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BWF writes to Chancellor with wish list from the joinery sector

The letter, which was sent in advance of the Autumn Statement on December 5th, urges government to do more to improve finance for manufacturers and ensure that poor cashflow doesn't starve ... Read more »

CPA Weekly Notes 22nd November 2013

As a benefit of BWF's membership of the Construction Products Association (CPA), members are able to view the latest Weekly Notes

Use of unguarded bandsaw leads to horrific injury and £30k fine

The 20-year-old employee was operating a machine used to cut large pieces of timber, with a continuous blade revolving at high speed. Whilst trying to feed some wood through, his arm was drawn ... Read more »

Unity and Consistency are the Key to Growth for Timber Windows

At the BWF Annual Awards Dinner on Friday, the Wood Window Alliance and British Woodworking Federation announced that the two industry organisations are merging in a move intended to drive growth ... Read more »

2013 BWF Award Winners announced!

The winners of the Technical Excellence and Innovation in Joinery Manufacture Award and the Apprentice/Trainee of the Year Award have been announced following the BWF Annual Dinner and Awards on ... Read more »

New Part L Approved Documents published by DCLG

Following the governments response to the Part L consultation earlier this year, DCLG has announced changes to Part L and has published the following Approved Documents...

PRESS RELEASE: Oakwrights Bath scoops all the top accolades at the BWF Awards

The UK joinery industry's highest awards were announced at the annual dinner of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) in London last Friday. Oakwrights Bath Ltd were crowned winners in both ... Read more »

CPA Weekly Notes 15th November 2013

As a benefit of BWF's membership of the Construction Products Association (CPA), members are able to view the latest Weekly Notes

What can I do if a competitor undercuts me by offering shoddy and non-compliant products?

BWF is keen to support you in highlighting bad practice. If you feel that a competitor has unfairly undercut your quotation by offering non-compliant products and you believe that the home owner ... Read more »

BWF Awards 2013 shortlist announced!

The three shortlisted entries for each of the two BWF Awards 2013 have been announced! The winners of the Technical Award, and the Apprentice/Trainee of the Year Award, will be announced at the ... Read more »

Swedish Wood launches new film-based CPD concept for architects

Swedish Wood launched a new, film-based programme called 'Timber: the Building Material of the Future', and designed to inspire architects who are not familiar with timber construction to take a ... Read more »

Guidance on windows in healthcare facilities being revised

The consultation is designed to give you the opportunity to comment on the content of the proposed guidance.

Latest draft of BES 6001 Framework Standard for Responsible Sourcing launched

BWF has previously stated that if the standard is to achieve the same level of credibility as material stewardship schemes such as FSC and PEFC, then it would need to see some major changes. ... Read more »

Poor guarding on machinery leads to serious injury and heavy fine for Dumfries sawmill

Failure to maintain appropriate guarding or assess the risk to workers led to an employee breaking his elbow and leaving a bone protruding through the skin. The incident becomes latest of a ... Read more »

What Information Should I Provide When Supplying A Quotation?

Judging by the nature of the calls we get in from members on our helpline, there is plenty of scope for confusion from clients when it comes to laying out the terms and conditions of work. An ... Read more »