The government has issued advice has been issued on how to hire from the EU post the transition period. You can view it here.

News 1 Aug 2023

Construction products not included in CE marking U-turn

The Department for Business and Trade has said that the indefinite extension of the use of the CE marking in products made by UK businesses does not include the construction products sector.

News 25 Aug 2021

UKCA marking deadline extended

CIAT welcomes the Government's decision to extend the deadline for the implementation of the new UKCA marking scheme until 1 January 2023.

News 2 Aug 2021

New video to assist UK businesses with right to work checks changes

A new video has been developed by the Home Office to assist employers in carrying out right to work checks.

News 14 Jul 2021

EU applications for UK design courses fall

Brexit "a major factor" as EU applications for UK design courses fall by more than 50%.

News 12 Feb 2021

Government announces £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund

The £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund will help small businesses with changes to trade rules with the EU.

News 25 Jan 2021

BBA appointed as an Approved Body for UKCA Marking

The British Board of Agrément has been appointed as an Approved Body, Technical Assessment Body and Notified Body (NI) by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

News 7 Dec 2020

Post-Brexit UK procurement portal announced

New portal up and running from 23:00 on 31 December.

News 17 Nov 2020

Business Secretary writes to construction sector on Brexit

The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Alok Sharma, has written to the construction sector about preparing for Brexit.

News 5 Nov 2020

Post Brexit transition: construction guidance published

The UK Government has issued guidance covering a wide range of considerations construction firms will have to make ahead of the end of the Brexit transition period.

News 28 Oct 2020

CLC publishes Conformity Marking of Construction Guide

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has published a new guide to the marking of construction projects after the Brexit transition period with the European Union expires on 31 December 2020.