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How BIM is Building the Future in a Virtual World
How BIM is building the future in a virtual world Many buildings owe their designs to digital software packages like Auto CAD, which for years has been the standard choice for architects and builders who…read more.
Published: 12th January 2016
Trade Windows Celebrates 30 Years With Spectus – By Signing For Three More
Trade Windows Bristol has been a partner of Spectus Systems since the company realised the potential of PVC-U windows in 1985 – and hasn’t looked back since. The company celebrated the 30-year relationship by signing…read more.
Published: 14th December 2015
Katrina Earl Joins Epwin In Latest Coup
Epwin Window Systems continues to go from strength to strength adding yet another key member to its team, with Katrina Earl following the recent appointment of South East Specification Manager Andy Smith. Coming on board…read more.
Published: 24th November 2015
Five Reasons Why The Spectus Vertical Slider Will Help You Take Advantage Of This Growing Sector
Vertical sliding window sales increased by 15% in 2015. The popularity of this window shows no sign of slowing down. If you want to take advantage of this booming sector, you need to choose your…read more.
Published: 19th November 2015
Care Home Opens On Time Thanks To Jade
Spectus Approved Window Contractor Jade Windows earned the praise of a major care home group for returning to finish a 200-window installation despite the main contractor going into administration near to the end of the…read more.
Published: 11th November 2015
Andy Smith Joins The Specification Team In The South East
Welcome to Andy Smith who joins Epwin Group Window Systems Division as Specification Manager for London and the East of England. Andy has extensive window industry experience 15 years a with the multi-channel building products…read more.
Published: 5th November 2015
Epwin Raise Money… And a Mug for Charity
Coffee seems to be something most people agree is essential in the morning, and Epwin Window Systems is no exception. But instead of just putting the kettle on for a co-worker or two, staff decided…read more.
Published: 22nd October 2015
Get In The Pole Position With A++
This October, the first licences for A++ ratings will be issued for windows achieving an energy index of 20 or above. At the same time, any A+ rated windows that already achieve the required performance can be…read more.
Published: 12th October 2015
Spectus And Worsley Glass Blend Into A City’s Industrial Heritage
When the brief for a new development is to blend in with a former listed brewery and lodging house, the result is inevitably going to be something a little above the ordinary and the Sillavan…read more.
Published: 6th October 2015
Epwin Window Systems Division Investing in People
Epwin Window Systems has recognised the skills shortage in the industry and has recently embarked on a journey to secure the Investors in People accreditation. The investment is a major statement by the business in…read more.
Published: 21st September 2015
Epwin Window Systems – Investing For The Future And For The Planet
World class manufacturing doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time and careful research. It needs long-term investment in premises, people and plant. At Epwin Window Systems, future-proofing its manufacturing processes is never ‘finished’ – production manager,…read more.
Published: 18th September 2015
PVC-U In Conservation Areas – Not As Unlikely As You Might Think
If you read the industry press or listen to the “experts” it would be easy to conclude that PVC-U isn’t accepted in conservation areas. Replacement windows in these areas mean timber and nothing else. It’s…read more.
Published: 18th September 2015
