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Carpentry - how to cut waste and costs
The waste problems that carpenters face and how they can reduce costs, waste and their environmental impact.
Bricklaying - how to cut waste and costs
The waste problems that bricklayers face and how they can reduce costs, waste and their environmental impact.
Labouring - how to cut waste and costs
How labourers can help to reduce waste and cut costs from building projects through efficient work practices.
Plastering - how to cut waste and costs
The waste problems that plasterers face and how they can reduce costs, waste and their environmental impact.
Plumbing - how to cut waste and costs
How plumbers can keep control of costs, reduce levels of waste and lessen their overall environmental impact.
Prevent soil damage during construction projects
The pressures on soil in the built environment, and how to manage soil effectively during building and landscaping.
Create landscapes, habitats or gardens with construction soil
How soil spreading and cultivation techniques to reduce compaction can help to restore lost soil function.
Consider soil protection before construction begins
The importance of a soil resources survey prior to any earthmoving, and information on sustainable drainage systems.
Sourcing, importing and manufacturing topsoil
How to ensure imported topsoil is suitable for its intended purpose, plus waste legislation you need to be aware of.
Benefits of managing soil in the built environment
Environmental and economic advantages of managing soils effectively during your construction projects.
What is a construction soil management plan?
The importance of having a soil management plan in your construction projects for environmental protection.
How to separate waste at construction sites
How separating waste on construction sites can bring cost savings and reduce overall environmental impact.
Pressures on soil in the built environment
An overview of construction industry practices that have the potential to damage or restrict soil function.
Soil aftercare in construction
How to treat amenity grass, tree pits and planting beds after spreading in order to maximise soil function.
Uses for surplus construction topsoil
Suggested ways for your business to use excessive amounts of topsoil taken from your construction site.
Using the UKCA marking
Find out if you need to use the UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking on products you manufacture or handle.
CE marking
What is CE marking, why is it mandatory for certain regulated products, and how to place CE marking on your products.
Tax help
Where Northern Ireland businesses can get help with specific tax issues or queries.
VAT
Guidance for Northern Ireland businesses on their VAT requirements including VAT rates and thresholds, registering for VAT, charging for VAT and submitting VAT returns.
Construction Industry Scheme
Guidance for Northern Ireland businesses on the Construction Industry Scheme including information for contractors and subcontractors and CIS.