External Links

ABE
The Association of Building Engineers (ABE) is the professional body for those specialising in the technology of building.

Department of Communities and Local Government.
This department has just published a consultation document on proposals for the future development of the Building Control system. There is a survey to pcommetn on these proposals.The link to the survey is here, this will be available until 10 June 2008.

RICS
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is the global professional body required to act in the public interest at all times, which represents, regulates and promotes chartered surveyors and technical surveyors.

IFE
The Institution aims to 'promote, encourage and improve the science and practice of fire extinction, fire prevention and fire engineering'. It has branches world-wide, including a branch in Wiltshire.

FMB
The FMB is a trade association which protects the interests of small and medium-sized building firm.

LABC
Local Authority Building Control (LABC) is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in building design and construction. This site lists all the members nationally complete with their contact details.

Health and Safety Executive
Guidance on Health and Safety on Construction Sites.

Wessex Water
Wessex Water Services provides households and businesses, in the South-West area, with their water and sewerage services.

Wiltshire Fire and Rescue
Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service provide guidance and advice on fire safety.

Environment Agency
This government department provides news, information, research and data about the environment in England and Wales.

SAP Assessors
If projects require SAP assessments developers and agents can obtain contact details of qualified organisations.

Air Tightness Testing and Measurement Association
If projects require air tight testing developers and agents can obtain contact details of qualified organisations.

The Association of Noise Consultants
If projects require sound testing developers and agents can obtain contact details of qualified organisations.

NICEIC
To search for an NICEIC Approved Contractor by name or post town.