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As the glass and glazing industry evolves, the GGF is adapting its role to provide stronger support, guidance and representation for its members.
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The GGF Group has continued its root and branch restructure with a focus on delivering faster, more joined-up support for the glass sector, window and door manufacturers, and installers.
The ABI fell from 49.8 in March, when billings were essentially flat, to 48.3 in April, signaling that more firms reported declining billings than rising billings.
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has warned that tougher economic conditions are likely to put further pressure on the home improvement and house building markets this year.
Architecture firm billings held steady in March, indicating market stability despite global economic concerns.
GGF is calling on members and the wider industry to take part in a critical consultation response that could shape the future of lead use across both stained-glass heritage sectors and applied decorative lead.
The Welsh Government has introduced the new Home Energy Model for u-value calculations for new build windows and doors – making the shift to triple-glazed units more likely.
Glass and Glazing Federation strengthens its leadership team with the appointment of Amy Hopton-Smith as Head of Commercial and Operations, reinforcing its focus on growth and member value.
Basing on a 2026 report, companies that only consider the purchase price, end up paying from 40% up to 60% more during the useful life of the equipment, in comparison to who calculates the Total Cost of Ownership.
When a business with nearly 250 years of heritage chooses where to invest its time and voice, it’s never a decision taken lightly.
Amid proposed reforms to the apprenticeship system, the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has stepped up its engagement with government to safeguard the competence framework underpinning safe construction practices.
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has been intensifying its efforts to champion high-quality apprenticeships and promote the glass and glazing industry as a credible, long-term career pathway.
A great example of industry collaboration, Glass and Glazing Federation’s Industry Connect 2026 brought professionals together for insight, networking, and a shared vision for the future.
Architecture billings improved in February (ABI 49.4 vs. 43.8) but remained in decline.
GGF President Mike Butterick has issued a clear warning to the glass and glazing sector on the business-critical impact of regulation and the need to adapt fast to an era of unprecedented change.
A new report from the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has revealed widespread compliance failures across manufacturers of heat soaked thermally toughened glass, raising serious questions for the glass and glazing supply chain.
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has appointed Lauren Mawford as its Director, marking a significant step in the organisation’s continued evolution and long-term strategic development.
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