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House Construction in the UK Hits Ten-Year High

Despite difficult economic times and negotiations still being carried out for the UK’s departure from the European Union, the UK saw an increase in housing construction when compared to 2016’s results. A recent report from the National House Building Council (NHBC) reported that there were 160,606 plan registrations for new homes in 2017, this is…

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Improving Sustainability – Energy Efficient Glazing

Architects are increasingly incorporating glass into their designs, offering the opportunity to connect indoor and outdoor spaces; helping to transform rooms into brighter, open spaces. However, substantial glass use in building design can be problematic when it comes to energy efficiency, with 10% of energy being lost through windows and doors. This means that large…

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Protect Your Home With Secure Windows

Before spending large amounts of money on advanced technology security systems, it is important to ensure your windows are completely burglar proof to help keep your property protected. A recent survey found that 35% of break-ins occurred through windows, highlighting the importance of making sure windows are secured at all times, even when you are…

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The Changing Family Dynamics and The Construction Industry

As a result of the recession, Brexit and the weakened pound, times have changed. Children who would have fled the nest to go off to university to never return home, are unable to get their initial foot on the property ladder. Forced to become savvier with their money, graduates are no longer willing to spend…

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The Construction Industry Powers Through Difficult Times

Last month, a record output was recorded in Britain’s construction industry, showing a surprise rebound. The Markit / CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 56.0 in May, up from 53.1 in April. Any reading above 50 is indicative of growth and this month’s reading was well above economists’ expectations of 52.6. This…

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The Aluminium Window and Door Market Set to Soar Globally

The future for the aluminium door and window market is looking bright, with opportunities in both the residential and commercial construction industry. Aluminium is become an increasingly favourable choice for windows and doors as it’s a very stable metal that minimises expansion and contraction with changes to ambient temperature. Aluminium’s counterpart uPVC contracts 3mm per…