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Apprenticeships under scrutiny by BBC Panorama

BBC Panorama found that nearly £250m worth of contracts went to large subcontractors in 2011 which have not been inspected by Ofsted.

What You Need To Know About The Proposed Changes To Building Regulations

With the consultation ending soon, you will shortly have the opportunity to feed back to us on the proposals that will affect your business. BWF technical Manager Kevin Underwood again runs ... Read more »

HSE prosecution highlights the need for regulation compliant staircases

A Sheffield based builder has been fined £5,000 and ordered to pay £4,000 in costs following a serious accident on timber staircase installation, reports the Construction Enquirer.

BWF Gets Behind Timber Expo

The timber industry's own exhibition, Timber Expo, takes place 25-26 September at the Rioch Arena in Coventry, and the BWF has pledged its support, and it calling on its members to support by ... Read more »

New Simplified Planning Framework Launched

The New National Planning Policy Framework aims to support growth and reduces 1,300 pages of policy documents into 50.

CPA Weekly Notes 30th March 2012

First FDIS Diploma In Fire Doors Achieved By Checkmate Fire Solutions Ltd

"Since Checkmate introduced a service for the maintenance and management of fire doors, we have been keen to have a qualification that proved our competence in this area"

What is proposed in the Building Regulations Consultation 2012, Part 4?

Kevin Underwood, BWF Technical Manager This part of the consultation process introduces a number of factors intended to make the building control process easier to apply and enforce. We are ... Read more »

What Is The Current National Minimum Wage?

Failing to pay employees the relevant minimum wage rate could result in penalties from HMRC or a claim in a tribunal from the worker

Just What Does The 2012 Budget Mean For BWF Members?

The BWF asks tax expert James Abbott, of Baker Watkin, for an in-depth look at how the Budget is likely to affect your business decisions.

CPA Weekly Notes – Budget Special 210312

CPA Weekly Notes - Budget Special 210312

‘Budget For Business’ Provides Few Quick Fixes For Joinery Sector

The BWF welcomes the Chancellor's commitment to business, but feels that more bold action was necessary to provide the tangible support needed to re-energise the joinery sector and the ... Read more »

CPA Weekly Notes 16th March 2012

16 March 2012 - As a benefit of BWF's membership of the Construction Products Association (CPA), members are able to view the latest weekly notes.

Parliament Approves Changes to the CITB-ConstructionSkills’ Levy Order

MPs voted unanimously in favour last night of keeping the construction Levy for a further three years. They also approved a number of industry-led revisions to the CITB-ConstructionSkills Levy Order.

BWF President, Roy Wakeman OBE, Awarded Queen’s Honour At Buckingham Palace

Following the announcement in the New Year Honours List 2012, Roy Wakeman, CEO of BWF Member The Performance Timber Products Group and third-time President of the British Woodworking Federation, ... Read more »