Division 43 235,980 enterprises
Specialist Construction
Requirements for all specialist construction
These requirements apply to all business activities in this division.
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
General duties to employees and others. HSENI enforces in Northern Ireland.
CDM Regulations 2015
Notification required for projects lasting >30 working days with >20 workers, or >500 person-days.
CITB Levy
Exempt if total wage bill <£120,000. Micro employers mostly exempt.
CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)
Industry standard, not a legal requirement, but most major sites require it.
Employers' Liability Insurance
Required for all employers. Sole traders with no employees exempt.
Waste Duty of Care
Must register as waste carrier if transporting construction waste. Separate regimes in Scotland (SEPA), Wales (NRW), NI (DAERA).