National Federation of Builders
The
National Federation of Builders (NFB) is the construction industry’s longest
established trade association, which has grown in stature since its origins in
the late 19th century. This has been achieved by providing top level advice to
their members on legal, employment, taxation, health and safety, planning,
environmental, technical, training and government funding issues. Their staff
are close to the industry, have in-depth knowledge of today’s business practises
and how they are changing.
http://www.builders.org.uk/nfb/
National House Building Council
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. Their role is to work 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.
http://www.nhbc.co.uk/
Federation of Master Builders
The FMB is a trade association established over 60 years
ago to protect the interests of small and medium-sized building firms - today it
is the largest trade association in the UK building industry. It is also a
source of knowledge, professional advice and support for its members, providing
a range of modern and relevant business building services to save them time and
money.
http://www.fmb.org.uk
Painting & Decorating Association
Standing for professionalism
confidence and integrity, the Painting and Decorating Association symbol is the
marque of quality in the industry. The PDA represents thousands of painters and
decorators across the UK, but the Association has one clear purpose - to ensure
all members adhere to the highest standards.
http://www.british-decorators.co.uk/
The Guild of Master Craftsmen
The Guild of Master Craftsmen supports and promotes
excellence. Our rigorous selection procedure ensures the highest standards. To
the trade and public alike, the Guild’s emblem and Coat of Arms represent skill,
integrity, quality and service - in all, professionalism. Representing members
in over 400 trades including: Antique Restorers, Blacksmiths, Builders, Kitchen
Fitters, Chimney Sweeps, Carpenters, Electricians, Furniture-makers, Gardeners,
Glaziers, Jewellers, Plumbers, Building, Roofers, Tailors, Woodworkers.
http://www.thegmcgroup.com
British Institute of Facilities Management
Facilities management is one of the fastest growing
professions in the UK. Facilities managers are responsible for many of the
buildings and services, which support businesses and other types of
organisation. BIFM is the UK’s lead institute representing the interests of
those who practice facilities management and those who work in organisations
supplying FM related goods or services.
http://www.bifm.org.uk
Council of Registered Gas Installers
CORGI is the national watchdog for gas safety in the
United Kingdom. Their goal is to make people safer when they use trades people.
We strive to improve standards in the industry and help you find and use safe
and competent trades people.
http://www.trustcorgi.com
Civil Engineering Contractors Association
The Civil Engineering Contractors Association was
established in November 1996 to represent the interests of civil engineering
contractors as well as to provide a full range of services to members. CECA
promotes the positive contribution that the civil engineering industry makes to
the nation. CECA's current membership is in excess of 350 civil engineering
companies, which range in size from large and well-known national names to the
medium and smaller sized company, which may operate at a more regional level.
http://www.ceca.co.uk/homepage/index.asp
Royal Horticultural Society
Established in 1804, the Royal Horticultural Society is now the UK's leading
gardening charity dedicated to advancing horticulture and promoting good
gardening. Their goal is to help people share a passion for plants, to encourage
excellence in horticulture and inspire all those with an interest in gardening.
http://www.rhs.org.uk/index.htm
Cookware Manufacturers Association
Since
1922, the Cookware Manufacturers Association has served both the public and its
members with information, statistics and standards for cookware, bakeware and
kitchenware. They provide numerous services for members including standard
development, statistical information, research, reports and government
monitoring. For consumers, the association publishes helpful information on the
selection, use and maintenance of cookware and bakeware.
http://www.cookware.org
BAGMA
Bagma is
the trade association for farm and ground care machinery dealers across the UK.
http://www.bagma.com/
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