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Launch of Introduction to Low Carbon Domestic Refurbishment

24 May 2010 - The Construction Products Association will launch its latest publication, An Introduction to Low Carbon Domestic Refurbishment on Wednesday 9 June, The guide is intended for builders who are ... Read more »

Merchants Anticipate Better Sales For Fire Doors

22 May 2010 - The latest BWF-CERTIFIRE Scheme survey of fire door sales through builders’ merchants recorded one of the highest ever levels of optimism for future sales, despite a continuing lack of ... Read more »

QUESTION OF THE WEEK – What are the rules on lone working in factory environments such as our workshop?

18 May 2010 - BWF members such as yourselves frequently use our Member and Technical Helplines for assistance on a wide range of Employment, Health and Safety, Pay and Technical issues. We’re putting up ... Read more »

Political Uncertainty Could Prolong Construction Recession

17 May 2010 - Will the coalition government make spending decisions quickly enough?

A loss to the industry

13 May 2010 - Do you wish to bid to buy a well respected company name, a unique way of manufacturing sliding sash & a full range of woodworking machinery? Further to the sad news that Sprowston Joinery ... Read more »

Learn To Be Woodwise! A New Training Academy In Bristol!

12 May 2010 - Jon Gibson of Didac Ltd, a specialist training provider into the woodworking sector is pleased to announce the opening in July, of a brand new training academy at Crews Hole Road, Bristol. The ... Read more »

News from the HSE

12 May 2010 - News from HSE - Three new initiatives have been announced including a newly redesigned website for those working in the woodworking sector; a new DVD using humour to get serious messages across ... Read more »

ConstructionSkills Calls on Larger Contractors to Galvanise Interest in Apprenticeships

12 May 2010 - ConstructionSkills, the Sector Skills Council for the construction industry, is calling for more UK contractors to help stimulate a ‘spirit of apprenticeships’ throughout the ... Read more »

QUESTION OF THE WEEK – What do I need to know about a ‘Retention of Title’ Clause?

11 May 2010 - BWF members such as yourselves frequently use our Member and Technical Helplines for assistance on a wide range of Employment, Health and Safety, Contractual and Technical issues. ... Read more »

Do you need ‘Time to Pay’ taxes?

06 May 2010 - Do you need ‘Time to Pay’ taxes? HMRC have announced that firms seeking time to pay on tax debts of £1million or more must provide an independent business review in support of ... Read more »