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Moves to harmonise and overhaul the law on discrimination

The Equality Bill has been through its second reading in the House of Commons. The Bill, if enacted, would both harmonise and overhaul the law on discrimination. The Bill has now completed the ... Read more »

The Government’s Renewable Energy Strategy – could this be the end of wood waste to landfill?

Last month’s Renewable Energy Strategy once again raised the question of what the timber industry should be doing to reduce of the amount of wood waste going to landfill. As mentioned ... Read more »

Health & Safety Workshops Autumn Programme Launched

The latest round of regional health and safety workshops are scheduled to take place accross the country over the coming months. Four sessions will take place covering risk assessment ... Read more »

WITForum secures continuation of OSAT grants through ConstructionSkills

Thanks to the input of the WITForum, CITB-ConstructionSkills has reversed its decision to remove grants joinery companies receive for On-Site Assessment and Training (OSAT). At a meeting held in ... Read more »

BWF pays tribute to the passing of John Hedgecock

Our friend and colleague John Hedgecock died yesterday morning (17 August) after battling cancer for the past two years. John had led the BWF’s technical team since 1993 and was ... Read more »

Regulators, clients and contractors must ensure that the correct products are installed by suitably qualified people.

The Passive Fire Protection Federation (PFPF) is calling for prompt action to improve public safety in all types of buildings following the click here.

WITForum Launches Training Survey

Are you fed up with the quality of training your local college is providing? Are you using a training provider or college which is top quality? Is there a course you want the BWF to offer? ... Read more »

Unmissable training for your business

The WITForum has announced a comprehensive training programme for the remainder of 2009. The programme includes a re-launch of the Regional Health & Safety Workshops – focusing on risk ... Read more »

Consultation on Hazardous Waste Management

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is inviting views on a proposed new strategy for hazardous waste management in England. The Strategy aims to work in conjunction ... Read more »

Press Release: BWF Unveils New Insurance Deal

Members of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) are now able to save 20% on their 2010 membership subscriptions when they take out insurance with Towergate Risk Solutions through a new ... Read more »

Public Spending Provides Little Respite for Construction

The construction industry has experienced further decline across all sectors during the second quarter of 2009, according to the latest Construction Products Association said: ‘The sharp ... Read more »

BWF Wins Funding For Wood Waste Pilot Trials

The BWF has secured funding from WRAP and BRE Trust to run pilot studies on how the joinery sector and its supply chain can reduce the wood waste it produces and improve the efficiency of its use ... Read more »

Yet more stories of badly installed fire doors

Following our news item (1/8/2009) concerning feedback from recent BWF seminars on the RRO, (click here.

Lakanal House, Camberwell – Latest : Emerging Issues Report

A report by the Government’s Chief Fire and Rescue Advisor on the emerging issues relating to the tragic Camberwell tower block fire has now been published. The report looks into some early ... Read more »

Defra to launch new wood waste policy

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is set to launch a policy project with the aim of improving management of waste wood. In order to determine the most sustainable ... Read more »