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Have we Bottomed Out Yet?

The UK’s Construction Industry is subject to turbulent times at the moment, along with the state of the economy. With a forecasted drop in construction output for 2023, it is expected that growth will return in 2024. So currently, as economic inflation seems to be easing, have we seen the worst of the dip in […]

Exceptional Freedom of Form in Aluminium façade design

As the construction industry worldwide gets bigger and more complex, new and renovation projects having to meet increasingly stringent standards, regulations, and sustainable goals.  It is good to know in these circumstances that one of the biggest advantages of using aluminium in building products, for envelopes, rainscreen and facades is the exceptional “Freedom of Form” […]

Are Pocket Doors coming back into fashion & use?

Yes, says the Council for Aluminium Building, backed up by aggregate data from four leading market research organisations. The Pocket Door market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6% to reach $11.2 billion (USD) by 2027. It is predicted that aluminium framed pocket doors will reduce the current 50% […]

Marketing Guru to speak at CAB Spring Forum

CAB are delighted to announce marketing guru Martin Troughton will speak at our Spring Forum.  The Forum, with free entry to CAB members, will be held at Aerospace Bristol on Thursday 16th March 2023, from 4 pm.  Martin is a highly respected figure in the marketing industry and has had a career of two halves.  First agency life […]

Aluminium Bi-fold doors continues its positive growth path

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 residential and commercial properties have been fitted with aluminium bi-fold systems. They are installed in […]