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CPA Weekly Notes 27th April 2012

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

Award-Winning Architect to Address BWF Members’ Day

The BWF has named its keynote speaker to address its Members 'Day/Annual Conference, as Adam Khan of the award-winning Architects of the same name.

Building Contractor Fined After Worker’s Fingers Severed By Unguarded Bench Saw

"A basic guard fitted to the bench saw, is all it would have taken to prevent these injuries which have had such a devastating effect on such a young man."

CPA Construction industry Forecasts 2012

The CPA has published its lastest figures and report for the construction industry for 2012 -2016, based on fresh data. Members can download and review this report in full.

CPA Weekly Notes 20th April 2012

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Proposals For ‘Consequential Improvements’ To Be Dropped?

Government plans to make it compulsory for some homeowners carrying out improvements - such as domestic extensions, loft conversions and garage conversions - to invest in energy efficiency ... Read more »

Joinery Businesses Losing Thousands of Pounds Through Poor Waste Wood Disposal Practices

A ban on landfilling wood waste is now a distinct possibility, but a lack of market data and wasteful procurement practices have been hampering industry efforts to improve efficiency. On March ... Read more »

Latest Draft of BS 644 Sent For Committee Comments

The changes to BS 644 have been primarily driven by a need to incorporate doorsets enabling the withdrawal of PAS 23. BWF Technical Manager Kevin Underwood gives you the latest.

RIDDOR Injury Reporting Rules Change

Members are reminded that April has seen a number of other changes including a reduction in protection from unfair dismissal, a rise in the levels of statutory sick pay, maternity and paternity ... Read more »

Eurozone Slowdown and Cost Inflation Pose Major Threat to Construction Product Industry

The CPA's latest State of Trade Survey shows that the prospect of an economic slowdown in the major European economies, together with increasing global energy and raw material prices, could ... Read more »

CPA Weekly Notes 13th April 2012

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CPA Policy Update April 2012

First Green Deal Providers Step Forward

BWF members working as installers and manufacturers for Green Deal measures will need to link up with a Green Deal Provider

It’s Spring Already And Members’ Day Is Approaching Fast

President Roy Wakeman OBE looks forward to this year's Members' Day and how it can help prepare your business for growth.

CPA Weekly Notes 5th April 2012

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