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Bringing you all latest updates from the BWF.
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How can BIM help my business?
1 August 2012 - Is BIM the latest fad, or can Business Information Modelling help me streamline the jobs I work on? We explain what BIM is and what beneifts you can gain from adopting the technology in your business.
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A Ban On Wood Waste to Landfill?
1 August 2012 - It could encourage greater timber recycling and improve our environmental creditials, or it could become a cost burden. What do you think? Tell us your thoughts which will form part of the industry view.
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Thermal Sandwich Panels and Doorblanks Exclusively from Timbmet
1 August 2012 - Timbmet are sponsors of the BWF Award for Technical Excellence and Innovation, and present two of their newest products.
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The Volatile Organic Compounds in Paints, Varnishes and Vehicle Refinishing Products Regulations 2012
27 July 2012 - The Volatile Organic Compounds in Paints, Varnishes and Vehicle Refinishing Products Regulations 2012 came into force today.
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BWF launches 'an easy guide to the Green Deal'
25 July 2012 - The BWF has launched a free-to-members guide to the Green Deal. The publication provides a brief overview of the forthcoming initiative, and gives information about what providers, installers and product manufacturers need to do to get involved with the Green Deal.
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Heavy fines emphasise need for the FDIS
24 July 2012 - The increasingly large fines levied at building owners for breaches of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRO), demonstrate that the need to qualify fire door and building safety professionals through the Fire Door Inspection Scheme (FDIS) has never been more relevant.
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Kennel firm worker amputates finger on circular saw
19 July 2012 - The 22 year old was using a circular table saw to make angular cuts to lengths of timber, without the use of any jigs or support to guide the wood through
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Government needs your feedback on proposals for ‘Consumer Bill of Rights’
19 July 2012 - The new plans aim to simplify the law and establish clear rules on faulty goods, services and digital content, including defining the period during which consumers can get a full refund.
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Controversial £1000 per day ‘Fee For Intervention’ scheme to go ahead as planned
17 July 2012 - Concerns remain that BWF members could be subject to a quasi legal process which would see them fined substantial amounts for minor Health and Safety transgressions.
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20% tax rise for listed building work is ‘blatant short-termism’
17 July 2012 - Despite strong resistance from the BWF and a number of other organisations, the government has gone ahead with plans to remove the zero VAT rating on approved alterations to listed buildings
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