Resources

Links

BBA
www.bbacerts.co.uk - The BBA is the UK member of the European Union Agrement, and represents the UK in the European Organisation for technical approvals in the building and construction industry.
NBS
www.thenbs.com - The NBS (National Building Specification) offers specification solutions to construction industry professionals.
Royal Institute of British Architects
www.architecture.com - The Royal Institute of British Architects is the UK body for architecture and the architectural profession.
Vinyl 2010
www.vinyl2010.org - Vinyl 2010 is putting into practice the commitment of the European PVC industry to Sustainable Development. It shows the commitment of the sector to current and future generations of Europeans.
British Plastics Federation
www.bpf.co.uk - British Plastics Federation (BPF) is a well-respected and objective source of unique information, views, and commentary whose name has become synonymous with plastic in the UK.
British Standards Institute
www.bsi-global.com - British Standards Institute (BSI), is the national body of the UK and develops standards and standardisation solutions to meet the needs of businesses and consumers.
HBF
House Builders Federation - The principal trade federation for private sector housebuilders and voice of the house building industry in England and Wales. Its 300 member firms account for over 80% of all new houses built in England and Wales in any one year.
HSE
Health and Safety Executive - The HSE is responsible for the regulation of almost all the risks to health and safety arising from work activity in Britain.
ISA
An Independent Surveyor is just that - independent. The surveyor will give a totally unbiased report tailored to the specific needs of the buyer, and offer independent advice upon which the buyer can base a decision, uninfluenced by any external considerations.
LABC
Local Authority Building Control - Dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in building design and construction. LABC is a publicly accountable, independent building control provider
LHC
A public sector organisation that manages one of the largest procurement programmes for building components and services in the UK.
NHBC
National House Building Council - The standard setting body and leading warranty and insurance provider for new and newly converted homes in the UK. Provides risk management services to the house-building and wider construction industry, NHBC has approximately 18,000 registered builders who agree to comply with our Rules and Standards.
NQA
National Quality Assurance - A leading accredited certification body carrying out third party registration of management systems against the requirements of national and international standards.
Quality Mark
The Government-backed Quality Mark Scheme gives you access to independently inspected and approved tradesmen such as builders, roofers, glaziers, electricians and plumbers. All their work carries an automatic guarantee of up to six years.
PlasticsEurope
PlasticsEurope is one of the leading European trade associations with offices in Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan and Paris. We are networking with European and national plastics associations and have more than 100 member companies, producing over 90% of all polymers across the 27 EU member states plus Norway, Switzerland, Croatia and Turkey.
Recovinyl
Recovinyl is part of the Vinyl 2010 Voluntary Committment and seeks to increase the levels of PVC recycling carried out across the EU and UK.
RIBA
The Royal Institute of British Architects is the UK body for architecture and the architectural profession.
RICS
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors � is the pre-eminent organisation of its kind in the world. As such, it represents everything that is good in the property profession.
SFHA
Scottish Federation of Housing Associations - Almost 200 housing associations in Scotland are members of the SFHA, which was established in 1975. Commercial businesses involved or interested in the housing sector may also join as Associate Members.
Vinyl 2010
The Voluntary Committment of the European PVC Industry - To help make PVC products more sustainable a voluntary programme of research and investment was developed, called Vinyl 2010.
Glass Tec Windows Manufacturers, suppliers and installers of Quality upvc windows, doors and conservatories.
Pro Plus Plastics Suppliers of Plastice building products and sealants
Wintrader Buy and sell window machinery for free