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Last Chance – Management and Supervisory Training 20 & 21 April

The window for which to book on the management and supervisory training being held in Warrington on 20th and 21st April is drawing to a close. The two-day course, subsidised by ... Read more »

Latest Progress on the Olympic Site

The ODA has published the latest progress report on the Olympic Park development.

Construction Products Association Parliamentary Reception Announced

The CPA will hold a reception in Parliament for the industry to lobby newly elected MPs.

BFRC Accused of WER Monopoly

Thermoseal Group claims that the BFRC and GGF are favouring window fabricators.

Two firefighters killed in flats fire.

Residents evacuated safely.

BWF membership director -on the move again

Moving from the South East – Sussex, Surrey and Hertfordshire to Bristol in the South West then to various locations in the Midlands, I have then ventured to North Yorkshire and County ... Read more »

CPA Says Energy Policy Will Define Next Parliament

The Construction Products Association highlighted energy policy as it launched its priorities for the Election winners.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK – Can I dismiss an employee who has worked for the company for less than 1 year?

BWF members such as yourselves frequently use our Member and Technical Helplines for assistance on a wide range of Employment, Health and Safety, Contractual and Technical issues. ... Read more »

Construction Product Sales Stabilise Despite Challenging Conditions

Latest CPA/Ernst & Young barometer hints at optimism

ProSkills: Recognising Your Commitment to Training

ProSkills took the baton for our industry’s training development in December of last year. Good work is already underway to promote careers, lobby government, develop competency standards ... Read more »

Duty to consider the fire safety capabilities of workers

From 6 April 2010, new regulations will clarify an employers responsibilities to consider the capabilities of their workers to carry out any fire safety-related tasks or assignments. They will ... Read more »

Apprentice Minimum Wage announced. National Minimum Wage increases of 2.2% due in October

The government has accepted a recommendation from the Low Pay Commission (LPC) to introduce an apprentice minimum wage of £2.50 per hour.The new rate will apply to: – apprentices ... Read more »

QUESTION OF THE WEEK – How can I control moisture content?

BWF members such as yourselves frequently use our Member and Technical Helplines for assistance on a wide range of Employment, Health and Safety, Contractual and Technical issues. ... Read more »

Government Considers Banning Wood Waste To Landfill

The Government is looking at banning certain types of waste, including wood, going to landfill.

Chief Executive’s Blog: Immediate Reaction To The Budget

An intensely political budget, as much about the coming Election as steering the economy.