Search Results: 'British Woodworking Federation'

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.

Timber Accord group writes to minister
04 November, 2013
The UK Timber Industry Accord has asked government minister Stephen Williams to pursue the use of sustainable materials, such as timber, as a solution to achieving the country’s zero carbon home ambitions.

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.

Time to dance to the same tune
19 October, 2013
Using Caffè Nero's latest results alone as an indicator for the UK economy might be dismissed as froth. But the coffee shop's 11% profit hike, and declaration that it sees potential to boost British caffeine levels another notch with a 50% rise in outlets to 750, is just the latest positive piece in a jigsaw creating an increasingly encouraging picture of the country's economic prospects.

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.

Wakeman takes on new chairman role
16 October, 2013
Roy Wakeman, executive chairman of Performance Timber Products Group, has taken on the additional role of chairman of European Wood Products Ltd, which trades as European Door Sets Ltd (EDS).

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 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.

Government consults on scrapping housebuilding red tape
22 August, 2013
The government has launched a consultation process on the results of its recent review of Building Regulations and housing standards.

Part L changes good for timber frame and joinery manufacturers
10 August, 2013
Reforms to the Building Regulations that deal with energy efficiency – Part L – have been broadly welcomed by the timber construction industry.

BWF hits membership high
09 August, 2013
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has already beaten its new membership target for 2013.

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).

BWF and UKTFA to run Fabric First conference
26 June, 2013
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) joins forces with the UK Timber Frame Association for the Fabric First Conference at the Institution of Structural Engineers in London on July 11.