BiKBBI News

LSI NAMED INSTALLER OF THE YEAR!

BiKBBI member Layne Ives of LSI Interiors Limited has recently won the prestigious ‘Installer of The Year’ award at the ek&bbusiness Awards & Review 2017 ceremony in Central London.

The premier event, hosted by comedian Rob Beckett, to a sell out audience of over 500 saw Layne and his team presented with the award for his services to industry.

The awards finalists were judged by independent inspectors in August / September 2017, which included an onsite inspection of work in progress and a formal interview.

Speaking at the awards, Layne said, “I’m incredibly honoured to have been awarded this accolade. We work incredibly hard and often without recognition. My team is at the heart of my business and they each deserve a public pat on the back for all they do”.

Layne continued, “It’s not just the installers that have made the business a success. I’d also like to thank my back room team, including my partner Nicola and father Ian, both of whom have supported me on this journey, not only with moral support, but also their efforts operationally. I must also mention the Institute [BiKBBI], as its team has supported me immensely over the years, as I know they do with others. They’ve played a part in helping me grow by finding new business and advised on rebranding when I needed to.”

BiKBBI Communications Manager Nicole Mercer said: “On behalf of The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation, I’d like to congratulate the team at LSI Interiors for a well deserved win”.

BiKBBI CEO Damian Walters added: “I’d like to thank the inspectors for their time and effort during the process, all of which was provided completely voluntarily.”

WREN KITCHENS LAUNCHES CUSTOMER VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE

Wren Kitchens is encouraging customers to try before they buy by launching an “immersive” virtual reality, VR experience at its Maidstone, Thurrock, Bristol Cribbs and Farnborough showrooms. The company is encouraging customers to ‘get a feel for the dream kitchen they are designing.’

According to Wren, the new VR technology has been uniquely designed and developed entirely in-house, and it will also be available at new showrooms in Luton, Doncaster, Tunbridge and Brighton.

“It is essential that our customers are 100% happy with their choices, colours or layouts,” said Wren Kitchens Planner Development Vice-President Conor Laville. He added, “Our Wren planning software combined with VR has made it possible to transport our customers into their designs, making it the best shopping experience possible for kitchens.”

WILSONART GOING THIN ON TOP

Zenith, from Wilsonart is the first ultra-thin (12.5mm) worktop and has a decorative surface finish on two sides, perfect to create waterfall-end panels and co-ordinated bespoke open shelves.

Practical and easy to install and maintain as the material is 100% waterproof, Zenith can be installed with standard tooling and is available in a choice of 3-metre; worksurfaces, breakfast bars, upstands and splashbacks as well as a 950mm curved module.

NEW SURVEY RESULTS SHOW THAT MOORES DELIVERS HIGH CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

Moores has unveiled the results of its customer satisfaction survey of national and regional housebuilders and specifiers in the private and public sectors. The survey was distributed to over 2500 contacts, including Head Office, Regional Office and Site based customers, and the results across the board clearly demonstrate that the impact of Moores’ service-based strategy is translating into a positive customer experience.

The recent survey found an amazing 85% of respondents would recommend Moores to a colleague. Nearly half were active promoters of the brand, with 46% of respondents scoring 9 or 10 for likelihood to recommend.

Moores also received excellent feedback from its customers through the survey, ranking them ahead of their key competitors in terms of satisfaction. One Construction customer commented, “Really pleased with the turnaround at the business; easy to deal with and responsive”. Similarly, a commercial customer at a national builder said, “Practices put in place over the past 6 months by Moores are putting them strides ahead of others, so keep up the good work, aim to stay ahead and continue to service sites well.”

Michael Barrett, Sales & Marketing Director at Moores, commented, “The survey results are a great testament to the hard work and focus from the whole team at Moores but we aren’t resting on our laurels! We are committed to delivering the highest level of service and satisfaction to our customers. We are already using the feedback to continue to develop our systems and practices and improve our customer experience even further”.

Wilsonart, the worktop specialists ‘..we are delighted to be part of the BiKBBI family’

When it comes to worktops we’ve got it covered, from versatile laminates to seamless solid surface, to our newest introduction Zenith, 100% waterproof ultra-thin solid laminate. Install our stunning collection of worktops with ease, step by step guides and videos available to help you along the way, and no need for specialist tooling. Wilsonart - the installer friendly worktop company.

To find out more about Wilsonart or the worktop collections Visit: www.wilsonart.co.uk | Contact us: +44 (0)1388 774661

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THE 18TH EDITION IS COMING!

With less than one year to until the 18th Edition of the IET Wiring regulations is published, NICEIC and ELECSA has set up an information hub with everything an electrician will need to know. The website www.18edition.com contains all the latest news and information relating to the new standard.

Mark Smith, Marketing and Communications Director at NICEIC and ELECSA, commented, “The introduction of a new standard is obviously very important for all electricians. Everyone in the industry will need to be aware of the changes and the implications it has on the work they carry out. “NICEIC and ELECSA will be at the forefront of providing electrical contractors with everything they need to know – from updates on the latest developments, opportunities to purchase the new book and training packages to suit all contractors’ needs.” The new standard is expected to be available on or around July 1, 2018 with electricians given a six month transition period to get up to speed with the changes. From January 1 2019, it will then be a requirement that all electrical installations designed after this date comply with BS 7671:2018, 18th Edition (2018). An ability to show a level of understanding and awareness of the changes should be a priority for everyone involved in the Electrotechnical industry.

To find out more log on to www.18edition.com today and make sure you stay up to date with everything you need to know.

WORK DUST-FREE: MORE INTELLIGENT THAN EVER BEFORE

Festool is launching intelligent new products to make dust free working easier: two new Bluetooth batteries and a Bluetooth remote control, as well as a new smooth hose and mobile dust extractor.

With the new Bluetooth module, that can be retrofitted, dust can be extracted with cordless Festool tools without the need for a power cable. The premium manufacturer is extending its range of compatible batteries with the addition of two new 5.2 and 6.2 Ah Bluetooth-capable battery packs.

"The new Bluetooth module represents real progress in cordless and dust-free work," confirms Jon Burcham, Marketing Manager at Festool. "It takes a lot of time to keep going back and forth to the extractor to switch it on manually. Now the extractor can be conveniently activated or switched off using the Bluetooth remote control and with the new Bluetooth battery packs it is even easier because there is no need for a power cable between the extractor and tool. Switching the cordless tool on or off causes the extractor to be automatically activated."

The range of extractors has expanded with a newly developed, smooth suction hose, which ensures seamless dust extraction without the inconvenience of the hose catching. In addition the redesigned CT 26, 36 and 48 mobile dust extractors feature practical functions, such as the optimised SYS-Dock with T-LOC function for conveniently connecting SYSTAINERs on the mobile dust extractor and a new cord holder.

“Efficient and dust-free work has never been simpler,” concludes Jon.