Trade Associations

British Wood Preserving and Damp-proofing Association
The BWPDA publishes Codes of Practice, guidance on training and legal aspects of trading in the industry and Standard Specifications. (Includes contact details for members)
 

6 The Office Village,
4 Romford Road,
Stratford,
LONDON
E15 4EA
Telephone: 020 8519 2588
Fax: 020 8519 3444

www.bwpda.co.uk

Wall Tie Installers Federation
The WTIF has become the accepted point of reference by Professional Bodies, Trading standards, Local Authorities and members of the public for wall tie installers. The site includes general information on wall tie installation and codes of practice for members. (Includes contact details for members)
 

Heald House,
Heald Street,
Liverpool,
L19 2LY.
Telephone: 0151 4942503
Fax: 0151 4942511

www.wtif.co.uk

Regulatory Bodies

Health & Safety Executive
COSHH : the new brief guide for employers. Guidance on the main requirements of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 1994

www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/coshh1.htm

Department of Environment, Transport and the Regions
General information on the construction industry including: Building Regulations, Codes and Standards Review, Contracts Legislation, Combatting Cowboy Builders: The Quality Mark Scheme, Research and Innovation.
 

Eland House,
Bressenden Place,
London,
SW1E 5DU.
Telephone: 020 7944 3000

www.construction.detr.gov.uk

BBA British Board of Agrément
The British Board of Agrément is a government-backed organisation whose Council Members are appointed by the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and Regions. The BBA's Agrément Certificates have been providing authoritative and independent information on the performance of building products for over 30 years.
 

Sales and Marketing Department
British Board of Agrément
PO Box 195,
Bucknalls Lane,
Garston,
Watford,
Herts
WD2 7NG
Telephone: 01923 665300
Fax: 01923 665301

www.bbacerts.co.uk

Manufacturers

HILTI Corporation
A leading supplier of high-quality selected tools and fastening systems for professional customers in the construction and building maintainance industries.

www.hilti.com

Nu-Air Ventilation Systems
A leading supplier of high-quality selected tools and fastening systems for professional customers in the construction and building maintainance industries.
 

Nu-Air Ventilation Systems
Newport,
Nova Scotia,
Canada,
B0 2A0
Telephone: (902) 757-1910
Fax: (902) 757-1702

www.nu-airventilation.com