Latest Industry News

Increase In Statutory Redundancy Payment And Unfair Dismissal Awards From February 1st

On 1st February 2012, the maximum amount of a week's pay used to calculate a statutory redundancy payment and the basic and additional awards for unfair dismissal will increase.

CPA Weekly Notes 20th January 2012

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

Fire Door Inspection Scheme Website To ‘Go Live’ Next Month

The Fire Door Inspection Scheme (FDIS) is continuing to make excellent progress towards the launch of the website, which will go live next month.

Government Wants Your Views On Construction And Housing Red Tape

Over 200 regulations are covered by the 'Red Tape Challenge', including building regulations and construction related regulations.

Can I Charge My Employees For The Personal Protective Equipment I Provide For Them?

Employees in woodworking and joinery workshops may need Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to carry out their job safely. Such equipment will frequently include gloves, goggles, protective ... Read more »

Mixed Fortunes: Training, Skills and Funding in 2012

The government have given us some good and bad news on training and skills. We've now got access to some additional pots of funding for qualifications and other development, but we've also seen ... Read more »

CPA Weekly Notes 13th Jaunary 2012

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

Last Chance To Have A Say On The Green Deal

The Green Deal (GD) is the government's initiative to improve the thermal performance of the UK's current housing and non-residential properties. After a short consultation period, the deadline ... Read more »

Construction Products Association Announces Appointment of New Chief Executive

Dr Diana Montgomery, who is currently the Deputy Chief Executive at the Chemical Industries Association, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the CPA

TREP Meeting A Great Chance To Discuss Wood Waste Savings

Topics on the agenda for the 31st Jan meeting and workshop will include engineered timber sections for doors and windows, local wood waste collection schemes and banning wood waste going to landfill

CPA Weekly Notes 6th January 2012

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

Sharp Fall Expected For Construction in 2012, Says CPA

'For the construction industry to return to growth there needs to be a strong private sector recovery, but this is just not happening.'

Statutory Payment Rates To Increase From April 2012

An increase in the Statutory Sick Pay, Maternity and Paternity Pay rates from April 2012 has been announced, and employers are reminded that some of their casual staff may now be entitled to ... Read more »

BWF President Roy Wakeman Awarded OBE

The British Woodworking Federation's Current President, Timothy Roy Wakeman (known as Roy Wakeman), has been awarded an OBE in this year's 2012 Queen's Honours List for servcies to the joinery ... Read more »

Wishing You a Prosperous 2012

In his first article since joining the BWF two weeks ago, the new BWF Chief Executive, Iain McIlwee, shares his thoughts on the BWF's successes and challenges as we approach the New Year, and ... Read more »