Editor Brian Shillibeer says racism is still rife in construction but if someone in your organisation posts racist messages – it reflects on you. If any of your employees are having a bit of a racist snigger on site – it reflects on you. If you are connected to someone posting racist messages and you do not challenge them – it reflects on you. If your customers or suppliers get wind of it, you might be out of business very quickly. Kick Racism Out.
Budget 2025 – Take Cover But Boost Your Marketing
With the autumn Budget looming and more tax pressures likely to hit the business community, Andrew Scott says marketing is the shield businesses need to survive yet another Labour onslaught with the economy still in the doldrums.
Being bound by contract terms that have transferred from the nice homeowner you originally worked for to a new homeowner who wants to complain about everything is a bind, writes Don Waterworth, The Installer’s Technical Expert. He advises not to allow guarantees to pass on when a property is sold, so that you can limit your exposure.
Pod Lite – It’s A Classic Too
Caribbean Blinds has unveiled a new generation of its Classic Lite Outdoor Living Pod, now offered in six pre-fabricated sizes.
On The Topic Of Toxic – Avoid Negativity At All Costs
Don’t waste time on people who don’t want to change. Leave them to stew in their own pot of negativity. Ultimately, the only people they’re hurting is themselves – and you can do without their toxicity playing with your own wellbeing, writes Kate Ashley-Norman.
Isn’t It IconiK?
Those who saw a new bi-fold door debuted at the FIT Show on the AluK stand in the spring may be forgiven, now that the official launch has taken place on November 1, for asking isn’t that IconiK? And you would be right – it is but now it is available to buy not just admire.
Panic Exit Device Delivered
Hardware distributor Safeware has strengthened its product range with the addition of the Yale Lockmaster panic exit device.
Give The Girls A Go
Is there a labour crisis? There are thousands of women who would thrive in the trades if only there was a way to connect with firms who would offer them more work. Has TaskHer found the solution?
Will Wembley Wonder Win A Trophy?
The Wembley Park development is massive. Even within it, is new, purpose-built community of 6,000 built-to-rent homes. The most recent completion in this sector are the NE02 and NE03 projects, finished in early 2025. We find out more – and wonder if it will take a G-25 Awards trophy.
The Wedding Venue Of The Year?
A wedding and accommodation venue in Wales, created from a barn, originally specified aluminium windows and doors until The Residence Collections was put forward for its PVC-U heritage and modern designs. Now the project is in contention for a G-25 Award in the Commercial Installations category.
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