Paul Kennington, technical director at Veka plc, explains why clarity on calculation methodology will be critical to ensuring the Future Homes Standard works in practice.

The confirmation that the Future Homes Standard (FHS) will come into force in March 2027 provides welcome clarity for the housebuilding sector. After several years of consultation and industry engagement, the direction of travel is now firmly established, allowing the focus to move from expectation to practical preparation.

Draught complaints are a persistent challenge for installers, particularly when performance is difficult to evidence. RISA’s latest approach introduces a method to quantify air infiltration, helping to bring clarity and confidence to dispute situations.

Draught complaints are one of the most common, and most frustrating, issues installers face after a project is completed.

What starts as a simple query can quickly escalate. A question turns into a complaint, a complaint turns into a withheld payment,

Frame Fast, a leading Derby-based trade fabricator, has expanded its Roof Fast range with 13 new options, offering installers in the East Midlands an even wider selection of glazed roof products.

The new aluminium product options include: pyramid lanterns, fixed lanterns, hinged-opening lanterns and vented lanterns, as well as flat fixed, hinged-opening, electric access and circular skylights. The range also features fixed and vented pitched skylights, modular options, wall abutment styles and walk-on rooflights.

Supply-only fabricator AluFold Windows has introduced uPVC alongside its core aluminium offer, which it says expands its model to give customers more control as pricing and delivery pressures continue to build.

The move reflects the market shift, where both residential and commercial projects are led as much by cost and availability as they are by preference and design. By bringing aluminium and uPVC into a single supply model, AluFold says it is mitigating the added time,

Simon Moore is AluK’s new Area Sales Manager for the Northern region. He joins the team alongside Paul Greenaway, Neil Dattani and Wayne Richards, all helping AluK fabricators and installers make the most of every opportunity in the current market.

Simon has an impressive 40-year track record in the industry across fabrication and installation in both aluminium and PVC-U, so he understands all the pressures and challenges that customers face. He says: “Even in tough market conditions,

CO Manufacturing has reported a 34% year-on-year increase in leads generated for its Forte composite door range. This high reflects the ongoing success of the Wakefield-based fabricator’s approach to sales and marketing in support of its wider Retail Network. The uplift in leads represents consistent month-on-month growth since its launch one year ago, and forms part of the company’s wider digital marketing strategy, according to the company.

The Forté campaign, delivered primarily through paid social activity, is fully funded by CO Manufacturing and provided exclusively to...

BDC Aluminium has appointed Zac Nedimovic, who has over two decades of industry experience across manufacturing, installation and sales, as its new Group Aluminium Sales Manager.

Zac’s career in fenestration began in 2003 when he developed hands-on experience across PVCu and aluminium systems.

Starting on the shop floor after university, he was directly involved in the production of windows, doors and composite products.

business unit had exhibited as one entity – with Business Micros and Orgadata now side by side in what is a fast growing group.

The overarching message from Forterro at the show was that success and efficiency in this industry will no longer come from individual software solutions, but rather from end-to-end, integrated processes implemented across the entire value chain. And the focus in meetings the team had with customers from the UK was on how successfully Forterro’s established solutions can align with that integration and coordination.

Senior Architectural Systems has supplied a full package of aluminium fenestration systems for the new headquarters of electric motor manufacturer YASA in Oxfordshire. The new facility is the first of five specialist buildings to be completed as part of The Ranges development at Bicester Motion. Designed by 3DReid and constructed by Kier, the project features glazing elements fabricated and installed by specialist contractor Elite Aluminium.

Located on the site of a former RAF bomber station, Bicester Motion is a 444‑acre, mobility campus and technology hub.

Jack Aluminium Systems has further strengthened its sales team with the appointment of John Treagust as regional sales manager, as the Coventry-based aluminium systems supplier continues its programme of growth and market expansion.

John joins the business with more than two decades of experience in the aluminium systems and fenestration sector. He has built a strong reputation across the industry for developing long-term customer relationships and supporting fabricators and installers across both residential and commercial markets.

Solar shading specialist Caribbean has successfully hosted a Business Growth Day at its Suffolk headquarters, bringing together more than 60 delegates for a full day of insight, training and collaboration.

The event, designed to help staff from 40 installation businesses strengthen their offering and capitalise on growing demand for external shading, combined practical workshops, one-to-one support and access to Caribbean’s manufacturing processes.