BWF Blog

Digging economic holes rather than setting foundations for growth

Today Ed Milliband made the loudest call yet to invest in housing. BWF Chief Executive, Iain McIlwee comments on Ed Milliband's speech.

CPA Weekly Notes 31st May 2013

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

Can An Employee Take Their Paid Annual Holiday While On Sick Leave?

Here at the BWF, we get frequent helpline enquiries from members relating to the question of whether workers who are off sick are able to claim their annual leave. Current guidelines are as follows.

CE Marking, your questions answered

With CE marking just over a month away, BWF technical manager Kevin Underwood answers some FAQs on the subject.

CPA Weekly Notes 17th May 2013

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

Apprenticeship support for specialist sectors

BWF members employ a substantial number of apprentices in both manufacturing and installation. As a BWF member employing an apprentice, you can ensure your company is featured on the NSCC's Roll ... Read more »

What Should I Do If A Worker Quits On The Spot?

Having someone walk out or resign on the spot is never convenient, but handling it the wrong thing can be particularly costly, as verbal resignations can be easily misinterpreted, especially ... Read more »

Wood Awards 2013 – last call for entries!

The Wood Awards is the UK's premier award scheme recognising, encouraging and promoting outstanding design, craftsmanship and installation in wood and, with permission from the owner, anyone ... Read more »

Joiners remain hopeful of bouncing back after subdued, weather-hit first quarter

The most recent BWF State of Trade Survey results indicated a difficult Q1, but businesses are optimistic that sales will be back on track

Why construction should be a jewel in the crown, not a diamond in the rough

The Queen's Speech set out the coalition government's agenda for the coming session of parliament, yet those in the construction industry have become increasingly jaded in the wake of piecemeal ... Read more »

CPA Weekly Notes 10th May 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 3rd May 2013

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

Urgent reminder to ensure Health & Safety compliance or face £1000/day HSE inspection fees

Almost a third of inspections under the scheme have found material breaches, with hundreds of errant duty holders having been invoiced. Woodworking businesses are being targeted by rigorous ... Read more »

Construction decline in 2013 but growth in 2014 according to Spring 2013 CPA forecasts

Construction output is set to fall by more than 2% this year following an 8% contraction in 2012, according to the Spring edition of the Construction Products Association's Industry Forecasts for ... Read more »

BWF Members’ Day 2013 Presentations

The BWF Woodworking Conference (Members' Day) may be over for another year, but you can see a bit of what happened by downloading the presentations from the day.