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Hodgson Sealants’ Jonathan Orman takes on Yorkshire Marathon
Hodgson Sealants’ Technical Manager, Jonathan Orman, is preparing to take on the Altra Yorkshire Marathon next month to help raise money for seriously ill children across the UK. Jonathan, who is based at the sealant manufacturer’s Heckmondwike site, will run the marathon in York on 18 October in support of Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity.… Continue reading Hodgson Sealants’ Jonathan Orman takes on Yorkshire Marathon
WFN’s Sarah Ball to speak at Diversity and Inclusion Conference
Sarah Ball, Founder of the Women in Fenestration Network (WFN), is set to take to the stage at the Diversity and Inclusion in Construction (DIIC) 2026 Conference, taking place at the Amex Stadium on 22 October. The event brings together professionals from across the construction industry to discuss diversity, inclusion and the opportunities available to… Continue reading WFN’s Sarah Ball to speak at Diversity and Inclusion Conference
PiGs lauds in success of Newcastle event
PiGs AKA People in Glazing Society brought another fantastic night of networking to Newcastle, with around 130 people attending its latest event, making it another record attendance for the PiGs in 2026. The Newcastle event was a brilliant reflection of what PiGs is all about: bringing people from across the glazing and fenestration industry together,… Continue reading PiGs lauds in success of Newcastle event
PiGs on the road: Women in Fenestration Lunch and Learn
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
Construction entrepreneurs launch AI tool to boost productivity
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
MG Headhunting website goes live
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 gives waste cardboard a second life
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
Latest timber trends report shows yearly fall in timber products sold
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
Allan Brothers’ ‘Dave the Window’ on life in the industry
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 launches Future Engineers Award
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