One of the areas considered in the Government’s recently published review of the perceived barriers to retrofitting energy efficiency measures into historic homes in England report, was the ... Read more »
Recent amendments to the UK Construction Product Regulations 2013 (CPRs), including those post-Brexit and the Building Safety Act 2022, emphasised the need for robust enforcement. In this blog ... Read more »
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) joins IfATE’s influential advisory group for apprenticeships and skills training. BWF has joined the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical ... Read more »
The UK Government’s recent review explores the complexities surrounding the retrofitting of energy efficiency measures in historic homes, balancing the preservation of cultural assets with ... Read more »
The installation of fire doors is a critical aspect of building safety, with far-reaching implications for the well-being of occupants and the legal responsibilities of installers. Correct ... Read more »
In the wake of his recent recognition as the BWF Apprentice of the Year, Harrison has added another accolade to his name by receiving the prestigious IOC ‘Rainleaf Trophy’ for 2023 at ... Read more »
When you receive a specification for an external doorset it is likely to contain many performance requirements, but it might not be clear what these are and how they can be evaluated. In this ... Read more »
Timber windows and doors are renowned for their timeless aesthetic appeal, natural warmth, and environmental sustainability. However, traditional timber bars and beads have their limitations in ... Read more »
On 1st January 2021, the EU REACH regulation was brought into UK law and, therefore, the EU restriction on diisocyanates was carried into UK legislation. Diisocyanates are a family of versatile ... Read more »
BWF Technical Director, Kevin Underwood clarifies the new requirements for U-values in new build and existing dwellings, and how U-values can be improved for windows and doors. On the 15th of ... Read more »
On the 20th of April, the Government published its long-awaited Independent Review of the Construction Product Testing Regime which was announced in April 2021. The review was led by Paul ... Read more »
The BWF supports the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) campaign to combat occupational lung disease in the woodworking industries. Each year, around 12,000 people die from work related lung ... Read more »
BWF Technical Director Kevin Underwood outlines the key recommendation from Independent Review of the Construction Product Testing Regime and what this could mean for businesses manufacturing ... Read more »
In this blog, BWF Technical Director Kevin Underwood offers an overview of The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) current consultation, and how the proposed changes to ... Read more »
BWF Member – Repair Care share recent report findings that highlight why replacement is not always the best solution and how repairing can be the more environmentally friendly option. ... Read more »
