latest news
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.
Biodiversity Net Gain launch date confirmed
The BNG scheme aims to mandate residential developments in England, requiring a minimum of 10% biodiversity net gain.
Professional Plant Protection Product users must register with Defra
You must register with Defra for mandatory professional use of Plant Protection Products in horticulture, amenity, or forestry.
Fatal incident highlights the importance of site safety
A landscaper has been given a prison sentence after their labourer was fatally injured by an angle grinder with a removed guard.
Flooding and the impact on trees
Storm Henk's flood damage exposes vulnerability to UK trees: urgent need to prioritise waterlogging tolerance in urban tree selection.
Safeguarding your team in cold working conditions
Discover the impact on musculoskeletal Health, injury risks to the Workforce and how to keep your team protected.
Construction Design Management (CDM) learning materials
Deepen your understanding of CDM through the Association's resource library for members, ensuring ongoing compliance.
Border Target Operating Model introduced later this month
BTOM will introduce a new risk-based approach to checks on imported goods, which will be targeted and proportionate to the risks posed.
