Question of the Week*
When am I not required to CE mark windows and external doorsets?
Controversial £1000 per day ‘Fee For Intervention’ scheme to go ahead as planned
Concerns remain that BWF members could be subject to a quasi legal process which would see them fined substantial amounts for minor Health and Safety transgressions.
20% tax rise for listed building work is ‘blatant short-termism’
Despite strong resistance from the BWF and a number of other organisations, the government has gone ahead with plans to remove the zero VAT rating on approved alterations to listed buildings
Forestry report sends a clear message to policymakers
The Defra commissioned document calls for, "a renewed understanding of the potential for wood as a contemporary product, with new demand and market opportunities"
CPA Weekly Notes 13th July 2012
As a benefit of BWF's membership of the Construction Products Association (CPA), members are able to view the latest weekly notes.
CPA Policy Update July 2012
As a benefit of BWF's membership of the Construction Products Association (CPA), members are able to view the latest Policy Update
UK Wood and Timber Industry Associations Sign Accord
Timber Talks
The Timber Talks seminar programme at Timber Expo 2012 will take place inside three bespoke structures that showcase the benefits of timber construction.
New Chair to lead WITForum in raising skills and standards for industry
How can I avoid disruption to my business during the 2012 Olympics?
Events will be taking place in plenty of different locations and are likely to have an effect on staff and delivery/supply arrangements.
CPA Weekly Notes 6th July 2012
As a benefit of BWF's membership of the Construction Products Association (CPA), members are able to view the latest weekly notes.
EU debates carbon accountancy for forestry & timber sectors
"This is a very important debate for our sector. It is vital that the carbon sequestration and carbon storage potential of the supply chain is fully and formally recognised."
CPA Weekly Notes 29th June 2012
As a benefit of BWF's membership of the Construction Products Association (CPA), members are able to view the latest weekly notes
Glazing company fined heavily as worker loses finger in wood planing machine
The little finger on the worker's right hand was drawn into a cutting block rotating at 7,000 rpm as he worked on reducing the thickness of lengths of timber.
PAS on the EU Timber Regulation now open for consultation
BSI has published the draft Publically Available Standard related to the EUTR and it is now available for public consultation.
