 year ago

Helping an ageing population

As we step into 2025, the fenestration sector finds itself at a crossroads. The dual imperatives of survival and growth…

1 year ago

Time to fight back against Government forces

There is little doubt that the recent Budget, delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, will make life tougher for employers in…

1 year ago

An open shop window for retail customers

As outdoor temperatures drop, the market for home improvements —particularly in windows, doors, and glazed extensions — seems to be…

2 years ago

An urgent need for a full house of solutions

As the UK settles into a new Labour Government, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces a bulging inbox filled with…

2 years ago

Empowering medium and small installation firms

As the physical assets of Everest Windows go under the auctioneer’s hammer, the fenestration industry loses another retail heavyweight. It’s…

2 years ago

Lessons learnt from tapping into the global market

The global Fenestration industry’s pilgrimage to Fensterbau is one not to be missed. Over the years, international markets have become…

2 years ago

Digging deep into data tells us what we want to hear

With the cobwebs firmly dusted off and 2024 starting to get into full swing, it’s been a positive start to…

2 years ago

A pivotal moment in building regs and industry response

In the ever-evolving landscape of building regulations and environmental standards, the UK’s Future Homes Standard has emerged as a pivotal…

2 years ago

A final farewell to the juggernaut of direct sales

The news that national window retailer Safestyle has ceased trading, resulting in the loss of nearly 700 jobs, was a…

3 years ago