Toxic positivity is a thing. We all know someone with that ‘gotta look on the bright side, keep smiling’ outlook. You know, the person, They make you want to scratch your eyeballs out with rusty razors, writes Kate Ashley-Norman.

Skilled trades and professions come with the risk of being injured physically, mentally and financially, a study shows.

Paul Booth, R&D director at AluK, says it is good to see so many companies getting their act together on U-Value compliance.

The UK’s construction sector faces a critical skills gap with 244,000 apprentices needed by 2032,

Fitting energy efficient windows insulates and keeps homes warm while ventilation lets in drafts but actually you can get better efficiency with proper ventilation, writes Glazpart’s Dean Bradley.

As St Patrick’s Day approaches, Purplex MD Andrew Scott references his Northern Irish roots as he explains why a bit the ‘luck of the Irish’ doesn’t extend into business.

How much do your customers really care about your carbon footprint?

Llocal authorities and housing associations face pressure to upgrade millions of homes to meet net zero

For any window and door installer or surveyor working in the glazing industry, holding a Mandatory Technical Competence card is not just a requirement – it’s a badge of credibility,

Owen Coop, the CEO of hardware supplier Carl F Groupco, has sounded the alarm on using disclaimers to avoid installing trickle vents

A focus on employee development and workplace culture is helping Genius PVC Trade Frames create an environment where skills can flourish and careers can thrive

you need to be aware of what can happen if loads are not suitably supported and what that might cost your reputation writes Don Waterworth

DoorCo’s British made solid timber core door has seen a significant rise in sales towards the end of 2024, according to the country.

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The FIT Show is established as the No.1 event for fenestration in the UK. Whether you manufacture, install or specify you need to be part of it.

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What’s Better Than One S1 Roof Lantern?Two of Them says Jon Crohill, Sheerline’s design project manager. We hear from a couple who bought two of them for their new extension.