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Mumford & Wood joins BWF scheme
16 December, 2006
Bespoke timber window specialist Mumford & Wood has become the latest company to sign up to the British Woodworking Federation's Timber (BWF) Window Accreditation Scheme.

Sustainable Homes Code unveiled
16 December, 2006
The government this week unveiled its long-awaited Code for Sustainable Homes, which mentions using certified timber as one of the ways of improving a new home's sustainability rating.

BWF approves Howarth door products
04 November, 2006
Howarth (Timber Importers) Ltd has become the first major importer to be certified by the BWF-Certifire Scheme to manufacture fire door check casing and lining sets.

UK woodworking takes “major step” to boost training
30 October, 2006
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has officially launched its Woodworking Industry Training Forum (WIT) to improve UK joinery training provision.

Trade asked for training input
09 October, 2006
Members of the North West Timber Trade Association (NWTTA) have been exhorted to help train the next generation of timber traders.

BMF publishes OSB and plywood guide
28 September, 2006
Guides on structural plywood and OSB have been issued by the British Merchants Federation (BMF).

BWF suspends two TWA scheme members
01 September, 2006
Two members of the British Woodworking Federation's Timber Window Accreditation (TWA) Scheme have been suspended after failing to meet a July 31 deadline for achieving the BSI Kitemark.

BWF relaunches gap tester
28 July, 2006
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has developed a new version of its gap tester for fire door installers, which comes with emphasis on the importance of compatability.

Help on offer from MAS
30 June, 2006
A campaign to encourage manufacturers within the timber and wood products industry to take advantage of its services has been launched by the DTI’s Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS).

BWF workshop heads for Scotland
27 June, 2006
Scottish joinery manufacturers have an opportunity to brush up on a range of important issues in a British Woodworking Federation (BWF) one-day workshop.

Fire regulations good for business
20 June, 2006
New fire safety legislation could give timber fire door manufacturers a big opportunity to promote their products, according to a consultant.

BWF changes corporate structure
10 June, 2006
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has fulfilled a promise to members to modernise its corporate structure by becoming a company limited by guarantee.

Dramatic growth for BWF fire door scheme
03 June, 2006
Membership of the British Woodworking Federation’s (BWF) Certifire Fire Door and Doorset Scheme has soared by 26% since the start of 2006.

Build Centers hot on fire safety
29 May, 2006
Wolseley UK’s Build Center is the first national merchant chain to have British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Approved Fire Door Centres in 30 of its branches.

BWF launches sustainable training
17 May, 2006
The British Woodworking Federation has unveiled a new module in its timber training programme focused on the production, purchasing and use of sustainble timber.

Olympics race is on for timber
01 May, 2006
The timber sector may already be falling behind the plastic, steel and concrete industries in the competition for a slice of the building products business generated by the 2012 London Olympics. To get its share it needs to work together and act now.

BWF updates guide
29 April, 2006
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has updated its Health and Safety in the Woodworking Industry Guide to cover recent regulation changes.

BWF puts safety first
06 April, 2006
Trade association members tend to be more conscientious when it comes to health and safety standards according to a Pay and Conditions survey carried out by the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) last year.

BWF highlights code potential
28 March, 2006
The government’s planned Code for Sustainable Homes could have “major implications” for the construction industry and the joinery sector in particular, British Woodworking Federation (BWF) members have heard.

BWF issues fire door warning
05 January, 2006