Industry Update*

CPA Weekly Notes 26th August 2016

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Apprenticeship Funding Reform: funding bands for new Standards and existing Frameworks

Government has announced further details on the implementation of the Apprenticeship Levy (government levy, not CITB) and the reform of apprenticeships and apprenticeship funding. The ... Read more »

CPA Weekly Notes 19th August 2016

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Joinery industry circumspect over Brexit consequences but BWF member sales performances continue to increase

The BWF's Joinery State of Trade Survey Q2 2016 indicated that sales performances for BWF members remain healthy but the joinery industry remains circumspect over the long term outlook and ... Read more »

CPA Weekly Notes 12th August 2016

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British Woodworking Federation to back call for Apprenticeship Levy delay

As a result of delays in Government issuing further information on the operation of the Apprenticeship Levy, BWF intends to support the call for a one year delay in the levy's introduction.

BWF launches BIM Guidance and Product Templates for joinery manufacturers

The new free-to-members BIM Toolkit publication document focusses on BIM Level 2 and defines what, when and how information should be created, shared and managed for a construction project. BWF ... Read more »

How to protect yourself when hiring a subcontractor

This guest blog from Towergate Insurance looks into what to consider when hiring a subcontractor on a project, the legal implications, and how to protect yourself from any potential issues that ... Read more »

Best of British joinery revealed as BWF Awards 2016 shortlist announced

The shortlist for the prestigious BWF Woodworking Awards 2016 has been announced. The awards showcase the best of UK joinery, recognising the projects, products, processes and people that have ... Read more »

Eddie ‘the Eagle’ is your host for the BWF Annual Dinner on 4th October

We're delighted to announce that the 2016 BWF Annual Dinner & Awards will be hosted by one of Great Britain's most famous Olympians, the one and only Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards. The event will be ... Read more »

New training network launched to save joinery apprenticeships

The pilot scheme aims to work closely with colleges and training providers that are committed to delivering the highest quality apprenticeship training. The joint initiative will cover both ... Read more »

Construction company fined £50,000 after joiner fractures vertebra in fall from height

Falls from height are the most common cause of fatal injury and the second most common cause of major injury to employees.

CPA Weekly Notes 22nd July 2016

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CPA Weekly Notes 15th July 2016

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What are the consequences of the UK referendum result for the woodworking sector?

Following advice and a risk register circulated to members on the consequences of leaving the EU, the BWF staged at Members' Day a debate on what this means for our future.