Timber Development UK (TDUK), in collaboration with other key UK timber trade associations, including the BWF, has launched the Timber Industry Net Zero Roadmap. This sets out the causes of ... Read more »
In this blog, BWF Technical Director Kevin Underwood offers an overview of The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) current consultation, and how the proposed changes to ... Read more »
BWF Member – Repair Care share recent report findings that highlight why replacement is not always the best solution and how repairing can be the more environmentally friendly option. ... Read more »
To champion this yearsâ National Apprenticeship Week theme of âSkills for Lifeâ, the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) and its members are shining a spotlight on how woodworking and ... Read more »
BWF Technical Officer Stevie Taylor advises on portable/on-tool extraction, which is an important part of the LEV in your business. Â The HSE remain heavily focussed on dust in the workplace and ... Read more »
In previous BWF blogs, Kevin Underwood BWF Technical Director, has addressed the Governmentâs changes to requirements for the thermal transmittance (U-values) of windows and doorsets. In ... Read more »
The winners of the prestigious British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards 2022 have been revealed at an evening of celebration held at the Kimpton Fitzroy London Hotel. This year marks the 14th ... Read more »
BWF Technical Director Kevin Underwood highlights some of the key concerns and priorities raised in the latest Wood Safety Group Committee Meeting regarding wood dust exposure, and what employers ... Read more »
New research reveals fire door issues are under-reported putting lives at risk People do not know who to report to and do not believe itâs their role to do so â suggesting a need for greater ... Read more »
The British Woodworking Federation is a member of the Wood Safety Group (WSG) which consists of representatives from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), trade associations and other bodies ... Read more »
BWF Awards includes brand new category for 2022 – BWF Heritage Project of the Year Award. This yearâs shortlist for the prestigious British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards has ... Read more »
BWF Technical Director, Kevin Underwood provides important information regarding changes to CE marking and which products this will apply to in the woodworking sector. It is the UK Governments ... Read more »
BWF newly appointed Training Manager Ian Gurling talks about his previous roles and experiences and how he will use these to drive forward the training and skills agenda for BWF members. I have a ... Read more »
Since June 15th 2022, new building regulation guidance has applied in England concerning the provision of background ventilation (trickle vents) in replacement windows and doorsets. Â Many BWF ... Read more »
In an industry where noisy machinery and powered hand tools are used (often at the same time) in many workshops, it should come as no surprise that woodworking is one of the noisiest sectors to ... Read more »
Kevin Underwood, BWF Technical Director discusses why it was very much welcomed when DLUHC published an amended version of Approved Document L volume 1 that gave external timber doorsets and ... Read more »
Entries have opened for the British Woodworking Federationâs (BWF) Awards which celebrate the outstanding skills and talent in the woodworking and joinery sector, and the milestone achievements ... Read more »
BWF Technical Director Kevin Underwood discusses how good workshop practices, storage and careful ordering play a vital part in managing wood waste. Timber and timber-based materials are a ... Read more »