Industry Update*

CPA Weekly Notes 31st August 2012

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CPA Policy Update August 2012

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Government grants for apprenticeships expanded as more is done to encourage apprenticeships

The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) has announced that it will expand access to its additional grants to encourage more SMEs to take on apprentices. The announcement comes as ... Read more »

CPA Weekly Notes 24th August 2012

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Careers in Timber – Exclusive to Timber Expo 2012

This year's Timber Expo on 25-26 September will also be aiming to tempt new talent into the industry. Find out how the Exhibition will be promoting timber industry careers.

More free CNC training places up for grabs

Two more CNC training courses are now available fully funded, including all course, accomodation and travel expenses. Don't miss out on this opportunity to develop your CNC skills.

New draft of European fire door test standard released for comment

A UAP (Unique Acceptance Procedure) draft of the European fire door test standard has been released for approval.

How would your business deal with a wood waste landfill ban?Give Defra your views at our 5 September workshop

The government needs more information on the management of wood waste or members could be hit by costly new initiatives. This workshop will give BWF members an opportunity to feed back to policy ... Read more »

CPA Weekly Notes 17th August 2012

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BWF members split on likelihood of sales growth

The most recent BWF State of Trade Survey indicates that a more difficult than expected last quarter has quelled optimism in the joinery manufacturing sector, leaving respondents split as to ... Read more »

Annual Dinner & Awards 2012: Lord’s Cricket Ground

Celebrating achievement by the rising stars of the industry and technical innovation, Lord's Cricket Ground will host an evening to remember...

CPA Weekly Notes 10th August 2012

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The emergence of the Green Deal

Less than two months to go until the Green Deal is launched, but it's likely that the plans will not be completed until March 2013. Our new 'Easy Guide to the Green Deal' has already been ... Read more »

Are apprenticeships fit-for-purpose?

As an industry that makes heavy investment in apprenticeships, we know what works and what doesn't. We now have an opportunity to make sure it's fit-for-purpose for woodworking employers and ... Read more »

Separate Building Regs planned for Wales: how will it affect you?

With the overarching aim to bring buildings down to zero carbon, the new regulations for Wales could tighten the specification of windows and doors. See what they're proposing and have your say.