19 April 2024 - Recent amendments to the UK Construction Product Regulations 2013 (CPRs), including those post-Brexit and the Building Safety Act 2022, emphasised the need for robust enforcement. In this blog ... Read more »
17 April 2024 - The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) joins IfATE’s influential advisory group for apprenticeships and skills training. BWF has joined the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical ... Read more »
08 March 2024 - The UK Government’s recent review explores the complexities surrounding the retrofitting of energy efficiency measures in historic homes, balancing the preservation of cultural assets with ... Read more »
22 February 2024 - The installation of fire doors is a critical aspect of building safety, with far-reaching implications for the well-being of occupants and the legal responsibilities of installers. Correct ... Read more »
07 February 2024 - In the wake of his recent recognition as the BWF Apprentice of the Year, Harrison has added another accolade to his name by receiving the prestigious IOC ‘Rainleaf Trophy’ for 2023 at ... Read more »
25 January 2024 - When you receive a specification for an external doorset it is likely to contain many performance requirements, but it might not be clear what these are and how they can be evaluated. In this ... Read more »
12 December 2023 - The UK Government has published its “Timber in Construction Roadmap”. The Ministerial foreword to the policy paper states that: “This document has been co-created with ... Read more »
29 November 2023 - The winners of the prestigious British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards 2023 have been revealed at an evening of celebration held at The Langham in London. The 5-Star hotel was the perfect ... Read more »
11 October 2023 - BWF Awards continues to celebrate outstanding talent and skill in the woodworking sector This year’s shortlist for the prestigious British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards has been revealed. ... Read more »
25 September 2023 - 21% said the reason they wouldn’t report in future is because they don’t think anything would get done Almost half (49%) didn’t feel it’s their responsibility to report a faulty fire door ... Read more »