Search Results: 'BWF'

BWF and NOCN partner on fire door training
03 November, 2020
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has partnered with an Ofqual Regulated Awarding Organisation the National Open College Network (NOCN), one of the UK’s largest quality assurance providers, to develop a two-day Fire Door Installation Awareness course.

Backing the low carbon campaign
26 August, 2020
Timber products have such a great story to tell.

Backing the low carbon campaign
13 August, 2020
Timber products have such a great story to tell.

High Profile
13 August, 2020
Qwood profile beading features in the doors and windows of many of the UK’s top manufacturers. Simon Hastelow reports

A journey to success
12 August, 2020
Gowercroft Joinery has proved to be one of the woodworking industry’s outstanding success stories in recent years

Supporting role
12 August, 2020
BWF CEO Helen Hewitt explains how the organisation has been supporting membership to seize opportunities for building back better, building back greener and building back faster

Three quarters of fire doors failed inspections in 2019
24 June, 2020
More than three quarters (76%) of the fire doors inspected by the Fire Door Inspection Scheme (FDIS) in 2019 were condemned as not fit for purpose. In addition, 63% of the buildings inspected also had additional fire safety issues.

Investing in the future
09 June, 2020
TFS recently celebrated a milestone – 21 years in business – and has now embarked on a growth strategy to maintain business success for the next 20 years and to meet evolving industry needs

Panels processor TFS joins BWF
05 May, 2020
Leading processor of coated and laminated wood-based panel products Trade Fabrication Systems (TFS) has become a member of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF).

BWF suspends membership fees to support members
07 April, 2020
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has today announced that it will suspend membership fees for 12 weeks to support members through the COVID-19 crisis.

Woodworking apprentices shine in National Apprenticeship Week
06 February, 2020
National Apprenticeship Week, which runs from February 3-9, brings the whole apprenticehip community together to celebrate the impact of apprenticeships.

Timber training on track
28 January, 2020
The rebirth of the Institute of Carpenters over the past 12 months is focused on bringing industry and education together to train and nurture talent for the future of the UK woodworking sector. Mike Jeffree reports

Banking on post-election confidence boost
28 January, 2020
It may not happen overnight, but, with the election done and Brexit, in some form, now certain, there’s cautious expectation of a recovery in market confidence. Mike Jeffree asked companies and organisations about their outlook for 2020

Arnold Laver opens door making facility in Thornaby
27 January, 2020
Arnold Laver, part of The National Timber Group, has started the integration of its latest production facility, located in Thornaby, near Stockton-on-Tees. The business will form part of its new Intelligent Door Solutions Division.