27 June 2024 - In recent discussions with industry colleagues, the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has explored potential challenges arising from the recent consultation on Approved Document L for England. ... Read more »
14 June 2024 - The performance and reliability of fire doors can be undone by inaccurate hardware installation. , Karen Trigg of Allegion UK (BWF Fire Door Alliance Member) explains the significance of ... Read more »
05 June 2024 - One of the areas considered in the Government’s recently published review of the perceived barriers to retrofitting energy efficiency measures into historic homes in England report, was the ... Read more »
19 April 2024 - Recent amendments to the UK Construction Product Regulations 2013 (CPRs), including those post-Brexit and the Building Safety Act 2022, emphasised the need for robust enforcement. In this blog ... Read more »
08 March 2024 - The UK Government’s recent review explores the complexities surrounding the retrofitting of energy efficiency measures in historic homes, balancing the preservation of cultural assets with ... Read more »
22 February 2024 - The installation of fire doors is a critical aspect of building safety, with far-reaching implications for the well-being of occupants and the legal responsibilities of installers. Correct ... Read more »
07 February 2024 - In the wake of his recent recognition as the BWF Apprentice of the Year, Harrison has added another accolade to his name by receiving the prestigious IOC ‘Rainleaf Trophy’ for 2023 at ... Read more »
25 January 2024 - When you receive a specification for an external doorset it is likely to contain many performance requirements, but it might not be clear what these are and how they can be evaluated. In this ... Read more »
05 September 2023 - Timber windows and doors are renowned for their timeless aesthetic appeal, natural warmth, and environmental sustainability. However, traditional timber bars and beads have their limitations in ... Read more »
10 August 2023 - On 1st January 2021, the EU REACH regulation was brought into UK law and, therefore, the EU restriction on diisocyanates was carried into UK legislation. Diisocyanates are a family of versatile ... Read more »