Building Standards
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ASSOCIATION OF BUILDING ENGINEERS
Membership of the ABE holds many benefits - including highly-regarded monthly journal
’Building Engineer’, national and regional Continuing Professional Development
(CPD) events.
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BRITISH AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION
The Association is dedicated to making sure that sprinkler systems are installed
to the highest professional standards.
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British Board of Agrément
The BBA's Agrément Certificates have been providing authoritative and independent
information on the performance of building products.
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BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTE
BSI is a provider of inspection, analysis and testing services across the world.
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BUILDING RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT
BRE is a UK centre for construction and fire expertise, providing consultancy, testing
and information services.
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SOUTH AYRSHIRE CARE & REPAIR
Free advice and assistance on home improvements, repairs, and adaptations for older
or disabled home owners and private tenants.
This service is available to people aged over 60 or people with disabilities living
within South Ayrshire, to help them live comfortably and safely in their own home
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CENTRE FOR ACCESSIBLE ENVIRONMENTS
The Centre for Accessible Environments is an information provider and a forum between
providers and users on how the built environment can best be made or modified to
achieve inclusion by design.
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CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERS
CIBSE is an international body which represents and provides services to the building
services profession.
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CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF BUILDING
The designation MCIOB indicates that its bearers are professionals in the field
of construction management.
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CONVENTION
OF SCOTTISH LOCAL AUTHORITIES
COSLA has a responsibility to develop, encourage and promote best practice in partnership
with its member councils.
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DISABILITY UNIT
Department for Work and Pensions
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DISABILITY RIGHTS COMMISSION
DRC is an independent body set up by the Government to help secure civil rights
for disabled people.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE
HSE's mission is to ensure that risks to people's health and safety from work activities
are properly controlled.
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Local Authority Building Standards
LABC is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in building design and construction.
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LONDON DISTRICT SURVEYORS' ASSOCIATION
The LDSA purpose is to guide its members in the use of the Building Standards legislation
and ensure uniformity of interpretation.
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NATIONAL HOUSE-BUILDING COUNCIL
The NHBC is the independent regulator and standards setter for the new homes industry.
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Royal Incorporation of Architects
The Royal Incorporation of Architects is the foremost architectural professional
institute in the country dealing with architecture and the built environment.
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Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
RICS in Scotland is a national association of the Royal Institution of Chartered
Surveyors, the global professional body of surveyors.
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Scottish
Government Building Standards Division
The Scottish Government Building Standards Division provides a forum for the discussion and promotion of local authority Building
Standards and allied matters and, where necessary, to promote action.
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Scottish Building Standards Agency
The Scottish Building Standards Agency is an executive agency of the Scottish Government
to undertake the national functions relating to building standards.
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SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT BUILDING STANDARDS
Building Standards Division is the central reference point in the Scottish Government
on matters of building standards policy and legislation.
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TECHNICAL INDEX
TI is a reference source for documents relevant to Architects, Building Standards,
Environmental Health, Trading Standards, Engineering, and Technical Services.
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TIMBER RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
TRADA is a centre of excellence on the specification and use of timber and wood
products.
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