Latest Industry News
New versions of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 coming soon
The international quality management standard, ISO 9001, and the environmental management system standard ISO 14001, are both set for structural changes later this year
An employee needs time off to deal with a family emergency. How much time off are they entitled to?
Employers are required to allow their staff to take time off from work to deal with emergencies involving people who depend on them (for example a spouse, partner, child or parent).
CPA Weekly Notes 6th March 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
Putting sustainable forestry at the heart of timber growth
CPA Weekly Notes 27th February 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
October 2015 increase likely for National Minimum Wage
The national minimum wage would increase by 20p an hour, from £6.50, to £6.70
Promote CE Marked windows and don’t lose out to illegal products
Promote Woodworking: ‘buddy up’ your local school
The government's Chief Construction Adviser, Peter Hansford, is calling for companies to 'buddy up' with local schools - promote your industry, and your business, using our template letter.
BWF pushes Chancellor for long term solutions to housing shortfall, skills gaps and sustainable construction
Won’t a Window With a Centre Pane U-Value of 1.2 W/m2K Potentially Cause Exterior Condensation?
CPA Weekly Notes 20th February 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
CPA Weekly Notes 13th February 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
Fuel costs drop and joinery sales improve again but rate of growth slows
The BWF Joinery State of Trade Survey Q4 2014 indicated that joinery sales volumes have again increased, although the rate of growth has slowed.
Construction to grow in 2015 but election uncertainty likely to hinder prospects
BWF and TTF announce The Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI)
The BWF and TTF have confirmed a new umbrella trade organisation. The Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI) will become the voice of the industry and will officially launch on 10 June 2015
