Author: George Lewis

Ventrolla has successfully completed specialist restoration works at Canons Ashby, a prestigious Grade I listed National Trust property in Northamptonshire. Canons Ashby House, which features Elizabethan architecture and holds centuries of history, required expert conservation works to maintain the historical integrity, whilst enhancing the efficiency of the original sash windows. The Ventrolla team was appointed… Continue reading Ventrolla restores Grade I listed Canons Ashby sash windows

James Latham has taken home the British Woodworking Federation’s (BWF) Sustainability Award, for its introduction and continued commitment to introduce a series of measures to profitable sustainability. The BWF Sustainability Award was sponsored by Remmers UK, developer of specialised building, repair and protection products, and celebrates projects, initiatives or individuals that demonstrate a commitment to… Continue reading James Latham takes home BWF Sustainability Award

In the latest in our regular series of articles, Greg Du-feu, Managing Director of Dufeu IT, explains how Risk-Based Cybersecurity planning helps protect margins. In modern joinery, every penny counts. Timber costs, logistics, and staffing all squeeze your margins — and cyber incidents can wipe them out completely. The answer isn’t to spend endlessly on… Continue reading Risk-Based Cybersecurity: All you need to know

FDM by UAP has won Training and Development Initiative of the Year at the G25 Awards, which is said to recognise its practical, lifecycle-based approach to raising competence and accountability across the fire door industry. Established in 2004, the G Awards recognise innovation, technical excellence and outstanding performance across the UK glass and glazing sector.  The… Continue reading FDM takes Training and Development Initiative of the Year G Award

UAP has announced the launch of its Fullex Autolock Rose, an evolution of the Fullex Slam Shut Autolock, which has been designed to deliver enhanced security and greater compatibility with modern doors. Suitable for use with timber, composite, 44mm/54 or thicker, the Fullex Autolock is specifically engineered to meet the needs of the fire door… Continue reading UAP launches Fullex Autolock Rose

The Timber Trades’ Benevolent Society (TTBS) has announced a new initiative designed to support the growing need for mental health awareness and skills within the sector. As conversations around wellbeing continue to gain importance both at home and in the workplace, the organisation is taking practical steps to help individuals and businesses respond with confidence.… Continue reading TTBS announces new mental health awareness course

Staffordshire-based Brookeswood Joinery has scooped a national award at a glittering ceremony in London. Brookeswood Joinery, who has also taken on two additional staff in recent weeks, have been recognised at this year’s Build It Awards, taking home the Best Window of the Year title for its Heritage Flush Casement Window. The awards ceremony, brought… Continue reading Brookeswood Joinery secures award win amid ongoing expansion

New timber import figures from Timber Development UK (TDUK) covering Q3 2025 reveal an ongoing mixed picture for the sector, with year-to-date volumes still trailing 2024 but showing some signs of improvement as the year progressed. The latest statistics confirm that total imports in the first nine months of 2025 reached 7.01 million m³ –… Continue reading TDUK timber imports show slight improvements in Q3

The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, has welcomed nine new Freemen at an admission ceremony held at Furniture Makers’ Hall, London, on 4 December 2025. Becoming a freeman is the first level of individual membership within the livery company. For many, it is said to… Continue reading Nine new Freemen welcomed to The Furniture Makers’ Company

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has announced that British boxing legend and mental health advocate, Frank Bruno MBE, will be the headline guest speaker at GGF Members Day 2026, taking place on Thursday 12 March. Returning for another year of connection, celebration, and industry insight, the Members’ Day is said to put GGF members… Continue reading Frank Bruno announced as guest speaker for GGF Members Day