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WITForum Launches Training Survey

14 August 2009 - Are you fed up with the quality of training your local college is providing? Are you using a training provider or college which is top quality? Is there a course you want the BWF to offer? ... Read more »

Unmissable training for your business

14 August 2009 - The WITForum has announced a comprehensive training programme for the remainder of 2009. The programme includes a re-launch of the Regional Health & Safety Workshops – focusing on risk ... Read more »

Consultation on Hazardous Waste Management

14 August 2009 - The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is inviting views on a proposed new strategy for hazardous waste management in England. The Strategy aims to work in conjunction ... Read more »

Press Release: BWF Unveils New Insurance Deal

13 August 2009 - Members of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) are now able to save 20% on their 2010 membership subscriptions when they take out insurance with Towergate Risk Solutions through a new ... Read more »

Public Spending Provides Little Respite for Construction

12 August 2009 - The construction industry has experienced further decline across all sectors during the second quarter of 2009, according to the latest Construction Products Association said: ‘The sharp ... Read more »

BWF Wins Funding For Wood Waste Pilot Trials

12 August 2009 - The BWF has secured funding from WRAP and BRE Trust to run pilot studies on how the joinery sector and its supply chain can reduce the wood waste it produces and improve the efficiency of its use ... Read more »

Yet more stories of badly installed fire doors

07 August 2009 - Following our news item (1/8/2009) concerning feedback from recent BWF seminars on the RRO, (click here.

Lakanal House, Camberwell – Latest : Emerging Issues Report

07 August 2009 - A report by the Government’s Chief Fire and Rescue Advisor on the emerging issues relating to the tragic Camberwell tower block fire has now been published. The report looks into some early ... Read more »

Defra to launch new wood waste policy

07 August 2009 - The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is set to launch a policy project with the aim of improving management of waste wood. In order to determine the most sustainable ... Read more »

SW England receives funding to help redundant workers

07 August 2009 - The click here to download a power point presentation on the response which nationally aims to fund 70,000 training places and is funded partially through the European Social Fund and through The ... Read more »