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Get help to classify various types of wood for import and export.
The CMA is investigating the anticipated acquisition by Carpenter Co. of the engineered foams business of Recticel NV/SA.
Register your profile, search vacancies and apply for an apprenticeship - you must be 16 or over
What the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is, work covered by the scheme and find out whether you should register as a contractor or subcontractor.
VAT rates for building work, including plumbers, plasterers and carpenters - new houses and flats, work for disabled people, energy saving, grant-funded heating, conversions and renovations, properties that are not homes
How to work out the VAT on building work and materials if you're a contractor, subcontractor or developer.
The duties and competence requirements for building regulations that clients, designers and contractors must meet.
Find technical information about the VAT reverse charge if you buy or sell building and construction services.
Southern Region, Judge J Dobson on 08 December 2020
Check if you can claim a VAT refund using the DIY housebuilders scheme, if you’re building a new house.
Project Allenby/Connaught is a 35 year commitment to provide modern, high quality, fully serviced, purpose built living and working accommodation for 18,700 soldiers.
RAIB has today released its safety digest into the derailment of a freight wagon at Carpenters Road North Junction, near Stratford, East London, 11 June 2019.
Derailment of a freight wagon at Carpenters Road North Junction, near Stratford in East London, 11 June 2019.
Notices of publication and a consolidated list of references of pre-Exit European Assessment Documents for construction products.
Guidance on construction management processes, design, building safety and infrastructure, Modern Methods of Construction, and self and custom build.
Information about employing an apprentice and how apprenticeship funding works.
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