Adrian Toon , immediate past president
ted via Twitter using the hashtag # FITInstallation including a short description of the for the Council for Aluminium in Building ( CAB ), is the competition ’ s judge installation and product used . and will on a monthly basis examine Nickie West , events director for the FIT all entries . He will consider which he Show , said : “ We ’ ll feature each entry in a feels are the best before the public gallery on our website and then once Adrian has chosen our monthly winner we ’ ll decides on an overall winner chosen from the monthly shortlist . announce them via social media and send
Earning themselves a 2017 trophy , the them their prize , a FIT Show goodie bag winner will be announced at the FIT Show ’ s and two gala dinner tickets .” gala dinner on 24th May . the façade industry across Europe . In 2004 Active in the construction industry since he set up a2n , his own façade consultancy 1980 , Adrian Toon is also the immediate firm , which offers media and marketing services such as architectural photography . 25th May 2017 . To book a stand , please
The FIT Show takes place from 23rdpast president of the Federation of European Window and Curtain Walling Manufacturers ’ Associations ( FAECF ), which represents the Year Twitter competition can be submit-
62345 , or email : freya @ fitshow . co .
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For most Britons , their home is their safe place . It ’ s a place to come back to after a day at work , to raise a family in and to relax in .
BUT HOW SAFE IS IT , REALLY ?
The number of burglaries in the UK are falling .
The incidents in 2016 were ... and ...
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according to the Office for National Statistics , there were ...
April 2015 and March 2016 - giving a burglary rate at 7 offences per 1,000 people
burglaries per day
This means there were an estimated :
per hour
Even with decreased numbers , there ’ s still more than one burglary every minute .
How much will that cost you ?
from just 20 years ago ( Jan-Dec 1995 ).
each minute
Clare O ’ Hara spoke to history , Clare described the growing demand for coloured profiles with the com-
In 2000 , a Home Office study concluded members of the window launch as being ‘ a great way that the average burglary costs and door industry
£ 2,300 ’ s PER press to celebrate the company ’ s pany ’ s brands all showing
INCIDENT . to offer a view of where birthday .’ increasing market share as the company Adjusted is for heading inflation , that figure People is now were the company ’ s most important asset , Part of the investment in
a result . next . Its brands , including Profile 22 , Spectus , she said , as she introduced Optima included the instal-
£ 3,600 .
Swish That , PatioMaster ’ s not even counting and the rise a number in commonly of new faces to lation of the most advanced Safeware stolen , electronic are all thriving devices such as the smartphones business .,
Customers extrusion lines available , with major which cost product an average and of £ 180 would EACH be ,, and the greatest focus which are making returns in customer laptops support , which cost initiatives brought to market investment continues with production efficiency and
£ 692 EACH going on average forward . , for which respect of product quality ,
or planned for each . new support systems and environmental impact . With reference to Profile With burglaries infrastructure an ever-present . threat , it ’ s hard not to ask : 22 Optima , one of the largest investments in Epwin ’ s foiling plant anticipated
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According to price comparison site , MoneySuperMarket , London is more burglary prone than other areas in the UK . In fact , the ten areas with the highest rate of burglary in the UK are in our capital :
Most burgled postcodes
EN4 Hadley Wood , Cockfosters , IG5 Clayhall , Ilford
East Barnet , New Barnet IG2 Gants Hill ,
N20 Whetstone district Newbury Park ,
N11 New Aldborough Hatch
Southgate district IG4 Redbridge
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Cranford ( north ),
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Osterley ( west ) Hill & Dulwich
TW11 Teddington
The data also documents the UK postcodes with the lowest number of offences . If you live in Harbury , Derry or Bishopston , it ’ s good news — you ’ re living in some of the UK ’ s safest areas .
Derry , Cityside , Ballynagard , Coshquin , Rosemount , The Collon , Culmore
Bishopston , Blackpill , Caswell , Clyne , Langland , Mumbles , Oystermouth , Southgate , South Gower , West Cross
Amesbury & Durrington
Badger Farm , Fulflood , Hursley , Littleton & Harestock , Olivers Battery , Pitt , St Cross ( W ), Stanmore , Weeke
Safest postcodes
Throughout history , people have made efforts to secure their homes to prevent the theft of their belongings . This began with a number of weapons and tools before morphing into the systems we use today .
Beginning with a simple wooden bolt across two brackets , locks in ancient history progressed rapidly . In periods dating as far back as 2,000BC , Egyptians began using pin tumbler locks made of wood that used a lock and key to provide access externally . This would then be improved with metallic tumbler locks in Roman times .
Insert key lift key to push pins upwards
Montrose
Cockermouth , Lorton & Buttermere
Bolton , Blackrod , Horwich , Lostock , Rivington
Shirebrook , Market Warsop
Harbury
Wallingford , Berinsfield , Cholsey ,
Dorchester
keep key up and Pull bolt out
Effective now ?
Deadbolts and secure locks are still one of the most important factors in protecting yourself against burglary .
Around 30 % of all burglaries are through an open or unlocked window or door .
more likely to be burgled .
Domesticated since ancient times , guard dogs were used in ancient Rome to protect property .
Poet Virgil said : “ Never , with them on guard , need you fear for your stalls a midnight thief .”
Effective now ?
A study by the University of North Carolina surveyed 422 burglars to establish what put them off burgling a property .
Only a small percentage of the offenders said they ’ d continue a burglary if there was a dog in the home .
Effective now ?
In the US , the Castle Doctrine is a law that varies by state and governs a homeowner ’ s right to attack an intruder to protect themselves , sometimes even with deadly force .
Most of us aren ’ t rich enough to afford a castle , or the multitude of guards you ’ d need to defend it . However , make your home difficult to enter by ...
Modern security systems came into being in the mid 1800s .
Confusingly , the current UK legislation through the Dangerous Dogs Act means that
you can be PROSECUTED IF YOUR DOG BITES A TRESPASSER IN YOUR GARDEN .
But there is a DEFENCE if your dog BITES A TRESPASSER INSIDE YOUR HOME .
A castle was a fortified holding , popular throughout Europe in response to the increase of raids and invasions . They consisted of a number of defence mechanisms , such as :
Areas for defenders to attack with impunity .
A huge gate , which would only be lowered internally .
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With large , sloped stone walls , castles were almost impossible to climb .
Deep ditches provided a preliminary line of defence .
Adrian Toon
The Epwin Window Systems team met journalists on the 40th Anniversary of the company . L to R :
Carmen Velilla , brand manager Spectus and
PatioMaster ; Mark Bache , finance director ; Clare O ’ Hara , managing director ; Martin Althorpe , technical director ; Sharn Samra , marketing director ; Gerald Allen , brand manager Profile 22 .
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UK DIY chain Homebase has Arena , Coventry , as a platform to been taken over by the Aussie hardware brand which is rollout .
outline plans for the Bunnings famous for its customer service , massive range of prod- announcements on timings ,
In a presentation packed with
ucts and low prices . It is also strategy and projected spend , he renowned for its ‘ sausage revealed that the first Bunnings sizzle ’ where the company Warehouse pilot store would be allows community groups and opening in mid-February in St clubs to take turns to set up Albans . a barbecue outside stores . The event , the latest in BHETA ’ s Bunnings UK and Ireland managing director Peter Davis chose the forums to be headlined by a key
active programme of networking
British Home Enhancement Trade retail figure , was attended by Association ( BHETA ) Networking 350 DIY , garden and housewares Forum in November at the Ricoh industry leaders .
Architect : Crahay & Jamaigne Architectes Photo : Samuel Defourny
BHETA members were treated to a comprehensive preview of Bunnings ’ plans including details of at least three more pilot stores by the end of June 2017 as the company phases out the Homebase brand , and a further four to six by the end of next year . Bunnings plans to spend £ 500m transforming the Homebase business and adding to the estate with new stores . Peter Davis also confirmed that its core proposition would be refocussed on DIY , tools and consumables and an enhanced garden offer .
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The majority of respondents said that sustainability was high on the agenda for the houses of tomorrow . Looking at the current industry , architects agreed that energy efficiency is still a critical consideration when designing a project , with 48 % of respondents citing it as the most popular trend . When asked : “ What does the future hold for housing design ?” almost half said
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more affordable homes for the younger population . More than one in ten also said that tech-based solutions for smaller spaces will be a prominent future trend . Architects predicted that there will be more properties built to meet energy demands and budgets for all ages , with a focus on flexibility and functionality supported by innovative design and quality . One architect said : “ The future in housing design needs more affordable housing for all ages , but there ’ s not the political will to make this happen . Too many people are heavily invested in the inflated housing market .”
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Maximising space and light were mentioned as key trends for the future , as well as amenities and space planning , cost-effective repetitive grid facades and floating corners with bifold or sliding doors below . Compared with Reynaers at Home ’ s 2013 survey , there was a 12 % collective increase in popularity for panoramic window walls , bifold doors and floating ceiling corners .
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Specialist short term property lender , Amicus Property Finance has three new developments in Leeds , Sheffield and Manchester . This follows the news that Amicus has also opened a new office on Princess Street in the heart of Manchester to expand its presence across the north .
Amicus Property Finance is funding a part-conversion , part new build scheme in the northern quarter of Leeds city centre . The scheme by Avenir Works features the conversion of an existing office building to 60 apartments , with an adjoining new build section of a further 19 . The site has a build cost of £ 7.2 million . The firm is also working on the development of 127 student accommodations in Sheffield . Work at GSD Riverside has a build cost of around £ 5 million . The third development sees Amicus Property Finance work on a £ 1 million refinance facility for a residential site in central Manchester
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