Our Credentials

The British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) is the UK’s representative trade association for firms undertaking landscaping, both interior and exterior, and a wide range of associated suppliers to the industry. With a Landscape contracting membership of over 700, BALI is continually raising standards throughout an industry that is all too often tarred with a ‘cowboy’ reputation.

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is a modern, leading edge trade association representing the UK garden industry. It has, for over 100 years, promoted the profitable growth of its retail and grower members through a comprehensive range of business support initiatives. It provides a vital forum for identifying and dealing with key garden industry issues and opportunities, represents the views of the industry to Government and is its voice in the media.

The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) was created to meet the demands of the customer and to respond to the range of influences on the UK gardening market. Formed in 1995, the rise in APL membership reflects the increase in consumer demand for recognised professional landscaping services.

The National Association of Agricultural Contractors was formed in 1893 to represent contractors working within the farming industry. It has since been expanded to include the amenity sector and represents contractors offering a professional, land-based service to farmers, government, local authorities, sports and recreational facilities. All NAAC approved members must have appropriate insurances in place and operate in strict accordance to the NAAC’s 2002 Code of Conduct.

Safe Contractor is a national accreditation scheme that assesses the health & safety competency of contractors, ensuring they operate in a responsible manner. Clients have a legal obligation to ensure that any company they employ complies with a safe methodology and their assessment of their contractors' health & safety arrangements are increasingly being carried out through Safecontractor.

The Contractor Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS) is available for use by any public and private sector organization to use when shortlisting contractors, suppliers and consultants (companies) who apply to work for them. CHAS members meet acceptable standards of health and safety compliance.

Constructionline is the UK's largest certified pre-qualification database, saving the construction industry over £500 million a year in administration. Already used by over 60% of local authorities, we reduce duplication and save time and money by encouraging organisations to use a single source for pre-qualification.