The UK’s largest sawmiller and manufacturer of sawn timber products, BSW Timber, has launched an Accredited Installer Scheme that offers an array of exclusive benefits to contractors across the country
Taking place in Bristol on 14 September 2022, the Build Better with Wood Conference offers the chance for industry to discuss how we can build better, quicker, and higher quality
Winners of the prestigious British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards 2021 have been announced during an evening of celebration, held at the Kimpton Fitzroy London Hotel. This year marks the 13th anniversary of the annual Awards, which celebrate outstanding achievement, skills and talent from across the woodworking and joinery sector
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has announced a call for entries for its prestigious BWF Awards, which celebrate outstanding achievement, skills and talent across the woodworking and joinery sectors
Entries are now open for the British Woodworking Federation’s (BWF) Awards, which celebrate the outstanding skills and talent in the woodworking and joinery sectors, in addition to milestone achievements of the past year
David Oldfield, Director at Arnold Laver & Co, has recently been appointed as President of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF). Here he addresses what his primary focuses will be and how he’ll support Members to build back better post COVID-19
"As we enter into a new year full of promise and opportunity, I can’t help but look back at what was another very challenging year and how once again, our industry responded" – Helen Hewitt – CEO of the BWF
We recognise that in order to successfully support and further the interests of the woodworking and joinery manufacturing industry we must deliver effective educational resources – understanding that for our industry, ongoing education is a key ingredient in facilitating the development of highly competent and skilled workforces
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) will be championing the role of apprenticeships in the woodworking and joinery manufacturing industry in an upcoming campaign
While technology has advanced dramatically over the past century, the demand for quality woodworking products remains unchanged. For 100-year-old Benzenberg Cabinets of Summerville, South Carolina, the need to stay competitive has meant embracing technologies that boost efficiency without sacrificing craftsmanship
Hard-working tradespeople rarely get the time to work on their own homes, and Carhartt want to change that with their Handyman Christmas competition, which runs from 6–20 December 2023
For BSW Group, this year has proven to be one of growth and recognition, with member businesses BSW Timber and Tilhill having scooped a grand total of 19 awards in 2021
On 1 January 2024, Marco Schweizer will assume the operational management of the international family business, Lamello. He succeeds Susanne Affolter, who'll continue to chair the Board of Directors and help shape the strategic direction of this long-established company
Checkatrade, the UK online trade directory, which connects tradespeople with homeowners, has partnered with Toolstation for the first time to launch an offer for new members
