Latest Industry News

BWF launches new ADR service with RICS to help you get on top of the new consumer rights rules

With the new European Directive on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) now absorbed into UK law, you are required to signpost the customer to an approved, independent ADR provider - an ... Read more »

CPA Weekly Notes 13th May 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

A message to all members from the BWF President

Due to a change in employment and the unfortunate passing of Gordon Nelson, we now have vacancies on our Council and we would like you to consider volunteering, giving your input to help change ... Read more »

Optimism for joinery sales but thin margins, poor payment and contractual issues risk undermining performance

The BWF Joinery State of Trade Survey Q1 2016 indicated that although sales performances remained healthy on the whole, plenty of risks remain.

New product design category boosts woodworking awards

A new Product Design in Wood category has been launched in 2016 to recognise excellence in technical expertise, application and innovation in joinery product manufacture and design.

New guide published for Part Q compliance

The British Woodworking Federation has launched a free-to-members guide on the new Part Q Security Regulations for accessible windows and doors in new homes.

Get the recognition your business deserves and help raise the profile of British woodworking by entering the BWF Awards in 2016

Has your firm completed an outstanding joinery project or product design that you really want to shout about? Do you have a health and safety hero in your workforce, or have you made some smart ... Read more »

It’s election time (again) and BWF takes the ‘Red Tape Challenge’

With the EU referendum less than a couple of months away, you will have no doubt heard plenty in the media about 'Brexit', 'Bremain', 'Project Fear', and the subsequent squabbling between ... Read more »

CPA Weekly Notes 29th April 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

Cutting Red Tape – A Beggar’s muddle

The responsibility for implementation and notably enforcement often falls within the remit of national and local authorities and it is here that it is frequently turned into a beggar's muddle

BWF sets sights on being a bit more noughty as it targets 1,000 members

A big recruitment drive and restructuring of training services is being planned within the joinery manufacturing and woodworking industry, with the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) setting an ... Read more »

BWF Members’ Day 2016: A risky event to miss this year

The event will provide joinery manufacturers and woodworking professionals with a unique opportunity to participate in various workshops entirely focused on their needs, and to get up to date ... Read more »

What an opportunity to, once and for all, deal with the procurement issues in the construction and building industry

We now have the technical tools to help deliver the products in a way that will be efficient and, if adopted by manufacturers and distributors, reduce construction costs together with improved ... Read more »

TTF announces new guidance on Marine Plywood – Third Party QA Mandatory from June 1st 2016

As of June 1st 2016, all sales in the UK by TTF Members of non-independent third party Quality Assured Marine Plywood will cease

National Insurance Contributions for Apprentices under 25

From 6 April 2016, if you employ an apprentice you may not need to pay employer Class 1 National Insurance contributions (NICs) on their earnings below £827 a week (£43,000 a year).