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Seal the deal with our contract templates
BALI has produced a range of contract templates for design and build members to use with domestic clients, all of which are available free-of-charge through our website.
Do you sell plants online or via mail order?
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is creating a list of businesses authorised to sell plants by distance contract and you could join it today.
Are you disposing of wood correctly?
With the classification of waste wood having been clarified in recent years, do you know how it may affect what you need to do when disposing of wood during a landscaping project?
HSE issues safety notice for excavators
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) is reminding users of excavators, including the mini excavators often used in landscaping, to apply the safety control leaver / isolation device when appropriate.
Simplifying CDM Regulations: A Guide for Landscape Professionals
Understanding The Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM) can seem daunting, but with the right resources, the principles become much easier to grasp. Many professionals in the landscaping industry often have questions about how these regulations apply to their work. To help, BALI has developed comprehensive guidance specifically for its members.
Free resources to help improve seat belt safety
The Driving for Better Business (DfBB) initiative has produced a range of free-to-download resources to help businesses ensure their drivers are wearing seat when required.
New report highlights need for built environment skills
Skills England, the government agency responsible for creating ‘better skills for better jobs’, has given further urgency to the built environment sector as the expected demand for its services increases.
Help shape new British Standard on paving
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has shared a draft version of its latest standard on paving for public comment – have your say now.
Peat use continues to fall
New data show that the use of peat in both the amateur and professional settings continues to fall, while the uncertainty around regulatory action to ban it persists.
New tool to make green spaces safer
Parks for London has launched a new tool to help designers and managers make green spaces feel safer for women and girls.