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Browse By Section News Financial pressure on self-employed Amid ongoing pressure from rising fuel and operating costs, Tempcover’s  temporary business van insurance experts surveyed 500 self-employed people across the UK who rely on vans for work, including van drivers, tradespeople and mobile service providers.

Browse By Section News Freefoam Helping Customers Grow Freefoam Building Products has released a new customer video featuring Bury Plastics, highlighting the company’s recent expansion and celebrating its continued success as part of Freefoam’s Helping Customers Grow campaign. Filmed at Bury Plastics’ newly expanded unit, the video captures the scale of the business and the day-to-day activity that underpins its reputation for service and reliability.

Browse By Section News Indoor-outdoor living a driving force While fashions come and go, some trends have real staying power. One of the most significant in home improvements has been the continued desire to create a stronger connection between the home and garden with indoor-outdoor living remaining a major influence on renovation decisions for homeowners.

Browse By Section News FMB backs licensing The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has backed government plans to reform consumer protection in the retrofit market This comes as the government launches a consultation on overhauling the consumer protection framework for home upgrade schemes as part of its Warm Homes Plan.

Browse By Section News The G26 Awards Are Back The countdown begins. The spotlight is ready. And the UK window industry is gearing up for its biggest celebration of the year. The G26 Awards return on Friday 27 November 2026, once again taking over the London Hilton on Park Lane for a night dedicated to innovation, achievement, and industry wide excellence.

Browse By Section News GAP Double Opening іn Gloucester and Chelmsford GAP (General All-Purpose Plastics), independent trade specialist іn low-maintenance PVC-U building products, has opened two new southern depots іn Gloucester and Chelmsford.

Asssa Abloy has announced the expansion of its enhanced UK test centre in Daventry – UKAS-accredited in recognition of its commitment to the very highest testing standards. Now spanning 691m2 the expanded test centre has an increased testing capability which, according to Assa Abloy, enables it to offer enhanced capacity and a smoother workflow, providing customers with quicker results and complete confidence that their products are being rigorously assessed.

Recruiting skilled workers within the fenestration industry is becoming increasingly challenging and those within the sector are aware that it needs to do more to attract talent With installers and stockists at the sharp end of the market facing squeezed margins and persistently sluggish retail demand, it’s no surprise that most conversations between fabricators and trade customers start with price K construction firms are bracing for another hit as failed US-Iran talks send fresh shockwaves...

Browse By Section News Quickslide at FIT '27 Quickslide has signed up for FIT Show 2027, kicking off preparations a year before the doors open. The company says that visitors can expect far more than just windows on display.

Browse By Section News Men of Steel The winners of the third Steel Window Association (SWA) awards were announced at a ceremony held at County Hall, London. Comprising many of the leading names in the industry, SWA members gathered to celebrate longstanding expertise and recent achievements. The awards recognise outstanding installations by member companies and showcase excellence across residential and commercial projects which feature steel windows, doors and screens.