The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) is the lead qualifying body for Architectural Technology and represents those practising and studying within the discipline. CIAT qualifies Chartered Architectural Technologists, MCIAT, and professionally qualified Architectural Technicians, TCIAT.

Here you can find out all about CIAT, its history, its Royal Charter, the people behind the scenes and more.

Visit: www.ciat.org.uk/

The Royal Institute of British Architects champions better buildings, communities and the environment through architecture and our members. We provide the standards, training, support and recognition that put our members – in the UK and overseas – at the peak of their profession.

With government, we work to improve the design quality of public buildings, new homes and new communities.

Visit: www.architecture.com/Explore/Home.aspx

Established in 1941 to protect the interests of small and medium-sized building firms, the FMB is independent and non-profit-making, lobbying continuously for members’ interests at both national and local levels.

The FMB is a source of knowledge, professional advice and support for building firms right across the UK. The FMB also offers practical advice and support to the general public on choosing and working with the right builder.

Visit: www.fmb.org.uk/

We are the Industry Training Board and a partner in the Sector Skills Council for the construction industry in England, Scotland and Wales. It's our job to work with industry to encourage training, which helps build a safe, professional and fully qualified workforce.

The support and funding we provide helps companies to improve skills, increase their competitiveness and respond to challenges such as the low carbon agenda, reducing costs on site and recruiting the best talent for their sector.

Visit: www.citb.co.uk/

HBF works with Government and stakeholders to develop housing policy in the UK. Membership gives companies a voice on current issues through inclusive and specialist representation and access to up to date information on policy development.

By co-ordinating an industry wide response in its dealings with Ministers and Government personnel, HBF ensures a two way flow of information that ensures the industry’s views are heard – and that the industry is aware of issues that affect them.

Visit: www.hbf.co.uk/

TRADA (The Timber Research and Development Association) is an international membership organisation dedicated to inspiring and informing best practice design, specification and use of wood in the built environment and related fields.

We pride ourselves in providing independent, authoritative design and technical guidance through this website, on-line software, printed publications, e-books, and our telephone helpline. We link specifiers and purchasers with timber industry members through our Find a supplier directory.

Visit: www.trada.co.uk/

ICS promotes and enforces the highest professional qualifications and standards in the development and management of land, real estate, construction and infrastructure. Our name promises the consistent delivery of standards – bringing confidence to the markets we serve.

We accredit 118,000 professionals and any individual or firm registered with RICS is subject to our quality assurance. Their expertise covers property valuation and management; the costing and leadership of construction projects; the development of infrastructure; and the management of natural resources, such as mining, farms and woodland. From environmental assessments and building controls to negotiating land rights in an emerging economy; if our members are involved the same professional standards and ethics apply.

Visit: www.rics.org/uk/

The Society of British and International Design (SBID) is the professional accrediting organisation for the interior design industry in the UK.  We support the interests of interior designers and manufacturers by guiding and measuring the profession’s trading standards through practice, competence and education and in doing so create a clear separation between professionals and hobbyists.

As the sole British representative to the European Council of Interior Architects (ECIA), the European body responsible for establishing trading standards in Europe, we adopted their professional code of conduct which sets the requirement for accreditation of a practicing professional interior designer.

Our accredited interior designers have demonstrated the European standard required to become an SBID accredited professional in accordance with the ECIA Charter of education and operate in both commercial and residential sectors. Our accredited industry providers have met the five point entry system set out for manufacturers. We reject or redirect applications from individuals or companies that do not meet the ECIA’s code of conduct.

Visit: www.sbid.org/

We are a materials Sourcing and Advisory Gallery. We find new materials and show them to Architects, Designers and Specifiers in an inspirational and informative way. 

Visit: www.scin.co.uk/

KNX Association is the creator and owner of the KNX technology – the worldwide STANDARD for all applications in home and building control, ranging from lighting and shutter control to various security systems, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, monitoring, alarming, water control, energy management, smart metering as well as household appliances, audio/video and lots more.

KNX is the worldwide standard for home and building control with a single, manufacturer independent design and commissioning tool (ETS), with a complete set of supported communication media (TP, PL, RF and IP) as well as a complete set of supported configuration modes (system and easy mode). KNX is approved as a European (CENELEC EN 50090 and CEN EN 13321-1) and an International standard (ISO/IEC 14543-3).

Visit: www.knx.org/knx-en/index.php

REA was established in 2001 as a not-for-profit trade association, representing British renewable energy producers and promoting the use of renewable energy in the UK. REA helps our members build commercially and environmentally sustainable businesses whilst increasing the contribution of renewable energy to the UK’s electricity, heat, transport and green gas needs.

Its membership also includes composters, following the merger of the Association for Organics Recycling (formerly the Composting Association) in 2013. The REA endeavours to achieve the right regulatory framework for renewables and organics waste recycling to deliver an increasing contribution to the UK's electricity, heat, recycling and transport needs.

Visit: www.r-e-a.net/

BM TRADA is a leading provider of independent assurance services to businesses around the world; including certification, testing, inspection and verification, technical and training services covering a broad range of standards, schemes and products. Our services are essential for businesses of all types whether it is to get products to market, meet contractual and regulatory requirements or improve quality, safety, efficiency and sustainability.

For major companies this means protecting your reputation, reducing risk and reassuring your stakeholders. For SMEs - showing compliance to recognised standards can replace the power of a big brand and help to secure new business and build your reputation.

The core of our business is our people whose depth of knowledge and experience means they understand the issues that are important to your business and to meeting your goals.

Visit: www.bmtrada.com/en-gb

British Photovoltaic Association (BPVA) is the National trade association of the UK solar photovoltaic industry. The BPVA is a strong political and commercial organisation and has become the industries favourite platform since formation in 2010. As the leading, most influential and trusted voice of the industry, we have made a significant contribution to the growth of the solar industry in the past few years.

We are a fully independent not-for-profit organisation and the only trade association in the UK with 100% focus on solar PV.

Our mission is: “To ensure that solar photovoltaic energy is established as the leading renewable energy source in the UK”. We promote solar PV at national and international levels and assist our members in their business development in the UK and abroad. As the trusted voice of the industry, the BPVA is working hard to make solar PV a mainstream and significant energy source by expanding markets, removing market barriers, strengthening the industry and educating the public on the benefits of solar energy.

Visit: www.bpva.org.uk/

The Construction Products Association represents the UK's manufacturers and distributors of construction products and materials. The sector directly provides jobs for 300,000 people across 20,000 companies, has an annual turnover of more than £47 billion and accounts for over 1/3 of total construction output.

The Association acts as the leading voice to promote and campaign for this vital UK industry.

All of our company, affiliate and associate members, together with everyone who belongs to one of our 36 trade association members, can have complete access to our website.

Visit: www.constructionproducts.org.uk/

The Civil Engineering Contractors Association is the representative body for companies who work day-to-day to deliver, upgrade, and maintain the country's infrastructure.

With more than 300 members split across eight regions, CECA represents firms who together carry out an estimated 70-80 per cent of all civil engineering activity in the UK, in the key sectors of transport, energy, communications, waste and water.

Visit: www.ceca.co.uk/about-ceca.aspx

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is a leading source of professional expertise in transport, water supply and treatment, flood management, waste and energy. Established in 1818, it has over 86,000 members, 24% of whom are based overseas. ICE’s vision is to place civil engineering at the heart of society, delivering sustainable development through knowledge, skills and professional expertise. www.ice.org.uk

The National Federation of Builders provides members with collective clout and credibility backed by more than 150 years of experience and activity.  Built on solid foundations, the NFB provides business and policy support to builders, contractors and house builders across England and Wales.

Today, the NFB is a modern, proactive organisation that has steadily built up a reputation for sound judgement, high media profile and robust approach to protecting your interests.  For companies involved in the building and construction industry the NFB provides vital resources in key areas, helps members to win work and saves them time and money so that they can focus on their primary task - construction

www.builders.org.uk/nfb11/home.eb

Kick-Start Publishing Ltd is a well-respected specialist publisher focussing on the contract flooring and tiling sectors. Established in 1999, Kick-Start Publishing own market leading titles Contract Flooring Journal and Tile & Stone Journal. Highly regarded by their readers, CFJ and TSJ are the official magazines of the Contract Flooring Association and The Tile Association respectively.

Visit: www.cfa.org.uk/

The Considerate Constructors Scheme is a non-profit-making, independent organisation founded in 1997 by the construction industry to improve its image.

Construction sites, companies and suppliers voluntarily register with the Scheme and agree to abide by the Code of Considerate Practice. The Code commits those registered with the Scheme to care about appearance, respect the community, protect the environment, secure everyone’s safety and value their workforce.

The Scheme is concerned about any area of construction activity that may have a direct or indirect impact on the image of the industry as a whole. The main areas of concern fall into three categories: the general public, the workforce and the environment.

For further information, please visit www.ccscheme.org.uk

The Chartered Institute of Building is at the heart of a management career in construction. We are the world's largest and most influential professional body for construction management and leadership.

We have a Royal Charter to promote the science and practice of building and construction for the benefit of society, and we’ve been doing that since 1834. Our members work worldwide in the development, conservation and improvement of the built environment.    We accredit university degrees, educational courses and training.

Our professional and vocational qualifications are a mark of the highest levels of competence and professionalism, providing assurance to clients and other professionals procuring built assets. 

Visit: www.ciob.org/

ACE represents the business interests of its members and the consultancy and engineering industry in the UK. It is the leading business association in this sector, counting around 650 firms - large and small, operating across many different disciplines, as its members.

Our members are some of the world’s leading consultancy and engineering businesses. Renowned for the quality and excellence of their work, they regularly win awards for engineering innovation and achievement.

Visit: www.acenet.co.uk/home/57

Founded in 1980. The Institute of Roofing is the only UK body that represents professionals engaged in the UK roofing industry. By becoming a member of the IOR you are given the opportunity to establish a clear and professional career path whilst also providing you with eligibility to obtain a Professionally Qualified Person (PQP) CSCS card.

As our motto- EXPERTO CREDE denotes, with industry experience spanning nearly 40 years, we feel confident of being considered experts in our industry. IOR Membership is aimed to enhance you career prospects and elevate your status within the roofing industry. We provide our members with access to bi-weekly information sheets which will keep you up to date on industry news and important legal changes which affect you. We will also provide you with access to free legal and health & safety advice lines which will allow you to discuss matters with experts in confidence.  You will be given the opportunity to attend our regional CPD’s and events which allow you the opportunity to meet and network with others in your industry. For more details please visit www.instituteofroofing.org