Useful Websites

Cladding Coatings Ltd
Cladding Coatings Ltd is a family run business specialising in the application of protective coatings on warehouse and industrial units, with services including cut edge corrosion cure, metal cladding protection, on-site spraying and roof light repair. Their message is 'protect and maintain your property to avoid the costly disruptive process of having to repair and replace' as their ten year metal cladding roof coating system is, on average, 60% cheaper than overcladding.
www.claddingcoatings.co.uk

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

British Board of Agrément (BBA)
The BBA is the UK’s major authority offering approval of construction products, systems and installers.
www.bbacerts.co.uk

Construction Development Alliance
The Construction Development Alliance (CDA) brings together a wide variety of businesses in the construction and property sectors. It offers members the chance to network, to collaborate and to offer market intelligence to the group.

www.constructionproducts.org.uk

Construction Products Association (CPA)
The Construction Products Association represents the UK's manufacturers and suppliers of construction products components and fittings. It acts as the voice of the construction products sector representing the industry-wide view of its members.
www.constructionproducts.org.uk

Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
RICS is a world-leading professional body for qualifications and standards in land, property and construction.

www.rics.org

General Information

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

Health & Safety

Access Industry Forum (AIF)
The Access Industry Forum provides a forum for all the principal trade associations and federations involved in work at height. Each organisation represents a different sector of the access industry and is a recognised leader and authority in its respective field.
www.accessindustryforum.org.uk

FASET
FASET is the trade association and training body for the safety net rigging and fall arrest industry worldwide.
www.faset.org.uk

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

Ladder Association
The Ladder Association, formerly the British Ladder Manufacturers’ Association (BLMA), aims to set a new agenda for the ladder industry in the UK. It welcomes members from every part of the access industry, advances best practice and plays an integral role in promoting the highest standards of ladder design and manufacture.
www.ladderassociation.org.uk

Prefabricated Access Suppliers’ and Manufacturers’ Association (PASMA)
PASMA is a leading trade association in Europe for the mobile access tower industry. Representing the interests of manufacturers, suppliers, specifiers and users, it provides and oversees the industry standard training scheme and is a major publisher of safety-related knowledge, information and guidance.
www.pasma.co.uk

The Advisory Committee for Roofsafety (ACR)
The Advisory Committee for Roofsafety (previously known as the Advisory Committee for Roofwork) is a body dedicated to making working on roofs safer. It is made up of nominees from trade associations and organisations involved in roof work.
www.roofworkadvice.info

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP)
The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) was established to represent and support the activities of the fire industry in relation to all forms of built-in fire protection.
www.asfp.org.uk/index.php

The Building Safety Group (BSG)
The BSG is a leading consultancy and training provider of health, safety and environmental advice to the UK construction industry.
www.bsgltd.co.uk

The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation
The NASC is recognised as the national trade body for access and scaffolding in the UK, producing a wide range of industry guidance for scaffolding contractors, their operatives and their clients.
www.nasc.org.uk

WAHSA
WAHSA acts as the UK lead body representing the interests of manufacturers, assemblers, installers, distributors and end users of personal protection equipment used for work at height and rescue.
www.wahsa.org.uk

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

British Adhesive and Sealants Association (BASA)
BASA is the trade body representing the interests of adhesives and sealants manufacturers in the UK and Ireland.
www.basaonline.org

Concrete Repair Association
The CRA is committed to promoting and developing the practice of concrete repair and allied disciplines, as well as advancing education, technical training and health and safety matters in this specialist construction sector.
www.concreterepair.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

Insulated Render and Cladding Association (INCA)
INCA represents external wall insulation (EWI) system designers, contractors and suppliers to the industry who provide leading technical and installation best practice to government, clients and other stakeholders.
www.inca-ltd.org.uk

Lead Contractors Association
LCA formed in 1984 to prioritise quality standards in leadwork.
www.leadcontractorsassociation.com

Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association
LRWA consists of the leading manufacturers of liquid applied coatings approved contractors and related materials suppliers.
www.lrwa.org.uk

Mastic Asphalt Council (MAC)
The Mastic Asphalt Council (MAC) is the trade association for the UK mastic asphalt industry.
www.masticasphaltcouncil.co.uk

National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers
NARM is an industry body dedicated to the application of best practice in the provision of natural light in built environments.
www.narm.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 House-Building Council (NHBC)
NHBC is a leading warranty and insurance provider and standards setter for UK house-building for new and newly converted homes.
www.nhbc.co.uk

National Insulation Association
The NIA represents the insulation industry in the UK. Its members include manufacturers and installers of a number of insulation solutions for homes and businesses. It is committed to maintaining and raising standards within the insulation industry.
www.nationalinsulationassociation.org.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

The Lead Sheet Association
The Lead Sheet Association (LSA) is an independent technical authority on the design, specification and application of rolled lead sheet to BS EN 12588: 2006 in the construction industry.
www.leadsheetassociation.org.uk

The Trussed Rafter Association (TRA)
The Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) is a well respected voice of the trussed rafter industry in the UK. It is committed to stringent standards of quality and service and sets a professional benchmark for the industry.
www.tra.org.uk

Training

CITB - ConstructionSkills
The Sector Skills Council and Industry Training Board for the construction industry, working with industry to deliver a safe, professional and fully qualified UK construction workforce.
www.cskills.org

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