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The challenges of working on school buildings; Howells Patent Glazing
Here at Howells Patent Glazing, we’ve been in the manufacturing business for over 40 years and worked on many building and installation challenges over the years. We’ve decided to use our experience to take a closer look at what makes working on school and...
Structural Glazing
Structural glazing systems can provide striking store front appearances, giving architects and designers the opportunity to offer unique uninterrupted glass structures without any visible framing, giving retailers maximum visual potential. Frameless facades can be...
Lead Generation…It’s a Numbers Game
How do you find new leads in the construction industry? Is there a way to accurately source new projects that are relevant to your specialty with enough information to put you in with a chance of winning that contract? Many companies and local authorities advertise...
The effect of Brexit on the construction industry; Howells Patent Glazing
In the wake of Brexit, our Cradley Heath based manufacturing firm, Howells Patent Glazing, have seen a substantial increase in homeowners and local builders taking a hands-on approach to construction – cutting out the middleman. Our firm believes this as result...
National Trust and English Heritage
Repairing and maintaining roofs are a costly business and more so when a large historic building is involved! Orangery at Montacute House The orangery at Montacute House, National Trust, has re-opened with a new roof and 2,380 glass panes all refitted into their...
Working and Childcare – is it a mission impossible?
Major issues One of the major issues affecting working families during this time of the year is without a doubt the issue of childcare during the school shut down periods. Where to go with them, how to find suitable child care, the cost associated with these days and...
Can SME’s still win business; Howells Patent Glazing question procurement procedures
The government has set itself a target of spending £1 in every £3 with small businesses by 2020 but our Midlands manufacturing firm, Howells Patent Glazing, are questioning how feasible the ambitious procurement goal is. With The Education Funding Agency (EFFA)...
How to avoid having to be a psychic credit controller
How do credit controllers keep things running? How do they control the risk to the company? Companies ceasing trading With new government statics in for the first quarter of 2016 the trend for companies ceasing trading does not seem to abating. ...
Funding help for construction projects
Funding asssistance Construction right on your doorstep So, you may be thinking, “Why does this matter to me?” Well, because the funding has been increased by £62B, including a £15b increase for the education sector. This matters to us because here at Howells glazing,...