Latest Industry News
EU Timber Regulation under consultation
The consultation is open until 3 July 2015 and members can either respond directly or send their views through to the BWF.
New Essential Guidance Notes on the CE Marking of Fire Doorsets
With CE Marking of Fire Doorsets on its way, BWF has helped to provide new and essential guidance on how this is to be carried out and what we know at this point
What are the political parties pledging that could help my joinery business?
The UK general election is now only a week away and it is difficult to ignore the political promises, pledges and pronouncements that have followed the launch of the Party Manifestos
CPA Weekly Notes 24th April 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
BWF Technical Manager inspires the next generation of house builders at the Crest Nicholson Apprentice Day
On the 26th of March, I attended the Crest Nicholson Apprentice Day with the objective of presenting to 50 apprentice carpenters, regional and executive managers of their housebuilding team.
CPA Weekly Notes 17th April 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
Vacancy: The Fire Door Inspection Scheme is looking for a new scheme manager
The position is a part time consultancy role but may become a permanent position subject to the scheme's success.
UK Government responds to review of EU Timber Regulation
BWF members will also be able to send their views on the EUTR directly to the Commission via an online portal which is set to go live in the next couple of weeks.
Performance Doorset Solutions (PDS) make TV debut
BWF member and window & doorset manufacturer PDS featured on ITV as an example of a small business that has thrived over the past 5 years and does not employ people on zero hour contracts.
Strong Construction Growth in 2015 but Election Uncertainty to Hinder Prospects in 2016 and 2017
CPA Weekly Notes 10th April 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
Shared Parental Leave law now in effect
Parents in work can now share responsibility for looking after their newborn or newly adopted child as Shared Parental Leave law has become effective from 5 April 2015.
CPA Weekly Notes 2nd April 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
Sick pay, redundancy pay and parental payments to increase on 6th April
There are a number of changes to the statutory pay rates coming in this month
New Consumer Rights rules coming into force in October
The new regs will have an impact on all BWF firms that sell products and services to the homeowner.
