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Author: James Anderson, FRSA, CMgr MCMI
James Anderson, FRSA, CMgr MCMI
James Anderson, FRSA, CMgr MCMI, is a recognised industry analyst and consumer-protection writer specialising in the UK home-improvement and trades sector. With over two decades of experience in business management, trade standards, and local-service markets, James brings a trusted, evidence-based voice to homeowners and professionals across Sussex and the wider UK. As a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, James is committed to promoting best practice, transparency, and fair pricing within the trades industry. His Chartered Manager status reflects his long-standing work advising SMEs, independent tradespeople, and emerging digital platforms on sustainable growth and customer trust. James serves as the Lead Research Editor for Sussex Trades Mag, where he writes in-depth guides, trade comparisons, expert reviews, and consumer advice designed to help both homeowners and trades make confident decisions. He is also a key contributor to MyTradeLinks, offering insight into digital transformation, local trade discovery, and community-driven service platforms. Across all of his work, James focuses on three principles: clarity, accountability, and empowering the local workforce. His articles aim to cut through jargon, expose industry myths, and highlight the standards that genuinely matter when choosing a tradesperson. When he isn’t analysing market trends or writing for Sussex Trades Mag, James mentors small business owners, supports community development projects, and continues his research into how technology can strengthen trust between homeowners and local trades.
THERE is a simple way to stop cold draughts coming inside during winter and it’s been on the inside of your doors and window all along. The windows and doors in your home are likely to have this secret mode to keep you warmer in winter, and you will already have the tools at hand to get it done. Sign up for the Fabulous newsletter Thank you! There’s a way to put your doors and windows into ‘winter mode’Credit: TikTok/@danpyevoiceover Simply turning the screw on the inside seal can stop cold air coming inCredit: TikTok/@danpyevoiceover Dan Pye, a voice actor…
When Peter Barber’s Donnybrook Quarter was completed in 2006 it was hailed as ‘one of the most innovative housing projects to be undertaken in the UK for decades’. It made the Stirling Prize longlist, was exhibited at the Royal Academy, and won numerous awards. The practice’s work is repeatedly cited as an inspirational demonstration of housing design excellence – humane, beautifully crafted, inhabited proof that it is possible to build excellent and innovative social housing in the 21st century. Originally commissioned by Circle 33 Housing Trust, Donnybrook was the winner of a competition run with the Architecture Foundation and entered…
AS the cold snap continues, millions of Brits are looking for ways to turn their homes into cosy fortresses to see out the cold winter months. And one essential step for warming up your space is eliminating icy draughts. Sign up for the Fabulous newsletter Thank you! weatherstripping tape can seal the edges of a door or window against rain and windCredit: TIKTOK/@diyishbychloe Shoppers can find it on Amazon for around £5 – or on Temu for a little under £2Credit: TIKTOK/@diyishbychloe Heating your property can be an expensive task, so ensuring there is no wasted warmth is a must for the…
Company Logo The global industrial sectional doors market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 3.90% from 2024 to 2030, driven by automation, sustainability demands, and e-commerce warehousing expansion. Tariffs impact costs moderately, particularly affecting steel and aluminum prices. Trends include mergers and acquisitions enhancing market competition and efficiency. The market is segmented by material, with steel leading due to its durability and compliance, and by operation type, with manual systems remaining dominant despite automation gains. Regionally, APAC leads in market share, followed by Europe and North America. Key players like Hörmann, ASSA ABLOY, and KONE Corporation are at…
AS the cold snap continues, many Brits are looking for ways to turn their homes into cosy fortresses to see out the winter. And one essential step for warming up your space is eliminating icy draughts. Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! A handy hack can be used to close your windows more tightly, reducing draughts this winter (stock image)Credit: Alamy Warming your property can be an expensive task, so making sure there is no wasted heat is a must for most UK households. Draughty window and door frames can make your home feel freezing cold, resulting in…