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PRESS RELEASE: ADCAS members benefit from Build UK services

ADCAS is urging its members to take full advantage of the many services and helplines being offered by Build UK.

Recognised as the collective voice of the construction industry, Build UK is focused on tackling key industry issues and delivering improvements throughout the supply chain. As ADCAS is a Trade Association Member, ADCAS affiliates are eligible to access a multitude of useful services – with the majority available free of charge.

An incredibly useful facility in the ductwork industry and beyond, business credit checks provide greater transparency, giving you an insight into the financial stability of a business and helping to reduce risk. ADCAS members can obtain a free unlimited credit checks, via Build UK, by simply emailing creditcheck@builduk.org with the name and number of any company based in the UK or ROI.

The full list of services and helplines is as follows:

  • Credit checks – Free unlimited credit checks for any company based in the UK or ROI.

Email: creditcheck@builduk.org

  • Contractual and legal advice (England & Wales) – One hour’s free advice per year on construction law, contracts, dispute resolutions and retentions.

Tel: 0844 249 9871

  • Contractual and legal advice (Scotland) – Thirty minutes’ free advice per case on construction law, contracts, dispute resolution and retentions.

Tel: 0844 249 9872

  • Employment advice – Free advice on employment issues including discipline, redundancy and ill health.

Tel: 0844 249 9873

  • Health & safety advice – Free advice on health and safety matters, including CDM, asbestos and risk assessments.

Tel: 0844 249 9874

  • Tax & business advice – Free advice on tax and business queries including CIS, insolvency and tax status.

Tel: 0844 249 9875

  • Training advice – Free advice on training, qualifications, apprenticeships, CSCS cards and grants.

Tel: 0844 249 5908

  • Discounted CIP publications – 30% discount on the Construction Health & Safety Manual and Construction Environmental Manual

Use promotional code BUILDUK when checking out

  • Discounted DBS checks – A simplified online system for carrying out advanced DBS checks for employees.

Tel: 0844 249 1004 and ask for the ‘Build UK Umbrella Team’.

  • R&D tax credit claims – 30 minutes free advice and 5% discount for members to claim tax relief on money they’ve spent on research and development.

Tel: 01233 653008 and mention Build UK

Malcolm Moss, President of ADCAS, commented, “These services represent vital business tools and add real value to ADCAS membership. Build UK frequently updates its offerings so both current and prospective ADCAS members are advised to check the Build UK website at regular intervals.”

For further information visit: www.builduk.org

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