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Clearer criteria for the evaluation of responsible sourcing schemes drafted for BREEAM

There have been concerns raised the industry that the way in which BREEAM 2011 assesses products certified to different responsible sourcing schemes is not clear and that no transparent criteria ... Read more »

Changes to CITB grant scheme aim to further incentivise woodworking industry training

CITB has today announced new changes to its Grants Scheme in a bid to incentivise the industry to take advantage of the funding available that can help them train.

CPA Weekly Notes 19th July 2013

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

PRESS RELEASE: BWF announces new President and Council

Woodworking and joinery manufacturing firms that are part of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) will receive increased benefits and opportunities to participate in industry development, as ... Read more »

PRESS RELEASE: BWF campaign to attract young people into joinery wins award

The 'Wow I made that!' campaign set up by the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) to attract young people into the joinery industry has won the 2013 'Electronic Communication of the Year Award' ... Read more »

CPA Weekly Notes 12th July 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 12th July 2013

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

CPA Policy Update July 2013

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

PRESS RELEASE: Spending Review gets lukewarm response from joinery sector

Joinery and woodworking firms are struggling to find the positives in last week's Spending Review, according to the British Woodworking Federation (BWF).

Knocking Part L changes back to 2014 will give joinery businesses time to prepare

The BWF is up in arms about the burdens on business that could be caused if Part L is rushed through at the same time as joinery manufacturing and woodworking firms are dealing with the ... Read more »

First joinery CE Marking prosecution – don’t let it be you!

The new CE marking rules came in on 1 July 2013, and for joinery manufacturers this applies to windows and external doorsets, wood flooring, garage doors, shutters, gates, cladding and in some ... Read more »

Green Deal product uptake low but could momentum be gathering?

Publication of the first quarterly Green Deal statistics has revealed that not a single household has so far benefitted from the Green Deal despite an encouraging number of assessments having ... Read more »

CPA Weekly Notes 5th July 2013

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

The Government wants to work with industry – we’re here and ready to help!

A new joint strategy drawn up by government and the construction industry has been launched to set out a long term vision to drive growth throughout the entire industry, whilst promoting ... Read more »

BWF Exhibiting @ TimberExpo 2013

Event: TimberExpo 2013 Date: 24 & 25 September 2013 Venue: NEC, Birmingham Cost: FREE – Register here Find us on stand D20! BWF is delighted to announce that it will be exhibiting at ... Read more »