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Accident Survey Report

Collated accident statistics for Build UK Contractor members from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.
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BS 9991:2024 Advisory Note

CLC advisory note following publication of BS 9991:2024 and the impact on applications for Building Control Approval.
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Building Regulations – Approved Documents

Fully searchable PDF of all the Approved Documents providing practical guidance on how to meet Building Regulations.
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Building Safety Act

The legislation is the foundation of the new building safety regime for the construction sector.
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Building Safety Act – Secondary Legislation

Links to all the secondary legislation relating to the Building Safety Act.
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Building Safety Guide

Build UK's comprehensive guide to the new building safety regime to ensure companies are aware of their responsibilities.

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Building Safety Timeline

Build UK's timeline showing when key changes are taking effect to support the implementation of the new building safety regime.

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Card Schemes: CLC Recommendation

CLC recommendation on consistent recognition via one industry logo.
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Card Schemes: How to be a Smart Site

Guidance to help prepare your sites to check all cards using smart technology.
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Card Schemes: Industry Accreditation Withdrawal

Guidance to help Industry Accreditation cardholders move onto an appropriate card.
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Cartels & Cover Pricing Guidance

Build UK guidance on preventing anti‐competitive behaviour in construction.
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Payment Performance – Central Government

Data for the payment performance of Central Government Departments published under Procurement Policy Note 05/15.

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Code for Construction Product Information

A code and assessment process aimed at raising standards in construction product information and marketing.
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Common Assessment Standard

Overview of the Common Assessment Standard with information on the Recognised Assessment Bodies and the organisations using it.

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Common Assessment Standard – Infographic

Infographic showing the Common Assessment Standard's progress to date.

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Common Assessment Standard – Question Set

Guide to the Common Assessment Standard question set (Version 5).

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Construction Playbook

Build UK’s executive summary of the Government’s Construction Playbook.
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Payment Performance – Construction Sector

Data for the industry's largest companies submitted under the Duty to Report Regulations.

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Contract Terms Recommendation

Build UK recommendation on contract terms that should be avoided to ensure a fair allocation of risk.

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Contract Terms Recommendation – Guide

Comprehensive guidance on implementing Build UK’s recommendation on contract terms.
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CSCS FAQs

FAQs on CSCS to respond to the most common queries raised by members and the wider industry.
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Data Sharing – Overview

Overview for clients, main contractors and suppliers on how data sharing works and how suppliers can share their data.

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Degree Apprenticeships in Construction

Information on Degree Apprenticeships to help potential new entrants interested in joining the industry via this route.
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Drugs and Alcohol Policy

Template policy to provide a consistent approach to the issue of drugs and alcohol.
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Dutyholder Requirements

Duties and competence requirements for Building Regulations that clients, designers and contractors must meet.
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Environmental Manual

Construction Industry Publications (CIP) guidance on environmental issues within the construction sector.
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FAQs – Common Assessment Standard

FAQs on the Common Assessment Standard for clients, main contractors and suppliers.

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FAQs – Public Sector

FAQs on the Common Assessment Standard for public sector clients.

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Flexible Working: Film

Inspiring the construction industry to rethink its approach to flexible working. 
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Flexible Working: Toolkit for Construction

Ten-point action plan for companies to implement flexible working practices on site. 
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Gateway Two: BSR Microsite

FAQs on applying for Building Control Approval for Higher-Risk Buildings.
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Gateway Two: Overview

Build UK overview of the validation stage and the documents that must be included in applications for Building Control Approval.
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Gateway Two: Safety Case Toolkit

Guidance on preparing and maintaining a Safety Case Report for Higher-Risk Buildings.
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Golden Thread Overview

Build UK guidance to the information and documents that must be collated and stored to safely occupy, manage and operate a Higher-Risk Building.

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Grenfell Inquiry: Phase 1 Report

The first report covers the cause, origin and development of the fire and the response of the London Fire Brigade and other emergency services.

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Grenfell Inquiry: Phase 2 Report

The final report examines the causes of the fire and the systemic failures in how buildings were commissioned, designed, constructed and managed.

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Hackitt Report: Building a Safer Future

Sets out the need for a cultural shift in the industry to support the delivery of buildings that are safe.
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Health & Safety Manual

Construction Industry Publications (CIP) guidance on health and safety issues within the construction sector.
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Helmet Colours Standard

The recognised standard for identifying roles on site through the colour-coding of safety helmets.
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Higher-Risk Building Criteria

Criteria for determining whether a building is a Higher-Risk Building under the Building Safety Act.
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Holiday Entitlement – 2025

Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) guidance on the programme of public and annual holidays.

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Immigration System: Flowchart

Build UK flowchart outlining the process of employing a worker from outside the UK.
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Immigration System: Skilled Worker Visa

Build UK guidance on the process of applying for a Skilled Worker visa.
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Immigration System: Sponsor Licence

Build UK guidance on the steps for businesses to obtain a sponsor licence.
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Inflation Guidance

Build UK guidance on managing price inflation within new and existing contracts.
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IR35 Guidance

Build UK guidance on adapting to the changes to IR35 legislation introduced in April 2021.

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Mandatory Occurrence Reporting Overview

Build UK guidance to Mandatory Occurrence Reporting during the construction of Higher-Risk Buildings.
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Menopause Policy

Template policy to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment for employees going through the menopause and their colleagues.
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Open Doors: 2025 Review

Review of Open Doors 2025 highlighting its impact on inspiring careers in construction.

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Open Doors: 2026 Countdown

Save the key dates for Open Doors 2026 which will take place from Monday 23 – Saturday 28 March 2026.

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Pay Rates – 2025/2026

Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) agreement on pay rates, including apprentice rates, daily fare and travel allowances.

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Payment Performance – Infographic

Infographic showing how benchmarking payment performance has resulted in substantial improvement since 2018.

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PI Insurance for Construction Guidance

Build UK guidance on Professional Indemnity insurance and how to obtain it in the current market.
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Red Diesel Guidance

Build UK guidance on the removal of the red diesel rebate from April 2022.

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Register: Building Control Approvers

Search for Building Control Approvers registered with the Building Safety Regulator to carry out work in England.
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Register: Building Inspectors

Search for Building Inspectors registered with the Building Safety Regulator to carry out work in England.
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Register: High-Rise Residential Buildings

Search for high-rise residential buildings registered with the Building Safety Regulator.
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Remediation Acceleration Plan

The Government’s plan to speed up the remediation of unsafe cladding by tackling the key barriers.
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Remediation Code of Practice

Code of practice setting out the expectations for those undertaking and managing remediation works on residential buildings.
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Retentions: Minimum Standards

Build UK guidance on reducing the challenges associated with the use of cash retentions.
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Retentions: Roadmap to Zero Retentions

Build UK’s roadmap to deliver the industry ambition of zero retentions within construction.
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Reverse VAT Guidance

Build UK guidance on adapting to the introduction of Reverse VAT since March 2021.

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Routes of Entry into Construction – England

Build UK guidance for employers on the most common routes of entry into construction for young people in England.

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Routes of Entry into Construction – Scotland

Build UK guidance for employers on the most common routes of entry into construction for young people in Scotland.
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Site Induction Guidance

Build UK best practice for conducting workforce site inductions.
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STEM Ambassadors Film

Build UK film to encourage individuals and employers to register as Go Construct STEM Ambassadors.
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Training Standard

Build UK member standard for ensuring those working on site have the correct card for their occupation.
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Working Rule Agreement

Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) working rule agreement for the construction industry.

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