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How Can I Show That My Products Are Fit For Purpose?

12 April 2011 - Regulation 7 of the Building Regulations 2010 is concerned with materials and workmanship. The Approved Document to this regulation describes how Regulation 7 will be met where products, components...

Calling All Members! Are You Using Social Media?

05 April 2011 - In the Join In 18th March 2011, we explored how you can use the web and social media as an income generator, but we know many of you are already using some of these tools for your business ... Read more »

Research shows Apprentices Contribute £40 For Every £1 Invested By Government

05 April 2011 - The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has released the findings of a research project that show Apprentices contribute £40 to the UK Economy for every £1 invested ... Read more »

What Are The Benefits Of Certification?

05 April 2011 - When the performance of a product has been determined through testing, assessment or calculation, this can be used to show potential clients that your products meet their specified criteria. ... Read more »

BWF WITForum Secures £45K For Training and Certification From ConstructionSkills

04 April 2011 - Following a bid to the ConstructionSkills Management and Supervisory Development Programme (M&SDP) Continuation Fund, the BWF’s WITForum has secured just under £45,000 to funding ... Read more »

Bribery Act to come into force on 1st July 2011

01 April 2011 - The Government has announced that the Bribery Act 2010 is to come into force on 1st July 2011. The loose definition of bribery included in the guidance covers ‘giving someone ... Read more »

What Are The Main Risks Of Injury In The Workshop From Manual Handling Activities?

29 March 2011 - The major accident rate for woodworking is more than 17% above the manufacturing industry average. Like most industries, handling and slips and trips account for most injuries...

Putting the Commonsense Back Into Health and Safety

24 March 2011 - The Government's H&S review is heading in the right direction.

What Tests Can I Do To Demonstrate The Performance Of My Windows?

22 March 2011 - BS 644 specifies the requirements for the design, construction and performance of fully finished and glazed factory-assembled timber windows of various types...

CPA Launches New Trade Survey

16 March 2011 - The Construction Products Association is looking to start a new quarterly Trade Survey covering heavy and light side product manufacturing...