Industry Update*
CPA Weekly Notes 24th July 2015
As a benefit of BWF's membership of the Construction Products Association (CPA), logged-in members are able to view the latest Weekly Notes
Green Deal becomes the latest sustainability initiative to be scrapped
Low take-up and concerns about industry standards were among the reasons given for the scrapping of the project
Part Q Webinar: 24th July 12-1pm
The BWF is hosting a Part Q Webinar on mandatory security ratings for doors and windows at 12pm on Friday 24th July.
Just What Does The 2015 Summer Budget Mean For BWF Members?
The BWF asks tax expert James Abbott, of Abbott Moore Limited, for an in-depth look at how the 2015 Summer Budget is likely to affect your business decisions.
CPA Weekly Notes 17th July 2015
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Back Wood for Growth, industry network urges
European Union politicians are being urged to realise the potential of timber and woodworking sectors as drivers of low emission growth and development
Fire Door Safety Week scoops prestigious award
CPA Weekly Notes 10th July 2015
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CPA Summer Budget Special July 2015
As a benefit of BWF's membership of the Construction Products Association (CPA), logged-in members are able to view the CPA Budget Special July 2015
Fire Door Inspection Scheme recruits fire safety lifer
Kevin Hulin, a fire safety specialist who has been involved in the industry throughout his career, has been appointed as the new manager of FDIS.
A Budget of hidden costs for Joinery?
"This is a complex Budget for businesses in our sector, the true impact of which probably won't be known for a while."
CPA Weekly Notes 3rd July 2015
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New training collaboration launched between woodworking industry bodies
A joint initiative to tackle the skills shortage in the woodworking and joinery sector has been launched by the BWF and the NAS which are working together for the first time.
Growth and investment for Essex-based Mumford & Wood Limited
It was a real pleasure to attend the unveiling of Mumford & Wood's new £1.5m investment in their windows and external doors manufacturing facility at Tiptree, Essex on Friday.
Fire door CE Marking to be permitted from December 2015 and mandatory from December 2018
We have received information from the UK representative on the EC Standing Committee on construction that the harmonised standard for fire-rated doorsets
