Clearview National April 2020 - Issue 221 | Page 80

INSTALLERSUPPORT
First Installation of the Month Winner for 2020
» ATLAS GLAZED ROOF
Solutions has named North West
Bifolds as 2020’s first winner of
the Atlas Installation of the Month
competition.
The Merseyside-based firm was
January’s unanimous winner for a
stunning Atlas lantern installation
on a large period property in
Keston, Kent. The homeowner was
keen to create a large, yet light-filled
space to enjoy the three-acre garden
all year round and turned to North
West Bifolds for advice on the best
products.
Having installed several Atlas
lanterns already, North West Bifolds
had no hesitation in recommending
an 11x2 metre super-slim framed
Atlas lantern in Pebble Grey (RAL
7032) to complement the red brick
exterior of the property.
With no unsightly tie bars to
detract from the views, the new
lantern has maximised the flow
of light into the new extension.
North West Bifolds incorporated
eight remote controlled openers
in the roof to provide additional
ventilation and installed aluminium
bi-fold doors to seamlessly connect
the indoor and outdoor spaces.
Steve Sharples, director of
North West Bifolds, said: “The
homeowner had a clear idea of
what they wanted to achieve, so
it was vital to get the design and
choice of materials absolutely right.
Everything we specified needed
to live up to the high expectations
of this homeowner who wanted a
space that blended into the garden,
whilst drawing as much light in as
possible.
The Atlas roof was the only
lantern we recommended and the
end result is an absolute triumph.
This is the first time we’ve entered
this competition and we’re very
proud to win an award for it. Being
able to rapidly make a build warm
and watertight is a huge advantage
and one of the reasons why we like
the Atlas lantern so much. The roof
is the focal point of the space – it
looks amazing and the client is
absolutely thrilled with this finished
result.”
Each month, the winning
installer will scoop a £200 John
Lewis voucher and a £50 Majestic
Wine. There’s also trade industry
PR and promotion through the
Atlas website, as well as entry into
the Atlas Installer of the Year award
finals.
Entries can be submitted via
Twitter to @Atlasroofjohn using
the hashtag #AtlasShowOff
or on email to marketing@
atlasroofsolutions.co.uk.
FENSA LAUNCHES NEW TRAINING
ACADEMY FOR INSTALLERS
» FENSA HAS PARTNERED WITH
accredited training company Total Support
to provide courses tailored specifically to
the glazing industry, available exclusively to
FENSA Approved Installers.
The courses are designed to cover all skill
sets and jobs within the glazing sector, and
all levels of experience. They range from
short two-hour courses on safety, building
regulations and basic fenestration installation
to full NVQ Diplomas in glazing through to
construction management.
Entry level courses will introduce those that
are new to the industry to everything from
health and safety to complete window and
door installation with practical experience,
giving new staff a great grounding for a
successful career and offering companies the
competitive edge when it comes to attracting,
developing and retaining the best people for
their business. The duration of the shorter
courses – starting at just two to four hours –
means staff can be inducted to the industry
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or expand their skills with the minimum of
cost, time and inconvenience to businesses and
their employees.
“The FENSA Training
Academy is a big moment for
us, our Approved Installers and
the industry,” said Chris Beedel,
FENSA’s Director of Membership.
“To be able to provide accredited
training courses across a variety
of roles and skill sets that will
improve standards across the sector is fantastic
for our businesses.”
“Our members now have affordable access
to training that minimises the impact on
their daily business. It’s yet another exclusive,
added value benefit to FENSA Approved
Installers that helps them stand out from the
competition.”
Run in partnership with Total Support
Training, expert training providers in the
glazing industry for over a decade, the courses
are available on-site and in the classroom
throughout the country.
Bespoke training can also
be provided for individual
companies based on their
specific requirements.
“We are extremely excited about our new
partnership with FENSA and are looking
forward to working alongside such a great
organisation to deliver quality training to their
membership and helping to meet the needs of
the industry,” said Sharon Alderton, Managing
Director of Total Support Training.
To find out more about the courses on offer,
and how FENSA’s new training academy
can benefit your business, visit
www.fensa.org.uk