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News Roundup LOW-PAY PERCEPTION ADDING TO SKILLS GAP The prospects and earning potential of trades jobs such as glaziers, carpenters and plumbers is misunderstood by Generation Z, a new survey commissioned by Checkatrade has revealed. The Gen Z Trade Pulse report highlights how young people feel about the trades and construction industry, as well as their views as to why they may or may not choose it as a career. Launched as part of Get In, a campaign looking to encourage more young people into trades careers, the report’s findings are important as the sector is facing a huge skills gap. The survey of people aged between 14-25 revealed that the most important factors to them in considering a career in the trades are choosing their own hours, having more money, running their own business and being able to earn additional income outside of normal work. But it also uncovered a major misunderstanding in their perception of trade salaries, with the majority predicting that traditional trades earnings were in line with the national average. In fact, of the 11 traditional trade professions, 7 boast an average income surpassing it. More interestingly, all the 11 traditional trade professions offer the potential for six figure salaries when self-employed or by setting up a business. Melanie Waters, Managing Director of Get In and Trade-Up, said: “Our survey has made clear that many young people are unaware of the income tradespeople take home, and with good pay being one of the main draws to trade careers, it’s important we change young people’s perceptions urgently. “These perceptions are contributing to a skills gap which is already having a detrimental effect on the industry, so it must be corrected to encourage young people to consider a career in one of these exciting, secure jobs.” www.aboutapprenticeships.com/get-in/ BDC ALUMINIUM IS ACQUIRED BY ROCAL Rocal Endurance Holdings has solidified its market presence through the strategic acquisition of BDC Aluminium for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Witham, Essex, BDC Aluminium is a fabricator of premium aluminium windows and doors catering to both domestic and commercial markets, predominantly in the south of England. The company's product range, encompasses bi-folding doors, sliding patio doors, internal screens, curtain walling, and facades. Stephen Nadin, Managing Director at Rocal, said: “We are thrilled to integrate the capabilities and expertise of BDC Aluminium into our existing portfolio. BDC Aluminium is a robust and profitable operation, and we plan to nurture and invest in its growth from its Witham base in the South East. 'A BANK OF SUPPORT' IN CHALLENGING TIMES FENSA says it understands the impact of wider market changes on local installers and has created 'a bank of support', in response, including a guide on ‘How to become a sole trader’. “The window and door industries are unfortunately feeling the impact of government uncertainty, rising inflation, and increased interest rates,” explained Lis Clarke, Operations Director for FENSA, “directly after a period of booming sales that were almost difficult to fulfil. The volatile nature of these changes makes it hard for businesses to keep up and as we have seen in the last couple of months, a couple of big names in the sector have been forced to close their doors as a result. One of which, [was] industry giant Safestyle. “Whether or not installers have been directly affected by the closure of Safestyle or any other supplier to whom they subcontract, uncertainty For more news and the latest updates, visit www.total-installer.co.uk The Rocal Endurance production site in Brigg, North Lincs “Our goal is to leverage our extensive knowledge of consumer marketing to propel the business forward, generating leads and creating substantial sales opportunities for our nationwide network of installer partners.” David Green, Managing Director at BDC Aluminium, said: “After investing considerable effort in building BDC Aluminium, it was crucial for me to entrust the company to a reputable business. Rocal Endurance perfectly aligns with this requirement." www.rocal.co.uk can highlight the need for change. One of these changes may be to set up as a sole trader for more autonomy. But the thought of going solo and being your own boss can be daunting. That is why we have produced a comprehensive guide to becoming a sole trader. The guide covers everything including the first steps to take to become a sole trader, employing people, how to manage your taxes, what the risks are, insurance considerations, and how to manage your finances.” As well as the launch of the new guide, FENSA is also supporting installers with practical help such as dedicated staff to deal with all Safestyle insurance claims for Installsure, and dedicated S75 reports produced by RISA for homeowners with a unique webpage for them to book in. The company says it has also made Mandatory Technical Competency (MTC) provisions for the installers that now need to update their details on an MTC card or certificate. www.fensa.org.uk 10 TI JANUARY <strong>2024</strong> PRACTICAL CONTENT FOR THE GLAZING INSTALLER & HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST
Introducing Glazepoint The 1st “all in one” management platform for double glazing installation companies - www.glazepoint.com. Glazepoint works with all devices including Apple Macs & mobile phones Below are a few of Glazepoints features, visit our website for a full list Window Designer - Send professional estimates to your customers. Customer Database - All your customers in one place, search all parameters for quick access. Company Diary - Shared company diary with mobile map integration. Installation Manager - Book installations & share information with installers & customers. Job Manager - Access to all customers jobs, estimates & all vital information. Job Board - Track the progress of all live customers with a virtual T Card system. Glazepoint is a collaboration between Danny Graham, an industry insider with 25 years’ experience in the double-glazing industry & Darren James, a seasoned software developer. This unique team makes it possible for Glazepoint to constantly evolve, staying at the forefront of innovation. Taking customers’ requests & implementing them to the platform in a matter of days. Glazepoint have also transferred information from companies current CRM provider. Glazepoint - Tying your business together without tying you in. Feeling tied into a contract is a position that no company wants to be in. Glazepoint offer a month-to-month subscription service with no minimum length. If at any point you wish to cancel your Glazepoint subscription, your company can sign into a read only version & would have access to all your historical information. 07908 250075 info@glazepoint.com www.glazepoint.com
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