2019 was a cautious year for the construction and glazing industry. Uncertainty surrounding Brexit and the General Election saw sporadic growth throughout the year. In November 2019, however, construction rose by 1.9% in a single month. This sharp increase was caused by a combination of private residential work and new public housebuilding. 2019 ended on a high for the construction industry.
2020 has been the most unprecedented time in anyone’s memory. The COVID19 pandemic has reached every area of our lives. Industries as diverse as healthcare, education, and retail have been transformed due to the outbreak as has the construction industry.
When the UK government initially put the country into lockdown, the construction and glazing industry froze. Manufacturing stopped, installations were postponed, and millions of companies applied for the government furlough scheme to protect jobs and businesses. Three months later and we are now beginning to return to work albeit to a much-changed working environment. So, what is the current situation for the construction and glazing industry? Let’s take a closer look.
During lockdown, millions of homeowners were forced to spend more time than ever in their homes. This extended time at home was for many a time when they noticed all the jobs that needed doing around the house. Despite the pandemic, glazing and construction companies continued to receive a steady stream of enquiries for work to be carried out post-lockdown.
These installations and renovations are now taking place. Many glazing and construction companies have seen a surge in demand for home improvements since lockdown restrictions were eased. Replacement window and door projects are seeing record levels of demand while thousands of homeowners are looking to extend their homes now that they realise the importance of a larger living area.
In the commercial sector, similar increases in work are beginning to be seen. The government has pledged billions of pounds to a range of large-scale building projects. New housing legislation is being drawn up to ease planning restrictions for residential new build properties while large infrastructure projects are now being given the green light to commence.
There is still a long way to go before any stability is found in the UK glazing and construction industry. Positive signs, however, are showing that consumer confidence is returning and the demand for building services has regained its pre-lockdown pace.
At Techniglaze, we are now up and running at full capacity. Whether you’re a homeowner looking to complete the home renovations you planned during lockdown or you’re a commercial business owner working on a new development, we can help. For more information about any of our products or services call 01761 417 654 or contact us online.
We are delighted with the windows, and have already been complimented by our neighbours on the upgrade.
Tyler and Paul were very professional and showed good initiative for the inevitable adjustments that needed to be made. They were particularly considerate of our house, it’s character and our pets! Please pass on our thanks and comments as appropriate.
We are delighted with the windows. As you know we were concerned that they would look different and more “clunky” but really you can’t tell the difference except that the new ones are not falling apart!!! The guys who did the fitting were also good. They were working in freezing fog, really cold but they carried on regardless, they were extremely tidy and cleared up after themselves.
I am delighted with the recent installation, it’s good to look out of clear windows. The work was carried out professionally by two excellent gentleman.
I will not hesitate to contact you when I am ready to replace others, also would certainly recommend you to others.
Really impressed with the customer service and professionalism from everyone at Techniglaze. Especially liked the follow up call after our doors were fitted to make sure we were happy. Would definitely recommend.
Excellent. This company really care about doing a great job. Roger and Keith have been very helpful and explaining things in detail that a lay person may not understand.
Excellent customer service, range of products and attention to detail. I honestly can’t rate them highly enough. They stepped in and came to the rescue after Salisbury glass cost us 8 months of time and 100k in increased material costs.
These guys have been great to us. Helped us out at short notice after we were badly let down by another supplier. We asked for several minor details that were not standard (e.g. different locking mechanisms), and they were flexible and open to ideas. We ended up also commissioning our front door from them; it is super sturdy and beautiful. Always courteous, professional, and good payment terms.
First class service for my window repair, with tricky access issues and a large, heavy glazed unit to install. Really glad I chose this company.
I was looking for a company that could deliver a bespoke pair of roof lights in the Alitherm system. Techniglaze offered the best price and worked with us to ensure the sizes were exactly right and conducted the sales process very professionally. The product is first class and we are exceptionally pleased with the service and product. I can highly recommend Techniglaze.
