HOWELLS WELCOMES MAYOR TO HIGHLIGHT IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH
Howells Patent Glazing has welcomed Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street to its Black Country factory as part of national Mental Health Awareness Week. The company shared some of the measures it has put in place to support the mental health and wellbeing of its employees. The family-run business takes part in the Thrive …
IS IT STILL OPEN ALL HOURS?
The ‘new norm’ means that small businesses can carry on and nothing stops, so does it this mean that no impact has been felt? The short answer is no, and it’s true to say that every business has coped differently, depending on their sector and their liabilities. COVID-19 has had an impact on all businesses, …
TRIP ON THE LIGHT FANTASTIC
LIGHT FANTASTIC Tracey Jackson, business development manager for Howells Patent Glazing explains why aluminium rooflights will be a feature in post-pandemic home design. Over the past six months, most of our homes have changed beyond all recognition, becoming offices, gyms and classrooms. Unfortunately, some were left wanting, exposed as impractical spaces for this …
HOWELLS INTRODUCES NEW ONLINE ROOFLIGHT WORKSHOP
Following the success of its GQA approved Rooflight Familiarisation Workshop launched earlier this year, Howells Patent Glazing is pleased to introduce a new basic version, online. Divided into three sections the online workshop examines elements of the complete practical workshop and contains useful assembly and installation information for the company’s slimline double-pitched rooflight – from …
ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT
As construction sites across the UK reopen and contractors return to work, we are presented with an extraordinary opportunity for change. Beyond flexible working, employee health and wellbeing, and green business practices, lies a chance for self-improvement – advances that can lead to higher profit margins and business efficiency. By developing your rooflight installation …
The importance of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Continuing professional development might be a pain, but we all need to do it. Adding to our growing pile of knowledge and skills, keeping our hand in the qualifications that we may have done years ago. You may not even think you are doing it, but you are. Every time you watch a webinar, or …