There are many reasons why people tend to move home. You may have been provided with a new job opportunity, you’ve purchased the property for the sake of making a profit in the long term, or you’ve just simply needed a change of home. Either way, as part of 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...
Article for Progress Magazine by: Anna Scothern, Chief Executive Officer - NHIC The need for improved housing is amongst the most important social priorities of the nation. The fundamental problem that we face at the moment is two-fold, firstly the condition of our...
Article for Progress Magazine by: Paul Forrestor, Technical and Services Manager - RECTICEL Paul Forrester, Technical Services Manager at Recticel Insulation, explains how limited interaction with end users doesn’t stop the company being a source of reassurance and...
Article for Progress Magazine by: NAPIT No matter what the weather, DIY tends to be high on the agenda for homeowners and landlords alike in order to keep your property in good working order. Whether you are having maintenance or improvement work carried out in your...
Article for Progress Magazine by: James Lee, Director of Marketing and Communications - GGF When it comes to consumer protection the GGF has more than led the way for the glass and glazing industry. Formed in 1977, the Federation celebrates its 40th year this year and...
Article for Progress Magazine by: Federation of Master Builders Builders have a duty to do everything they can to provide peace of mind to the homeowners who employ them. From the consumer’s perspective, hiring a builder to carry out even a fairly minor job can be...
Article for Progress Magazine by: FENSA Operational since 2002, FENSA’s remit of ensuring adherence to Building Regulations relating to replacement windows and doors in England and Wales has not changed. Protecting the consumer in this way remains a central mission...
Article for Progress Magazine by: NFRC Despite the roof being one of the most important elements of any home, the roofing sector continues to suffer from the lack of clear differentiation between a qualified skilled worker, and someone who calls themselves a roofer....
Article for Progress Magazine by: ENVIROVENT Building Regulations require that new homes are built to offer better thermal performance, which effectively makes them into a sealed unit. Therefore having a ventilation solution within a property is vitally important. An...
Article for Progress Magazine by: Chris Bielby, Chairman - Gas Safety Trust The Gas Safety Trust’s work understanding the Silent Killer Understanding carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is essential to preventing death and injury and protecting consumers. CO is an...
Article for Progress Magazine The last place anyone expects deadly accidents to occur is in the bathroom or kitchen of their own home. But the shocking truth is that people do die in their homes from scalding accidents, due to uncontrolled hot water. At the Bathroom...
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,...
Article for Progress Magazine by: Ben Cordiner - The Financial Advice Company We’ve all got hopes and dreams for our own future, and for our children and grandchildren. Those dreams are as unique as you are and as individual as your fingerprint. But how do we turn...
Leading UK designer and manufacturer of ventilation systems EnviroVent has created a dedicated ventilation showroom at its training centre in Harrogate. The showroom contains working installations of the various ventilation units, where the ducting and airflows can...
The Hackitt Review Interim Report provides a comprehensive critique of the building regulations system and fire safety. LABC welcomes the Report and its seven key recommendations for improvements. Paul Everall, LABC Chief Executive said: “We welcome the interim...
Constantly striving for customer service excellence, NAPIT is thrilled to announce their latest accomplishment; earning the Investors In Customers (IIC) Gold Award! Described by IIC as an achievement of ‘world-class best practice’, the Gold Award secures NAPIT a top...
Article for Progress Magazine by: Francine Wickham, Global Marketing Director - FERNOX Francine Wickham, Global Marketing Director at Fernox explores theimportance of using a chemical inhibitor within a central heating system to ensure the boiler warranty remains...
Article for Progress Magazine by: Paul Jackson, ECA Commercial Adviser In recent years there have been some changes to the laws governing how businesses trade with consumers, leading to the process becoming simplified. In recent years there have been some changes to...
Article for Progress Magazine by: Dudley Masters, Account Director, Acumen Marketing Communications So why would Marc Pritchard, P&G’s Chief Marketing Officer, express dissatisfaction with digital advertising? Especially as digital advertising is still ‘on a roll’...