Article for Progress Magazine by: Johnny Munro, GK Strategy Following the general election and recent party conference, Theresa May’s government still looks like one of the weakest in living memory, and much of what she promised in her manifesto is still up in the...
Article for Progress magazine by: Paul Everall, Chair of the NHIC and Chief Executive of LABC The theme of our Autumn edition of Progress Magazine is Protecting Consumers. There can be no more tragic example of the need for this than what happened at Grenfell Tower in...
How can a leader maintain a clear vision amid unpredictable events? Article for Progress Magazine by: Phil James, CEO The Institute of Leadership & Management NHIC has a clear mission to improve living standards and reduce fuel poverty. Who wouldn’t sign up to its...
For the first time in more than 10 years, the Bank of England has raised interest rates. What does this mean for buy-to-let? Can landlords mitigate the interest rate hike? Is now the time to remortgage? Portico London estate agents ask finance experts, Capricorn...
The Bank of England recently increased its base rate for the first time in a decade. This historic interest rate rise to 0.5% may have been expected - but it has raised lots of questions, nonetheless. What does the rise mean for mortgages? Is now the right time to...
EnviroVent, one of the UK’s leading ventilation designers and manufacturers, has reached a milestone by selling 1,300 ventilation units to Tees Valley-based Thirteen in just 13 months! This latest milestone coincides with Thirteen confirming that EnviroVent has...
Since 1974 the prestigious National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) Annual Awards have recognised achievement in UK Housing and have grown over the years to become highly regarded as the premier event in the home improvement and modernisation sector. Entries are now...
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...
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) was delighted to be part of the FIT Show held at Birmingham’s NEC from 23rd - 25th May. The show attracted a record number of almost 10,000 visitors and over 250 companies exhibited over an incredibly busy three days that...
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The National Home Improvement Council today launched their industry -led manifesto outlining five key areas it feels the next UK Government should focus on alongside negotiating Britain’s departure from the European Union. While the next UK Government will face many...
The National Home Improvement Council today launched their industry-led consumer magazine, Progress, dedicated to showcasing the best and newest ideas for home improvement in the UK. Progress is the official magazine of the NHIC, produced quarterly and reflecting the...
NAPIT is delighted to announce a brand-new app, NAPIT Mobile, which is specifically designed for NAPIT members to certify their work on the move on mobile and tablet. Similar to one of NAPIT’s other software applications, NAPIT Desktop for Windows, NAPIT Mobile has...
Which? Trusted Traders is the latest body to join the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) and add its voice to a growing membership of influential organisations who share the NHIC’s ambitions for raising standards and protecting consumers when it comes to home...