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let’s talk about the year ahead...

04/03/2024

In this edition, we offer some simple advice on how you can thrive in 2024 and beyond.

Build up to Christmas

26/09/2023

Autumn has arrived and the build up to Christmas begins now...

UK glazing on the brink of big changes

01/08/2023

UK glazing could be on the brink of one of the biggest changes in the history of its legislation.

Time for a Green Deal 2?

04/10/2022

Is it time to look again at some form of ‘Green Deal‘ from the Government or is there anything we can do as home and business owner occupiers?

UK economy... An opportunity for success?

22/07/2022

Boris Johnson's resignation as Prime Minister has delivered an instant economic boost to the country.

Building Customer Confidence

10/04/2022

As a PWF Trusted Installer, we appreciate that you strive to maintain the highest standards when presenting your company and your products & services to potential customers.

Energy Efficiency

26/05/2022

How does energy efficiency at home affect your business?

Let‘s talk about ventilation and acoustics

25/03/2022

Further to the recent news on the changes relating to ventilation in Document F of the Building Regulations

Climate Change Regulations

31/01/2022

New climate change regulations for new-build conservatories.

Thrive in 2022

25/01/2022

We’d like to take stock of some of the key ingredients to help make 2022 a success.

Trickle Vent Regulations

10/01/2022

The major revision that has got everyone talking is Part F and background ventilation, specifically, trickle vents.

2021 Let’s Reflect

19/11/2021

The pace over the last few months has been unrelenting and as we go into the new year, hopefully the supply chain issues will settle down.

Adding fuel to the fire...

05/10/2021

As well as the supply chain problems affecting lead times for installations, we now also have the fuel supply disruption to contend with.

Supply chain pressures

28/09/2021

Read our top tips for dealing with industry supply chain pressures

PVC-U and your environmental responsibility

23/06/2021

International scientific research has shown that PVC-U as a material is a sustainable, responsible choice which provides comfort, quality and safety

Adapt to change, and let us help...

11/06/2021

Figures recently published show that UK gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have grown by 2.1% in March 2021

Why you should start adding contingency to your contracts

21/05/2021

An interesting article published by Double Glazing Blogger this week discusses the topic of adding contingency to contracts.

How to stay ahead of the pack

10/05/2021

We are fast-approaching the end of the Government’s restrictions on the 12th June.

What have we learned from the Green Homes Grant scheme?

27/04/2021

Without doubt, the sudden decision to scrap the Green Homes Grant scheme will affect the country and our progress to reach the net zero targets that have been set.

Lets Talk!

29/03/2021

The impact of lockdown on the nation’s mental health is rightfully receiving a great deal of TV and social media coverage at the moment.

An abrupt end to the Green Homes Grant scheme

30/03/2021

With just four days’ notice, the Government has announced that the wildly-hyped but badly executed Green Homes Grant scheme is to be axed.

Understand what the 2021 Budget means for your business

09/03/2021

Changes to Corporation Tax come into effect in 2023

A road map for sales

05/03/2021

April 12th 2021... This is the earliest possible date the Prime Minister has outlined for the reopening of non-essential retail in England

The Green Homes Grant scheme saga continues...

26/02/2021

There are calls for the Government’s Green Homes Grant scheme to be extended by at least a year

Updated Government guidelines: Relaxed rules on in-home sales appointments

28/01/2021

Following confirmation of the Government’s interpretation of guidance for in-house selling during the pandemic, there is some good news for our Trusted Installers

Build it better: Forge a new way of working in the post-COVID era

20/01/2021

We still find ourselves in the uncertain position of not knowing what post-COVID life will look like. What scars will the pandemic leave behind? Only time will tell...

Latest Government guidance: Act now and switch to remote selling

13/01/2021

A message to all of our Trusted Installers... It’s time to switch to remote selling.

As England goes into hard lockdown 3.0, what does this mean for fenestration?

06/01/2021

Boris Johnson announced on Monday that an immediate, hard lockdown to combat rising COVID-19 infections and pressure on the health service was vitally necessary.

Help and support for Installers during lockdown 2.0

07/11/2020

During the current lockdown which remains in effect until 2nd December 2020, you are STILL ALLOWED to work in your customers’ homes, providing that you’ve read, understood and adhere to the current guidelines and precautions as set out by the Government.