With businesses facing sky-high staff and energy costs, while their customers also keep their surplus cash in their pockets, next year is likely to be a challenge, writes Editor John Roper. However, the entrepreneurial spirit still looms large in this sector…large enough to make 2026 a prosperous year for us all.
AI: a tool, not a toy
Andrew Scott, founder and managing director of Purplex the marketing company, explores how artificial intelligence is redefining marketing and why success depends on using it with insight, not imitation as he introduces Helix, the company’s own artificial intelligence platform that understands this industry.
Automation: Get going!
IGU manufacturer Cleartherm Glass Sealed Units is calling on others in the industry to embrace automation or risk falling behind. Ed Humphreys, The Fabricator’s special correspondent, reports.
The Council for Aluminium in Building outlined a refreshed focus for the year ahead as Russell Yates delivered his first address as president at the association’s 31st annual general meeting, held on 23rd October at the Crowne Plaza, Stratford-upon-Avon.
Like aluminium but better
A wedding and accommodation venue in Wales, created from a barn, originally specified aluminium windows and doors until The Residence Collections was put forward for its PVC-U heritage and modern designs.
Powdered armour
Architectural powder coatings play an essential role in the safety, performance and durability of modern building façades. Beyond their visual appeal and long-term weather resistance, these coatings are increasingly being evaluated for their contribution to fire safety writes Qualicoat chair Chris Mansfield.
The G24 Awards has booked regular TV comedy panellist and Live at the Apollo star Zoe Lyons to host this year’s Awards Gala Dinner being held on Friday 29 November.
She is also currently host of BBC2’s Lightning quick-fire quiz and and guest co-host of Sunday Morning Live. She also appears on the Frank Skinner radio show and has been a regular on Have I Got News for You, QI, and Mock the Week. She is a winner of Celebrity Mastermind.
Lyons is an immediately recognisable voice on Radio 4. A regular on The News Quiz, Just a Minute, The Unbelievable Truth and The Now Show, plus her own four part series Passport Paddy. She is an award-winning stand-up, winner of Dave’s Joke of the Fringe, Comedian’s Comedian of the Year,and The Funny Women Award, as well as being nominated for the Edinburgh Best Newcomer Comedy Award some many moons ago.
Openness
On her socials she talks about a variety of topics including her alopecia, wild swimming and her trusted companion Groucho Barks the Jack Terrier. She is sure to entertain the guests at the UK’s glass and glazing’s party of the year at the London Hilton on Park Lane.
Tickets for tables are now on sale at the G-Awards website.