Clearview National March 2015 - Issue 160 | Page 3

MARCH 2015 » ISSUE 160 CONTENTS 44 Creating a Demand for Acoustic Reduction BM TRADA explains how manufacturers can promote the acoustic capabilities of their products. 44 62 52 Five a Day Campaign Door and window companies are being encouraged to focus on their ‘five a day’ to get the industry fitter and healthier this year. 52 60 Aluminium Opens up Doors for Glazing Trade The popularity of bi-fold doors is predicted to reach its highest level in 2015. 62 Could prefab homes be the future? Prefabricated properties could be set to make a comeback in an attempt to tackle the UK’s severe shortage of affordable housing. 60 84 Start Up Loans Support New Businesses The government scheme has hit another milestone as the 25,000th business loan is approved. 88 Take care of your intellectual property before your competitors do Technology lawyer Andrew Brennan, from SGH Martineau explains why this is important. 84 88 89 In-house Legal Protection New business support service designed to provide benefits of an in-house legal department. 89 32 diary dates » 33 DOORS & WINDOWS » 59 aluminium » 63 hardware & security » 78 conservatories Editor Stephanie Wright [email protected] 01226 321 450 Features Editor Becky Taylor [email protected] 01226 321 450 Sales & Marketing Manager Diana Sylvia [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] Human Resources Deb Sidebottom [email protected] 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 Group Limited. 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 across the UK. ISSN 1745-0985 Accounts Enquiries Sharon Watson [email protected] 01226 321 450 Fax Your Enquiry 01226 730 825 Head Office Unit 2-3 Burleigh Court, Burleigh Street, Barnsley, S70 1XY Follow us on Twitter @clearviewmag C L E A RV I E W-U K . C O M » mar 2015 » 3