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Members Raise Demand for BWF Legal Helpline

The legal helpline has seen a marked increase in demand in recent weeks as members grapple legal and contractual issues.

Stair Scheme: Working on Growth

Iain Purkis, Lead Member for Stairs, give us an update on the progress of the BWF Stair Scheme and its efforts to grow the Scheme's membership and influence

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 »

Do Common Stairs In Blocks of Flats Require Over Wide Tapered Treads As Stated In Part M?

We explain what the regulations are for common stairs in a block of flats in relation to flats and how to overcome the contradictions in the different parts of the Building Regulations.

CPA Weekly Notes 22nd December 2011

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

Fire doors save factory from devastating fire

"The performance of the fire doors was exceptional"

We Have Just Reopened After The Christmas Holiday Shutdown. What Is The Minimum Temperature Allowed For The Workshop?

This is a familiar question at this time of the year, especially when members have come back from their winter shutdown to be greeted by a cold workshop that has lain dormant for the last couple ... Read more »

Part L Consultation Delayed Until New Year

The consultation on the changes to the Building Regulations, expected this week, has been delayed until the New Year. BWF Technical Manager Kevin Underwood reminds you what to look out for when ... Read more »

Fraudster Targets Construction Product Suppliers

BWF members and timber traders are reminded to stay alert after recent news that a scammer was using a sophisticated false identity to open a credit account and order thousands of pounds worth of ... Read more »

Public Sector Cuts Severely Outweigh Private Sector Recovery for Construction

The Construction Products Association is concerned that public sector cuts and private sector uncertainty will ensure that construction output remains low

Health & Safety Interventions To Cost Companies Over £1000 Per Day

From April 6th 2012, The HSE will recover costs at a rate of £124 per hour for their services, from businesses found to be in material breach of health and safety law.

A Contractor Has Asked To See Our Corporate Social Responsibility Policy. What Do I Need To Provide?

Along with Health and Safety method statements and environmental policies, public sector clients and larger contractors will frequently request evidence that your company takes a responsible ... Read more »

Clamp Down On Fire Safety Increases The Need For Certified Fire Doors

As we witness more building owers and the like receiving fines and prosecutions, Peter Johnson, chair of the BWF-CERTIFIRE Scheme explains how the Scheme is educating 'responsibile persons' which ... Read more »

CPA Weekly Notes 9th December 2011

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

Updated BWF Employee Handbook December 2011

The BWF Employee Handbook has been amended to include changes to the retirement age, maternity & parternity rules, and corporate social responsibility policy. Download your copy today (members ... Read more »