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Construction Skills Network Predicts Construction Recession To End In 2011

The CSN's latest forecast echo predictions of a slow return to growth in construction.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK – Is it necessary to give an employee a written contract of employment?

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. For the next few weeks, ... Read more »

Fire doors on Facebook

In order to increase information about the BWF-CERTIFIRE Fire Door and Doorset Scheme and the correct specification and installation of fire doors, you can now follow news and comments about ... Read more »

Chief Executive’s Blog: Oh. Bugger.

Looks like I'm not the only pessimist in the room.

Chief Executive’s Blog: Building The Industry’s Showcase

The Wood Awards needs the support of the timber industry. The BWF is delighted to be sponsoring them again.

Building Designers Urged To Use New Fire Retardant Specifiers Checklist

The Wood Protection Association has produced a guide to help specifiers check flame retardants are fit for the purpose required.

Climate Change Minister Meets CPA Members

Climate Change Minister David Kidney MP discussed carbon reduction and energy efficiency issues with CPA members.

Employers must consider requests from their staff for training

Employees will be able to request ‘time to train’. This means that you as an employer obliged to consider their request for training. Employees can request time for training if: ... Read more »

QUESTION OF THE WEEK – As an employer, what am I required to do in terms of Health surveillance?

BWF holds more seminars on Fire Doors

The BWF-CERTIFIRE Fire Door and Doorset Scheme has continued its programme of fire door education with a seminar with the Wessex Area of NAHFO (The National Association of Health Care Fire ... Read more »