INDUSTRYNEWS FROMTHEEDITOR
By now , under the new Part Q , any works with Initial Notices submitted before 1st October 2015 must have commenced onsite if they are to meet the transitional provisions . If you are unsure exactly what constitutes commencement , there is more information on page 6 .
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CONTINUING ON THE THEME OF security , this month sees Home Security Month back for its fourth consecutive year . Yale shows its support on page 77 and highlights the importance of raising awareness among homeowners with some alarming statistics and Winlock reveals some of the UK ’ s shocking home security howlers on page 78 .
Heritage styles continue to be big news with fabricators continuously developing products to satisfy the homeowner ’ s ( and planner ’ s ) desire for increasingly high performing and authentic looking windows and doors . Our Heritage feature beginning on page 45 showcases the latest launches and technologies from the likes Quickslide , Climatec , Masterframe and SafeGuard .
Similarly , the increasing popularity of solid roof conservatories is showing no signs slowing , with demand from homeowners driving innovation as fabricators seek to offer differentiation for installers . To reflect this , our usual conservatory section has been renamed Solid Roofs and Conservatories this month and features a step-by-step installation guide for Ultraframe ’ s UltraRoof 380 , as well as company profiles of Premier Roof Systems and Contech Conservatories .
As Autumn often sees homeowners looking to complete home improvements before the onset of winter , it would appear it is also time for change within in the industry and our extended Movers and Shakers section of the magazine is testament to this , with new appointments , new challenges and retirements . All our very best wishes to those featured .
Becky Taylor , Editor
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OBITUARY
Tributes paid after death of UK sales director
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IT IS WITH GREAT sadness that HUECK UK is announcing the death of its Sales Director , Robert Bright . Robbie died in an accident in France , during a charity cycle ride that was raising funds for PAPYRUS ( Prevention of Young Suicide ), in memory of his beloved son , George .
He was part of the senior management and business development team for the UK arm of global supplier of aluminium building systems , HUECK , and an industry veteran with many years ’ experience . His professional leadership and personal friendship will be dearly missed by all those who knew him .
The entire team at HUECK both in the UK , as well as Germany , has paid tribute to Robbie . His colleagues have released a message to clients , business partners , and the industry at large about Robbie ’ s career at HUECK .
Leon Friend , HUECK UK Project Director , said :“ Robbie has been pivotal in HUECK ’ s establishment in the UK . He has won , project-managed and successfully delivered some of HUECK ’ s most impressive projects in London and across the UK .
“ He had nearly three decades of experience , and his knowledge , passion and dedication have been truly inspiring for all of us at HUECK since he joined the team in June 2013 . Aside from a great personality , he was an exceptional business man and
Robbie Bright on his charity cycle ride in France
had a strong ability to identify and maximise opportunities .”
Crispin Jedrzejewski , HUECK UK Technical Director , commented : “ Robbie was much more than a colleague to me . His personality and friendliness quickly led me to consider him a good friend and confidant – his tragic loss will be acutely felt by all who knew him .”
Ralf Schrader , from parent company in Germany , said : “ To me , Robbie was both the honest English gentleman and a trustworthy and reliable businessman , as well as a friend . It was my honour and privilege to support him and his family in the charity ride , organised in memory of George .
“ To lose him under such tragic circumstances is unthinkable and very saddening . But although we will miss him very much , he will always be remembered by all who were fortunate enough to call him a friend .”
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