What does it mean to be competent?

Allowing employees some flexibility in their working patterns can bring benefits to both employee and employer, explains Rob Paul in this new note.

This month's report relates to a potential scope gap where certain structural elements in timber frame houses and apartments have not been reviewed, and no party has assumed responsibility.

Kate Wise discusses how recent disruptions to supply chains, triggered by Brexit and global tariff changes, are impacting imports of construction materials – particularly timber – to the UK.