Industry Opinions

A radical rethink?

A new poll suggests we see the skills shortage as the biggest issue facing the industry. Edgetech MD Chris Alderson…

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

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…

6 years ago

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…

7 years ago

Dr Lane’s report adds strength to DHF’s campaign for compartmentation

The DHF (Door & Hardware Federation) has welcomed a series of findings into the Grenfell Tower blaze by Chartered Fire…

7 years ago

Unique position of being able to supply R9 on a frame-only basis

There’s been a lot of discussion (and I suspect that there’s probably a lot more to come!) about our decision…

7 years ago

No excuses – fire safety now has to be construction’s highest priority

Last summer, after decades on the side-lines, fire safety was finally centre-stage – for the worst possible reasons. Grenfell was…

7 years ago

Is foil base surface stability a ticking time bomb?

According to Palmer foils have seen growth of 45% in volume since 2013. They’re a key driver of higher margin…

8 years ago

Looking after customers’ core needs

David Leng recently took over the mantle as group chief executive at Customade Group and is spearheading the next era…

8 years ago

Looking after customers’ core PVC-U needs

Windows Active talks to Synseal Group’s Andy Jones about how they continue to meet customer needs for PVC-U products With…

8 years ago