Latest Industry News

British Woodworking Federation launches new website to drive stair safety and quality

The website includes case studies, an image gallery and an essential directory of all Stair Scheme member firms

BWF Council Meeting: Thursday 26th February

An opportunity for Council members to debate a range of crucial industry issues and help to guide the long term evolution of the BWF.

Proposals for large and listed companies to publish payment practices now under consultations

The proposals show how government intend to make use of the prompt payment power in the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill, currently before Parliament

CPA Weekly Notes 16th January 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

Key dates for your joinery manufacturing business in 2015

With plenty already in the calendar for this year, we are here to help you deal with day-to-day business and technical challenges and to stay ahead of change, allowing you to get on with what ... Read more »

Can I protect my goods by using a ‘retention of title’ clause?

A 'retention of title' clause can displace the usual rule of law that title to passes to the buyer at the time of delivery and states that ownership of goods does not pass from a seller to a ... Read more »

NEW YEAR AND NEW BOARD FOR CITB

Nick Boles, the Minister of State for Skills and Equalities, today announced CITB's new Board which will revolutionise how the Industry Training Board operates, increase diversity and put ... Read more »

BWF Joinery State of Trade Survey Q4 2014 launched – we need your responses by this Monday 26th January

The Joinery State of Trade Survey Q4 2014 has now been launched and it is crucial for us to have a robust evidence base about recent trends within our sector that you, the BWF membership can ... Read more »

Meeting: WWA Campaign Committee

Meeting Title: Meeting: WWA Campaign Committee Date: Wednesday 2nd September Attendance: Campaign Committee Only Contact for Meeting: Iain McIlwee

Meeting: WWA Campaign Committee

Meeting Title: Meeting: WWA Campaign Committee Date: Wednesday 4th November Attendance: Campaign Committee Only Contact for Meeting: Iain McIlwee

Meeting: WWA Members

Meeting Title: Meeting: WWA Members Date: Wednesday 20th May Attendance: All WWA Members Contact for Meeting: Iain McIlwee

Meeting: WWA Members

Meeting Title: Meeting: WWA Members Date: Wednesday 2nd December Attendance: All WWA Members Contact for Meeting: Iain McIlwee

Meeting: WIT Forum Board

Meeting Title: Meeting: WIT Forum Board Date: Tuesday 10th March Attendance: WIT Forum Board Only Contact for Meeting: Dave Campbell

Meeting: WIT Forum Board

Meeting Title: Meeting: WIT Forum Board Date: Wednesday 24th June Attendance: WIT Forum Board Only Contact for Meeting: Dave Campbell

Government’s response on apprenticeship funding could ‘kill off’ apprenticeships

The government has today released it's response to the to the consultation on funding reform for apprenticeships in England, which we believe will have a detrimental effect on woodworking ... Read more »