Question of the Week*
What Happens If Severe Weather Conditions Makes It Difficult For Staff To Get To Work?
Recent severe weather conditions in some areas have made it difficult for both employers and employees to get to the workshop. But under what circumstances are staff entitled to be paid?
CPA Weekly Notes 3rd January 2014
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CPA Weekly Notes 20th December 2013
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BRE publishes latest version of cSAP
This software will allow users to fully assess designs for the Part L 2013 regulations in advance of the expected commercial software in a couple of month's time.
Dogged by late payment? Your chance to send a message to government
Late payment remains endemic in the construction sector and the Government has now launched a consultation on addressing the UK culture of late payment.
Construction skills shortfall puts 62,000 jobs on the line
CPA Weekly Notes 6th December 2013
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Joinery company director fined £8000 for workshop safety hazards
Amendments to preservation of wood standard – send comments by 13th December
The amendments relate to the preservation of wood standard BS 8417. BWF members can refer to the document and send comments to us by Fri 13 Dec.
PRESS RELEASE: Santa’s secrets stymied by squeaky stairs
Father Christmas risks being discovered at any time, it emerged today, with worrying news that two thirds of all homes suffer from squeaky stairs.
Tiptoeing to recovery with small steps
CPA Weekly Notes – Autumn Statement 2013 Special
This special edition of CPA Weekly Notes contains an analysis of the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Autumn Statement, from December 5th 2013. Log in to view.
CPA Weekly Notes 29th November 2013
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New Part L Approved Documents and guidance published by DCLG
The guidance on changes to existing buildings (L1B and L2B), which includes window and door U-value requirements, is out now.
BWF Technical Officer Chris Addison receives distinguished service award from BSI
After almost 30 years in the timber industry and the best part of a decade at BWF, Chris is set to retire in early March 2014 having been an invaluable source of information for the BWF membership.
