Market Data

Slowest new order growth so far in 2022 as rising costs and economic uncertainty hit demand

UK construction companies reported another strong rise in business activity during April, but the speed of recovery lost momentum amid…

4 years ago

Improving energy efficiency of the fabric of home need to be the focus

The Chartered Institute of Housing’s (CIH) upcoming 2022 UK Housing Review reveals that lack of clear government strategies and insufficient…

4 years ago

Business confidence amongst UK tradespeople bounces back

New industry insights from Screwfix, the omnichannel retailer, has revealed that business confidence amongst UK tradespeople has more than quadrupled…

5 years ago

9 in 10 tradespeople forced to delay projects due to ongoing supplies shortage

Nine in 10 (87%) tradespeople are being forced to delay projects due to the ongoing supplies shortage, a new report…

5 years ago

58% of PVC-U windows are smooth white, reveals data from Framepoint®

Analysis of over 88,000 PVC-U casements quoted by installers via Tommy Trinder’s Framepoint® platform in 2021 underscores the decline of…

5 years ago

GGF acquires the brand and other assets of Palmer Market Research

The Glass & Glazing Federation has acquired the brand and other assets of Palmer Market Research, which for almost 40…

5 years ago

Positive outlook for installers as storm clouds gather on the horizon

September was a big month with two of the Government’s key COVID economic stimulus packages, the Stamp Duty Holiday and…

5 years ago

Homeowners’ Eco-Focus requires energy-efficient solutions

With a new survey revealing that UK homeowners wish to make their homes eco-friendlier; window professionals should look to offer…

5 years ago

What will the top window colours be in 2022?

Deceuninck has created a free to download White Paper, summarising the findings of detailed consumer research on colour preference, and…

5 years ago

Consumer demand still high but cooling of the housing market

In the latest Business Pilot Barometer Neil Cooper-Smith, Senior Analyst, reports that "year-on-year house prices were 10.5% higher this July…

5 years ago