Busy November for CAB
November 2016

The highlights of a busy November for CAB have been updating members on contractual issues and the launch of a huge Pavilion at the FIT Show 2017.

Our latest contractual awareness seminar held in Basildon, Essex last week was again well attended and well received. Together with the other seminars held in Birmingham and Sheffield during the year there has been a near 100% attendance. Presenter Geraldine Fleming, Executive Director, Knowles has covered ‘20 Top Contractual Nightmares’ and ‘Pre & Post Contractual Awareness’ which has featured a number of topics including: Tender issues; Liquidated damages; Defects; Variations and Payments; Damage; Collateral warranties; Claims and Insolvency. The seminars been able to resolve a number of member queries, suggest new and improved internal processes and highlight best practice. We are planning to run at least three more in 2017 and would be delighted to supply further information to any fabricators who are interested in attending the event which is for CAB members.

CAB is excited to have launched one of the largest ever Aluminium Pavilion’s in partnership with The FIT Show 2017 (23-25 May 2016). The domestic and home improvement exhibition which expects over 10,000 visitors will take place at the NEC and around 15 CAB members are expected to exhibit on the stand. CAB was attracted to the show due to the surge in interest amongst homeowners in aluminium bi folding and sliding doors. This has highlighted just how much the aluminium fenestration sector has innovated through investment in customer research, R & D and product improvement in recent years. We would be delighted to hear from any further member who wishes to join the Pavilion and is keen to benefit from the synergies of exhibiting alongside other members from across the aluminium in building supply chain.

Contact me at justin.ratcliffe@c-a-b.org.uk