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 education buildings different to any other contracts, and explain how to …
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 of people wanting to retain control of a build project and reduce cost in …
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 more all come into play – When …
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. Government figures show 3,694 companies entered insolvency in the first three months …
How does Brexit affect the construction industry? Before the EU Referendum, the business of construction was a good industry to get into because of the excitement and they pay! Now that Britain have left the EU what does this mean for the people who are currently in the construction industry because they have relied on …
Our West Midlands manufacturing firm, Howells Patent Glazing, are pleased to announce our collaboration with Pilkington United Kingdom Limited to offer their new solar control product, Pilkington Suncool™ One 60/40 to our customers! As the latest addition to the Pilkington Suncool™ Range, Pilkington Suncool™ One 60/40 is an off-line coated mid-range solar control product with …
Undertaking workplace NVQ’s are an important part of addressing the UK skills shortage, and it’s something that our Midlands based manufacturing firm, Howells Patent Glazing, have introduced to the entire workforce this year. Glazing UK; It’s more than just windows… According to the UK Commission for Employment and Skills, whilst employment levels have increased, there …
When I’m cleanin’ Windows…. So, what’s your favourite hobby? I’m a fan of extreme window cleaning myself….. Image from Metro.co.uk Some people go to extreme lengths to make sure their windows are clean. If extreme window cleaning isn’t your thing, how about some old fashioned window cleaning tips? Am I the …
We thought it would be nice to publicize the benefits of nurturing people/staff even after formal education has ended. At Howells Patent Glazing , the family business, we believe in educating our employees and with 22 currently having inhouse NVQ training on different courses ranging from IT level 2 and 3, Improving Operational Performance Apprenticeship …
It’s no secret that the recession took its toll on the UK building and manufacturing industry. However, we have been doing a little research and found that a report conducted by Deloitte has revealed a nine-year high in development across the city of Birmingham, which is also mirrored in reports for Manchester and Leeds. This …