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Industry and universities must work together for long-term success

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has recently released a report which outlines the need for business and universities to work more closely together to ensure the UK ‘has the ... Read more »

CITB-ConstructionSkills begin employer consultation on grant changes

The Sector Skills Council (SSC) for Construction, ConstructionSkills, has begun a consultation with employers in what could be a radical overhaul of the grant system. Currently, ... Read more »

New Chief Construction Adviser Appointed

The Government has announced that former Davis Langdon deputy chief executive Paul Morrell will be the first Chief Construction Adviser.

BWF President Meets Shadow Housing Minister

BWF President Ian Purkis joined senior representatives to meet Grant Shpps MP, the Conservative front-bench housing spokesman. He reports on the discussion.

New practical guidance on preventing harassment and violence in the workplace

Employers, unions and the government have joined forces to support new guidance on preventing harassment and violence in the workplace. The guidance offers practical advice and has drawn together ... Read more »

Last few places on Health & Safety Workshop, Bristol Region

The BWF will be running a half-day regional health and safety workshop in the Bristol area on December 2nd, and there are a few places remaining. The topic is risk assessment, but there will also ... Read more »

Plan for the Change of VAT Rate

The VAT rate changes back to 17% from 15% on the 1st January 2010. Some customers will be keen to take advantage of the old rate for new work. If they pay for work in advance before 1 January ... Read more »

BWF Workshops at HMO Network Conference

The BWF-Certifire Scheme has held 2 workshops at the HMO Network Conference, hosted by Wandsworth Council, London. (12th November 2009)Over 50 representatives from Local Authorities across the UK ... Read more »

HSE Ladder Exchange helps you check and trade-in unsafe ladders

Accounting for more than a quarter of all falls from height, falls from ladders remain a common work injury. Recent statistics suggesting that 12 people a year die and 1200 people per year suffer ... Read more »

Majority of Companies Still See No Improvement in Credit Insurance Market

Two-thirds of companies in the construction products industry have not seen an easing in the credit insurance market over the last three months, despite the enhancements to the Construction ... Read more »

Mandelson urges UK small businesses to go for Olympic gold

Over a billion pounds worth of Olympic and Paralympic contracts are still up for grabs. With less than 1000 days to go to the London 2012 Games, there are still approximately £1.7billion ... Read more »

Health and safety in the woodworking industry – DVD.

HSE have just launched a new DVD; Health & Safety in the Woodworking Industry. Covering updated information contained in the previously available ‘Cutting Edge’ Woodworking ... Read more »

Find business opportunities through the public sector

The Department of Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) is promoting free access for new business opportunities. Every small to medium size business has access to thousands of lower value ... Read more »

Fire Performance of Escape Stairs – Report and Guidance now published

A report on the timber stairs project in which BWF was involved is now available on the Communities & Local Government (CLG website). This is the final research report for the project ... Read more »

2009 BWF Pay & Conditions Survey now available to complete online

Every year, the BWF surveys its members to gather information on pay and conditions in the woodworking and joinery sector. The survey enables us to provide advice and information to members, and ... Read more »