Applications to the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund close
Due to overwhelming popular demand, the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund is closed for applications with immediate effect. A surge in applications over the last two days means the allocated budget has now been reached. All applications received prior to the fund closing that satisfy the terms and conditions and meet the eligibility criteria will […]
G14 Awards now open for submissions from Glass & Glazing Companies
If you’re an exceptional Glass & Glazing Company then why not shout about it and enter this year’s G14 Awards? The G14 Awards celebrate and reward standards of excellence from across the UK industry. It’s a great opportunity for your business too – entering, being short-listed and, of course, winning awards is always a fantastic PR opportunity. It’s […]
Bathroom Manufacturers Association appoint new president
The Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) has appointed David Osborne as its new president. The appointment was announced at the BMA’s annual general meeting held on the 24 June in London Mr Osborne is the former chair of the BMA’s Centre of Excellence Group and marketing committee, and is following in his father’s footsteps. Gerry Osborne was the BMA’s first […]
2014 FIT Show proves to be a huge success
Well done to the FIT Show organisers on the success of this year’s event. Over 5000 people piled through the doors of the International Centre in Telford and visited 170 stands displaying many new innovations and product designs. Exhibitors reported record levels of high quality leads over the three days 10th-12th June. 2014 FIT Show Feedback Survey feedback has been excellent […]
Consumer Rights Directive is now in force. Have you updated your contracts?
FROM GLASS & GLAZING FEDERATION WEBSITE The Consumer Rights Directive came into force on 13th June 2014, and companies should have changed their contract of terms and conditions. The Directive is being implemented via legislation known as The Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013. The key highlights of the Consumer Rights Directive include: […]
Compulsory Insurance Backed Guarantees (IBGs) from 6th June
From the 6th June all double-glazing domestic installation guarantees must have financial backing. The change in the law has raised questions among many of our Glass & Glazing clients. Specifically, whether they need to provide a financial insurance-backed guarantee as customers already receive protection under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act. Section 75 states […]
G&G installations are up 8.4%
FENSA have announced that replacement windows and doors have risen 8.4 percent in the first quarter of 2014. This is against the same period last year which showed a 5.4 percent decrease. This is good news for the industry and marks the fourth consecutive quarter that has shown growth.
Demand for triple-glazing is predicted to grow
In Germany triple-glazing is rapidly becoming the norm,with around 40 percent of householders choosing it over standard double-glazing. Typically the UK market always lags behind the Germans, but the industry is catching up with many businesses now experienced in promoting, manufacturing and installing triple-glazed windows. Triple-glazing is up to 40 percent more energy efficient than […]
Finance matters: CCS shortlisted for national award
Consumer Credit Solutions (CCS) has been shortlisted for a prestigious Construction Marketing Award in the ‘Best Professional Services Campaign’ category. The CCS campaign challenges the negative perceptions of point-of-sale finance still held by some who associate it with hard selling and high rates. CCS is the leading intermediary provider of credit to the home improvement […]
Beating the credit crunch with consumer finance
Offering attractive consumer credit can make all the difference in converting prospective customers into signed deals, says Andy Wallace, managing partner of finance provider Consumer Credit Solutions (CCS). Over 10 per cent of CCS’s business – circa £300 million approved loans this year – comes from the renewables sector and the numbers are increasing monthly. […]