Latest Industry News

Fly the flag for British joinery: enter now for the industry’s most prestigious awards

Has your firm completed an outstanding woodworking or joinery project that you really want to shout about? Do you have a health and safety hero in your workforce, or an apprentice or trainee ... Read more »

CPA Weekly Notes 29th May 2015

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Queen’s Speech plans offer potential for joinery sector growth but the cobwebs of uncertainty still remain

Queen's Speech plans offer potential for joinery sector growth but the cobwebs of uncertainty still remain

CPA Weekly Notes 22nd May 2015

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Construction Industry Reports Eighth Straight Quarter of Growth

Large contractors, SMEs, civil engineers and product manufacturers all enjoyed growth in output in Q1, and further expansion is anticipated throughout 2015.

National Specialist Contractors’ Council and UK Contractors Group set for merger

NSCC and UKCG will formally vote on the merger in June 2015 and the new organisation, which will be led by current NSCC Chief Executive Suzannah Nichol, will be operational from 1 September 2015.

Vanquish unsafe woodworking practices by becoming a Health & Safety Hero

Woodworking is still one of the worst performing manufacturing sectors when it comes to accidents and this needs to change. We have put together some excellent resources to help your business ... Read more »

CPA Weekly Notes 15th May 2015

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Exova takeover of BM TRADA

Exova today completed the acquisition of BM TRADA the international provider of certification schemes and building products testing services.

BWF seeking Technical Officer Designate

We now wish to recruit a Technical Officer to work with the BWF team to support the delivery of technical services to members.

CPA Weekly Notes 8th May 2015

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Fire Doors and Doorsets – How will you comply when CE Marking comes?

Manufacturing and installing a door is usually straight forward for any joinery company, but is this also true of a fire door? Quite simply, the answer is "No!" Fire doors are an essential ... Read more »

Launch of BWF Pension Auto-Enrolment Hub from B&CE The People’s Pension

Are you ready for auto-enrolment? Over the next few years, many of you will reach the date when you have to comply with auto-enrolment. Although there is a wealth of information out there about ... Read more »

B&Q Homefit Service seeks BWF members for installation work

The NSCC, of which the BWF is a member, is working in partnership with B&Q to offer householders a full installation service on a wide range of B&Q products

CPA Weekly Notes 1st May 2015

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