Search Results: 'BWF'

Joinery sales continue to rise
08 December, 2016
Joinery sales have risen for the 10th successive quarter but increasing labour and material costs are taking their toll, according to the latest Joinery State of Trade Survey released by the British Woodworking Federation (BWF).

Housebuilding and timber sectors welcome UK government’s extra £3.7bn for housing
23 November, 2016
The UK government’s much-expected shot in the arm for housing – confirmed in today’s autumn statement – has been welcomed by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI).

Fire Door Safety campaign has biggest impact to date
01 November, 2016
The Fire Door Safety Week campaign reached almost double the audience it did last year.

CTI makes its voice heard at Timber Expo
25 October, 2016
Timber Expo was the setting for a “relaunch” of the Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI), with four major trade associations coming together to celebrate the progress made by the organisation ahead of its Westminster conference.

New president at BWF
05 October, 2016
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has had to appoint a new president after a restructuring of existing president Cliff Thrumble’s company meant he could not continue in the position.

BWF takes fight to Parliament to save joinery apprenticeships
20 September, 2016
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has taken its fight to save joinery apprenticeships to the House of Commons’ Sub-Committee on Education, Skills and the Economy.

UK joinery sector debates Brexit decision
08 July, 2016
UK joinery companies engaged in lively debate about the Brexit at the British Woodworking Federation Members Day near Milton Keynes yesterday.

Timber sector responds to Brexit
24 June, 2016
Timber sector representative bodies have been giving their reaction to the historic Brexit vote, with the Structural Timber Association (STA) calling for its part of the industry to “stand together”.

UK joinery sector prepares to gauge impact of EU vote
19 June, 2016
The UK joinery sector is readying to assess the impact of this week’s EU referendum on the industry.

British Woodworking Federation (BWF) joins CTI
13 June, 2016
The Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI) has announced that the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has joined the organisation.

BWF welcomes new government Construction Strategy
24 March, 2016
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has welcomed the publication of the government’s Construction Strategy: 2016-2020.

Obituary: BWF salutes achievements of membership director Michael Lee
27 January, 2016
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has sadly announced the death of Michael Lee, BWF membership director, after a short battle with illness.