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Timber industry organisations release statements following roofing batten ‘chemical burns’ allegations
25 January, 2024
Timber sector organisations Timber Development UK (TDUK) and the Wood Protection Association (WPA) have released statements after a news story on Roofing Today outlined apparent incidents of builders receiving chemical burns and other health risks after handling treated roofing battens.

Winners of BWF Awards 2023 revealed
29 November, 2023
The winners of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards 2023 have been revealed at an evening of celebration held at The Langham in London.

HB Fuller acquires Beardow Adams
18 May, 2023
HB Fuller Company, the largest pure play adhesives company in the world, has acquired UK-based Beardow Adams

DTS partners with West Herts College on apprenticeship programme
28 April, 2023
Leading UK offsite timber frame manufacturer, Donaldson Timber Systems (DTS), has partnered with West Herts College to offer an apprenticeship programme in support of the next generation of talent in the construction industry for timber frame construction.

BWF 2022 Awards shortlist revealed
12 October, 2022
This year’s shortlist for the prestigious British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards has been revealed.

Timber company fined £80,000 after work fall
12 September, 2022
A Devon-based timber company has been fined £80,000 after an employee fell through a stairwell while working on a barn conversion.

BWF Awards winners announced
30 November, 2021
The winners of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards 2021 were revealed at an evening of celebration held at the Kimpton Fitzroy London Hotel on November 26.

BWF 2021 Awards shortlist revealed
03 November, 2021
This year’s shortlist for the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards has been revealed.

BWF launches 2021 Awards
02 July, 2021
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) is calling for entries for its BWF Awards, celebrating outstanding achievement, skills and talent from across the woodworking and joinery sector.

AFI takes new stance on treated timber in ground contact
11 March, 2021
The Association of Fencing Industries (AFI) is recommending that fencing installers only use chemically treated timber in ground contact where this is a specific requirement by the client because of concerns raised in an AFI survey about early failures of treated fence posts.

Online training helps Stewart Milne staff
30 June, 2020
Staff at leading housebuilding and timber manufacturer, Stewart Milne Group, have been able to make the best use of their furlough period with access to a range of digital courses they can complete from the comfort of their own home.

TTF issues lockdown guidance as companies close
24 March, 2020
Confusion still leaves government guidance open to interpretation on how it applies to the construction sector.

TTF says Government must keep cash flowing in construction
23 March, 2020
The TTF issued a survey to members to evaluate the impact of the coronavirus and two thirds of the respondents reported a drop in demand for timber as the sector prepares for six to 12 months of disruption.

Sparky young forester among award winners at Confor dinner
26 February, 2020
A trainee forester who inspires young people to consider careers in the "exciting and awesome" industry was among the winners at Confor's expanded awards dinner.

Robinson Manufacturing Strengthens HSEQ
20 January, 2020
Matt Davies has joined Robinson Manufacturing (RML) as its new head of health, safety, environment and quality (HSEQ).

BWF Awards celebrate excellence
27 November, 2019
The winners of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards 2019 were revealed at an evening of celebration held at the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, London on November 22.

Company fined after worker loses finger
04 November, 2019
A building company with an in-house joinery workshop has been fined following an incident in which a trainee worker suffered life-changing injuries.

HSE dust inspections
23 June, 2019
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspectors are now visiting sites cross the UK to assess how they are controlling dust, focusing on the construction, woodworking and food manufacturing sectors.

Uncertain times hold no fears for trussed rafter manufacturers
15 May, 2019
More than 70 directors and business leaders within the trussed rafter sector converged on Warrington for a high energy Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) AGM on May 2.

BWF appoints permanent CEO and celebrates industry awards
28 November, 2018
Helen Hewitt was confirmed as the permanent CEO of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) at the organisation’s annual dinner and awards in central London on November 23.