INDUSTRYNEWS
GGF TRAINING OFFERS NEW MTC INITIATIVE
GGF Training, the training body for the
glazing sector established by the Glass &
Glazing Federation (GGF), has announced
that an additional option has become
available to installers and surveyors
wishing to become compliant with the
Minimum Technical Competence (MTC)
regulations.
This new option is an extension to the
Existing Qualification route to compliance,
and takes the form of a Continued
Professional Development (CPD) module.
The CPD option has been approved as an
effective means of demonstrating compliance
with MTC and will be appropriate for
installers and surveyors that achieved an
NVQ more than five years ago. Before this
option became available it would have been
necessary for such installers to obtain a new
NVQ, or take the Industry Experience route
to compliance.
‘an additional option’
Jon Vanstone, Director of GGF Training,
welcomed the initiative:
“This solution is ideal for those who
already have a qualification which simply
needs updating to bring it in line with MTC
requirements. We are delighted that this
option has been approved; saving installers
with a historical qualification money and
time. The addition of content covering upto-date Building Regulations will refresh and
update the knowledge of these installers and
surveyors, making them MTC compliant.”
The CPD update for installers and surveyors
with a qualification over five years old can
be taken online or by attending live CPD
presentations at the upcoming FIT Show
(Telford, 10-12 June.)
Call 0844 848 2855 or
[email protected]
Brouha Marketing now
representing GM Fundraising
Celebrating its 20th anniversary next year, GM Fundraising is now
widely regarded as the charity of choice by the glazing industry.
Headed up by Gary Morton
and supported by a dedicated
team of volunteers, GM
Fundraising has raised well
in excess of £1m with further
fundraising plans afoot.
Lucy Baker, responsible for
managing the GM Fundraising
account at award-winning
agency, Brouha explains: “We
are pleased to offer PR and
Marketing Support to such a
fantastic and worthy cause.
“As well as keeping the
industry up to date with the
latest news on fundraising
events planned and undertaken,
we will work behind the scenes
to ensure GM Fundraising
stays top of mind in the
industry that has tirelessly
supported this cause through
the years.”
As a boutique agency, Lucy,
Fiona and Helen provide
award-winning ‘hands on’
PR and marketing – between
them they have a collective
31 years’ experience in the
business. Active members of
the Marketing Society and the
Chartered Institute of Publics
Relations, they are specialists
in construction marketing and
know the landscape, media and
influencers.
A+ FROM SIERRA WINDOWS
Sierra Windows now offers A+
energy rated windows as part of
its product package.
In offering the very best
that the industry has to offer
Sierra Windows can support its
customers in responding to the
change in consumer demands, for
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high performance, energy efficient
products.
The company’s A+ rated products
are available from the Swish
Twentyfour Seven range and can
be achieved with both double
and triple glazed units. The
Twentyfour Seven 44mm triple
glazed unit achieves A+26.
Speaking about the importance
of offering the very latest in
product technology, Adrian
Harlock, general manager at
Sierra Windows said: “We’re very
excited to have joined what’s a
rather exclusive club. There aren’t
many of our competitors who are
currently set-up to offer A+ rated
products and that puts us in a very
strong position.
“Investment in energy efficient
home improvement products has
fast become a reality for many
homeowners and landlords, and as
fabricators it’s vital that we give our
customers the very best tools to do
their job; in this case, the highest
rated window available today. As
consumers look beyond the switch
and save method promoted to help
reduce the rising cost of energy
bills, they will want longer-term
solutions, and that’s why we made
the decision to invest in A+. It
puts us in a different league; we’re
more competitive and it allows
us to maximise our business
potential.”
A dedicated member of the team
is also on-hand to take customers
through the process of registering
with BFRC - call Sierra Windows
on 0808 178 3455.
Follow @sierrawindows.
To read more, visit www.clearview-uk.com