Three recently published glazing market trends reports all predict continuing demand both in the UK and worldwide for folding sliding doors, commonly known as bi-fold doors, with an average compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of circa 7.0%.

In recent years, many …

Aluminium has always been valued for its lightness, strength and resistance to corrosion. The ease at which it can be infinitely recycled and it is widely used in construction, transport and packaging which means it also carries a premium scrap …

Aluminium has been at the core of residential and commercial buildings for over a hundred years and aluminium’s role in the construction industry is vast and diverse.  Now aluminium products are helping more and more with the transition to a …

There are some that would argue that we should immediately stop using products or materials in our buildings that create and embody carbon in their production. It is a noble thought, but is it realistic to suggest that we can …

Improved standards and guidance for constructors calculating embodied carbon are helping to deliver truly sustainable construction projects, however practitioners in the industry and any new legislation must also fully consider the circular economy alongside embodied carbon to avoid any unintended …

The UK government recently published its response to the Environmental Audit Committee’s report on the sustainability of the built environment. In its response, the government appears willing to explore whole-life carbon assessments and ratcheting targets to reduce emissions. They say: …

The Construction Products Association (CPA) have reported that, on net balance, 12% of ‘heavy side’ firms saw sales fall in Q3, the first quarterly fall since the pandemic-related restrictions were introduced in 2020 Q2. The Construction Industry has seen a …