Latest Industry News

National Minimum Wage increasing from 1st October

The minimum wage rates will be subject to a small increase from October 1st 2013. BWF members are reminded not to get caught out by the changes, especially when bringing in apprentices at the ... Read more »

PRESS RELEASE: New collaborative campaign puts spotlight on fire door safety

A major new collaboration between fire safety groups, fire door and ironmongery organisations and property associations is behind the inaugural 'Fire Door Safety Week' which runs from 16-21 ... Read more »

Edge banding machine severs worker’s finger as guarding failings cost company dear

The 61-year-old was attempting to clean an edge banding machine at the factory in Stafford when his left hand was caught by a rotating blade. The company had defeated the safety switch on the ... Read more »

BWF 2013 Joinery State of Trade Survey Q3 launched – we need your responses!

The 2013 Q3 BWF State of Trade Survey has now been launched and it is crucial for us to have a robust evidence base about recent trends within our sector that you, the BWF membership can access, ... Read more »

Joiners reminded to stay compliant as HSE receives millions from manufacturers through inspection fees.

BWF members are reminded to stay compliant with Health and Safety law after statistics revealed that HSE had been receiving millions of pounds in revenue from manufacturing businesses through the ... Read more »

Annual Dinner & Awards 2013: One Whitehall Place

As a time honoured tradition, the BWF Annual Dinner & Awards has grown in popularity in recent years. This year, the black-tie event will take place at the prestigious One Whitehall Place, in the ... Read more »

Is There A Minimum Requirement For The Area Of Glazing Required To Provide Natural Lighting Within A Dwelling?

There are alternative mechanisms or standards which rely on simple requirements for glazing to ensure adequate daylighting.

A Client’s Contract Is Requesting Chain Of Custody Certificated Timber. We Buy FSC And PEFC Material. Is That Enough?

The basis for Chain of Custody is that you manage your supply of timber in a way that identifies certified timber from any non-certified timber.

BWF Seminars @Timber Expo 2013

Exploring the key issues facing joinery manufacturers on the regulatory front and looking at the support BWF can provide to companies in the sector, we present our seminar session within the ... Read more »

CPA Weekly Notes 30th August 2013

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

CPA Weekly Notes 23rd August 2013

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

Criteria for the evaluation of responsible sourcing schemes in BREEAM

BRE has drafted a set of transparent criteria to assess responsible sourcing schemes within BREEAM. BWF has worked with the TTF in putting together a draft consultation response.

The EU Biocides Regulation, don’t be caught out

The Biocidal Products Regulation comes into force on 1 September 2013 with HSE confirming treated wood must be labelled with biocidal contents and user information.

Housing standards review consultation process launched

Today, the Communities Minister Don Foster announced the launch of a consultation process to seek views on the results of the recent review of Building Regulations and housing standards. This is ... Read more »

My Customer Wants A Natural Finish To Their Windows, But Should I Insist That They’re Painted?

Some customers may ask for external joinery to be left unpainted so that it develops a natural appearance. However the affects of the weather and sunlight can be harmful to timber damaging the ... Read more »