Search Results: 'BWF'

Joinery sector jubilant
21 December, 2015
The woodworking industry gathered in London on November 20 for the British Woodworking Federation’s Annual Dinner and Awards event.

Joinery sector gathers in London
03 December, 2015
BBC business and economics journalist Declan Curry was guest speaker at the British Woodworking Federation’s (BWF) Annual Dinner and Woodworking Awards at the Law Society in London.

Timber Expo joins UKCW
20 November, 2015
Timber Expo joined the UK Construction Week fold this year in what was a hotly-anticipated show. Stephen Powney reports

Window Opens
20 October, 2015
Market fundamentals look positive for the joinery products sector, though skills shortages and cost pressures are a concern. Stephen Powney reports.

Timber Expo closes doors on 2015 show
12 October, 2015
This year’s Timber Expo, the first one in its new format as part of UK Construction Week, has closed its doors.

BWF and STA to collaborate
30 September, 2015
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) and Structural Timber Association (STA) are launching a new collaboration agreement at Timber Expo.

Timber expo moves to next level
21 September, 2015
Timber Expo is stepping up to the next level as part of UK Construction Week. Here we preview this year’s event

Skills Take Centre Stage
20 August, 2015
Joinery companies from across the UK gathered earlier this year for the British Woodworking Federation’s annual Members’ Day. BWF publicity consultant Liz Male was there to bring this report

The big boom
20 July, 2015
Technological advances mean timber windows and doors are becoming increasingly sophisticated.Keren Fallwell looks at some of the latest developments

BWF reserves judgement on “complex” budget
09 July, 2015
The chancellor’s latest budget is complex and its true impact won’t probably be known for some time, according to the British Woodworking Federation (BWF).

Queen’s Speech potential for joinery sector growth
01 June, 2015
Government plans to boost the housing industry outlined in the Queen’s Speech offer growth potential for the UK joinery industry, according to the British Woodworking Federation (BWF).

Better together
20 April, 2015
Stuart Goodall, chief executive of Confor, argues that the broad church and clear messages behind the campaign for Scottish independence could provide a lesson for the timber sector

Better together
20 April, 2015
Stuart Goodall, chief executive of Confor, argues that the broad church and clear messages behind the campaign for Scottish independence could provide a lesson for the timber sector

New timber confederation plans gain impetus
25 March, 2015
Timber sector organisations feel more relaxed about joining the planned Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI) as an umbrella body rather than formally merging into it, says Timber Trade Federation (TTF) interim chief executive David Lennan.

BWF disappointed at “vote-winning” budget focus
19 March, 2015
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has described the Chancellor’s budget announcement as more about winning votes at the next election than backing the construction and manufacturing sectors.

TTF and BWF merger talks suspended
13 March, 2015
Merger talks between the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) and British Woodworking Federation (BWF) have been suspended.

TTF members hear upbeat message on future
10 March, 2015
More than 350 people at the Timber Trade Federation’s (TTF) annual dinner heard an upbeat message about the timber sector moving forward with a desire for growth and to influence decisions makers at the highest level.

Unity is Strength
20 February, 2015
Unity is strength A new timber sector representative body is being readied for launch this summer with the merger of the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) and British Woodworking Federation (BWF). Stephen Powney talks to one of the key figures in the process - interim TTF chief executive David Lennan

Two Become One
20 February, 2015
The launch of the Confederation of Timber Industries is announced as the TTF and BWF merger moves closer to completion. Sally Spencer reports

One Market, One Message
20 January, 2015
David Lennan, chief executive of the Timber Trade Federation, explains how a stronger, more unified timber industry voice will help the sector