INDUSTRYNEWS
Chris Beedel Director of Membership , FENSA
Anda Gregory Chief Development Officer , GGF Group
Lis Clarke Operations Director , BFRC
Dave Mechem Operations Director , RISA
real time and on demand . As examples , the information may be relevant to installers seeking to gauge their performance against others in their area regarding the number and average cost of installations ; and manufacturers on the number and type of products being installed and against a geographical breakdown .
The service will be supplemented by biannual Key Knowledge Reports which , whilst summarising the data will also provide analysis and commentary on the state of the industry as a whole . All data provided is ‘ blind ’, with all sources remaining strictly anonymous .
REDRESSES AN INFORMATION ‘ VACUUM ’, SAYS GGF MD
The availability of such data is expected to revolutionise the field of market data and intelligence for the UK window and door replacement sector . John Agnew , Managing Director of the GGF Group said : “ The home improvement sector of the UK window and door market has not seen the publication of any meaningful industry insights since 2017 and consequently , companies at all levels within the window and door industry are basing key strategic planning initiatives using old data and forecasts , and educated guesses .
“ The GGF Market Knowledge Report and the FENSA Knowledge Hub that will be launched in 2022 , not only redress this information ‘ vacuum ’, they provide factual data that has simply never been previously available .”
Anda Gregory , Chief Development Officer for GGF Group says that the Market Knowledge Report and , from 2022 , FENSA Knowledge Hub , will advance window and door industry research and data analysis to a level that has not previously been possible : “ The information that we are making available using FENSA and BFRC data , is the most comprehensive and detailed available for the English and Welsh home improvement sectors . Combined with insights and analysis provided by the most experienced and knowledgeable minds in the industry , it provides invaluable insight to our industry .
“ When available from next year ,” continued Anda , “ the online tool will provide factual information with the minutest detail within days of installations being completed . Supplemented by BFRC product licencing data , companies will be able to manage their businesses – installers , component and materials suppliers and manufacturers – in ways that have previously not been possible .”
ASSOCIATION ENDORSEMENTS The Council for Aluminium in Building – Phil Slinger - CEO
“ The Council for Aluminium in Building are pleased to support the GGF ’ s 2021 Glazing Market Knowledge Report . This data will provide crucial strategic information for businesses in the home improvement market to invest in both training and infrastructure for future growth .”
British Woodworking Federation – Helen Hewitt – Chief Executive
“ Since the Palmer Report ended in 2017 , we welcome the new Glazing Insight Market report launched by the GGF providing new up to date data on how the fenestration sector is performing and the issues we are facing together . Our industries have certainly faced many challenges over the last couple of years , with the pandemic presenting the biggest challenge yet , but it is clear from this report , and the BWF Home Improvement Index launched in April 2020 , that there are certainly opportunities ahead for the sector for the remainder of 2021 . That said , we cannot afford to ignore the fact we are facing a shortage of materials in the sector , and how this will impact , we are not sure as yet , so data available in reports such as these will help businesses make informed decisions based on fact rather than assumptions . We understand this is the first of a variety of reports , and shall look forward to working in collaboration with our fenestration partners to understand additional detail such as window and door types and consumer preference on material of choice .”
The GGF Group Glazing Market Knowledge Report report is available free of charge to GGF members , FENSA Approved Installers and BFRC customers ; copies to all non GGF Group Members are available at a cost of £ 250 + VAT in the GGF Shop http :// shop . ggfmembers . com
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