Industry Opinions

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…

12 months 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…

12 months 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…

12 months 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…

12 months 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…

1 year 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…

1 year ago

New legislation is expected to drive change

Richard Hall, Managing Director of Reynaers Aluminium UK, looks ahead to what’s in store for the fenestration industry in 2024 …

2 years ago

Navigating Opportunities: Window Ware MD Shares Views on 2024’s Evolving Market

Sam Nuckey, MD of market-leading independent hardware distributor Window Ware, considers the opportunities for the year ahead. Even though demand…

2 years ago