Latest Industry News
Dangerous installation work leads to £36k fine for window manufacturer
Signs of future construction growth continue but risks intensify
Don’t bungee jump without a rope!
A key theme of the BWF in 2016 is Risk. This is not to be negative, indeed, as Adam Smith (somewhat labourously points out), risk is a fundamental requirement of business.
CPA Weekly Notes 5th February 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
Want to work for us? The BWF is looking for a Membership Liaison Manager
Engaging with the BWF Membership is central to the position, to support the delivery of BWF services, shaping our work and policy and maintaining a high benchmark for the joinery industry.
CPA Weekly Notes 29th January 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
Market report reveals timber windows set to outperform overall housing market with period of sustained growth
In 2014 the UK timber window market grew by 17.1% to 739,000 frames and by 25.4% to £439million in installed value, with growth set to continue until at least 2019
Key dates for your joinery manufacturing business in 2016
Below we have compiled some of the dates and events that your joinery manufacturing business should be aware of in 2016, but remember of course that we are only a phone call away to members
Coastal joins the BWF and launches Part Q initiative
As part of its commitment to customer support, the company has launched a new initiative to enable businesses in the trade to easily and effectively become fully Part Q compliant.
CPA Weekly Notes 22th January 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
Michael Lee – Obituary
We are sad to announce the passing of Michael Lee, Membership Director at the British Woodworking Federation, after a short battle with illness.
CPA Weekly Notes 15th January 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
Bespoke door manufacturer Leaderflush Shapland closes with loss of 394 jobs
The BWF-CERTIFIRE Scheme member, which had sites in Langley Mill in Derbyshire and Mansfield in Nottinghamshire, closed over the holiday period
Imprisonment and huge fines on the table for joinery workers and businesses flouting Health & Safety law
BWF Joinery State of Trade Survey Q4 2015 – we need your responses by Wednesday 20th January
Q3 results gave us vital information, indicating a rise in joinery activity and continuing investment in products and equipment.
