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The Building Safety Bill will introduce a series of ground-breaking reforms to improve safety in homes across the country but what implications will the new legislation have for the construction sector?

In this guest article from the Timber Trade Federation (TTF), we look at popular timber products in short supply, and the alternatives builders can use to keep work progressing?

Thinking retrofit? Then think wood, says David Hopkins of Timber Development UK in this guest blog.

As lockdown restrictions ease, many of the COVID-support packages are winding down. If you’ve been using one of the schemes, it’s important to ensure that you’re using it correctly and are aware of any upcoming changes.

Failing to follow health and safety guidance can be dangerous, costly and leave you struggling to get insurance cover.

Find out what the CITB consensus process is and how you can get involved.

Not all ‘treated timber’ products have received the same preservative treatment, this affects where and how they can be used.

HMRC’s new legislation on how VAT is handled and paid has come into force. Discover what that means for you.

Reverse charge VAT came into effect on 1 March 2021. Businesses should be implementing a reverse charge where appropriate.

Here we look at the Kickstart Scheme, which provides funding for employers to create job placements for 16–24-year-olds who are out of work and on Universal Credit.

Check out our guide to construction apprenticeships for information on how you can help train future professional tradespeople in the construction industry.

A guide for homeowners and tradespeople on what you need to know about the Green Homes Grant scheme.

Details of annual and public holidays for Scotland for 2021.