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The Construction Playbook sets out key policies and guidance for how public works projects and programmes are assessed, procured and delivered.
How to work out the VAT on building work and materials if you're a contractor, subcontractor or developer.
List of developers who have pledged to commit to remediate life critical fire safety works in buildings over 11 metres.
Annual returns, rules and other documents related to the employers’ association the Federation of Master Builders.
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 apply for funds supporting smaller housing developments.
Capacitybuilders is a non-departmental government body established in 2006 to run the government’s ChangeUp programme, which aims to help the sector ‘change up’ a gear in terms of its ability to do what it does.
Complete form MSF 4743 to certify the building, moulding or fitting out of a ship.
A guide that shares lessons learnt on sustainable procurement of construction projects from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Information on the role of OPSS, the creation of the UK regulator for construction products, and regulatory statements.
A practical guide to utilities for home builders.
How councils deal with complaints about noise at night, intruder alarms, construction noise and loudspeakers in the street.
Check if you can claim a VAT refund using the DIY housebuilders scheme, if you’re building a new house.
Watch our film to see how Homes England has supported a regional house builder to significantly grow their housing output.
This series brings together all documents relating to construction statistics.
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is the Sector Skills Council and Industry Training Board for the construction industry. It works with construction companies to improve skills, increase competitive edge and respond to the many challenges employers face. CITB is...
This series brings together documents relating to government construction.
You usually need a licence from PPL PRS to play live or recorded music in public - includes playing background music at your business, and staging live music or theatre productions.
These are the Marine licence requirements for construction activities taking place within the Marine Management Organisation's jurisdiction.
What you have to do under the Construction Industry Scheme if you're a contractor - registering, filing returns, paying subcontractors and keeping records.
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