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Change of VAT rate – 2011

The change of VAT rate is from the 4th January 2011 and the new rate is 20%. In simple terms; You can measure the work done before midnight on the 3rd January and charge it at the old rate ... Read more »

Health and safety law – Common misconceptions in avoiding investigation

A helpful but somber note from our lawyers Watson Burton on two common misunderstandings about an employer’s duties with regard to health and safety. ‘You might think that a ... Read more »

QUESTION OF THE WEEK – Why Do Specifiers Ask For Certification?

BWF members such as yourselves frequently use our Member and Technical Helplines for assistance on a wide range of Employment, Health and Safety, Pay and Technical issues. We’re putting up ... Read more »

Changes to the Code for Sustainable Homes

The Department for Communities and Local Government has published the changes to the Code for Sustainable Homes this month. A consultation, involving the house building industry and other ... Read more »

Construction Industry Urged to Remain Positive in Light of Spending Cuts

Addressing an audience of more than 500 guests at the Construction Product Association’s Autumn Lunch, the Association’s Chairman, Bill Bolsover urged the industry to respond ... Read more »

Job Vacancy – Project Manager : BWF-CERTIFIRE Fire Door Scheme

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic, enthusiastic, delivery-focused project manager to take responsibility for the detailed implementation and launch of a new extension to the BWF-CERTIFIRE ... Read more »

New Requirements for Laminated Glazing in Secured By Design Developments

Secured by Design (SBD) is the police initiative that guides and encourages those engaged within the specification, design and building of new homes to adopt crime prevention measures in new ... Read more »

QUESTION OF THE WEEK – Do I Need To Have A Qualified First Aider?

BWF members such as yourselves frequently use our Member and Technical Helplines for assistance on a wide range of Employment, Health and Safety, Contractual and Technical issues. ... Read more »

Press Release: BWF Annual Dinner A Roaring Success

Download the PDF Version Here. Last week saw the return to the industry calendar of the British Woodworking Federation’s (BWF, www.bwf.org.uk.

Welland Timber Products Ltd Win Inaugural John Hedgecock Memorial Award

The judging panel is delighted to announce that the winner of the inaugural John Hedgecock Memorial Award is Welland Timber Products Limited, for their conservation of Walpole’s ... Read more »