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Build UK position on the continuation of the CITB Levy

Over the last six months, Build UK has been working with its members to understand their individual positions on the continuation of the CITB Levy. In summary, with a new executive team in place ... Read more »

BWF launch new business development and mentoring scheme

Through the Wood Industry Training Forum you can now access a new CITB fully funded specialist one-to-one mentoring programme. This builds on the highly successful 2015 BWF Mentoring Programme ... Read more »

Statement on Grenfell House from Chairman of the BWF Fire Door Scheme

It is sadly not uncommon to see buildings without fire doors, no emergency lighting or signage on doors and escape routes, broken fire rated glass, wedged-open fire doors, poor fire stopping ... Read more »

Joinery industry takes stock of a productive year as it sets out for future success

The BWF has published an action plan which spells out its priorities for 2017/18 and reviews the key achievements of the past 12 months. The plan sets out how BWF is helping the sector grow the ... Read more »

Fire safety in tower blocks is an “endemic problem” say campaigners

Less than a year since fire door safety campaigners turned a spotlight on high rise tower blocks, the country wakes to news of the devastating inferno at Grenfell Tower, West London.

Call goes out for examples of joinery excellence as British Woodworking Federation launches its 2017 Awards

Joinery manufacturers, timber door, window and interiors companies and woodworking experts across the UK are being encouraged to seek recognition through entering this year's Awards

Digital life cycle assessments are becoming a driving force in construction

With sustainability a key concern for customers and Brexit on its way, manufacturers need to be transparent about the environmental performance of their products and be able to meet EU standards

Product investment high on the agenda as joinery sector shows cautious optimism after mixed Q1 results

The Joinery State of Trade Survey has indicated continuing investment in product improvement and cautious optimism over sales, despite a mixed quarter for manufacturers.

WWF teams up with manufacturers to review environmental performance of wood versus PVCu windows

In 2005 the WWF reviewed evidence on the lifecycle and environmental performance of wood versus PVCu windows. More than a decade on, with concerns about chemicals in our environment and the ... Read more »

Thinking of joinery software as one of your machines

Our latest guest blog from Alan Turner, Managing Director of Joinerysoft. Joinerysoft are Headline Sponsors of BWF Members' Day 2017 and associate members of BWF.

Environment Agency publishes new guidance on Waste Wood

The Environment Agency has published a comprehensive overview on waste wood; what waste wood is, how it is classified and categorised, how it is regulated and issues arising from its regulation.

BWF Members’ Day 2017: Thursday 15th June

We are delighted to announce that the BWF Members' Day Conference 2017 will to take place on Thursday 15th June at Hellidon Lakes Golf & Spa Hotel, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 6GG

New report on wood windows looks at windows in our home and a growing concern with PVCu

The 'Windows on the World' consumer report found that, when it comes to the most desirable materials, timber is cited by 67% of homeowners as the material they would like to have more of in their ... Read more »

CTI urges government to use timber to improve quality and quantity of UK housing supply

The Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI) has responded to the recent White Paper: Fixing our Broken Housing Market highlighting the vital role timber has in delivering sustainable and quality homes

How to solve a knotty problem like softwood window beads and bars

Soft-wood window beads and bars can present issues for joiners. They can be the cause of excessive material waste and time, with post-installation maintenance also a regular problem. Guest blog ... Read more »