Industry Update*
CPA Weekly Notes 13th November 2015
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BWF sounds warning on potential changes to apprentice funding
Apprenticeship numbers in the joinery and woodworking industry could suffer "catastrophic collapse" if the CITB was abolished.
CPA Weekly Notes 6th November 2015
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UK joinery manufacturers report increase in sales volumes and anticipate making further investment in their products
Go Construct Launched to Promote Construction Careers
The construction industry has launched Go Construct, a new three-year campaign to encourage people to consider a career in construction.
Government wants your views on reforming the business energy efficiency tax landscape
HM Treasury has published a consultation paper on reforming the business energy efficiency tax landscape
CPA Weekly Notes 30th October 2015
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CPA Weekly Notes 23rd October 2015
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The Wood Window Alliance Q&A with Pearl Lowe
Don’t get caught out by the new Consumer Rights rules – BWF issues new template documentation and guidance
New regulations on consumer rights are having an impact on all firms that sell products and services to the homeowner. Documents to help you comply have been launched exclusively to BWF members.
BWF Woodworking Awards 2015 shortlist showcases the best of the joinery industry
Ingenious innovations and outstanding examples of personal and business excellence in the joinery industry are on show in the shortlist just announced for this year's BWF Woodworking Awards
How to satisfy the new Part Q requirements
From 1st October 2015 the Building Regulations for England introduced the requirement for security rated doors and windows to be provided for new build homes.
BWF urges government to support CITB in Apprenticeship Levy Consultation
BWF has responded to government's call for views on a new Apprenticeship Levy for business, and urged it to support CITB.
CPA Weekly Notes 16th October 2015
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Controversial EU proposals on energy labelling, plus PAS 24 out for public comment
This is to alert you to a draft EU Regulation on the energy labelling of windows, proposed to replace National Schemes
