Pro Installer December 2016 - Issue 45 | Page 3

PRO INSTALLER DECEMBER 2016
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PRO NEWS

MATES IN MIND TACKLES MENTAL HEALTH

‘ Mates in Mind ’ is a sector-wide programme in construction intended to help improve and promote positive mental health across the industry in the UK . The programme is being run by The Health in Construction Leadership Group supported by the British Safety Council . Every year , one in four people in the UK will experience either stress , anxiety or depression . In the most extreme cases , these issues can result in someone taking their life . As a result of the growing understanding of the impact of mental ill health and the role employers can play , the Health in
Construction Leadership Group , with the support of the British Safety Council , are setting up a sector-wide programme to help employers address this issue . The aim of this programme is to help raise awareness and understanding of poor mental health in the construction sector , importantly undertaken in a way that is consistent and made available to all workers across the sector . It is estimated that there are 2.5 million people employed in construction in the UK . Clive Johnson , chair of the Health in Construction Leadership Group , said : “ The mission of HCLG as a group is to unite the
construction industry in order to eradicate the ill health and disease caused by work-related activities , and this includes addressing mental health . It is estimated that the number of deaths from suicide in the construction industry could be ten times higher than those from fatal accidents at work . Working together with the British Safety Council and key partners in the construction industry and mental health , we believe we can make a significant difference .” Mike Robinson , chief executive of the British Safety Council , said : “ We are delighted to be able to support the Health in Construction Leadership Group in this important
initiative . In the last few years , we have all become far more aware of the pressing need to address health issues , and particularly mental health , in the workplace . The British Safety Council ’ s vision is that no-one should be injured or made ill at work , and that includes mental health . The construction sector has previously come together to address the challenge it faced in relation to the high number
of accidents . It is now coming together to do the same in relation to occupational health . A significant number of our members are operating in this sector . We can be even more impactful by working together , creating the opportunity to build understanding and take action .”
www . healthinconstruction . co . uk www . britsafe . org

ARCADIA MAKES A GRAND ENTRANCE

PVCu product manufacturer Camden says choosing the right entrance door is a huge decision for homeowners . Roy Harrison , Camden ’ s GB sales manager , said : “ It ’ s an investment - both financially and in adding value to their home . “ Over the past few years , one of the biggest trends and consumer demands on ourselves as a manufacturer is the desire for people to be able to stick their own mark on their home . And the front door is a real statement maker that can really set a house off and add real value to the property . “ But looks and personalisation are only one part of the equation , and these are often outweighed by the desire or the need for enhanced security or , for example , if they live in an exposed area , improved weather performance .” The new Arcadia double rebate composite door offers consumers impressive looks and a choice of styles , colours and glass , but combines these with a virtually impact resistant , 70mm , GRP-skinned slab and frame for maximum security , a polyurethane foam core and triple glazing for outstanding energy efficiency and continuous compressed double seal for optimum weather performance . Roy added : “ If it ’ s maximum weather protection you ’ re after , a double rebate door is the right choice for your customers ; if it ’ s better energy efficiency , a double rebate is the right choice ; and in terms of security , they are the perfect deterrent . And with an Arcadia double rebate composite door , your customers can get all of this without having to compromise on looks or choice .”
www . camdengroup . co . uk

Lookbook generates ideas

Installer support organisation Network VEKA has unveiled its new website . It has been completely redesigned and features aspirational new photography , an idea-filled ‘ Look- Book ’ and the means to generate valuable sales leads for member companies . The LookBook has already attracted visitors thanks to its inspirational ideas and advice on the latest trends from a team of interiors specialists and industry experts . Head of marketing Simon James said : “ The new website was designed to offer a clean , straightforward and simple-to-navigate visitor experience . It goes hand in hand with an integrated consumer campaign which raises awareness of the Network VEKA brand and showcases the benefits of choosing a member . The increased number of visitors to the new site will generate more leads , distributed to the nearest local member to follow up . “ The consumer campaign has so far included a sustained social media campaign and online remarketing programme , run in parallel with our SEO and PPC activity . Stunning new photography has been specially commissioned and a series of videos created to explain the Networkmanship concept - an overarching term to describe all the credentials of our installers : professionalism , commitment and customer satisfaction . Print adverts and advertorials have featured in prominent consumer magazines such as Ideal Home and 25 Beautiful Homes , alongside brand building activity in major national newspapers .”
www . networkveka . co . uk
Could your business benefit from tailored support like this ? Find out more about becoming a Network VEKA member by calling 01282 473170 or emailing join @ networkveka . co . uk