For over 40 years the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) Annual Awards have recognised excellence in UK housing and have grown to become highly regarded as the premier event in the home improvement and modernisation sector. At a gala presentation dinner on the...
Since 1974 the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) Annual Awards have recognisedachievement in UK Housing and have grown over the years to become highly regarded as thepremier event in the home improvement and modernisation sector. This year the NHIC is proud to...
Over the last year, TrustMark has been going through a number of important changes, all of which have been implemented with the aim of enhancing consumer protection and the services we offer our Scheme Providers and Registered Businesses. These developments were...
The Window Company (Contracts) Ltd has become the first ever GGF Member to achieve a Gold rating in the GGF GLASS Charter Merit Scheme, taking a giant leap into the health and safety record books. Described as ‘the pinnacle of good Health and Safety management’, the...
NAPIT provide free technical advice on the updates to BS 7671:2018 18thEdition of the Wiring Regulations to aspiring electricians. NAPIT’s Technical Development Engineer, Richard Townsend, recently presented a technical seminar to students and apprentices at REBUS...
Whether you’re having a new conservatory fitted or a new boiler installed, having work done on your home will hopefully be a straightforward and stress-free process. However complaints from consumers relating to ‘House fittings and appliances’ account for the highest...
NAPIT are thrilled to announce that their industry leading Codebreakers publication has been selected as a finalist for this year’s Electrical Industry Awards. The Codebreakers guide is competing in the ‘Trade Tool of the Year’ category and is the only publication to...
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB), with support from NHIC, is campaigning for the Government and industry to back the introduction of a licensing scheme for the UK construction sector. In an unusual display of support for additional ‘red tape’, almost 80% of...
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Fire-Resistant Glazing Group (FRGG) has released a revised version of its fire-resistant glazing best practice guide, timing the launch to coincide with the GGF’s presence at this year’s FIREX International exhibition last week...
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is calling on the Government to introduce a licensing scheme for all builders and contractors in the UK. We believe that this is the only way to truly eliminate from our industry incompetent firms which lack the necessary...
Leading ventilation manufacturer EnviroVent and campaigning consultancy Sustainable Homes, an organisation that helps landlords and suppliers to improve the quality and environmental performance of their homes, will reveal the illuminating results of its ‘Breaking the...
Article by: Anna Scothern, Chief Executive Officer - NHIC The theme of our 2018 Parliamentary Event held on 20th March at the House of Lords was “Non Compliance in the Home Improvement Sector” Over breakfast in the Attlee Room NHIC Members and their guests heard from...
Homeowners can avoid fraudulent tradespeople by ensuring they use a ‘Registered’ person, a leading Competent Person Scheme has confirmed today. NAPIT, which has over 25 years’ experience and 10,000 companies registered across the electrical, heating, plumbing,...
EnviroVent, one of the UK's leading ventilation manufacturers, has responded to strong market demand for a 'smart' way to control ventilation requirements by making its app available for energisava 250 and 380 MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery) systems....
Chairman of the NAPIT Trade Association, Frank Bertie, discusses the various types of electrical work to expect during the remainder of summer and how to ensure safety for homeowners. Whilst we are almost halfway through the Summer, there are still many things that...
The GGF issued a statement to BBC Radio Surrey last week following a request for comment on the recent conviction of Zenith Staybrite, a large regional double glazing company who were found guilty of using illegal high-pressure sales tactics and falsely claiming...
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) would like to express its deepest sympathies to all who have been affected by the terrible and tragic fire at Grenfell Tower in West London. Whilst our thoughts are with those victims of the tragedy at this time, it is important...
Following last week’s General Election, the GGF is well prepared to adapt its strategies and activities whatever form the Government takes and regardless of any policy and personnel changes in Government departments. Like the rest of the UK, the GGF must wait to see...
The GGF was delighted to hear the news that it has been shortlisted as a finalist in three categories for the Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards 2017. The three categories that GGF has been nominated for are: BEIS Sector Representation of the Year (for the GGF...
In 2016, many Window and Door System Companies joined the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF). Due to the level, quantity and quality of those Members, the Federation has now fully established a new specific GGF ‘Systems House Group’. The scope of the Group was...