Useful Contacts

	Association for Specialist Fire Protection Formed in 1975, the Association for Specialist Fire Protection represents over 50 of the UK’s major manufacturers and contractors as well as regulatory and certification bodies and overseas associates involved in the specialist passive fire protection (PFP) industry.

	Association of Building Engineers The Association of Building Engineers (ABE) is the professional body for those specialising in the technology of building.

	Association of Concrete Industrial Flooring Contractors The Association of Concrete Industrial Flooring Contractors (ACIFC) was established in 1994 to represent the interests of UK specialist contractors involved in the construction of concrete industrial floor slabs.

	Association of Independant Construction Adjudicators AICA is a leading Adjudicator Nominating Body (ANB) offering a panel of over 50 of the industry’s top adjudicators to resolve disputes arising in the construction industry. AICA acts for the National Specialist Contractors’ Council (NSCC), a named ANB in the JCT suite of contracts, for the purpose of nominating adjudicators. AIS members can use the AICA nominating service free of charge (usual cost £250).

	Association of Sealant Applicators The Association of Sealant Applicators, which was formed in 1984, represents the highest standards in the sealant industry, counting among its members the finest in the business.

	Association of Specialist Underpinning Contractors ASUCplus is an independent trade association formed by a number of leading contractors to promote professional and technical competence within the subsidence industry. Members offer a comprehensive range of subsidence repair techniques and engineered foundation solutions.

	Association of Technical Lighting & Access Specialists The Association of Technical Lightning & Access Specialists (ATLAS) is a trade federation of employers whose companies are engaged in the steeplejack, lightning conductor, earthing design, installation and maintenance of high rise buildings, industrial chimneys, churches and other tall structures.

	Barbour Compendium Barbour Compendium is the industry's leading building product reference source, containing details on more than 7,500 UK manufacturers, including contact details, product and trade name information, catalogues, case studies and images of products in situ.

	Barbour Product Search Barbour Product Search is designed to meet the needs of architects and other specifiers to find and specify building products. This service features a fully searchable database of products and suppliers, encompassing over 24,400 pages of dynamic content - making it easier for you to find and specify the right products on projects you are working on.

	British Association of Landscape Industries The British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI), is the national body representing UK Landscape Contractors.

	British Standards Institution BSI has published around 20,000 standards. As well as its role as a national body, BSI represents British business as a member of European and international standards organisations.

	British Standards BSI British Standards' publications give recommendations on a wide range of building and construction matters including materials, testing, health and safety, access and regulations. They are essential reference for architects, developers, building owners, site managers, building contractors, structural engineers, materials specifiers and other interested parties.

	British Blind and Shutter Association BBSA is the principal organisation representing the UK blind and shutter manufacturers and the companies that supply and serve them.

	British Institute of Interior Design The British Institute of Interior Design is committed to encouraging and supporting creativity and competence in the field of interior design through facilitating best practice, practical professional support, development opportunities and education. For more information visit www.biid.org.uk

The Building Centre	Building Centre The Building Centre provides Product Exhibitions in London and Information Services to the professions and building component producers and suppliers

	Builder's Profile The Builder’s Profile is a simple online system designed to provide the industry with a much-needed solution to the issue of pre-qualification. By creating a single profile with the Builder’s Profile which includes all your company details, you can send your pre-qualification information to as many contractors and clients as you wish in whatever format they require at the touch of a button – instead of filling in their individual paper questionnaires. AIS members receive a discounted annual rate of £199 + VAT by visiting www.buildersprofile.co.uk

	Building Research Establishment BRE provides consultancy, testing and information services in construction and fire expertise.

	Building Products Index Index of Building Product Manufacturers and Suppliers available to the UK construction industry.

	Business Link Construction and building service regulation information.

	Chartered Institute of Building The CIOB is a professional body for managers in construction.

	Commission for Racial Equality The Commission for Racial Equality is a publicly funded, non-governmental body set up under the Race Relations Act 1976 to tackle racial discrimination and promote racial equality.

	Confederation of British Industry The CBI helps create and sustain the conditions in which businesses in the United Kingdom can compete and prosper for the benefit of all. We are the premier lobbying organisation for UK business on national and international issues. We work with the UK government, international legislators and policymakers to help UK businesses compete effectively.

	Constructing Excellence Constructing Excellence aims to deliver the process, product and cultural changes that are needed to drive major productivity improvement in the industry.

	ConstructionSkills ConstructionSkills delivers training products and programmes through a national network of staff based at regional offices.

	The Construction Centre The Construction Centre is a website directory and source of reference containing thousands of product manufacturers from the building industry ranging from timber suppliers to flooring and lighting. The website also lists over 50,000 contact details for industry professionals such as surveyors and engineers, tradesmen, merchants and wholesalers.

	Construction Confederation The Construction Confederation are the leading representative body for contractors, representing some 5,000 companies who in turn are responsible for over 75% of the industry's turnover.

	Construction News Construction News provides construction professionals with national news coverage affecting the future of their industry. The combination of insight and analysis of the week’s top news stories, all the latest industry jobs, in-depth features and special reports PLUS access to breaking news and personalised content, all provide an industry essential package in print and online.

	Construction Products Association The CPA acts as a single, influential voice for the manufacturers and suppliers of construction products.

	Construction Skills Certification Scheme CSCS aims to extend certification across the whole of the construction industry.

	Contract Flooring Association The Contract Flooring Association (CFA) 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.

	Council of European Producers of Materials for Construction CEPMC is the Brussels-based organisation representing 15 national construction materials federations in Europe and 20 sectorial organisations.

Department for Communities and Local Government	Department for Communities and Local Government Download Building Regulations and Approved Documents.

	Drilling and Sawing Association The Drilling and Sawing Association (DSA) represents contractor members who supply a professional diamond drilling and sawing service and supplier members who provide the specialist machines and tools used in drilling and sawing.

	DTI The Department of Trade and Industry is currently the construction industry's sponsoring department.

	Electrical Contractors Association The ECA represents companies inolved in all sectors of the electrical industry. It assists and encourages its members to provide high quality, good value and safe electrical installations.

	Federation of Building Specialist Contractors The Federation of Building Specialist Contractors (FBSC) is a cost centre providing services to over 800 specialist trade contractors in the building industry, individual members and members of six specialist trade contracting bodies.

	Federation of Plastering and Drywall Contractors FPDC represents specialist contractors, promoting best practice, excellence and professionalism in plastering and drylining. Use their website to search the database of approved specialist contractor members; get full information about joining; read up to the minute news and download Specialist Building Finishes (the bi monthly magazine for the sector).

	Glass and Glazing Federation The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is the recognised leading authority and voice for employers and companies within the flat glass, glazing, window, home improvement, plastics and applied window film industries in the UK.

	The Health and Safety Executive The UK Health and Safety Commission (HSC) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are responsible for the regulation of almost all the risks to health and safety arising from work activity in Britain.

	ID-Sphere ID-Sphere is a voluntary community site for interior designers to share knowledge, work, articles, ideas and links about the interior design scene and its related sectors.

	The Major Contractors Group The MCG represents the UK's large construction companies. MCG's members carry out over £20 billion worth of construction work each year or one third of the total output of the UK construction industry. MCG represents the interests of major contractors to government and other decision makers.

	National Access and Scaffolding Confederation The National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) is the national representative employers organisation for the Access and Scaffolding Industry with members operating from locations throughout the UK.

	National Association of Shopfitters The National Association of Shopfitters is the only trade association that exclusively promotes the shopfitting industry and has been doing so since 1919.

	National Federation of Roofing Contractors The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) is the UK and Ireland's largest roofing trade federation with 750 contractor members and 124 ‘Associate’ manufacturers, suppliers and service providers.

	National Specialist Contractors Council The NSCC is an umbrella organisation for the purpose of representing the interests of trade orgaisations within the specialist and trade sector of the construction industry.

	New London Architecture New London Architecture is a vital addition to the public debate about the future of London. The capital is undergoing a period of massive change and NLA is a place where everyone - professionals, politicians and public - can find out and get involved in what is happening to their city

	Painting and Decorating Association The Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) has some 2,500 members nationwide ranging from the largest household name contractors to very small businesses and sole traders.The association offers a wide range of specialist services to members and seeks to uphold high standards in the trade through its Code of Practice and strict admission criteria.

	Passive Fire Protection Federation The PFPF rings together the collective expertise of the passive fire protection industry and provides a central forum so that the industry speaks with one voice to articulate the benefits and value of passive fire protection in the achievement of fire safe building design and construction.

	Resin Flooring Association The Resing Flooring Association (FeRFA) is the only organisation dedicated solely to Resin Flooring and represents the major product manufacturers, specialist contractors, raw material suppliers and specialist service providers within the UK Industry.

	Royal Institute of British Architects RIBA has promoted architects and architecture since being awarded its Royal Charter in 1837.

RIBA Bookshops	RIBA Bookshops RIBA Bookshops is the market leading supplier of books and guidance to the architecture, design and construction industries.

	Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors RICS is a professional body addressing all aspects of land, property, construction and the associated environmental issues.

	Shop and Display Equipment Association Through the Shop and Display Equipment Association you can access thousands of shopfittings and display systems, props, accessories, point of sale and other equipment and services for retail interiors. With them, you can create truly unique and stunning store interiors.

	Society of British Interior Design The Society of British Interior Design (SBID) was established on 2 April 2009 to represent the finest professionals within the British interior design industry. The primary aim of the Society of British Interior Design is to Champion the cause of Professional Interior Designers working throughout this Country

	Specialist Access Engineering and Maintenance Association The Specialist Access Engineering and Maintenance Association (SAEMA) is the national and European organisation for the permanent and temporary access industry, ensuring its members provide reliable equipment for safe and efficient access of building facades and roof envelopes bridges and other structures for inspection, maintenance and cleaning.

	Safety Services (UK) Ltd Established in 1985, Safety Services UK Ltd are professional occupational health and safety consultants that provide a complete health and safety service to the construction industry, providing advice and guidance to enable customers to manage health, safety and fire risks as part of their normal management function. In association with this, we offer UK site inspections, auditing and training.

	Steel Window Association The Steel Window Association (SWA) represents the large majority of UK steel window manufacturers, ranging in size from the smallest, craft-based companies which specialise in replacement and repair work through to large, multi-site companies that manufacture and install windows in literally every type of building.

	Stone Federation Great Britain The Stone Federation Great Britain (SFGB) co-ordinates all aspects of the industry and provides specifiers and users with a first point of contact for information, advice and guidance in sourcing appropriate material and a reliable service.

	Supply2.gov.uk Supply2.gov.uk is the official lower-value (typically below £100,000) contract opportunity portal, created by the Government, specifically to assist small businesses to sell to the public sector and grow their business. The Supply2.gov.uk portal will benefit your business by notifying you of new contract opportunities, which you highlight as appropriate for your business, via the Daily Email Alert service. Furthermore, additional features such as the newsroom, resource section and a free platform for promoting your business to the public sector will ensure that you do not miss the opportunity to grow your business. Register for free at www.supply2.gov.uk

	The Tile Association TTA represents Manufacturers, Tile Fixers, Distributors, Retailers, Agents, Shippers and Support Companies such as adhesive and accessories manufacturers.

	Women and Manual Trades Women and Manual Trades is the national organisation for tradeswomen and women training in the trades. WAMT aims to represent and support women working and training in skilled manual and craft occupations in industries where women are under-represented.

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