Exhibition profile FENSTERBAU FRONTALE 2018

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From 21 to 24 March 2018, architects, joiners, window and facade manufacturers and suppliers will be learning about worldwide innovations for windows, doors and facades at FENSTERBAU FRONTALE in Nuremberg. A TED-style forum in Hall 3A will be a new feature at next year’s event.

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FENSTERBAU FRONTALE will showcase worldwide innovations for windows, doors and facades at Exhibition Centre Nuremberg from 21 to 24 March 2018. At the world-leading exhibition, around 800 exhibitors will provide architects, joiners, window and facade manufacturers and suppliers with information on the latest profile systems, the use of glass in...

Versatile Aluminium Entrance Door From Alumen

Specialist aluminium fabricator Alumen Ltd has started 2018 in style, with the launch of the Millennium Plus aluminium entrance door, which offers versatility outstanding credentials to both the residential and commercial market.

“The Millennium Plus door is the latest addition to our extensive product range and the next instalment in the new portfolio of Cortizo products we’re introducing to the UK market,” comments Alan Robinson, Alumen’s MD. “Millennium Plus is impressive. It offers everything you’d expect from a premium aluminium front door system but at a price point lower than much of the competition. It’s strong and durable, very stylish and extremely versatile, as the door can be fitted with either double or triple glazed IGUs up to 54mm thick, or with a fully bonded aluminium panel, which conceals the door’s profiles and offers the appearance of an ultra-stylish, single composite style slab. It can handle sash sizes up to 1,800 x 3,300mm in size, or 220kg in weight – with either standard or premium concealed hinges – so it works well in a wide range of settings “The interest showed in the two examples of a Millennium Plus door on display in a showroom has confirmed that it’s a going to be a popular product. Our retail customers love how stylish and modern the door looks, while trade customers are...

Quest successfully renews ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality

Quest is very pleased to announce that we have successfully renewed our ISO 9001:2015 certification.

ISO 9001 is the international standard that specifies requirements for a quality management system and provides guidance tools for companies and organisations who want to ensure that their products and services consistently meet customer requirements and that quality is consistently improved.

There are over one million companies in 187 countries certified to ISO 9001, all working towards continuous improvement of quality and processes.

Ross Wells, Director at Quest, commented “Having ISO 9001 ensures all our processes are aligned and driving for continuous improvement of quality and customer experience,it also helps us meet necessary statutory and and regulatory requirements for safety...

On the road: VEKA adds four vans to TSE fleet

VEKA Group – the UK\\'s industry-leading PVC-U systems supplier – has added four vans to its Technical department as part of an ongoing investment initiative. These will assist Technical Service Engineers in visiting customers across the length and breadth of the UK.

Technical Service Engineers are employed and trained in house by VEKA, to ensure that their knowledge of VEKA and Halo products and tooling is faultless. While some suppliers might only have one engineer to cover the whole country, VEKA Group employs four specialists.

The four new vans provide extra storage space for equipment and tools to ensure engineers can assist customers no matter the issue; responding to support requests faster than ever before...

Entec Design uses Exlabesa KSF Non Thermal Door system on refurbishment of a flagship store in Middlesbrough

Complete building envelope specialist subcontractor Entec Design Services Ltd has recently installed Exlabesa Building Systems’ KSF Non Thermal Door system as part of a £3 million refurbishment of a 50,000 sq ft former BHS store in Middlesbrough which has reopened as a Flannels, USC and Sports Direct store.

The refurbishment of the BHS store is seen as a major step in the regeneration of the town centre, which makes the project a particularly prestigious one for Entec and Exlabesa.

Entec was awarded the contract by main contractor Vale UK and the company used Exlabesa’s KSF Non Thermal Door system on the projectThe system maximises the glazed area, making it perfect for shop fronts. It has an intelligent design that is engineered for quality fabrication and ease of installation and uses high quality components to ensure the product’s durability Entec Design Services Ltd was established in 2004 and undertakes projects throughout the UK from its offices in Stockton The company has an experienced team with a reputation ...

When is a Liniar window not a Liniar window…?

… sounds like the start of a joke, doesn’t it? But with the potential for disaster if products aren’t fully tested and approved, it’s no laughing matter.

Roger Hartshorn, Group CEO of the Flamstead Group and creator of the Liniar range of windows, doors and other fenestration products, explains what the company is doing to ensure the products manufactured under the Liniar brand fully conform to the high quality standards they were designed to exceed.

“The double-glazing industry was tarnished back in the 1980s by companies using hard-sell techniques to persuade customers to part with their cash.

Thankfully those days are long...

Morley Glass & Glazing introduces SL16

Morley Glass & Glazing has once again enhanced its product offer with the introduction of a new slimline ScreenLine® integral blind system.

SL16 is ideal for use in composite doors and vertical sliding windows due to its slimline 10mm slats, making it the first integrated blind system that is suitable for use in a 16mm cavity.

The range includes the slider controlled SL16S Venetian, as well as the SL26C Venetian with cord control.

Both are currently only available in the UK exclusively through Morley Glass & Glazing, and are available in white, beige and silver. They come complete with the additional features users...

Lack of major projects slows construction in January

After a volatile 2017 for construction, the year hasn’t begun much better for the industry in January, with the value of new contracts awarded at £5.4 billion, 10.6 per cent lower than the same time last year, as a lack of major projects has hit growth prospects.

The latest edition of the Economic & Construction Market Review from industry analysts Barbour ABI, highlights levels of construction contract values awarded in 2017 across Great Britain. Residential housing and infrastructure both dominated the construction sector across January, with contract values at £1.9 billion and £1.7 billion respectively, which combined, is more than 65% of the total value of construction in the month. The largest project in January was the £800 million Spire London Hertsmere...

Advance 70 and Selecta – The Complete System and Supplier!

For window and door fabricators to prosper in a very competitive market, it has now become far more critical for businesses to ensure that not only can they offer a complete range of window and door solutions, but also when doing so, that fabrication remains as efficient as possible. A vital cog in all of this, is making sure you have the right window and door profile supplier and more importantly the right window and door profile system as Selecta Systems Sales Director, Andy Green, explains.

I spend many long hours every week, driving the length and breadth of the UK, spend many long hours every week, driving the length and breadth of the UK,..

Exlabesa Building Systems appoints new Area Manager

Exlabesa Building Systems, a global manufacturer of aluminium systems, has strengthened its sales management team with the appointment of experienced industry man, Dave Tanner, in the position of Area Manager (Midlands).

Paul Benn, Exlabesa Building Systems’ National Sales Manager, said, “Dave is well known in the industry and...

Morley Glass & Glazing Marks 20th Anniversary With Record Growth

2018 marks the 20th anniversary of Morley Glass & Glazing, which is reporting 30% year-on-year growth over the last 12 months.

Morley Glass & Glazing specialises in manufacturing Uni-Blind® sealed units with ScreenLine® integral blinds inside. 2017 saw not only the launch of Morley’s updated website but the opening of its new showroom as well as growth of its delivery fleet, including four new vans.

The business also recently introduced several new additions to its product range, including SmartMotion, a new home automation interface that allows installers to quickly and easily incorporate motorised integral blinds into home automation systems.

Ian Short, managing director...

NFB to MPA: We are a united supply chain

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has highlighted three practical steps that the Government should take in order to ensure the supply chain can meet the material demands for 300,000 new homes every year.

Identifying improved policy clarity, better resourcing for the mineral planning system, and supportive policy architecture after Brexit, the MPA believes that the Government needs to give greater consideration to the long-term capacity and ability of the supply chain to support the delivery of new homes...

DHF produces comprehensive guide to benefits of complete Timber Doorsets

Door & Hardware Federation’s (DHF) Timber Doorset Group has produced a comprehensive guide to the benefits of ‘factory prepared complete timber doorsets’. The group actively promotes the commercial and legal benefits of specifying complete timber doorsets, as opposed to purchasing individual components from various sources; they are then made up on site. And with an all-inclusive list of benefits now available in an easy-to-download publication, it is anticipated that building professionals such as specifiers, architects and contractors will achieve a wider understanding and recognise the advantages to purchasing a complete product, including those involved in the modular build market.

The new...

Impressive U-values as standard from Mercury Glazing

Specialist fabricator, Mercury Glazing Supplies Ltd has confirmed its PVC-u vertical sliding window products now achieve an impressive U-value of just 1.3 W/m² and a WER of A+ as standard delivering exceptional thermal efficiency.

Chris Reeks, Mercury’s Sales and Marketing Director explains: “As a business we pride ourselves on offering our customers the best in energy efficient products and this has now been achieved throughout our PVC-u vertical slider range. Even more impressive is the fact that our new U-value of 1.3 W/m² has been achieved utilising our normal unit make up without the need for specialist gases, showing the quality of the products we manufacture. This improved U-value will become the standard across our PVC-u vertical sliding range giving our customers another added-value benefit.” Established in 2002, Gloucester’s Mercury Glazing has a well-established reputation for being one of the industry’s most reliable specialist fabricators of PVC-u vertical sliders. Last year it improved its commercial reach even further by becoming the first fabricator to manufacture the new mechanically jointed vertical sliding window from Spectus. The new U-Value covers both their standard and mechanically jointed vertical slider range...

Offsite Awards Shortlist Announced!

The Offsite Awards is a celebration of outstanding examples of prefabrication and factory-based methods, products, systems and disciplines that increasingly strive to develop a sustainable, streamlined and cost-effective way to deliver a better built environment. Taking place on 06 March 2018 at the ecobuild, Excell - London, the Awards will showcase innovation, celebrate best practice and recognise overall expertise in offsite construction through landmark projects, influential people and material and manufacturing excellence in this dynamic arena.

After receiving over 200 exemplary entries packed full of outstanding, pioneering projects, products and people received, the judging panel had the onerous job of selecting...

DHF stresses the importance of training following roller shutter door accident

Tamworth-based trade association, the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF), is emphasising the significance of proper training, following the fining of a principal contractor, after a roller shutter door damaged a market stall in Walthamstow. ‘Flex D B Construction Ltd’ of Rydal Gardens, London, was found guilty of breaching Regulation 13 (1) of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, and was ordered to pay a fine of £45,000, plus £4,064 costs, together with...

LAUNCH OF CORGI FENESTRATION INSTALLER SCHEME WITH SELF-CERTIFICATION

Welcome to this edition of Fenestra Build. As my intro this week I bring you news that the unique CORGI Fenestration Installer Scheme is here. It combines the CORGI Fenestration quality mark with notifications across windows, doors and other fenestration products, including self-certification of replacement windows and doors. Then it adds a ‘TripAdvisor’ type consumer ratings function and recognition of the best qualified workforce. It is for installers that pride themselves on being some of the best in the industry.

The CORGI Fenestration Installer Scheme comprises:-

The CORGI Fenestration Quality Mark: registered installers will have passed a...

Distinction Doors’ showroom support package raises the bar

Distinction Doors continues to raise the bar in the products it offers and the support it provides. The latest example of market-leading support that’s proving particularly popular with customers – a showroom support package that enables customers to make the most of the market-leading credentials Distinctions’

New CIM marketing course set to build better construction marketers

The chronic shortage of skills in the construction sector is impacting the UK both at a frontline construction level and at a strategic corporate level. The construction industry and The Chartered Institute of Marketing are taking action with the CIM Foundation Certificate in Marketing for Construction.

This customised Foundation Certificate in Marketing is the CIM’s first sector-specific marketing programme, designed and written in collaboration with volunteer members of the Construction Industry Group.

In producing this course, both organisations are recognising that generalist marketing training cannot provide adequate insight into this most complex and critical industry. The combination of the...

Glazpart – Launch trickle vent for the replacement and improvement market

Today house owners are looking for those quality final touches to dress their windows which are not only a significant investment but are a highly visible part of the building fabric. Over time though inevitably trickle vents get damaged. The kids hang off them, footballs miss the goal and accidents just happen! Just think how many hundreds and thousands of vents are needed across the country!

So, you want new vents, what do you do? Where can the home owner get a replacement? This is where the problems start. What size is it, will it fit over the routs, how do I fit it, can I do the DIY can I get the vents to match the window colour? With well over 100 different products on the market most end up with unsightly gaffer tape. For the trade, especially trade counters, distributors and stockists they have the same problems. How can they stock every vent on the off chance of a walk-in for that vent on the shelf? That’s why in general the vents end up as a different type as it just happens to be the only one stocked and who would buy a minimum quantity for the same reason. Many installed windows also have those old standard 4 colours fitted to them, brown on Golden Oak, yellow on Irish oak , black on grey and how many other mismatched solid colours against the frame. Most will be white but the Glazpart new vent is available to order from stock in over 30 colours including woodgrains…all without you spraying So, there are a vast quantity of installed damaged, mismatched colour vents that don’t work all leading to poor air quality and look terrible Therefore, an RMI (Repair, Maintenance and...

A cautionary tale for the UK construction industry

By Peter Webb

Over the last twelve months two of my clients involved in the construction industry have suffered joint visits by the HMRC VAT and Construction Industry Team.

With the demise of local HMRC offices, this approach represents a change from previous HMRC practice.

These visits were ostensibly to ensure that the clients had complied with VAT and CIS rules but turned out to be more in depth than was expected. It is beneficial to share some of the main points arising from the visits.

VAT

Both clients were involved in the construction of new build domestic dwellings for large national house building contractors, on a self-billing basis. As such, the supplies were quite correctly zero- rated and both companies were able to make substantial reclaims of input VAT in respect of material and other relevant costs. However, in both cases, the client was asked to prove that the correct VAT...

Carrilon Projects worth a total of £5.7 billion

As the economy continues to come to terms with the collapse of Carillion, the latest figures suggest that on the day of liquidation, the industry giant was the main contractor on 57 construction projects worth a total of £5.7 billion, including a £1.3 billion HS2 contract.

This latest information...

Greenoak Save Valuable Time with Multirail™ Overhead Runway System

Greenoak is an Oxfordshire-based construction and joinery business working on all types of buildings from new build to listed.

Greenoak has been in operation for the past 11 years and has always had an in-house joinery workshop to process all woodworking requirements for their construction projects. The woodworking workshop also provides solely joinery work for enquiries that come through their website, through word of mouth and repeat work.

The type of work that is completed in the joinery workshop is varied, including timber windows, doors, cabinets, wardrobes and other bespoke furniture.

Eleven months ago Greenoak installed a Multirail™ overhead runway...

Trojan Group’s TS008 Unicorn Letterplate compliant with PAS24:2016

The Trojan Group’s TS008 Unicorn Letterplate remains one of the few letterplates on the market that complies with the requirements of PAS24:2016, the latest standard for enhanced security performance. Steve Hall, Trojan’s General Manager, said: “The updated door standard PAS24:2016 now requires that an external door is fitted with a letterplate that meets the new criteria. In order to meet with the TS008 testing...

A Very Successful Day At Explore Offsite Infrastructure

Explore Offsite Infrastructure was declared a huge success. The one-day conference created a platform to network with industry experts and discuss the latest offsite construction solutions that will help to deliver the requirements of the infrastructure sector.

The conference was chaired by Darren Richards, Managing Director at Cogent Consulting.

Shortly after Joshua Southern – Associate Director, KPMG delivered a presentation featuring his Smart Construction Report:...

HAFFNER MURAT MACHINERY PACKAGE TRANSFORMS HERITAGE PRODUCT FABRICATION

One of the biggest growth areas predicted in the next few years is in heritage products, in particular mechanically jointed options. These types of products offer good margins for fabricators, but in order to maximise them, fabricators need to invest in the machinery that helps them drive efficiency and quality. The heritage machinery package just launched by Haffner Murat will help them do exactly that.

Dave Thomas, Managing Director at Haffner Murat, commented: “Heritage and mechanically jointed products offer exciting opportunities for fabricators, but the biggest returns will be seen by those who harness what automation has to offer. Our heritage machine package provides the machinery needed to mill and weld these niche...

A WEBSITE EXPERIENCE FROM THE RESIDENCE COLLECTION

The Residence Collection have recently unveiled a new consumer facing website at www.residence collection.co.uk, that has already realised an increase in unique visitors up 48% year on year, as consumers look to premium and super-premium PVCu window and door design.

The website benefits from stunning installation photography and is split into the collections of R2 for squared, contemporary aesthetics, R7 for a flush appearance inside and out and the original and finest Residence 9, which is the unrivalled timber...