Question of the Week*

Was your website compliant for the end of May?

New laws came into place in May that tighten restrictions for your website. We remind you of the changes and give some examples of how you can comply.

FDIS success and why you need the Fire Door Diploma

BWF-CERTIFIRE member Allgood PLC celebrates 22 of its staff going through the fire door diploma from FDIS, and we explain how the diploma and the inspectors scheme could help your Fire Door ... Read more »

Home Builders Federation Give Timber Expo Buyers Boost

HBF joins BWF as a show partner for Timber Expo, and sponsors the Timber Buyer Forum. Find out more and why you should attend the exhibition next month.

CPA Weekly Notes 3rd August 2012

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

How can BIM help my business?

Is BIM the latest fad, or can Business Information Modelling help me streamline the jobs I work on? We explain what BIM is and what beneifts you can gain from adopting the technology in your business.

A Ban On Wood Waste to Landfill?

It could encourage greater timber recycling and improve our environmental creditials, or it could become a cost burden. What do you think? Tell us your thoughts which will form part of the ... Read more »

Thermal Sandwich Panels and Doorblanks Exclusively from Timbmet

Timbmet are sponsors of the BWF Award for Technical Excellence and Innovation, and present two of their newest products.

A glimmer of hope in the latest construction figures

Amidst the doom and gloom of a double-dip recession, there is a little glimmer of hope for many BWF Members in the Construction Products Association Industry Forecasts.

CPA Weekly Notes 27th July 2012

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

The Volatile Organic Compounds in Paints, Varnishes and Vehicle Refinishing Products Regulations 2012

The Volatile Organic Compounds in Paints, Varnishes and Vehicle Refinishing Products Regulations 2012 came into force today.

BWF launches ‘an easy guide to the Green Deal’

The BWF has launched a free-to-members guide to the Green Deal. The publication provides a brief overview of the forthcoming initiative, and gives information about what providers, installers and ... Read more »

Heavy fines emphasise need for the FDIS

The increasingly large fines levied at building owners for breaches of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRO), demonstrate that the need to qualify fire door and building safety ... Read more »

CPA Weekly Notes 20th July 2012

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

Kennel firm worker amputates finger on circular saw

The 22 year old was using a circular table saw to make angular cuts to lengths of timber, without the use of any jigs or support to guide the wood through

Government needs your feedback on proposals for ‘Consumer Bill of Rights’

The new plans aim to simplify the law and establish clear rules on faulty goods, services and digital content, including defining the period during which consumers can get a full refund.