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ConstructionSkills Retains NVQs as Qualifications Prepare to Change

NVQ was never an easy sell for employers when they were introduced in 1986. ConstructionSkills has been working to ensure that the NVQ brand remains while it is still desired and trusted by ... Read more »

Vocational Students Unsure of Their Futures as Qualifications are Reformed

The WITForum has reported on the work being done to reform qualifications for the industry over the last 12 months. Government policy has been to scrap the NVQ qualifications and replace them ... Read more »

WWA Launches Short Film “Wood Windows Co2t Less”

www.woodwindowalliance.com) and presents Service Life research by Imperial College, London proving that windows made to Wood Window Alliance standards have a service life of at least 60 years and ... Read more »

QUESTION OF THE WEEK – What do I need to know about paying or being paid in Euros?

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 – What product care instructions should I supply to my customers?

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 »

Launch of Introduction to Low Carbon Domestic Refurbishment

The Construction Products Association will launch its latest publication, An Introduction to Low Carbon Domestic Refurbishment on Wednesday 9 June, The guide is intended for builders who are ... Read more »

Merchants Anticipate Better Sales For Fire Doors

The latest BWF-CERTIFIRE Scheme survey of fire door sales through builders’ merchants recorded one of the highest ever levels of optimism for future sales, despite a continuing lack of ... Read more »

QUESTION OF THE WEEK – What are the rules on lone working in factory environments such as our workshop?

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 »

Political Uncertainty Could Prolong Construction Recession

Will the coalition government make spending decisions quickly enough?

A loss to the industry

Do you wish to bid to buy a well respected company name, a unique way of manufacturing sliding sash & a full range of woodworking machinery? Further to the sad news that Sprowston Joinery ... Read more »