Events
Leitz Tooling Durham Service Centre open days: 15 and 16 November
Leitz Tooling is inviting all bench and site joiners, carpenters, furniture makers and manufacturers across the region to a two-day open house on the 15th and 16th November
BWF responds to Independent Review of Building Regs and Fire Safety
Company fined after apprentice severs fingers on circular saw
The apprentice suffered injuries including a laceration to this thumb while two of his fingers were completely severed.
Growing windows, valuing skills: British wood in British-made joinery
Industry welcomes CITB vote result as a trigger for changes
Leaders of the UK's major construction trade bodies have said that confirmation that the CITB levy will continue must act as the green light for reforms demanded by industry.
Construction Industry Reliant on Infrastructure and Housebuilding to Avoid Declines in 2018
For most construction firms it will be difficult to escape the impact subdued economic growth, rising inflation and falling real wages will have on the industry over the next two years.
Spectacular British Woodworking Federation Awards shortlist unveiled at UK Construction Week
In at the deep end, a new approach to Training
After three months in the post, BWF's first dedicated training manager, Tony Bachelor describes his experiences.
A vote for consensus, but not for the status quo
BWF can confirm that its members agreed to the proposal for the continuation of the CITB Levy as set out in the consensus question.
Last chance to respond to Independent Review of Building Regs and Fire Safety
BWF is making a final call for evidence for its response to the independent review of the Building Regulations, led by Dame Judith Hackitt.
Graham Poll announced as guest speaker at BWF Annual Dinner and Awards
We're delighted to announce that the 2017 BWF Annual Dinner & Awards on 24th November will be hosted by Graham Poll, one of the most well-known and experienced English football referees of all time.
Social landlords staying silent on fire safety
Promoting wood windows – what the Wood Window Alliance has been up to in 2017
It's now 10 years since the launch of the Wood Window Alliance, so it seems a good time to look at how our current campaign has evolved and what we're up to now
Stairs at home get updated design guidance
A new design guide to assist stair designers, manufacturers and builders involved in the design and specification of timber stairs for the UK housing market is being launched by the BWF Stair Scheme.
