Industry Opinions

UK roof lantern market expands as demand rises for natural light

In recent years, the UK home improvement market has seen a surge in demand for roof lanterns, a trend that…

7 days ago

U-value compliance – where are we now asks Russell Yates of AluK

This time last year, I warned about the number of aluminium systems companies who I felt were either deliberately or…

2 weeks ago

UK manufacturing weighs automation gains against persistent economic stagnation risks

Automation Nation or Country in Stagnation? Neil Evans, Managing Director at VEKA explains why the UK’s manufacturing future depends on…

2 months ago

Inflation pressures, tax rises and stalled projects cloud Q3 outlook

Inflation, interest rate cuts, tax hikes and project backlogs. Ryan Johnson, Group Manging Director, the Emplas Group asks will Q3…

2 months ago

Haffner positions for stability and growth amid industry upheaval

Amid a period of transformation across the glazing and fenestration sector, Haffner’s Managing Director, Matt Thomas, has spoken about how…

2 months ago

Leading the industry shift to triple glazing

Gaby Mendham, Joint Managing Director at Ecoglass, shares her insights on the shift to triple glazing and its impact on…

8 months ago

Growth plans do little for the here and now

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has set out the government’s ambitious plans to drive economic growth. John Cowie looks at the details. In…

8 months ago

We need Coders for Construction

Specialist construction software coders are needed to develop an integrated technology solution that could hold a singular database of all…

9 months ago

Gaining momentum and growth

Labour's spending plans to rebuild Britain offer some encouragement for the construction industry, although the extent of their impact remains…

11 months ago

Power handed back to the architect?

Design and Build contracts may soon be phased out on commercial projects and replaced by more traditional forms of construction…

11 months ago