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The Glass and Glazing Federation represents companies who make, supply or fit, glass and glazing products in the UK and internationally.
Being the industry authority, the GGF promotes best practice and sets the highest technical and health & safety standards. The Federation is also the voice of the industry in local and national politics helping shape and influence policy and legislation. As well as offering an array of benefits to its members, the GGF guides and protects homeowners when buying glass or glazing products and services.
Top Stories
GGF ISSUE CE MARKING OVERVIEW
Following recent concerns that many companies are unsure of their responsibility to comply with the incoming Construction Products Regulation (CPR) - that will require companies who manufacture to a harmonised European Standard to CE mark - Giles Willson, GGF Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Technical Affairs provides an overview of CPR and CE Marking and outlines the GGF’s activity to help GGF Members and the wider industry comply with the new legislation from 1st July 2013.
FIT SHOW SUCCESS PLEASES GGF
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) was pleased with the success of the FIT Show in Telford last week.
GGF UNEXCITED BY “MODERATE” BUDGET
This week, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, unveiled his Budget 2013 for an “aspiration nation” but the Glass and Glazing Federation was not too impressed with the overall plans for the construction industry, feeling that the Chancellor could have done more to stimulate real growth.
GGF ATTENDS GREEN DEAL DIALOGUE RECEPTION
On 6th March 2013 the GGF attended Dods Green Deal Dialogue Reception at the House of Commons, where a final Green Deal recommendations report was launched entitled; One month in: making the Green Deal work.
VISIT THE GGF GROUP ZONE
The FIT Show (16th-18th April), promises to be one of the most exciting industry events of the year and the GGF as major sponsors of the Show are planning a showcase presentation area entitled, the GGF Group Zone.
GGF STILL WORKING ON GREEN DEAL
Though Green Deal has been launched for 4 weeks the GGF is still working in the background with various organisations to make it work for GGF Members and the glass and glazing industry in general. Here’s a round up of some of the Federation’s recent activity on Green Deal.
GGF EMERGENCY GLAZING NETWORKING EVENT
The GGF Emergency Glazing Group is holding a special Networking Event on 24th April 2013 in London to increase coverage of the Emergency Glazing Register and to encourage Members to join the Emergency Glazing Group.
GGF LAUNCHES NEW PROMOTIONAL VIDEO
The GGF has launched its new promotional video featuring interviews with GGF Members and Senior Staff as well as on site footage of glass manufacturing and installation.
GGF PLEASED WITH CONSEQUENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS U-TURN
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) was pleased to hear the recent Government announcement that Consequential Improvements (CI) will not be implemented in Building Regulations 2013 for England.
GGF LAUNCHES NEW EMERGENCY GLAZING PUBLICATION
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has introduced a new Emergency Glazing brochure to inform property owners of the services and help offered by GGF Registered Emergency Glaziers.
GGF LAUNCHES NEW PROGRAMME FOR YOUNG COMPANIES
The Glass and Glazing Federation has launched the Promotion Programme - a new and exciting scheme specifically for new and young companies who have been established for less than 3 years.
GGF’S NEW RESOURCE FOR CE MARKING
With CE Marking becoming compulsory from 1st July 2013, the GGF has set up a range of comprehensive support and guidance online and offline services to ensure all GGF Members will be able to comply with the incoming legislation.
GGF CONTINUES GREEN DEAL DIALOGUE
Following strong presentations at the recent Liberal and Labour Party Conferences, the GGF is this week continuing to raise Members concerns at the Green Deal Dialogue Event at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham.
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