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CPA Weekly Notes 15th March 2013

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

BWF tells Chancellor how joinery manufacturers can ‘get Britain building’ for growth

BWF Chief Executive Iain McIlwee has outlined proposals to boost the fortunes of joinery manufacturers through the housing and retrofitting sectors, while at the same time helping to meet the ... Read more »

Major PAYE reporting changes just days away

BWF members are reminded that, from April 6th 2013, employers will be legally required to report PAYE in real time.

Halifax firm prosecuted after father-of-two has arm crushed in unguarded machine

The company had to pay out £2600 for the horrific accident. With HSE charging £1000/day for inspections where a breach has been discovered, BWF members are reminded that inappropriate ... Read more »

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

The 2013 Q1 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 »

BWF President tells Ed Davey that lack of joined up thinking “a nonsense”

The Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Ed Davey, received a direct broadside from BWF President Roy Wakeman at an event this morning.

View our draft Declaration of Performance (DoP) for CE marking

As part of our CE marking assistance, we have prepared a template Declaration of Performance (DOP) for a window that a BWF member classified as a micro-enterprise could adapt and adopt.

BWF Stair Scheme provide 10 top tips for successful stair installation

Stairs are one of the most hazardous locations in a building and faulty construction or installation of staircases contributes to a wide range of risks and problems. In response, The BWF Stair ... Read more »

EU Timber Regulation now in force

BWF has launched a template due diligence system that members who will be first to place wood based products on the EU market (operators) can use before buying their products, in order to help ... Read more »

Consultation on the 5 year review of BS 6375-2:2009 Performance of windows and doors, etc

We have received notification from BSI Committee B/538/1 that BS 6375-2:2009 is current and has reached its 5 year review. We would be grateful for the views of BWF members by Friday 15th March 2013.

Joinery sales volumes rising, but further increases in overheads continue to dampen expectations

The most recent BWF State of Trade Survey indicates a slow recovery that risks being suffocated by rising fuel, energy and materials costs.

Timber regulation confusion from housebuilders and contractors risks burdening joinery manufacturers

With the EU timber regulation coming in on March 3rd, the BWF is aware of a number of housebuilders and contractors misinterpreting the new rules and asking for more information than is necessary.

BWF members get reduced rates to exhibit at Greenbuild Expo 2013

The event takes place in Manchester on 8th and 9th May and will feature 150 exhibitors showcasing the latest green products and solutions. Greenbuild Expo is offering BWF members the opportunity ... Read more »

12 tips to beat HSE’s £124 per hour inspection fees

BWF has provided had a number of reports from members saying that they have been visited by HSE inspectors at short notice. We have prepared a checklist to help prevent members being hit by the ... Read more »

Landfill decision is ‘pat on the back for the timber industry’

With wood waste volumes to landfill lower than thought and set to decline further in the coming years, the government is reluctant to place a burden on businesses