A solid May for Merchants The latest data released in the BMF’s Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) confirms Total Builders Merchant value sales were up 6.9% in May compared with May last year. Overall sales in May were 11.4% higher than in April, helped by one extra trading day. May’s BMBI index was 129.4, up from 116.1 in April. The Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) tracks builders’ merchants’ actual sales to builders and contractors usin … » more from Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) …»
Contech Conservatories Warns Customers About Essential Legislation Contech Conservatory Roofing, Stoke’s leading conservatory roofing fabricator is warning customers of the dangers regarding the installation of non-compliant tiled clad over roofs when placed on top of an existing conservatory roof. Currently, there is a growing trend where homeowners want to transform old conservatories in a bid to improve the existing ones with lightweight tiles; but this can be a very expensive lesson to l … » more from Contech Conservatories …»
Glass Performance versus Aesthetics Different buildings have differing needs with respect to aesthetics, performance and function. Few building materials can have as great an impact on all three of these areas as glass. The aesthetics, performance – and the function – of glass are intrinsically linked; one cannot be considered without the others. Many aesthetic qualities of glass products can be provided with multiple performance features – and vice versa. Choo … » more from Guardian Glass …»
Technical Challenges of Glass for Megatall Buildings Bertrange, Luxembourg, June 28, 2018 – Glass for megatall buildings (i.e. skyscrapers over 600 metres high) often tends to be taken for granted in terms of its technical functions. Yet the high-tech, high strength glazing that covers today’s megatall buildings – such as the Burj Khalifa in Dubai – is as important to the building’s performance as the steel and concrete inside it. When it comes to megatall structures, the main … » more from Guardian Industries U.K. Limited …»
Lack of guts holding back UK innovation says MD of manufacturer Following a period of consolidation and unrest in the industry, smaller firms need to show guts and embrace innovation if they are going to survive. This is the view of Terry Richardson, who is founder and Managing Director of the TWR Group. The number of companies trading in the glass and glazing sector is falling but the average number of frames being produced each week is on the rise – as more and more small and … » more from TWR Group …»
Foundations to grow on The ethos at the Fenestration News is one of communicating the news and views from around the industry. There is always a sales bias, after all the trade media is essentially a tool for growing sales. To that end the focus has always been towards providing the facilities for those that could be termed the movers and shakers (shapers) that make this industry happen for them to create options. We provide an indication as to ho … » more from Fenestration News …»
Stronger April sales for merchants. The latest data released in the BMF’s Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) confirms Total Builders Merchant value sales were up 8.8% in April compared with April last year, helped by two extra trading days and an earlier Easter. Average sales a day, which take trading day differences into account, were down 2.1% on April 2017. The Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) tracks builders’ merchants’ actual sales to builders … » more from Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) …»
A Healthy Brexit Debate From HEGLA “As talks about Brexit continue to make headline news across both sides of The Channel, as a company with a global presence, HEGLA GmbH intends to reinforce its commitment and position of strength to allay any potential customer concerns. Both Britain and Germany have worked together closely for many years, with the two nations linked by strong bonds of trade, culture and friendship. At the time when the Euro was intro … » more from Hegla …»
Builders merchants sales growth continues upward trend in Q1 2018 The latest data released in the BMF’s Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) confirms total Q1 2018 sales were up 0.4% on Q1 2017. Quarterly growth was driven by Timber (+2.3%), alongside Plumbing and Heating (+8.0%), Kitchens and Bathrooms (+3.6%), Ironmongery (+2.1%), and Decorating (+1.2%) - all suggesting that work stayed inside due to the poor weather. The Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) tracks builders’ merchan … » more from Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) …»
First Again! a reflection Getting close, the middle of the year, mid summer's day, the longest day! All signs to remind us for the most part that we should be on our way to achieve at least 50% of our targets for the year as a whole. Already we can see the winners and the also-rans, some just stand out as being ahead of the pack with others appearing to be sending the message that they are just happy to along. Why isn't everyone … » more from Fenestration News …»
Sales of building products up in February The latest data released in the BMF’s Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) confirms February sales were up 4.0% in February 2018 compared with February last year. Five categories did better: Plumbing Heating & Electrical (+7.9%), Timber & Joinery Products (+6.6%), Ironmongery (+5.0%), Kitchens & Bathrooms (+4.6%) and Workwear & Safetywear (+4.5%). Six categories grew more slowly, including Heavy Building Materials (+3.2%) the la … » more from Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) …»
Strong Q4 Builders Merchants’ sales complete another year of growth The latest data released in the BMF’s Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) confirms total Q4 2017 sales were up +6.3% on Q4 2016, delivering stronger growth for the quarter than the running average, which in turn helped to push the annual growth numbers. Overall, merchant sales in 2017 finished 4.8% ahead of 2016 by value. The Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) tracks builders’ merchants’ actual sales to builders and … » more from Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) …»
Tradesmith Letter to the Editor - Tradesmith to suspend the sale of bought-in fire-rated composite doors Friday 10 August 2018 Dear Ian, Following the Government’s announcement (31 July) that five manufacturers’ fire doors failed to meet fire performance standards after an on-going investigation by the Ministry of Housing, Communities ... »
CMS Enviro Systems Ltd(CMS Window Systems) - Social housing success for CMS Window Systems with Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) appointment, Window, door and curtain walling manufacturer and installer CMS Window Systems has further strengthened its position as one ...»
Window Ware - Window Ware finishes July 2018 on a high with 98.1% OTIF score!, It wasn’t just the temperatures that reached new heights in July. Last month, Window Ware broke some records of its own to ...»
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Edgetech (UK) Ltd - Super Spacer’s versatility to take centre-stage at glasstec 2018, Warm-edge experts Edgetech will be showcasing Super Spacer’s market-leading versatility at glasstec, the world’s biggest g ...»