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‘ VOICE OF THE INDUSTRY ’ MEETS MAJOR MILESTONE
Clearview Group is celebrating this month as Pro Installer commemorates its 100th edition with its July issue . Published monthly – 12 magazines a year – Pro Installer sends a total of 30,000 copies each month to more than 650 distribution point including many independent and established brands .
Pro Installer , which is printed in newspaper format , includes everything an installer working the fenestration sector needs . The past 100 issues have included everything from exclusive interviews with industry insiders to bespoke business features , hardware how-to guides and roof lantern fitting tips , plus event and exhibition previews and reviews , van and vehicle advice plus product portfolios and everything in between .
Unlike many trade magazines , Pro Installer just like its ‘ big sister ’ Clearview , publishes a magazine every single month ( even July and August ) and didn ’ t miss any www . proinstaller . co . uk ISSUE 01 | APRIL 2013 FREE
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THE NEW FREE PAPER FOR YOUR TRADE
Introducing the first issue of PRO Installer – the free , pick up newspaper especially for the installer and independent tradesperson .
Following the success of Clearview , the glass and glazing magazine that continues to go from strength-to-strength , Clearview Group Ltd has launched PRO Installer , a free pick up tabloid distributed to installers and tradespeople through a network of national trade counters . This new publication is set to change the way you , the independent tradesperson , receives essential information about your industry , keeping you connected to your suppliers and letting your
“ The marketplace has asked for it and Clearview has listened to the marketplace ,” explains Clearview Managing Director , Rob Exley . It is widely recognised by manufacturers and suppliers that the independent tradesperson is the lifeblood of the construction industry . That ’ s why PRO Installer has been designed to deliver only the information relevant to your trade , aimed at giving you a way of airing and addressing the real issues that affect your business , acting as your voice in the wider industry … The Voice of the
PRO Installer is different to the usual trade magazine . For starters , it ’ s in tabloid newspaper format . PRO Installer is here to keep you up-todate on the things you need to know about your industry , helping you to make your business more
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PRO Rant is a section where you can get in touch and let off steam about the real trade issues affecting you . PRO Installer will invite responses from industry experts and deliver the information you need to clear up the issues you raise as well as the essential business information , marketing advice and technical support you need to thrive . And keep an eye out for our competitions and giveaways . We ’ ll also want to hear about your real life stories and anecdotes , pictures and jokes .
Send your work related pictures to pics @ clearview-uk . com , whether it ’ s an install job you want to shout about or something that
Send your real-life work-based stories , industry questions and business annoyances to
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15 Date of worth How the Heritage window market became the birth of today ’ s Quickslide .
22 Leave a space ? 1100 installer vacancies last month alone highlight skills gap .
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30 Ask for help Lighthouse ’ s hard hitting mental health campaign
HOW WILL ORIGIN SUPPORT ITS PARTNERS TO MAKE THE MOST OF THE HELP TO BUILD SCHEME ?
Ben Brocklesby , Director at Origin , discusses what the Help to Build scheme is and how Origin will support its network of Partners to maximise the opportunities it presents .
Exciting change is on the horizon for housebuilding in the UK which presents a business opportunity for those of us working in the fenestration industry . The recently announced , Government funded , Help to Build scheme will see £ 150m of funding made available to make self-building more accessible and affordable . The Government believes the scheme could contribute 30,000-40,000 new homes in the UK per year - now that ’ s a lot of doors
Currently in the UK , the majority of housebuilding is done by big construction companies . However , they are not currently meeting the country ’ s housing requirements and demand is now outstripping supply . In fact , it is estimated that there is a 250,000-home deficit . This is where the Help to Build scheme comes in . The idea is to empower individuals to build their own properties , how they want , where they want . This is revolutionary . Following changes to self-build mortgages in the
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1990s , self-building a property was only a realistic option for the very wealthy , but the Help to Build scheme changes this .
If the Government is correct and the initiative encourages a huge uptake in self-building , there will be increased demand for the industries involved in housebuilding , including the fenestration industry , which is only a positive thing . However , the industry can only keep up with this increased demand if manufacturers and installers are there to fulfil it , and the suppliers are supporting in the delivery of it . thinks ‘ inside the hat ’.
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Story continues on page 2 editions through the Covid-19 pandemic , as installers continued to trade and work throughout lockdown where permitted . In fact , Pro Installer added to its distribution list during 2020 to ensure even more installers could get their tea break and lunchtime ‘ fix ’ from the magazine that has the tagline ‘ Voice of the Industry ’.
All the while , ePro Installer – the digital bi-weekly newsletter – reaches over 24,500 Installers and builders , going straight to their smartphone , tablet or computer .
Pro Installer and Clearview director Steve Sidebottom commented : “ We are incredibly proud of 100 issues of Pro Installer and wish to thank all our customers and readers . The next steps are to keep building our distribution network , partnering with more well-known brands thus increasing the PRO Installer printed product . The sky is the limit with this publication .
“ During the Coronavirus pandemic , Pro Installer proved more important than ever for our audience and some months we even had to increase the pagination to make space for Government guidance , business advice , lockdown protocol and more . The newspaper is also a popular choice for industry-centric charities who are raising money and also providing essential services such as mental health support .”
For editorial opportunities in Pro Installer , contact Gemma @ cvgroup . co . uk and to advertise in print or online contact Steve @ cvgroup . co . uk
NEWVIEW FIND NEW WAYS TO WORK SMART WITH FRAMEPOINT ®
Based in Worthing , Newview Glazing Specialists are a premium supplier to homeowners , trade , and commercial clients , and quoting software Framepoint ® from Tommy Trinder has transformed their sales process .
As an ISO accredited company with a high-profile client list and a vast portfolio of volume residential work , Newview are constantly looking for innovative ways to work smart , reduce waste and provide a quality service to customers .
“ Framepoint ® has helped us push to the next level ,” says Tom Cox , Sales Manager . “ We were using varying software packages before that were a little bit old fashioned , a bit clunky . We needed something that was more of a seamless approach to dealing with customers , quoting works , and getting quotations sent out accurately . That ’ s when we started using Framepoint ®, and it ’ s been a real success !”
With its best-in-class visualisation and an impressive user interface , Framepoint ® has been
a real hit with homeowners and has assisted with conversions :
“ Feedback from clients is really good . When you can draw things with a client and actually explain in detail what we ’ re talking about , that ’ s where this software really does come into its own .”
As a sales veteran with years of experience spanning several sectors , Tom has found Framepoint ® to be a breath of fresh air .
“ Working in construction , sometimes things can be a little basic so really this feels like the industry catching up . You need to use technology to push your business forward , it ’ s as simple as that .”
Newview are the principle contractor for London City airport and have worked with Heathrow Airport for over ten years , so they ’ re no strangers to high volume contracts . Framepoint ® has helped the team stay organised in the face of unprecedented demand and “ really has sped up the process ,” Tom said .
“ We visit a lot of clients , I would have four to five appointments per day and then create multiple quotes for each client . When you ’ re doing that on pen and paper it can get quite messy , it used to take a long time . With
Framepoint ® my original drawings are used throughout because they ’ re accurate . There ’ s no misinterpretation , the detail is there . It ’ s a lot slicker , a lot quicker !”
As an ISO company , Newview are “ always looking for ways of streamlining and using less ”, Tom said . “ Using Framepoint ® does make a big difference to us – we ’ ve noticed that we ’ re ordering less paper ! It makes things easier , quicker , simpler , more efficient .”
Framepoint ® is subscription based and billed monthly . To find out more about Framepoint ® and book a free demo installers should visit www . tommytrinder . com