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BWF And GAI Respond To GLA Report

The BWF and the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers have urged the Greater London Authority to recommend specifying third party certificated fire-rated products, especially fire doors and their ... Read more »

Minimum Wage Set For Small October Increase

The Government has accepted the independent Low Pay Commission's (LPC) recommendations for this year's National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates, which will come into effect on...

Construction Products Regulation (CPR) Published

The CPR was formally published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 4 April 2011...

BWF News Update No 12

In this edition of News Update, there's assistance on the way for members who want to invest in certifications for their business and skills for their staff, and the BWF teams up with the Guild ... Read more »

Research shows Apprentices Contribute £40 For Every £1 Invested By Government

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has released the findings of a research project that show Apprentices contribute £40 to the UK Economy for every £1 invested ... Read more »

Calling All Members! Are You Using Social Media?

In the Join In 18th March 2011, we explored how you can use the web and social media as an income generator, but we know many of you are already using some of these tools for your business and in ... Read more »

What Are The Benefits Of Certification?

When the performance of a product has been determined through testing, assessment or calculation, this can be used to show potential clients that your products meet their specified criteria. ... Read more »

BWF WITForum Secures £45K For Training and Certification From ConstructionSkills

Following a bid to the ConstructionSkills Management and Supervisory Development Programme (M&SDP) Continuation Fund, the BWF's WITForum has secured just under £45,000 to funding training ... Read more »

Approved Mileage Allowances and Landfill tax hike

The the tax-free payments that can be made to an employee who uses their own car for business go up on...

Bribery Act to come into force on 1st July 2011

The Government has announced that the Bribery Act 2010 is to come into force on 1st July 2011. The loose definition of bribery included in the guidance covers...

Employer Engagement Day 11th May 2011

A chance for woodworking employers to share working practices and to discuss the health & safety challenges they face with likeminded people...

Wood Window Alliance Continues TV Campaign

Following the success of the Wood Window Alliance TV debut in February, Sky TV have announced it will show the documentary again on 13 April, at 3.30pm Originally broadcast as part of the Sky ... Read more »

What Are The Main Risks Of Injury In The Workshop From Manual Handling Activities?

The major accident rate for woodworking is more than 17% above the manufacturing industry average. Like most industries, handling and slips and trips account for most injuries...

The Wood Awards Launches 2011 Competition

The Wood Awards is now inviting entries for the 2011 awards, which will be held at TimberExpo in Coventry on 27th September. Entries are now open via the website www.woodawards.com where the easy ... Read more »

Default Retirement Age Being Phased Out From 6 April

BWF Members are reminded that the Default Retirement Age (DRA) is to be phased out, meaning that employers will no longer be able to force staff to retire at 65. The changes are due to begin on 6 ... Read more »