36 BUILDING FABRIC
IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONSIDER THE ROLE THAT WINDOWS AND DOORS PLAY IN HELPING DEVELOPERS MEET ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
expecting homes which offer modern benefits. This also extends to windows and doors, and there is now an array of technology available to help homeowners improve the way they live, making life easier and homes safer. Some systems allow residents to lock their doors through their phone - this is a great way of keeping up with the modern demands of tech-savvy homeowners. So, it is important to keep up with
changes in technology and to build homes which not only meet demand but also offer something different. Smart technology can also be used to make the lives of housebuilders easier. For instance, certain apps can allow for greater traceability of windows and doors.
Users can scan a code to see all the certifi- cates and standards that the window or door meets, making it easier to check if safe and compliant products are being used, something which is extremely important following the fallout from the Grenfell tragedy.
ENSURING HIGH QUALITY INSTALLATION The performance of windows and doors is largely down to the quality of installation, so it is important that windows and doors are fitted properly to help newbuild developments meet new environmental standards. It is also important to pass on the high standards of installation to the next generation, which is crucial for protecting your long-term reputation, as well as ensuring you continue to build the most efficient homes in the future. It is vital that organisations continue to move with change and bring through new talent to the industry, training them to work to best practice to guarantee that these new products are meeting the new regulations.
MAKING YOUR BUSINESS FUTUREPROOF All of these things are about making sure that your business is prepared for the challenges that the future will bring. As the whole industry needs to adapt
to this ever-changing landscape, it is important to consider the vital role that windows and doors play in helping developers meet environmental regulations and how working with trusted and innovative fenestration partners can help achieve these objectives.
Adrian Pavey is commercial director at Nationwide Windows and Doors
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