Useful Websites

Construction

BRE
BRE are a world leading research, consultancy, training, testing and certification organisation delivering sustainability and innovation across the built environment and beyond.
www.bre.co.uk

General Information

Roofinfo
Web directory of the UK roofing and cladding industry.
www.roofinfo.co.uk

Health & Safety

Health & Safety Executive
HSE deals with all aspects of construction work in england, scotland and wales.
www.hse.gov.uk/construction

Sustainability

Sustainable Homes
Sustainable Homes encourages housing associations to adopt sustainable policies and practices.
www.sustainablehomes.co.uk

Technical Information

Roberts Consulting
Roberts Consulting is a firm of consulting engineers that specialise in roofing and cladding and work in the property and construction industries throughout the UK and Ireland. Keith Roberts writes a monthly technical note in RCi.
www.robertsconsulting.co.uk

Roofconsult
If you work in the UK roofing and cladding industry, or are involved in the design, specification or maintenance of roofs then Roofconsult is here to help you. Chris Thomas who contributes to Roofconsult website writes the monthly Slating & Tiling Tips for RCi.
www.roofconsult.co.uk

Trade Associations & Professional Bodies

European Liquid Waterproofing Association
ELWA consists of the leading manufacturers of liquid applied coatings approved contractors and related materials suppliers.
www.elwassociation.org.uk

Flat Roofing Alliance
FRA is the recognised trade association for the flat roofing industry.
www.fra.org.uk

Institute of Roofing
The Institute of Roofing was established to represent the professional interests of individuals involved in the roofing industry. Its main principle is to raise skills and standards in roofing throughout the UK.
www.instituteofroofing.org.uk

National Federation of Roofing Contractors
NFRC is the UK’s largest roofing trade association representing over 60% of the roofing industry by value.
www.nfrc.co.uk

National Specialist Contractors Council
The NSCC brings together the common aims of specialist trade organisations within the construction industry and is the authoritative voice of specialist contractors in the UK.
www.nscc.bbsnet.co.uk

Single Ply Roofing Association
SPRA is the UK authority on polymeric waterproofing, ensuring that clients obtain high quality polymer-based single layer roofing, through a partnership of quality assured manufacturers and contractors.
www.spra.co.uk

Training

Construction Industry Training Board
CITB is the national training organisation for construction in the uk.
www.citb.co.uk

Transportation

Van News
Van News is an independent (not maintained or sponsored by an involved company) e-letter and web site dedicated to the interests of buyers, managers, users, operators and admirers of LCVs.
www.vannews.co.uk