latest news

Licence requirements for driving a tractor
Driving an agricultural tractor for landscape tasks generally necessitates a goods vehicle driving licence.

Construction material update: 2024
Availability of products good - for now.

HS2 Independent Design Panel issues warning regarding landscape elements of project
Will landscape proposals evade cost-cutting measures for the HS2 project?

Risk assessment templates and method statement webinar
The Association would like to remind members there is a suite of template risk assessment documents available to download from the BALI website, including past webinars to help support you and your business.

Swift reversal by HMRC for double-cab pick-up trucks
HMRC abandon changes to classification of double-cab pick-up trucks

Reminder: Slopes document now available
The document covers operational issues associated with the use of ride-on machinery, such as lawn mowers and tractors and more.

Biodiversity Net Gain becomes a legal requirement for major housing developments
Biodiversity net gain now a legal requirement for all major housing developments in England.

VAT liability and exemptions for landscape activities
Which landscape elements can be zero-rated on building projects?

Border Target Operating Model introduced this week
Members are reminded the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) will be introduced in phases from this week.

Master construction design and management in 2024
The Association addresses common challenges in understanding Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 through website guidance, webinars, and comprehensive resources for members.