Building Associations & Institutes

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07 July 2015

Almost half of UK employees dislike their working environment

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The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RCIS) has released new figures highlighting that 47% of UK employees want upgrades to the properties they work in. Recruiting employees For recruitment, the issue of unsatisfactory workplaces is shown to be a key factor, given that 89% of employees which work indoors say that the property plays a[…]

  • 07 July 2015

29 June 2015

Alumasc sells engineering products business APC

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For the year ending 30 June 2014, APC generated an operating loss of £1.4 million. The Group had been seeking a buyer for APC since Autumn 2014, after announcing that the focus of its future strategic development would be to accelerate the growth of its market-leading Building Products activities. The cash generated from the sale[…]

  • 29 June 2015

17 June 2015

REHAU joins Scottish Federation of Housing Associations

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The move reflects REHAU’s ongoing commitment to the Scottish housing market, and its support for customers across Scotland supplying and installing windows, doors and curtain walling on both new build and refurbishment projects. REHAU’s Scottish Commercial Sales Manager Leila Robertson (right) with Diane Cooper, Business Development Manager for the SFHA. REHAU will be exhibiting at[…]

  • 17 June 2015

03 June 2015

Supply chain representation for glass and glazing industry

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The founder members of the Glazing Supply Chain Group are: British Glass (BG) Council for Aluminium in Buidling (CAB) European Window Film Association (EWFA) Flat Glass Manufacturers Association (FGMA) Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) The Steel Window Association (SWA) Giles Willson, GGF Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Technical Affairs commented: “It’s extremely positive that[…]

  • 03 June 2015

22 May 2015

Discounts on BFRC Authorized Installer and Fabricator Licences

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Fabricators can purchase System House Simplified Energy Licences for £350, reduced from the non-discounted 6 month price of $420. An entire window product range can be rated through BFRC for the rest of 2015 with an SEL covering all product variations and all components. Installers can be approved by BFRC for £85 – reduced from[…]

  • 22 May 2015

15 May 2015

Construction industry investigating skills card fraud

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The CITB and CSCS have begun by conducting an industry-wide online survey into skills card fraud. The investigation follows the recent prosecution of an organised gang that dealt in fake identity documents. The survey seeks to determine how common this type of fraud is, and whether identity checking procedures meet the required standards. Cardholders are[…]

  • 15 May 2015

20 April 2015

Impact on industry now Consumer Rights Act is implemented

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“Be Prepared” advises GGF New Consumer Rights Act introduces a range of new rights for consumers when it comes into force on 1 October 2015 including a 30-day time period to return faulty goods and replacement rights for faulty digital content. Consumer Rights Act granted Royal Assent and became law on 26 March 2015 Streamlines[…]

  • 20 April 2015

23 March 2015

House of Commons debate on post election energy policies

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Energy policy after the General Election House of Commons debate on post election energy policies GGF visited the House of Commons on the 2nd March for a debate hosted by the Parliamentary Group for Energy Studies (PGES) Over 40 delegates at the debate on ‘Energy policy after the General Election: Priorities for the next Government’.[…]

  • 23 March 2015

25 February 2015

Retaining wall systems produced by A&G and Maccaferri

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Acheson & Glover and Maccaferri have worked together to produce retaining wall systems for the UK and Ireland Acheson & Glover’s role in the agreement is to manufacture the masonry products that will be used to create the walls. These products include Anchor Vertica, Anchor Diamond and Anchor Landmark. Maccaferri will then supply its own[…]

  • 25 February 2015

25 February 2015

Retaining wall systems produced by AandG and Maccaferri

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Acheson andamp; Glover and Maccaferri have worked together to produce retaining wall systems for the UK and Ireland Acheson andamp; Glover’s role in the agreement is to manufacture the masonry products that will be used to create the walls. These products include Anchor Vertica, Anchor Diamond and Anchor Landmark. Maccaferri will then supply its own[…]

  • 25 February 2015