Author: George Lewis

On 22 September, Women in Fenestration Network (WFN) held its first lunch and learn at the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) head office in London. Charlotte Haslam delivered the first Lunch and Learn workshop, which was all about confidence and imposter syndrome. Rachael Lewis, Events and Content Coordinator at PiGs AKA People in Glazing Society,… Continue reading PiGs on the road: Women in Fenestration Lunch and Learn

Two entrepreneurs are harnessing AI to tackle the persistent industry headaches of time-consuming paperwork and late payments. Andy Clarke and Ash Abbas used the University of Salford’s six-week BUILD AI programme to accelerate separate technologies inspired by problems they encountered during their careers. Cutting compliance paperwork Andy, who has spent almost 20 years working across… Continue reading Construction entrepreneurs launch AI tool to boost productivity

After more than twenty years headhunting senior leaders and specialist talent across the fenestration sector, the website for MG Headhunting, launched by Mark Goldsmith, has just launched: www.mgheadhunting.co.uk. Very much with leaders within building products in mind, Mark has tailored the website to be a hub for talent insights, along with his track record in… Continue reading MG Headhunting website goes live

Sustainable Ply, founded by Paris May in 2025, is developing lightweight engineered panels from recovered cardboard, with applications already spanning furniture, signage and packaging. The idea behind Sustainable Ply originated while Paris May was studying 3D Craft and Design at the University of Brighton, where experiments combining cardboard and timber skins led to the development… Continue reading Sustainable Ply gives waste cardboard a second life

The proportion of window and door installers selling timber products has fallen from around 51% in 2015 to just over 44% in 2025, according to the latest PROSPECTManager Window and Door Market Trends report for 2026. However, despite the decline, the outlook for businesses specialising in quality timber windows and doors is described as the… Continue reading Latest timber trends report shows yearly fall in timber products sold

Dave Scraggs, Senior Business Development Manager, known to customers as ‘Dave the Window’, explains the importance of customer service and why he believes Allan Brothers is one of the most respected high-end timber window and door brands in the UK Why did you join Allan Brothers? DS: “I joined Allan Brothers because I wanted to… Continue reading Allan Brothers’ ‘Dave the Window’ on life in the industry

Combilift has launched a new initiative aimed at encouraging young people to pursue careers in engineering and manufacturing, following a Manufacturing Day event attended by more than 100 fifth-year students (17-year-olds) and their Engineering and Technology teachers from across County Monaghan. Future Engineers Award launched The Future Engineers Award, launched by Combilift CEO and Co-Founder… Continue reading Combilift launches Future Engineers Award

Timber window and door manufacturers will get practical insight into forthcoming regulatory changes, compliance, new product developments and opportunities in the replacement market at The Joinery Network’s (TJN) Members Day on Thursday 29 October. Hosted under the theme ‘The Future is Now’, the event hosted by Teknos (UK) will bring together Lignum manufacturers, technical experts… Continue reading TJN Members Day puts timber’s future in focus

The shortlist for the 18th British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards has been revealed. The BWF Awards are said to celebrate the skills, creativity and dedication demonstrated by companies and individuals across the woodworking and joinery manufacturing industry over the last 12 months. Helen Hewitt, CEO of the BWF, commented: “The quality of entries for this… Continue reading Shortlist for 18th BWF Awards revealed

The East Anglia Golf Day has raised an impressive £8,512 in aid of The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry. The annual charity event, which was organised by Paul Glasswell and Peter Mallinson, took place at Bury St Edmunds Golf Club on 1 July 2026 and… Continue reading Golf Day raises £8,500 for The Furniture Makers’ Company