BWF Blog

Where do you see yourself in ten years time?

The next decade is almost certain to yield familiar challenges in terms of upskilling the industry, succession planning, additional regulations and competition with rival materials and imported ... Read more »

BWF Annual Dinner & Awards 2014

As a time honoured tradition, the BWF Annual Dinner & Awards returns in 2014 with four awards and a spectacular venue - the Ironmongers' Livery Hall - in the heart of the City of London

Draft standard prEN 14351-2 for internal pedestrian doorsets is available for comment

The comments phase is part of the process in the development of the standard which will lead to CE marking of internal pedestrian doorsets.

Timber risk information update from the TTF – July 2014

This is a round up of recent news items relating to illegal logging and timber sourcing risks across the world.

Construction Sector Set to Grow 10% in Two Years

The CPA's Summer Forecasts, highlight that the construction industry will grow about 10.0% and contribute nearly £11 billion to the UK economy over the next two years alone

5 hot topics from our recent Windows and Doors technical meetings

With lively discussion on topics such as Slim Insulated Glass Units and changes to European Regulations, including those on biocides and the reclassification of formaldehyde, we provide a summary ... Read more »

What is the law regarding Fire Doors?

As somebody whose previous job was to supply certificated fire doors and hardware to contractors its been both interesting and eye-opening to see the poor state of fire doors and escape doors ... Read more »

CPA Weekly Notes 1st August 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

Interest in fire doors reignited by major industry initiative

Fire Door Safety Week makes a return this year following a hugely successful launch in 2013. The campaign will take place between 15 and 21 September 2014, engaging the breadth of the industry ... Read more »

Wood Awards Announces 2014 Shortlist

The shortlist of 30 projects has been selected from another record entry of over 300 British architecture and furniture projects in the national Wood Awards 2014 - the UK's premier award scheme ... Read more »

MDF FAQ’s new from the HSE

BWF has been asked on several occasions about the machining of Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF potential dust related issues. and what additional health and safety measures, if any, should be ... Read more »

CPA Weekly Notes 25th July 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

Embodied Carbon, Allowable Solutions and Major Shortcomings in the House Building Process

Timber has a natural advantage in providing a low energy and low carbon products, but product substitution and poor installation in the housebuilding sector has been undermining this.

Finish up your 2013/14 CPD activity ready for submission from 31st July!

The BWF's Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programme is approaching year end on 31st July, for which registered individuals and employers need to complete 30 hours of development for ... Read more »

Failing to test wood dust extraction system costs firm £10,000

Ignoring wood dust safety concerns at a joinery workshop resulted in a company receiving a heavy fine from the HSE this month.