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Heather Wheeler MP heralds “bright future” for BWF Award winning staircase manufacturers

The MP for south Derbyshire, Heather Wheeler, has praised the entrepreneurial spirit of staircase manufacturer TwoTwenty during a visit to the firm's headquarters this week.

CPA Forecasts mixed picture for Construction in 2017 and 2018

Overall, construction activity is expected to remain broadly flat in 2017 and 2018, but this masks a more nuanced picture at the sector level with growth in infrastructure and education ... Read more »

Timber Trade Federation issues information for UK importers concerning verification of FLEGT licences

If you import FLEGT-licensed timber, you will be required to submit the electronic FLEGT licence for verification to Regulatory Delivery before the timber arrives in the UK

CPA Weekly Notes 11th November 2016

As a benefit of BWF's membership of the Construction Products Association (CPA), logged-in members are able to view the latest Weekly Notes

CPA Weekly Notes 4th November 2016

As a benefit of BWF's membership of the Construction Products Association (CPA), logged-in members are able to view the latest Weekly Notes

Build UK making progress on late payment and pre-qualifications

Small Business Minister Margot James recently wrote to signatories of the Prompt Payment Code to highlight progress in tackling late payment, with a further Build UK initiative now underway to ... Read more »

CTI launches new Industry Manifesto

The target is to grow the UK Timber Industry promoting best practise and boosting a wide collaboration among the leading trade organisations and companies across the Supply Chain.

2016 fire door safety campaign has biggest impact to date

Early evaluation of this year's Fire Door Safety Week campaign indicates the initiative was the most successful to date, with supporters up by more than a third on 2015 and almost 300% higher ... Read more »

CPA Weekly Notes 28th October 2016

As a benefit of BWF's membership of the Construction Products Association (CPA), logged-in members are able to view the latest Weekly Notes

A cautious welcome for apprenticeship funding changes – but more detail needed!

BWF Membership & Training Director, Dave Campbell, gives a cautious welcome for apprenticeship funding changes released by the government, but more detail needed for the devolved nations and ... Read more »

CPA Weekly Notes 21st October 2016

As a benefit of BWF's membership of the Construction Products Association (CPA), logged-in members are able to view the latest Weekly Notes

New woodworking and joinery standards from BSI

Here are the titles of our recently received Standards from BSI technical committees relevant to woodworking and joinery manufacture and production, in addition to the prices for downloads and ... Read more »

BWF responds to Committee inquiry on Government’s Industrial Strategy

The BWF has responded to the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee inquiry into the Government's industrial strategy. BWF responds to Committee inquiry on Government's Industrial Strategy

Accoya modified wood: what does it do and how does it work?

British Woodworking Federation Woodworking Project of the Year sponsors Accsys tell us about Accoya modified wood: where it began, what it is and how projects have benefitted from using it.

BWF Heritage and Conservation Joinery Group Meeting 17th November 2016

Details of the next BWF Heritage & Conservation Group meeting are as follows...