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ISSUE 291 // FEBRUARY 2026
EDITOR Gemma Emmerson gemma @ cvgroup. co. uk 01226 321 450 Ext. 304
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08 BY GEORGE! CWG Choices launches 2026 brochure and announces this year’ s Open Day for 23rd April.
21 SOCIAL SERVICE
Robust UK discusses the challenge of door replacement in social housing for the supply chain.
15 WHAT A DIFFERENCE
Purplex and Insight Data lead the way in identifying new opportunities in this fresh feature.
38 SYSTEMS‘ HAU TO
Orrell Windows reflects on the past year since switching to‘ complete PVCu package’ with Rehau.
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45 THE 62 % CLUB
Tommy Trinder research reveals which colour makes up two thirds of the window market.
64 HARD SELL
UAP Ltd looks at why hardware remains an‘ overlooked’ factor in building design and specification.
69 AI TO Z GUIDE
Guardian Building Systems provides start up AI guide for installers to futureproof their businesses.
59 SLIMLINE HARDWARE
HOPPE’ s new New York narrow backplate for bifolds and slim doors slides in at just 24mm.
77 PEOPLE PLEASERS Andrew Scott suggests a‘ relationship reset’ for 2026, putting people front and centre.
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