Question of the Week*

What guidance should I follow when supplying fire doors to hospitals?

There is specific guidance provided for suppliers of fire doors to NHS estates, including all hospitals, and we explain how and what you should do when providing fire doors to these establishments.

What are my responsibilities at the time I sell goods?

Describing goods inaccurately means the customer may have a claim against you for breach of contract, and may put you in breach of the Trade Descriptions Act.

Improved CSkills grants scheme delivers £94m for training

Joinery firms stand to gain thousands of pounds in training grants as CITB-ConstructionSkills overhauls its funding scheme.

CPA Weekly Notes 22nd June 2012

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

A word in your ear, Dr Cable

Armed with a BWF Policy Manifesto and flanked by BWF President Roy Wakeman OBE, our Vice President, David Pattenden and Executive Committee member Cliff Thrumble, the BWF Chief Executive, Iain ... Read more »

BWF State of Trade Survey Q2 launched – we need your responses!

This is a vital tool, not only to help members by providing better information on trends in the woodworking sector, but also to support the lobbying and representation work that we do on your behalf

When do doors and windows become walls?

The NHBC have tried to distinguish between a small window combination and a more extensive array creating a significant part of the building facade and higher technical risk. BWF Technical ... Read more »

Family-owned joinery manufacturer shows ambition by securing contract with John Lewis and moving to larger premises

The joinery manufacturer MWC won a contract with retail giant John Lewis and used funding from a UK bank to help with a move to new premises. The window, door and shop display manufacturer is a ... Read more »

CPA Weekly Notes 15th June 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 June 2012

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

Final Green Deal policy revealed by government

On Monday this week, details of the government's final Green Deal policy were set out in the consultation response. DECC had considered more than 600 responses to the consultation, including that ... Read more »

BWF gets the inside line on how Green Deal could work for you

With the Green Deal set to begin in October, and the government's plans now finalised, we attended a Green Deal Shadow Group Meeting in order to better understand progress on the deal and get an ... Read more »

Passionate about marketing your product?

Are you aware that the BWF does a significant amount of work to promote joinery products produced by you and your fellow members? We explain how you can have a stake in our efforts.

Do you have any tips on managing staff during the European Football Championships?

Monday's draw against France has given fans of England hope that their team will get through to the later stages of the competition. But with the event not due to finish until 1st July, it is ... Read more »