Industry Update*

BWF News Update No 210

In this edition of News Update, we highlight potential changes in home security requirements, there's increasing concern over fuel price rises and public sector cuts, and CITB-ConstructionSkills ... Read more »

Construction Industry Still Reliant on Public Sector

Commenting on the new orders for construction published last week by the ONS, the Construction Products Association welcomed the rise during the final quarter of 2010 but expressed concern that ... Read more »

CITB-ConstructionSkills To Be Retained Under Public Bodies Review

Following a review of public bodies undertaken by the Cabinet Office, the Government has announced that CITB-ConstructionSkills is to be retained in the public sector, continuing to report to ... Read more »

Join In No. 30

In this week's edition of Join In, we hear from the President about the major changes to come and how Members' Day can prepare you to meet them, how Ecobuild was a positive experience for member ... Read more »

Rising Input Costs Set To Hit Construction in 2011

The costs of energy, fuel and materials have risen significantly over the last twelve months and are expected to continue to rise in the next 12 months according to a survey by the Construction ... Read more »

BWF Stairs Scheme Seminar at The Building Centre

In the next stage of its campaign to set the standard for safety in the manufacture and installation of timber stairs, the BWF Stair Scheme will brief the wider construction industry on the ... Read more »

CPA Urges Chancellor to Use Budget to Stimulate Energy Efficiency

The Construction Products Association has written to the Chancellor in advance of his Budget statement next month, encouraging him to introduce a range of measures that will help deliver the ... Read more »

Want To Reduce Your Wood Waste And The Costs Associated With It? Sign Up Here!

As you may have seen in previous BWF News bulletins, we have been focusing on reduction and better management of wood waste within our industry. It’s an area which requires an ... Read more »

Does My Company Need A Disaster Recovery Plan?

All companies need to prepare a recovery plan to cover disasters such as theft, fraud, sabotage, fire, IT/utility failures, hostile attacks and extreme flooding. Although such events may seem ... Read more »

BWF Members’ Day Announced

The long awaited details of the BWF's Members' Day, sponsored by Vetrotech have been announced. The event, that will take place on 19th May in Loughborough, will be centred around the theme: ... Read more »

Shadowing the Green Deal

The policy is set, but the detail is still to emerge...

100% Wooden Bicycle World Land Speed Record

Michael Thompson is looking for a main sponsor for a forthcoming 100% Wooden Bicycle Land Speed Record Attempt. He describes it as "a truly unique project", which is being filmed for a TV ... Read more »

Wood Awards Launches 2011 Competition At The Building Centre

The Wood Awards, the UK's premier architecture and furniture competition celebrating excellence in design and craftsmanship using wood, is working with the Building Centre to launch the awards ... Read more »

Wood Window Alliance To Showcase Brand New Stand And More Windows At Ecobuild 2011

A brand new Wood Window Alliance stand, showcasing high performance windows from a number of BWF members, is set to be one of the highlights of this year's Ecobuild exhibition.

Joinery Firm Fined £15,000 After Circular Saw Accident

A South London joinery firm was last week fined £15,000 after a worker lost part of a finger when using a circular saw. The court heard that the employee cut off part of his right hand ... Read more »