Clearview Midlands December 2013 - Issue 145 | Page 3

DECEMBER CONTENTS MIDLANDS » ISSUE 145 18 DIARY DATES » 30 composite doors » 38 ce marking » 64 2013 review » 68 Christmas thanks » 70 business news 8 WIN WORFORCE SOCKS 64 Look after your feet through winter. New report: Industry facing major changes 14 BIM is the word BIM is nothing new. But what does it actually mean? Insight Data has published the 2013 Fabricator and Installer Report, which points to significant change across the fenestration industry and the first increase for 5 years. 28 Answering Melinda’s SOS! Patio Door Specialists came to the rescue of Melinda Messenger. 54 Energy efficiency never looked so good! The desire for the consumer to make savings is reaching new heights. 58 There’s still time to exchange This year’s campaign will run to 31st December 2013. 61 Raising London standards Patented system is the product of choice for an installation in London. 6 50 Network VEKA’s longstanding Brand Ambassador, Steve Davis, is one of the celebrity’s that has headed to the Australian Outback for the 2013 series of I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Never ones to allow the grass to grow under their feet, those enterprising people at Synseal are expanding their hardware range and reach… Yale and Paddock join Synseal. Steve signs up for TV’s I’m a celebrity Group Editor Patricia Gwynnette [email protected] 01226 321 450 Editor Becky Taylor [email protected] 01226 321 450 And for our next act… Sales & Marketing Manager Diana Durmaz [email protected] 01226 321 450 Sales Executive Andy Davies [email protected] 01226 321 450 Director Rob Exley [email protected] Director Ian Wilkinson [email protected] Production Tom Cartledge [email protected] Administration Joann Crossley [email protected] Press Releases PR Inbox [email protected] Director Steve Sidebottom [email protected] Finance Director Ryan Exley [email protected] Production Assistant Charlotte Armstrong [email protected] Administration Emma Goodinson [email protected] Fax Your Enquiry 01226 730 825 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronically or mechanically without the consent of Clearview Publications. Whilst every effort is made to ensure accuracy, this publication does not accept liability for errors, printing or otherwise appearing in this publication. The views expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the editor or publisher. Clearview distribute 12,682 trade magazines monthly, three titles covering the North & Scotland, the Midlands & Wales and the South. ISSN 1745-0985 To read more, visit www.clearview-uk.com Accounts Enquiries Sharon Watson [email protected] 01226 321 450 All Other Enquiries 01226 321 450 Head Office Office F2, Holme Suite, Oaks Business Park, Oaks Lane, Barnsley S71 1HT Follow us on Twitter @clearviewmag DEC 2013 3