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New guide for architects ensures safety of showcase timber stairs

"The stair is the centrepiece of any building, and tiny details can make the mundane magical. But our new guide is born of frustration - the Internet is peppered with beautiful staircases that ... Read more »

CPA Weekly Notes 14th 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

CTI Drinks Reception at Timber Expo 2016 – 18 October 2016, NEC Birmingham

The CTI is pleased to invite you to attend its first Drinks Reception at the ST Awards Gallery (Hall 3, Timber Expo, NEC Birmingham) on Tuesday 18th October 2016.

National Minimum Wage and apprentice rates increase

The National Minimum Wage rates and apprenticeship rates changed on 1st October 2016. The current rates are as follows.

CPA Weekly Notes 7th 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

Joinery industry achievements celebrated in British Woodworking Federation Awards

The annual British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Woodworking Awards took place on Tuesday 4 October at the National Motorcycle Museum, co-located with the W16 show and hosted by one of Great ... Read more »

Wood Products Manufacturing Qualification – A Call to action

You will hopefully be aware that the Government has announced a Levy on employers in the UK whom have a wage bill of £3m and above, which will be charged at 0.5% of that figure (full ... Read more »

Timber on top – new environmental sustainability tool puts pay to embodied carbon excuses

Joinery manufacturers and woodworking firms promoting their timber products within the UK construction industry can now obtain life cycle assessments via the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) ... Read more »

Woodworking sector launches its own Made In Britain initiative

The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has launched a new 'BWF Made in Britain' initiative for use by its joinery manufacturing and woodworking member firms to promote their role in bolstering ... Read more »

Meet the BWF team of experts at our Skills for Excellence Zone at W16 Joinery Manufacturing Show

Find us in Hall 6 at the NEC, Birmingham from Sunday 2nd to Wednesday 5th October.

Woodworking machinery and timber available from Boyland Joinery and ID Products

Are you looking for machinery or timber?

BWF Awards shortlist 2016: Case study Jotham Williams (Barr Joinery)

"I have had the chance to work on great projects and produce commissions designed but top-flight London designers. Everyone at Barr Joinery has been helpful and positive. I look forward to ... Read more »

BWF Awards 2016 Shortlist Case Study: Jamie Jarrett (John Weaver Contractors)

"I've watched from a young age what you can create from wood and the skill that goes into carpentry, and I've wanted to secure a successful career with a local building contractors."

BWF Awards 2016 Shortlist Case study: Imogen Davies (Law and Lewis Joinery)

"I am so honoured to be nominated for this award by Law and Lewis, who have shown faith in my abilities and pushed me to do more challenging projects as I have advanced through my apprenticeship"

BWF Awards shortlist 2016 Case Study: Leitz Tooling UK Ltd

The Leitz ThermoTech Stormproof & Flush Casement window system, shortlisted for the BWF Process Efficiency Award 2016