Author: George Lewis

Eurocell’s InSite system helps deliver 87 new homes

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Aberdeen’s “most ambitious social housing programme in more than half a century” is being delivered with the help of Eurocell’s InSite window system. Designed specifically for offsite construction, the system is helping to deliver 87 high-quality, energy-efficient homes at Craighill in Kincorth. The development, part of Aberdeen City Council’s “Gold Standard” housing initiative, will provide… Continue reading Eurocell’s InSite system helps deliver 87 new homes

Business Continuity – Why You Need Both DR and BCP

In the next in our series of articles, Greg Du-feu, Managing Director of Dufeu IT, explains why Disaster Recovery (BR) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP) strategies are an essential part of business planning, not just to implement when things go wrong.  Backups are essential — but they’re not a full recovery plan. Many joinery firms… Continue reading Business Continuity – Why You Need Both DR and BCP

Women in Fenestration Network Launches

The Women in Fenestration Network (WFN) has officially launched, ahead of a landmark inaugural event on 25 June 2026. Created to connect, support and inspire women across all roles in the fenestration and glazing sectors, the network is already gaining strong industry backing. Founder Sarah Ball was inspired to establish WFN following her experience attending… Continue reading Women in Fenestration Network Launches

PiGs Manchester closes out the year with a bang

The final PiGs AKA People in Glazing Society networking event of 2025 took place in Manchester, bringing over 200 from the glazing and fenestration together for a memorable end to the year. Hosted at Revolución de Cuba on Peter Street, the event marked one of the busiest PiGs gatherings of the year. Professionals from across… Continue reading PiGs Manchester closes out the year with a bang

Hurst expands internal training programme to enhances work skills

Hurst has expanded its internal training programme with a dual focus on leadership development and workplace wellbeing. The initiative is said to form part of a wider strategy to enhance employee capability and support a healthy, resilient workforce. As part of this commitment to professional development, two members of the marketing team have completed Chartered… Continue reading Hurst expands internal training programme to enhances work skills

MRA Research shortlisted for Construction Marketing Award

MRA Research and Breedon Group have been named as finalists in the category ’Best use of Research and Insight’ at the 2025 Construction Marketing Awards (CMAs). Breedon is a vertically integrated construction materials group that supplies aggregates, asphalt, cement, ready-mixed concrete and building products to the construction industry. MRA Research, an agency specialising in the… Continue reading MRA Research shortlisted for Construction Marketing Award

TDUK launches new CPR document for timber sector

A new guidance document explaining the requirements of the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) for timber and wood-based products has been released by Timber Development UK (TDUK). This latest resource for the timber sector is said to clarify how manufacturers, importers and distributors can ensure they remain compliant when placing timber products on the UK construction… Continue reading TDUK launches new CPR document for timber sector

TDUK Annual Award Winners Announced

Seven award winners were crowned at Timber Development UK’s (TDUK) Annual Awards Dinner on 5 November. More than 400 members of the timber supply chain came together to network, learn and celebrate in an evening featuring a five-star service, a three-course meal, and seven award winners. “Shining a spotlight on those special companies and individuals… Continue reading TDUK Annual Award Winners Announced