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the Legal Toolkit

Who is this Legal Toolkit for?

If you’ve ever faced a legal issue, you’ll know how costly legal support can be. This toolkit is designed to help building engineering businesses find practical tools and services to navigate the legal landscape more effectively. 

In House Legal Experts at No Extra Cost 

Our in-house legal team is made up of approachable, knowledgeable experts who truly understand our members and the building engineering services industry. They’re just a phone call away, ready to offer clear, practical advice and support on everything from everyday queries to complex disputes—at no extra cost, as it’s all covered by your membership fees. 

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BESA Legal Team’s Resource and Guidance

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Business Protection

As a business owner, protecting and de-risking your business from threats is essential and having plans and processes in place along with a support network is key.

Our legal experts have developed a range of advice and guidance documents designed to give members a commercial infrastructure which de-risks their business and protect it from insolvency and enable management of your cash flow as effectively as possible.

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Business Compliance

It is crucial that employers understand and manage the wide range of regulatory requirements and obligations they must comply with.

Being an employer does not simply mean running a business, it also includes a range of legal regulations, duties and obligations you must comply with and follow.

Remaining compliant is essential!

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Contract Management

Contracts can be a minefield. Ensuring your company's contracts are managed efficiently can save your business not just time, but money too

Although standard, unamended contracts are broadly acceptable without further amendment, they are rarely left unamended - we would always recommend that you should review your contracts carefully to ensure they have not been tampered with.

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Debts & Disputes

Debts, disputes and payment issues can cause a real impact on your business' cash flow meaning the right advice and guidance can be essential.

Especially in this economic climate getting paid in full and on time is critical. Unwanted pressure can arise when payments are not made or they are delayed which in turn impacts on your cash flow.

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Payments

The payment mechanism for Construction Contracts is governed by the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (also known as the Construction act) - keeping up-to-date with the relevant legislation ensures your business stays compliant with the payment processes in the construction industry.
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Mediation

Mediation, which is underpinned by the Court Rules requiring attempts to resolve disputes before court action, is an effective form of dispute resolution that you can utilise to help resolve disputes quickly, privately and cost-effectively - without the need to go to court.

 

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Data Protection

It is crucial that you understand the regulatory requirements with which you have to comply, regarding Data Protection.

BESA is working with the Information Commissioner's office (ICO), to help our members stay compliant with the laws regarding Data Protection. 

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Tax

We want to make sure you are kept up to date with relevant industry information to ensure that you can continue to operate as industry leaders. 

On 1 March 2021, HMRC introduced the Construction Services Domestic Reverse Charge known as “Reverse VAT” or “Reverse Charge VAT”. 

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REFCOM is the UK's biggest oldest & leading F-Gas certification body: 

  • REFCOM Elite Membership: This allows you to show you go above and beyond in your work, you want to show you are the gold standard in the industry.

Joblogic F-Gas Software License is complimentary for REFCOM members, aiding in compliance tracking, but the benefits don’t stop there - visit the REFCOM website to find out more. 

As an RACHP contractor, demonstrate your organisational capabilities under the Building Safety Act by achieving the BESA Competence Assessment Standard (CAS) through your BESA membership.

Competence and Upskilling

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Legal Courses

BESA Academy offers a range of online BESA accredited courses to keep your skills sharp and certifications current: 

Exclusive discounts are available for BESA and REFCOM Elite members.  

The BESA Skills Advisory Service can help you with any further advice/guidance you might need.

Conflict Avoidance 

In the construction industry, disputes are a common challenge due to various factors including the complexity of projects and the multitude of stakeholders involved. While disputes may sometimes seem inevitable, proactive conflict avoidance strategies can significantly mitigate risks, saving time, resources, and preserving professional relationships.

BESA can help:

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