Useful Websites

Architect

Jan Macaig
Jan Macaig are architect working in the authentic tradition of classical and vernacular architecture.
www.janmaciagarchitect.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

Building Schools For The Future
BSF is the biggest single government investment in improving school buildings for over 50 years.
www.bsf.gov.uk

Chartered Institution Of Building Services Engineers
Chartered Institution Of Building Services Engineers are an uk-based institution for building services including heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
www.cibse.org

Constructing Excellence
Constructing Excellence delivers improved industry performance resulting in a better built environment.
www.constructingexcellence.org.uk

Construction Industry Council
CIC is the representative forum for the professional bodies, research organisations and specialist business associations.
www.cic.org.uk

Construction Information Service
The Construction Information Service is produced jointly with the national building specification (NBS) especially for architects, civil and structural engineers, building control officers, building services engineers and other professionals in the construction industry.
www.uk.ihs.com

The Association Of Building Engineers
The ABE is the professional body for those specialising in the technology of building.
www.abe.org.uk

The Building Centre
The Building Centre is the world's largest permanent exhibition and single source of information covering all aspects of architecture and design.
www.buildingcentre.co.uk

The National House-Building Council
The National House-Building Council  are independent regulatory body for the new home building industry offers information about their buildmark cover and how to find registered builders.
www.nhbc.co.uk

Contractors

Constructionline
Constructionline is a directory of more than 12500 pre-qualified uk construction contractors and consultants. It is owned and endorsed by the department of trade & industry.
www.constructionline.co.uk

Energy

Carbon Trust
Carbon Trust making business sense of climate change.
www.carbontrust.co.uk

Energy For Sustainable Development
ESD provides expertise and delivers sustainable energy solutions.
www.esd.co.uk

Energy Savings Trust
Energy Savings Trust work with building professionals involved in designing, specifying, planning or installing to help promote the sustainable use of energy in homes.
www.est.org.uk

Environment

Ciwem
Ciwem are the chartered institute of water and environment management.
www.ciwem.org

Environment Agency
Environment Agency are the leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in england and wales.
www.environment-agency.gov.uk

Ereco
Electrical and IT Waste Recovery under the WEEE Directive.
www.ereco.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

Research

Ciria
Ciria produce best practice guidance for the construction industry through collaborative work.
www.ciria.org.uk

Sustainability

Association For Environment Conscious Building
Association For Environment Conscious Building facilitates environmentally responsible practices within building.
www.aecb.net

Forum For The Future
Forum For The Future works in partnership with business and the public sector for a sustainable future.
www.forumforthefuture.org.uk

Green Building Store
Green Building Store are an online store, mail order service and information point for safer and more sustainable building products.
www.greenbuildingstore.co.uk

GreenSpec
GreenSpec product and material specifications.
www.greenspec.co.uk

Sponge
Sponge show how sustainable development can improve our built and natural environment.
www.spongenet.org

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

Wrap
Wrap create efficient markets for recycled materials & minimizing waste.
www.wrap.org.uk

Training

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