The UK’s fenestration sector is facing a complex and challenging landscape in 2025. While signs of recovery appear, many businesses are still struggling to stay afloat due to rising costs, political instability, and changing consumer behaviors. Howe...

As the construction industry faces ongoing challenges, including economic uncertainty, high material costs, and labor shortages, a new report reveals that the housing market continues to struggle. The Housing Market Index (HMI), published by the Nat...

England needs to upgrade nearly 12.8 million homes from an EPC rating of D or below up to C to meet its Net Zero by 2050 goal. That works out to almost one home every minute, or 57 homes each hour, needing better insulation, double or triple glazing...

Thinkivity, the AI consultancy focused on glazing companies, has just welcomed Carly Graham as its newest AI specialist. Carly will lead practical training and bespoke consultancy to help window and door businesses adopt AI tools—from chatbots to da...

At the start of 2025, window and door companies face real challenges – higher labour costs and low consumer confidence – but also clear reasons for optimism. • Higher employment costs: The UK minimum wage rose from £11.44 to £12.21 per hour (an ext...

Today, many business owners doubt official growth forecasts. In the UK, projected GDP growth fell from 2 % to just 1 %, and companies feel the forecasts are out of touch with real life. They face higher costs, slow investment, and a shortage of skil...

The glazing market has changed a lot over the past five years. Between 2019 and 2024, average sales fell by 16% and leads dropped by 22%. Google searches for glazing terms also went down by 5%. But this is not a sign of failure—it shows that custome...

Today’s window and door market faces big challenges. Some businesses have closed. Higher taxes and global uncertainty make things hard. Yet, there are positive signs: average order values rose by 62.5%, and both leads and sales went up by 10% in ear...

New home sales saw a clear boost as mortgage rates fell in March. This trend opens fresh opportunities for window and door companies in sales, marketing, and branding. Let’s look at the key facts—and how we can use them to sell more effectively. ⸻ K...

Drafty windows can make your home cold and raise your heating bills. In Germany, if your windows are not sealed well, you may have the right to pay less rent until they are fixed. Follow these simple steps to find drafts, talk to your landlord, seal...

As Germany ushers in the new year, the construction sector has kicked off 2025 with renewed momentum. According to data released by the German Federal Statistical Office (Statistisches Bundesamt), real (price‑adjusted) order intake in the core const...

As customer expectations continue to rise, leading brands are turning to artificial intelligence to deliver faster, more personalized support—while freeing up their teams for the human touch. Velux, the global daylight and fresh‑air solutions provid...

As we move into 2025, windows and doors are no longer just functional elements—they define curb appeal, boost home value, and drive energy savings. In its “Windows and Doors Report 2025,” Fixr.com surveyed dozens of industry experts to uncover what ...

The world of windows and doors is constantly evolving, with innovation driving the design, functionality, and performance of products in ways that were once unimaginable. From smart glass and pivot doors to automated systems and energy-efficient mat...

The window and door hardware market is undergoing a dynamic shift, influenced by evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and economic pressures. Today’s hardware designs are not just about functionality but also about aesthetic ap...