Category: Modern Joinery News

The latest episode of Two PiGs in a Pod, the industry podcast produced by PiGs AKA People in Glazing Society, featured an insightful conversation with Window Ware Co-Owners, Managing Director Samantha Nuckey and Customer Operations and Marketing Director Sarah Binns. The pair joined host George Lewis to reflect on their careers in the glazing and… Continue reading Window Ware Co-Owners share career journey on glazing podcast

Modern Joinery News has partnered with Soudal, to offer installers the opportunity to connect with the manufacturer of sealants, adhesives and PU foams for window and door installation. The first 50 installers to sign-up to the Soudal Network using promo code MJN50, will receive a free Installer Pack, filled with SWS promotional materials, Soudal branded… Continue reading Be Part of the Soudal Network with Modern Joinery News

Having secured 16 shortlisting’s this year and winning six awards so far in 2025, awards season has been one to remember for Heron Manufacture Ltd (HML). John McGurk was awarded Employee of the Year at the Mid Ulster Business Awards 2025 for his outstanding contribution to Heron Joinery. The company said John’s calm authority, fairness,… Continue reading Heron Manufacture scoops six award wins

Laura Qualters, Membership Development Manager at Timber Development UK, shares her delight at presenting at the Plywood Club of London, speaking about the Women in Timber (WIT) journey so far. “We were delighted to be invited by the Plywood Club of London to speak at their recent meeting and share the story of Women in… Continue reading Women in Timber at the Plywood Club of London

Mumford and Wood has won the British Woodworking Federation’s (BWF) Woodworking Project of the Year Award, for its handcrafting of bespoke windows for London’s residential 1 Mayfair project. The BWF Woodworking Project of the Year Award was sponsored by Anker Stuy Coatings, the specialist in high-quality industrial coatings and paint products, and recognises innovation and… Continue reading Mumford and Wood scoops BWF Award

Alvarez and Marsal has been appointed as the Joint Administrator of five entities making up National Timber Group. This comes after the company had filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators earlier in November. National Timber Group England operates a range of brands within the timber industry including Arnold Laver and National Timber Systems.… Continue reading Joint Administrator appointed to National Timber Group

The industry came together once again for Northern Big Shots 2025, where they said to have enjoyed a day of friendly competition, fundraising and unexpectedly fine weather, raising just over £3,500 for The Furniture Makers’ Company. Eight teams took part in this year’s clay shoot at Catton Hall Shooting Ground, Cheshire on 13 November, with… Continue reading Northern Big Shots raises over £3,500 for industry charity

The latest figures from the Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) show total value sales for Q3 2025 were down -0.1% compared to Q3 2024, despite Timber and Joinery Products being up 2.1%. Volume sales were up +0.7% year-on-year, while prices were -0.8% lower. There were no difference in trading days. Eight categories sold more by… Continue reading BMBI Q3 report sees timber sales grow +2.1% year-on-year

Generation for Change (G4C) recently hosted a sold-out tour of the brand-new Three Chamberlain Square, Birmingham’s newest commercial landmark and a showcase of its sustainable innovation. Part of the £1.2bn Paradise masterplan, this 189,000ft², ten-storey office building is redefining what a modern workplace should be—combining heritage, cutting-edge design, and environmental responsibility. A Design Rooted in… Continue reading G4C hosts tour of Three Chamberlain Square

CITB has confirmed that funding for all Training Groups will end on 31 March 2026, marking a significant shift in how levy funds are reinvested across the construction sector. The decision was shared with all Training Groups at a briefing this morning. According to CITB, demand on levy funds has risen by 36%, while levy… Continue reading CITB Announces End of Training Group Funding from April 2026