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Construction Can Play Essential Part in Economic Recovery, Says Chairman of Construction Products Association

24 June 2010 - The BWF Executive Committee joined parliamentarians and industry leaders at the CPA's Parliamentary Reception.

European Parliament Agrees Timber Due Diligence Legislation

23 June 2010 - After years of debate, the EU has agreed to ban illegal timber entering European market from 2012.

Chief Executive’s Blog: Your Chance To Cut Red Tape

23 June 2010 - One of the most common complaints of business about Government is that it produces too much regulation – most, if not all of which is unnecessary and stifling. And one of the most ... Read more »

Chief Executive’s Blog: Initial Budget Reaction

22 June 2010 - No rabbits from the Chancellor's hat, but perhaps a little sleight of hand.

Members revisited – BWF Membership Director’s update

22 June 2010 - Since my last report my visits have taken me from the west of Cornwall to Sussex and Yorkshire during May; before venturing to North Staffordshire, Essex, West and East Yorkshire and the ... Read more »

QUESTION OF THE WEEK – What is the maximum/minimum temperature in the workplace?

22 June 2010 - 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 »

Chief Executive’s Blog: Timing Is Everything

21 June 2010 - I've never in my life wanted to be more wrong about anything as tomorrow's Budget.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK – What Advice Can You Give on Using Oak For External Joinery?

15 June 2010 - 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 »

SFA Gives Assurances That ‘Old’ Qualifications Will Continue To Be Funded

15 June 2010 - The Skills Funding Agency (SFA) has confirmed that it will continue to fund qualifications from the ‘old’ national framework as well as on the new Qualification Credit Framework (QCF) ... Read more »

Emergency Budget Must Look Beyond Short-Term Fixes

14 June 2010 - The Construction Products Association has written to the Chancellor ahead of his Emergency Budget statement, urging him to focus future public spending where it will deliver the most cost ... Read more »