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Press Release: BWF Guides Its Members Towards Part L Compliance

Download the PDF Version Here Following revisions to Part L of the Building Regulations for England and Wales made earlier this year, from 1 October window manufacturers, for most situations, ... Read more »

Press Release: BWF Annual Dinner Back On The Industry Calendar

Download the PDF Release Here Following its absence from last year’s industry calendar, the British Woodworking Federation (BWF, www.bwf.org.uk. Download the PDF Release Here

QUESTION OF THE WEEK – Basic U-values for Part L Compliance – Some FAQs

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 »

Support Your Industry Against the Cuts – Write to Your MP!

The Construction Products Association (CPA) has launched a campaign to ensure that the government continues to invest in the construction industry once the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) is ... Read more »

QUESTION OF THE WEEK – How Easy Is It To Claim Back VAT On Bad Debts?

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. For the ... Read more »

QUESTION OF THE WEEK – My Customers Are Complaining About Changes In The Colour of Wood In My Products. What Do I Do?

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 »

Online Filing of VAT Returns and Paying VAT

It is now mandatory for all VAT registered traders with a turnover of £100,000 or more and all newly registered traders to submit returns and pay VAT electronically. Many traders who should ... Read more »

HSE COSHH Enforcement statistics

Members are reminded that HSE is still very active in COSHH arena and if necessary they should review their arrangements to ensure they comply with current regulations. BWF has produced an ... Read more »

Building the Future through the Diploma

This year sees the first cohort of students complete their Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (C&BE). Well-educated and armed with knowledge of new techniques, the class of ... Read more »

QUESTION OF THE WEEK – Do I have to accept an employee’s request for training?

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 »