Summer days, leads drifted awayโฆ
Augustโs Business Pilot Barometer shows enquiries falling as the holiday season kicked in but conversion rates strengthened and average order values continued to rise.
See what the figures mean for installers ๐๏ธ
https://t.co/FYWqwYcUxw
On a bigger or more complex project, why wait until the brown stuff hits the fan?
Early @risaltd specification checks could help installers spot problems before products reach site โ and before one mistake is repeated across hundreds of installations.
https://t.co/pwe5shkcC2
A better August for UK manufacturing โ but can it last?
The CBI says order books improved sharply but is warning the Autumn Budget must not put the recovery at risk.
Read more on Fabrication & Glazing Eye ๐
#Manufacturing#CBI#AutumnBudget
https://t.co/jXK391X6ks
Heatwave or Arctic blast?
September's weather headlines are already getting dramatic.
Installation Eye has checked the latest Met Office outlook to see what it actually predicts.
Keep an Eye on the facts ๐
#UKWeather#MetOffice
https://t.co/WryHQmhXF3
EDGE is nearly sold out.
Insight Data is bringing the industry together on September 17 for a day focused on leads, conversion, margins and commercial growth.
Find out more ๐
#Fenestration#Sales
https://t.co/LJjzoBmRNL
Don't panic! Many of you have asked for a little more time so the entry deadline for the G26 Awards is now Monday 24 August!
Get recognised and be part of the leading awards for the UK glass & glazing industry!
https://t.co/gjIli9Bvvs
Is the OPSS turning its attention to IGUs?
GlassCheck UK says IGU manufacturers need to be ready for greater scrutiny.
Read more on Installation Eye ๐
#IGU#OPSS#Glazing
https://t.co/PDBtMtL3ca
Could your business run more efficiently?
@BusinessPilotUKโs free 10-minute Operations Review helps installers identify inefficiencies and see where improvements could be made.
Find out more ๐
https://t.co/dRmiwABv9I
Schlegel, a Quanex company, has been featured on BBC Look North for its work with @UTCSouthDurham, giving STEM students real-world engineering experience.
Could initiatives like this help tackle the skills gap?
Read more ๐
https://t.co/NA09jOTiRZ
Victorian Sliders is back at #FITShow2027!
Visit Stand K20 to see the latest ECOSlide developments and customer-focused innovations.
Read more ๐
https://t.co/lrs4TZ0EAN
#Fenestration#SashWindows
Awaab's Law expands on 30 Nov.
Installation Eye examines what it means for the fenestration sector and highlights the @ShelforceUK white paper on the role of windows, doors and ventilation in safer social housing.
Read more ๐
https://t.co/CPOfKg2AoV
The clock is ticking for anyone who still hasn't paid their Self Assessment tax bill.
Our latest article explains what charges can apply and what to do if you're struggling to pay.
Read more: https://t.co/WGJ2Fwn2D1
#Business#SMEs#Tax#SelfAssessment#HMRC
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โ๏ธ June brought rising temperatures and homeowner enquiries.
The latest @BusinessPilot Barometer shows:
๐ Leads up 16%
๐ Sales activity increased
๐ Conversion rates held at almost 40%
Read the full June Business Pilot Barometer:
๐ https://t.co/6fcGB7wHax
#Fenestration
๐ค Could robot dogs one day install windows?
McLaren Construction is deploying AI-powered quadruped robots with FieldAI to monitor quality, verify progress and improve site safety.
Full storyโฉ https://t.co/TdN7cj8c6O
#AI#Construction#Robotics#Tech
Currys Business responds to a 19% surge in IT leasing demand with a new flexible payment service, helping pandemic-pressed small businesses spread the cost of critical tech while keeping the circular economy in mind.
Read the full story here: https://t.co/J4p7amYxj1
Some Donโt Like It Hot
Up to 9 in 10 cases of skin cancer could be prevented by staying safe in the sun. In hot weather, some are more vulnerable than others. We have advice.
โฉ https://t.co/sxzEzmYFCf
Some Like It Hot
Up to 9 in 10 cases of skin cancer could be prevented by staying safe in the sun. In hot weather, some are more vulnerable than others. We have advice.
https://t.co/sxzEzmYFCf
Keir Starmer steps down as PM, taking the promise of 1.5 million new homes with him. While the slowing new build market is an obvious headache, @Sternfenster
CEO Mike Parczuk warns that a much bigger threat is flying under the radar for installers ๐๏ธ https://t.co/6f2EesEK9e