Industry Opinions

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…

1 year 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…

1 year ago

Private sector energy efficiency upgrade

Speaking at this month’s Labour conference Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, pledged a major energy efficiency upgrade in the private rental…

1 year ago

A tough Budget, but opportunity still knocks

Incoming governments, especially those with significant mandates, inevitably come into power on a tidal wave of optimism coupled with hope…

1 year ago

Labour’s first Budget – a mixed bag for Windows, Doors, and Glazing industry

The first Budget presented by the Labour government in years brings a complex set of challenges and opportunities for the…

1 year ago

A defining moment post-Grenfell

Richard Sellman, Managing Director of the British Fenestration Rating Council, believes the fenestration industry is at a pivotal moment in…

1 year ago

Three ways to tackle slow sales

Cornwall Group chair Mark Mitchell argues that poor consumer confidence shouldn’t result in poor business activity. The news that consumer…

1 year ago

The Silent Crisis: Why Britain’s home insulation efforts are failing

Eco-homes expert Brian Borrows exposes Britain's neglected home insulation crisis. In the race to address the nation’s energy challenges, Britain's…

1 year ago

Could the general election present a window of opportunity?

Greg Beachim, Sales Manager, First Degree Systems, Cyncly, asks 'Could the general election present a window of opportunity?' The upcoming general…

2 years ago

Navigating Election Implications with Market Intelligence

Andrew Scott, CEO of the Ascot Group, discusses navigating election implications with market intelligence As the nation gears up for…

2 years ago