British Merchants Federation -
Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) provides builders merchants with the support and advice needed to run their businesses in a competitive environment.
British Standards Online - The authoritative and most current site for all BSI publications. Updated daily, the site includes over 38,500 current, draft and historic British Standards, more than 16,000 of which are BSI adopted European and International standards
Building Research Establishment (BRE) - Provides a complete range of consultancy, commissioned research, certification and testing services covering all aspects of the built environment, and associated industries.
Cait - The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) represents over 7,500 professionals working and studying in the field of Architectural Technology. CIAT is internationally recognised as the qualifying body for Chartered Architectural Technologists (MCIAT) and Architectural Technicians (TCIAT).
Centre for Window and Cladding Technology - A leading information provider and trainer in the field of building envelopes and glazing. Sets and publishes industry standards and guidance. Founded in 1989 it is supported by 250 member companies. Non-members may participate in CWCT courses and purchase CWCT publications
ConstructionSkills - The Sector Skills Council for construction, representing every part of the construction industry, from architects to bricklayers, in every part of the UK, covering every part of the skills agenda - from grants to college places.
English Heritage - Understanding and caring for the historic environment of England
Federation of Master Builders - With more than 15,000 member firms, the FMB is the largest trade association in the UK building industry.
Kingspan Offsite - Kingspan Off-Site manufactures architectural facade systems which are
built in a factory and delivered to site as complete, accredited
systems. The system range includes 18 external facade types including
Ceramic Granite. Off-site systems significantly reduce site programme
times and can reduce site labour by 65%.
NHBC - The National House-Building Council is the standard setting body and leading warranty and insurance provider for new and newly converted homes in the UK. It works with the house-building and wider construction industry to provide risk management services that raise the standards of new homes, and to provide consumer protection to new home buyers.
RIAS - The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland was founded in 1916 as the professional body for all chartered architects in Scotland and is the foremost architectural professional institute in the country dealing with architecture and the built environment
Scottish Employers Federation - Scottish Building is the principal Scottish employers’ federation, representing the interests of the construction industry in Scotland
Skillbuild - Founded in 1981, SKILLBUILD is the National Competition for young people training within the construction industry, endorsed by The Construction Industry Training Board, The Department for Education and Skills and UK Skills.
Spata - SPATA is The Swimming Pool and Allied Trades Association, Its 250 members comprise pool builders, retailers, designers, service engineers and trade suppliers in the UK and overseas. SPATA sets down standards governing construction and operation of pools, spas, saunas and steam rooms which are widely respected and applied by the trade, as well as architects and builders. It covers both domestic and commercial installations.
The Architectural Cladding Association - The Architectural Cladding Association's principal objectives are to increase awareness of architectural precast cladding and provide technical advice to specifiers and users. Members of the Association are required to meet strict criteria including a proven track record in design, manufacture and site erection.
The Contract Flooring Association - Formed in 1974 - Its present membership consists of contractors engaged in the installation of all floor finishes including in-situ floorings and sub-floor screeds, with manufacturers and distributors of flooring materials, adhesives and accessories. There is also a category of membership for flooring consultants.
The Health & Safety Executive - The Health and Safety Commission is responsible for health and safety regulation in Great Britain. The Health and Safety Executive and local government are the enforcing authorities who work in support of the Commission
The Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers - Set up in 1978 to establish an organisation for the individual swimming pool engineer. There are various categories of membership, enabling individuals of all ages and from all sectors of the industry , and associated periphery trades and professions, to join.
The Tile Association - The official site of the Tile Association, representing all aspects of the wall and floor tile industry in the UK, from manufacture to installation.
