Latest Industry News

Update on CE marking of fire rated doorsets

The new citations list for harmonised standards was published on 8th April and EN 16034 is still showing that the start of the three year coexistence period is 1/9/2016. The anticipated delay in ... Read more »

BWF Members’ Day 2016: Thursday 7th July

BWF is delighted to announce that our Members' Day Conference will to take place on Thursday 7th July at Whittlebury Hall Hotel and Spa, Towcester, Northamptonshire

Obituary, Gordon Nelson: 29th July 1942 – 29th March 2016

The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) is saddened to announce the passing of our Senior Vice President, Chairman for Scotland, Director, Member and great friend to the BWF Gordon ... Read more »

National Living Wage now in force

A compulsory National Living Wage has been introduced today for all working people aged 25 and over, and this is set at £7.20 per hour.

New talent matching service launched for construction industry

You can sign up to advertise a construction experience or activity to potential new entrants, education providers and your community.

CPA Weekly Notes 24th March 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

BWF welcomes new Government Construction Strategy

The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has welcomed the publication of the Government Construction Strategy: 2016-2020, highlighting key areas that will be of benefit to the joinery ... Read more »

New Government Construction Strategy launched

Launched today, the Government Construction Strategy: 2016-2020 sets out a new plan to increase productivity in government construction.

Government reveals more on Apprenticeship Levy as BWF responds to Apprenticeship Inquiry

With further details on the Apprenticeship Levy emerging and a major shake-up of training provisions expected, BWF responded to the Inquiry on Apprenticeships from the Sub-Committee on Education, ... Read more »

Central Point of Expertise for Timber (CPET) to close on 31st March

Since 2004, the Central Point of Expertise for Timber (CPET) has supported central government procurers and their suppliers to source legal and sustainable timber, palm oil and woodfuel.

Call for entries underway for the Wood Awards 2016

BWF members have an opportunity to enter the premier competition for excellence in architecture and product design in the world's only naturally sustainable material.

CPA Weekly Notes 18th March 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

BWF Budget Summary: The Good The Bad and The Other

Ultimately despite the headline that this is a Budget targeted at the next generation, it has a strong emphasis on competitiveness and delivers a boost to the small and medium sized woodworking ... Read more »

CPA Weekly Notes – Budget 2016 Special

As a benefit of BWF's membership of the Construction Products Association (CPA), logged-in members are able to view the latest Weekly Notes

More Maths but no careers advice means the Budget just doesn’t add up

The BWF has responded to today's Budget Announcement from the Chancellor, noting that although tax breaks were likely to benefit the woodworking sector, there was little in the budget to support ... Read more »