Useful Links

www.abe.org.uk - Association of Building Engineers (ABE)
www.architecture.com - Royal Institution of British Architects (RIBA)
www.bbacerts.co.uk - British Board of Agreement (BBA)
www.bre.co.uk - Building Research Establishment (BRE)
www.bsigroup.com - British Standards
www.cic.org.uk - Construction Industry Council (CIC)
www.ciob.org.uk - Chartered Institute of Building
www.cibse.org - Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE)
www.communities.gov.uk - Local government website. To download the building Regulations free, search under "Approved Documents"
www.fensa.org.uk - FENSA - Accreditation for approved double glazing contractors
www.hse.gov.uk - Health and Safety Executive
www.istructe.org.uk - Institution of Structural Engineers
www.labc.uk.com - local authority building control information
www.leadsheetassociation.org.uk - Lead Sheet Association
www.nfrc.co.uk - National Federation of Roofing Contractors
www.rics.org.uk - Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
www.thameswater.co.uk - do you need consent to build over sewers?
www.trada.co.uk - Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA)