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4th March 2021

Beyond Manctopia (Part two) – Building for resilience, construction, community and city

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23rd November 2020

Beyond Manctopia Part One – Taking the Long View on life, business, heritage and wood

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The magic of glass and how to specify

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1st September 2020

Can I replace my windows under the Green Homes Grant Scheme?

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1st July 2020

Why it pays to buy from a financially secure supplier

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19th March 2020

COVID-19

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17th March 2020

George Barnsdale’s commitment to the circular economy

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4th March 2020

How do you balance planning constraints with environmental impact?

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14th February 2020

George Barnsdale celebrates being granted Made in Britain membership

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12th February 2020

5 things to ask a timber window manufacturer

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4th February 2020

Are we taking the climate crisis and sustainability seriously enough?

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24th January 2020

Performance – can you believe the claims made by manufacturers or is it a load of BS?

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20th November 2019

Hardwood or softwood – which is best?

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7th October 2019

What do we mean by secure windows and doors?

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4th October 2019

George Barnsdale Welcomes New Staff to Manage Growth in Commercial Sales

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13th September 2019

The truth behind the retained facade and timber windows

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