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CPA Weekly Notes 28th June 2013

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

Free Timber for Schools – Get involved

BWF member Inwood (Cymru) Limited, based in Rhyl have initiated a project in North Wales where they have been trying to persuade local joinery companies to donate free timber to schools in the area.

PRESS RELEASE: Online toolkit helps joinery firms get ahead on key industry issues

A new online toolkit of sector-specific information, advice and expertise has been launched as part of a revamp of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) website

BWF joins forces with UKTFA for Fabric First Conference on 11th July 2013

The event will feature a number of renowned speakers, including a keynote presentation by Rob Pannell from the Zero Carbon Hub and a focus on innovation in timber windows, staircases and fire ... Read more »

PRESS RELEASE: Clock is ticking for OSAT course funding, warns BWF WITForum

As more grants are available for On-Site Assessment and Training (OSAT) courses, BWF WITForum encourage employers to register candidates quickly as some funding is due to expire by the end of 2013.

BWF ‘U-values for CE Marking’ service up and running

U-Values are considered 'essential characteristics' for the sake of CE Marking, and will need to be included on the Declaration of Performance (DoP). The BWF is able to offer members a basic ... Read more »

We need your Health & Safety figures for the NSCC Accident Survey 2013

As a requirement of membership of the National Specialist Contractors Council (NSCC), BWF are required to provide detailed accident statistics.

New ‘BIM for the terrified’ publication launched

This guide is aimed at the general reader who does not have a detailed understanding of BIM, but wishes to gain sufficient understanding to assess its possible impacts on their construction ... Read more »

BWF Annual General Meeting Thursday 18th July 2013

The British Woodworking Federation's Annual General Meeting will take place at 11.30am on Thursday 18th July 2013. The meeting will be be held at CILIP, 7 Ridgmount Street, London WC1E 7AE which ... Read more »

Primary Authority Agreement on Use of Websites Under the CPR

This covers websites and Declarations of Performance and CE marking plus some very useful clarification about use of electronic means (e-mail) for provision of the actual CE mark. The agreement ... Read more »

What Design Factors Need To Be Considered For Stair Balustrades?

When a balustrade is provided for a stair or a landing it is usual for it to perform two functions: to provide a handrail and a guarding or protection from falling. However, within the various ... Read more »

Further delays to publication of Part L 2013

Despite the fact that we have reached the beginning of June, there is yet to be any indication on the timing and nature of the response on Part L. The lack of activity has come amid speculation ... Read more »

BWF 2013 Joinery State of Trade Survey Q2 launched – we need your responses!

The 2013 Q2 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 »

CPA Weekly Notes 7th June 2013

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

BWF Launches Membership and Training Survey

The BWF has launched a survey for its members to help guide its work over the coming year and to help make the case for funding for a number of training projects.