76 | Feature: BWF President
SUMMARY
■Andrew Madge is the new BWF president
■The TiC Roadmap presents an opportunity for BWF members
■Over 10% of Gowercroft Joinery’s workforce is in active apprenticeships
■The BWF is embracing regulatory and legislative changes on the horizon
LEADING THE WAY Andrew Madge, president of the British Woodworking Federation, explains how the organisation is embracing opportunities and driving forward change
Stepping into my new role as BWF president, I’m excited to be supporting our members and the broader sector at a pivotal time. There are opportunities on the horizon stemming from the government’s commitment to the use of timber and net zero targets as well as regulatory and legislative changes that will shape our sector’s future.
From joining the family joinery business in
2011 with no experience in the woodworking sector, to today, where I’m managing director at Gowercroft Joinery and president of the BWF, I’m proud to be representing the continued growth of the sector that feels like my home.
In this piece, I’ll explore the key priorities of my presidency and how the BWF is poised to lead the way in delivering the support and guidance our members need.
GREEN OPPORTUNITIES
When I joined the woodworking and joinery sector, I was naturally drawn to working with timber due to its inherent sustainable and environmentally friendly benefits – not only can we craft products that bring joy, but they can also help us reduce our environmental impact compared to alternative materials. This is why, alongside my colleagues at
Above: Andrew Madge is president of the BWF and managing director of Gowercroft Joinery TTJ | November/December 2024 |
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the BWF and across the timber industry, I fully support the government’s Timber in Construction (TiC) Roadmap. The TiC outlines a vision to increase the safe, sustainable use of timber in construction, helping to lower the overall carbon footprint of our built environment. For the BWF and its members, this presents an incredible opportunity. We have the chance to champion the benefits of timber and wood products in sustainable construction, ensuring
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