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Let there be Leitz
14 December, 2013
Leitz Tooling’s recently launched ThermoTech window tooling system enables any size joinery company to manufacture high performance windows. Sally Spencer reports.
Closing the door on fire
14 December, 2013
The BWF and BWF-CERTIFIRE Scheme’s Fire Door Safety Week was a roaring success. Liz Male reports.
Tiptoeing to recovery
14 December, 2013
The UK economy is showing signs of recovery but the government could still do more to help businesses, says Iain McIlwee, chief executive of the British Woodworking Federation
Tiptoeing to recovery
14 December, 2013
The UK economy is showing signs of recovery but the government could still do more to help businesses, says Iain McIlwee, chief executive of the British Woodworking Federation
Joinery and builder sectors look for VAT cut from chancellor
04 December, 2013
The joinery and building sectors have again urged the government to reduce VAT on domestic building works to 5%.
New push on timber sector consolidation follows WWA-BWF merger
26 November, 2013
Wood Window Alliance (WWA) chairman Sean Parnaby said he hopes the merger of the group with the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) will start a “domino effect” of consolidation in the timber sector.
Oakwrights Bath makes clean sweep of BWF Awards
22 November, 2013
Joinery manufacturer Oakwrights Bath Ltd made a clean sweep at the British Woodworking Federation’s (BWF) Awards in central London last Friday.
Fire door inspection action gathers pace
28 October, 2013
Efforts to crack down on defective fire doors have been boosted by the BRE launching its own fire door inspection training course.
United we build
19 October, 2013
Leadership, collaboration and skills are key to capitalising on the UK government’s Construction Strategy 2025, the audience at this year’s ProTimber Summit heard. Mike Jeffree reports
Fire Door Safety week reaches millions
17 October, 2013
The first Fire Door Safety Week has been declared a roaring success, reaching an estimated 6.5 million people and receiving political support from the fire minister.
Stairs design guide launch
04 October, 2013
A new design guide for stairs will be launched at the Building Centre in London on October 22 – the culmination of two years’ work by the British Woodworking Federation’s (BWF) Stair Scheme.
New campaign puts spotlight on fire door safety
09 September, 2013
A host of organisations, including the British Woodworking Federation (BWF), are preparing to launch Fire Door Safety Week on September 16-21.
UK joinery sector to gather at National Liberal Club
06 September, 2013
The UK’s largest joinery sector event will this year be held at the National Liberal Club, One Whitehall Place, London.
UK joinery sector reports disappointing Q2 results
24 August, 2013
The latest joinery industry survey by the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has revealed slightly disappointing results for the second quarter but better fortunes are forecast for Q3.
BWF hits membership high
09 August, 2013
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has already beaten its new membership target for 2013.
BWF careers campaign wins communication prize
29 July, 2013
The British Woodworking Federation’s (BWF) Wow I made that! Campaign has won the 2013 Electronic Communication of the Year Award at the Trade Association Forum Awards.
CPD gathers momentum
27 July, 2013
The BWF’s CPD programme is a huge success, says Dave Campbell, manager of the BWF Wood Industry Training Forum
New BWF president promises increased member engagement
27 July, 2013
British Woodworking Federation (BWF) members will receive increased benefits and opportunities to participate in industry development, as part of plans announced by new BWF president David Pattenden.
On their marks for CPR
13 July, 2013
Under the new Construction Products Regulation,which came into force on July 1, CE marking became a legal requirement for certain timber products. Here, the TTF, the UKTFA, the BWF and Metsä Wood outline their advice to their members and customers
BWF calls for more housebuilding action
02 July, 2013
Good news on apprenticeships was tempered by a lack of a solid growth policy for housing in the government’s spending review, says the British Woodworking Federation (BWF).
