Category: Modern Joinery News

The latest figures from the Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI), published in October, show total value sales in August 2025 were down -5.0% compared to the same month a year before. Year-on-year volume decreased -4.1% while prices were down -1.0%. With one less trading day in 2025, like-for-like value sales were -0.3% lower. Only one… Continue reading BMBI August 2025 Figures Show Complete Value Sales Fall

The Glass and Glazing Federation Group (GGF Group) has appointed Tim Simmons as its new CEO. Taking over the job within the GGF from John Agnew, who retired from the role last month, Tim is said to bring extensive experience in organisational transformation to the post. This includes leading organisational change within a diverse range… Continue reading Tim Simmons Appointed as GGF Group CEO

Eight hours, one minute and eighteen seconds. That’s how long it took Gowercroft Joinery’s Chris Parfitt to complete his 100-mile charity cycle ride — and he did it with a smile (mostly). Raising funds for Cancer Research UK, Chris pushed through every hill, headwind, and ache, proving that determination (and a decent saddle) can take you a long way. So… Continue reading Gowercroft’s Chris Parfitt’s Completes 100-mile Charity Challenge

Joe Trueman, Director at Glyngary Joinery, discusses how high-end property developers are turning back to timber joinery, and more importantly, why. In recent months, I’ve noticed a subtle yet compelling shift among high-end property developers – a quiet pivot back to timber joinery. It’s a trend not loudly announced in marketing brochures, but unmistakably present.… Continue reading A Return to Timber Joinery?

FDM – Training & Development (FDM) has partnered with The Fire Protection Association (FPA) to launch a new training centre in Oxford, opening on 1 January 2026. The facility will deliver four specialist FDM courses and qualifications, expanding development opportunities for fire safety professionals. The new site will operate as a satellite version of FDM‘s… Continue reading FDM and FPA announce new training centre

Offsite timber frame manufacturer, Donaldson Timber Systems, has launched what it says is an industry-first timber frame skills hub, to develop a workforce capable of building using offsite timber frame. With over 50 years of experience, Donaldson Timber Systems is responding to the skills crisis by harnessing its knowledge and expertise of offsite timber frame… Continue reading Donaldson Timber Systems launches timber frame skills hub

More than 20 senior leaders spanning the UK’s construction, woodworking and built environment sectors have co-signed an open letter to the Prime Minister warning that Government plans to reform apprenticeships will weaken skills standards, damage employer confidence and undermine the delivery of 1.5 million new homes.  The coalition – led by the British Woodworking Federation… Continue reading “Construction coalition” warns against apprenticeship reforms plans

George Joyce, Sales Director at South Yorkshire-based Wolf Components, has been named the second recipient of the Graham Kirkham Award by The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry. The Graham Kirkham Award, established in 2024, recognises individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to the charity… Continue reading George Joyce Receives Graham Kirkham Award

Construction industry charity, CRASH, is appealing to the glazing industry to help supply, discount or fund windows needed for the refurbishment of The Seaview Project (TSP) in East Sussex. In Hastings, where the shortage of supported housing has reached crisis levels, The Seaview Project is taking matters into its own hands. TSP, a cornerstone of… Continue reading CRASH Appeal: Opening Windows to a Brighter Seaview

Modern Joinery News and its sister publication, PiGs AKA People in Glazing Society, have announced a new partnership with Radius Telematics, a company that provides vehicle tracking, dash cams and asset tracking to help businesses manage their fleets and assets. After attending the FIT show in London, Sarah Ball, Modern Joinery Founder and Director at… Continue reading Modern Joinery Announces Partnership with Radius Telematics