Industry Update*

CPA Weekly Notes – 2nd March 2012

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

FDIS Diploma Secures 50 Students In Just Two Weeks

It's just two weeks since we announced the launch of a brand new qualification in fire doors, and already 50 people are working their way through the series of modules, which after sitting their ... Read more »

Important Changes To The Capital Allowance Rules Are Less Are Than 5 Weeks Away

Businesses considering buying assets (including vans, plant and machinery and so on) need to think carefully about the timing of spending the money. This is because there are some important tax ... Read more »

Summit Promises Focus and Support for Manufacturing

It was an event with the government heavy-weights showing their support for the manufacturing sector, but will the latest government Manufacturing Summit lead to a shift to manufacturing in the UK?

CPA Weekly Notes 24th February 2012

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EU Illegal Timber (Due Diligence) Regulation To Affect Joinery Firms in 2013.

In October 2010 the European Union (EU) agreed regulation No. 995/2010 titled "laying down the obligations of operators who place timber and timber products on the market", and known as the EU ... Read more »

Free CNC Training Now Open For BWF Members

Funding secured from CITB-ConstructionSkills has allowed BWF members to access free CNC training for another year, with 30 places up for grabs.

LGV Drivers Must Complete 35 Hours Of Training

Those that do not complete the training by 9th September 2014 will no longer be able to drive LGV for a living.

Press Release: Wood Waste Online Training Module Launched As Bwf Moves To Deliver Training 21st Century Style

The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has launched its Online Training Academy with is first e-learning module today, giving the joinery industry access to a flexible and modern training resource.

CPA Weekly Notes 17th February 2012

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Aside From Part L, What Changes To Other Parts Of The Building Regulations Will Affect My Business?

As part of the review of the English Building Regulations, which includes the amendments to Part L, The Approved Document to Part K is being changed to incorporate the guidance given in Approved ... Read more »

Fire Doors Qualification Released To Market As FDIS Launches

From today you can register with the newly launched FDIS, start working through the online education modules at your own pace, and take the Diploma in Fire Doors. Successful candidates will be ... Read more »

CPA Weekly Notes 10th February 2012

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Joinery Industry In Tax Clampdown

Construction workers are being warned to delcare all their income to HMRC as the taxman begins a clampdown on the industry, reports the BBC.

Stairs Seminar – Balancing High Standards of Specification with Innovative Design

A briefing introducing the industry standard for stair manufacture, verifying that products meet that standard and enabling the regulatory authorities to differentiate accredited products from ... Read more »