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Grown In Britain wants your views on home-grown timber

BWF members are an important part of the supply chain that feeds the construction sector, and the Grown in Britain team wants to understand more about your views on using home grown timber.

CPA Weekly Notes 27th June 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

If you go down to the woods today…

Hannah Mansell represented the BWF at the annual PEFC stakeholder field trip. The objectives of the trip were to engage with the process of growing and harvesting timber in the UK and other ... Read more »

New savings on your BSI Kitemark certification fees

TWA members have been able to take advantage of reduced fees for the BSI Kitemark for the timber windows standard, BS 644. In order to celebrate ten years of working with BSI, we've extended our ... Read more »

Robert Catterall – Obituary

We are sad to announce the passing of Robert Catterall, BWF Recruiter and Membership Assessor.

BWF wins prestigious RoSPA SME Assistance Award and sets a challenge for members to become Health & Safety Heroes

The trophy, which was presented to BWF Membership Director Michael Lee, recognises the most outstanding contribution made by a trade association, chamber of commerce, client or similar body to ... Read more »

Rising stars of tomorrow recognised at school programme awards

The winners of the 2014 annual MakeIT! Competition have been announced at a packed awards ceremony at the National Furniture Show at Rycotewood Furniture Centre, Oxfordshire.

CPA Weekly Notes 20th June 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

Windows and Doors Technical Meeting Bristol 25th June

Meeting of the Windows and Doors Technical Meeting Bristol 25th June

Windows and Doors Technical Meeting London 30th June

Meeting of the Windows and Doors Technical Meeting London 30th June

The four things we would like all members to do now

BWF maintains a busy program of work linked to the seven core objectives set by our Council of Members. To get maximum value and support the work we do there are five key things that a member can do.

Windows and Doors Technical Meeting Oldham 26th June

Meeting of the Windows and Doors Technical Meeting Oldham 26th June

BWF Annual General Meeting Thursday 17th July 2014

BWF AGM - to be held on Thursday July 17th at , The Building Centre, 26 Store Street, London, WC1E 7BT> The meeting will commence at 11.30am and will be held in the Michael Rose Board Room.

I Have A Work Experience Student Due In The Workshop Next Week. What Provisions Should I Make?

Any young person on a work experience scheme is deemed to be the employee of the person providing the work experience and this will be you.

CPA Weekly Notes 13th June 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