Clearview National February 2015 - Issue 159 | Page 3

FEBRUARY 2015 » ISSUE 159 CONTENTS 22 Asbestos Safety Campaign Launched The Health and Safety Executive has launched a new safety campaign against asbestos. 28 Failing to address inefficient double glazing The Government is introducing a new obligation period from April 2015 to March 2017, termed ‘ECO2’. 22 32 National Homebuilding Show The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show returns in full force to the NEC, Birmingham from 26-29 March 2015. 50 SchÜco Offer More Saleable Options Schüco is creating products for sustainable buildings which focus on people and their needs. 28 66 A Colourful New Year David Kershaw, Kolorbond, explains why colour is back, bolder than ever for 2015. 50 32 74 Small Businesses Confidence Levels Drop Small businesses have become less optimistic in the North West and most of the UK. 66 74 75 Industry must improve Skills Gap in 2015 Richard Threlfall, KPMG, highlights that the construction industry needs to address the widening skills gap. 75 30 diary dates » 34 WINDOWS » 42 doors » 57 hardware & security » 62 colour » 68 conservatories Editor Stephanie Wright [email protected] 01226 321 450 Features Editor Becky Taylor [email protected] 01226 321 450 Sales & Marketing Manager Diana Sylvia [email protected] 01226 321 450 Sales Executive Andy Davies [email protected] 01226 321 450 Director Rob Exley [email protected] Director Ian Wilkinson [email protected] Production Tom Cartledge [email protected] Administration Joann Crossley [email protected] Press Releases PR Inbox [email protected] Director Steve Sidebottom [email protected] Finance Director Ryan Exley [email protected] Production Assistant Charlotte Armstrong [email protected] Administration Emma Goodinson [email protected] Human Resources Deb Sidebottom [email protected] All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronically or mechanically without the consent of Clearview Group Limited. Whilst every effort is made to ensure accuracy, this publication does not accept liability for errors, printing or otherwise appearing in this publication. The views expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the editor or publisher. Clearview distribute 12,682 trade magazines monthly across the UK. ISSN 1745-0985 Accounts Enquiries Sharon Watson [email protected] 01226 321 450 Fax Your Enquiry 01226 730 825 Head Office Unit 2-3 Burleigh Court, Burleigh Street, Barnsley, S70 1XY Follow us on Twitter @clearviewmag C L E A RV I E W-U K . C O M » f e b 2015 » 3