BCFA Blog

The BCFA Blog brings you the latest updates from within the furnishing industry, as well as general BCFA updates. We keep you posted with any news from our members as well as Event Reviews.

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  • The Future of the Office and Office Workers

    Today the BCFA has published its major new report into the future of the office and office workers. According to the report findings, the seismic change in the way we work now is here to stay but the future will be a mix of people working...

  • International Trade

    The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this year. It is imperative that companies take steps now to minimise any disruption as we approach the end of this period. The BCFA has produced a comprehensive Brexit Risk Register that...

  • BCFA Anti-Viral and Anti-Bacterial Product Directory

    This guide is intended to provide a one-stop source of contract products and materials that can be used to reduce the risk of infection from viruses and other infectious diseases in the workplace, hotels, care...

  • BCFA COVID-19 Risk Register

    The Risk Register is updated daily to include relevant BEIS business guidance and other new virus related content that members will find useful. The Risk Register states when it was last updated and highlights new content. The Coronavirus (Covid-19)...

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International Trade

The BCFA has produced a comprehensive Brexit Risk Register that provides information and links to the steps and guidance that members need to get ready for the new rules....

BCFA 2021 Events Calendar

The BCFA official 2021 events calendar...

BCFA COVID-19 Risk Register

The Risk Register is updated daily to include relevant BEIS business guidance and other new virus related content that members will find useful. The Risk Register states when it was last updated and highlights new content...

LED EYE from Chelsom Wins Red Dot Award: Product Design 2021

BCFA Member Chelsom has achieved a design milestone by being awarded the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2021...

Cruise Ship Interiors Expo America and Cruise Ship Hospitality Expo America confirm new show dates

Cruise Ship Interiors Expo America (CSI) and co-located Cruise Ship Hospitality Expo America (CSH) return to Miami, Florida on 28 – 29 October, 2021.

Member of the Month - Roca

Easter, lockdown easing and the dazzling sun shining – the perfect time to celebrate the next BCFA Member of the Month, Roca...

Q&A John Richardson, Production Director of EE Smith

BCFA member EE Smith recently agreed to answer our questions about their thriving apprenticeship scheme and how they have placed training at the heart of their business...

BCFA Budget Summary

We are pleased to attach the BCFA’s Budget summary which has been prepared by Where Now Consulting...

Trading with EU & N Ireland - SME Toolkit

The Government have just produced an easy to use SME toolkit covering all aspects of trading with the EU and Northern Ireland. included are import/export, providing services, travel, hiring citizens, IP etc.

Recording: Engaging with Government Webinar

Chaired by British Furniture Confederation chairman Jonathan Hindle, a panel of heads of trade associations will be joined by Mike Wood, MP, chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Furniture Industry Group (APPFIG), and Mark Eastwood, MP, vice chair of the APPFIG, to discuss how to get industry specific government airtime on key UK policy and future trade discussions, engaging with the APPG and life after Brexit...

BCFA Member of the Month - Pledge Q&A

Springtime has arrived, which means it’s time to celebrate and showcase our newest BCFA Member of the Month, Pledge Office Chairs...

Innovation in Times of Crisis' Webinar - Engaging with Government

The Furniture Makers’ Company invites you to the second of four webinars titled 'Innovation in times of crisis' that will bring together industry experts to discuss key themes...