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December 18, 2020

GGF 2020 Headlines

GGF 2020 Headlines

During 2020, despite the pandemic and industry lockdown, the GGF continued to function and deliver high-quality services and publications to its Membership.

Here’s a breakdown of the GGF’s headlines in 2020.

January

  • John Agnew begins his appointment as GGF Managing Director
  • GGF Technical hosts a special forum for Members on Future Homes Consultation and its impact on the industry.
  • Steve Chappell joins the GGF as Technical Officer

February

  • Consumer Campaign “Think Glass” is launched on MyGlazing.com.
  • The first-ever GGF Chairperson’s Forum is held in Moorgate and followed by the President’s Reception in Marylebone, London.
  • Steve Rice, GGF Managing Director and former Technical Director retires and leaves the GGF after three decades of service to the Federation

March

  • The COVID-19 pandemic hits the UK and the industry/country enters its first lockdown.
  • The GGF closes its offices but staff work from home on the campaign to inform Members of Government policy changes, restrictions and legislation.
  • Due to the pandemic, the trading environment and insurance market confidence, the GGF Deposit Indemnity Fund ceases taking deposits paid to GGF Fund Members.
  • Kevin Jones joins the GGF as Technical Officer

April

  • The GGF restarts Members’ meetings via video link.
  • GGF launches COVID-19 Survey to gauge the impact on the industry.
  • Site Operating Procedures and COVID Guidance for Manufacturers is issued by the Construction Leadership Council and relayed to Members via the GGF 

May

  • The new Conservatory Guide is launched. 
  • The GGF launches two new COVID-19 Safe Guides for Installers and Homeowners to help the home improvement sector restart and operate safely in people’s homes as the lockdown is lifted.
  • 10 new technical datasheets for the Mirrors and Window Film sectors

June

  • GGF launches new Technical Datasheet range for Channel Glass.
  • New online Quick Link Index is introduced to the GGF website to enable easier navigation of the GGF’s library of publications.

July

  • The GGF appoints James MacPherson as the new Health, Safety and Environment Manager.
  • The Government announces the Green Homes Grant Scheme and is challenged by the GGF over the timing of the announcement and the criteria for scheme inclusion for lazing home improvement companies.
  • Via video, the GGF restarts its Regional Meetings for Members

August

  • Stay Safe with MyGlazing.com campaign is launched to help rebuild consumer confidence during the pandemic.
  • GGF announces new partnership with Total Support Training providing.
  • GGF Members with access to a range of many new courses and qualifications.

September

  • GGF Members Week proves a ground-breaking with 438 bookings for the three-day online event consisting of 12 back to back webinars with 18 speakers covering open forums, video conferences, specialist presentations and expert panel discussions as well incorporating the GGF’s AGM.
  • The GGF Annual Report is published showing performance and activity for 2019.
  • GGF announces the launch of a new Digital Marketing Toolkit to help Members use digital marketing more effectively to help their business
  • The GGF Health and Safety Committee restarts

October

  • The GGF Technical Department introduces the Documents Review Page to enable Members to review technical documents prior to publication.
  • The GGF uploads six videos on its YouTube account showing the best of Members’ Week webinars.
  • The GGF takes part in a construction industry survey on future energy-efficient schemes to achieve the Government’s zero-carbon targets for 2030 and 2050. The information was fed directly to the BEIS (Government Dept. for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy)
  • GGF announces the formation of a new Environment Committee

November

  • The Stay Safe with MyGlazing.com consumer campaign ends for 2020 with outstanding results showing in excess of 108m opportunities to see the GGF and MyGlazing.com brands in the consumer media and attracting 137k new users on MyGlazing.com.
  • The GGF announces that due to continuing pandemic, the consumer campaign will re-commence in quarter one of 2021.
  • GGF Deposit Protection Insurance (administered by Installsure) is launched for Members to offer consumers protection on their deposits

December

  • The Government introduces a new tiered system in England to try and contain the spread of COVID-19, the GGF issues more detailed guidance for home improvement Members.
  • The GGF lobbies Government to remove the laminated glass from the banned Combustible Materials list and issue a comprehensive 94-page technical document providing evidence and test results to justify its removal.
  • The GGF launches a new COVID Guide for the glass/glazing supply chain covering manufacturers, fabricators, sales and canvassing

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