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.
Photographic entries to the Installation of contact Freya Humphries on 07572 uk
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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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.
LOCKING YOUR WINDOWS
REMOVING BINS NEAR YOUR GARAGE
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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