Latest Industry News
Mandatory security testing for windows and doors among housing standards proposals
Manufacturers of doors, windows and stairs will be affected by proposed changes to Approved document M and a new Approved document Q. We need your views.
Operating in all the right places
How can I make sure that my workshop machinery is maintained and safe to use?
My customer wants a third party certificated Fire Door. Who can help and what should I do about door blanks and vision panels?
More and more customers and building users are demanding to see third-party certificates for fire doors and installations such as fire-rated glazed screens.
FENSA warns installers on failure to provide Insurance Backed Guarantees
PRESS RELEASE: Buyers given new guidance to address concerns with ‘slim’ insulating glazing units
New guidance has been published by the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) to help firms placing orders for insulating glazing units (IGUs) including narrow cavity or 'slim' glass units.
CPA Weekly Notes 24th October 2014
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 17th October 2014
As a benefit of BWF's membership of the Construction Products Association (CPA), logged-in members are able to view the latest Weekly Notes
Mandatory CE Marking for fire doors inches closer
The CE Marking of fire doors in accordance with the Construction Products Regulation 2011 (CPR) will become mandatory if the European Commission (EC) chooses not to reject the standard.
What are the dos and donts of addressing or ending a problematic contract?
Woodworker’s accident on unguarded circular saw leads to prosecution for Environment Agency
The Environment Agency has been fined after an employee was badly injured when his finger was caught by an unguarded circular saw
£1,000 funding to cover any training!
£1,000+ is available for BWF/WITForum members to undertake training, to fund training that has recently taken place.
CPA Weekly Notes 10th October 2014
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 Joinery State of Trade Survey Q3 2014 launched – we need your responses by this Friday 10th October
The Joinery State of Trade Survey Q3 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 can access
CPA Weekly Notes 3rd October 2014
As a benefit of BWF's membership of the Construction Products Association (CPA), logged-in members are able to view the latest Weekly Notes
