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	* [[Other_construction_industry_organisations\|Other construction industry organisations]]. A wider list.		* [[Other_construction_industry_organisations\|Other construction industry organisations]]. A wider list.
	* [[Passivhaus\|Passivhaus]]. Maintains standards for energy-efficient buildings.		* [[Passivhaus\|Passivhaus]]. Maintains standards for energy-efficient buildings.
		+	* [[People_index\|People index]]. A list of articles about specific people on Designing Buildings
	* [[Planning_Inspectorate\|Planning Inspectorate]]. Details the UK agency handling planning appeals and enforcement.		* [[Planning_Inspectorate\|Planning Inspectorate]]. Details the UK agency handling planning appeals and enforcement.
	* [[Planning_Portal\|Planning Portal]]. UK government’s planning application platform.		* [[Planning_Portal\|Planning Portal]]. UK government’s planning application platform.

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−	* ~~Adjudication Society (AS). Promotes fair dispute resolution in construction.~~	+	* [[The_Alliance_for_Sustainable_Building_Products\|Alliance for Sustainable Building Products]] (ASBP). Promotes sustainable building product usage.
−	* Air Tightness Testing and Measurement Association (ATTMA). Sets air-tightness testing standards.	+	* [[Architects_Registration_Board\|Architects Registration Board]] (ARB). Regulates UK architects' registration.
−	* Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP). Promotes sustainable building product usage.	+	* [[Association_for_Project_Management\|Association for Project Management]] (APM). Global chartered body for project management.
−	* ~~American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). HVAC engineering standards institute.~~	+	* [[British_Standards_Institution\|British Standards Institution]] (BSI). Develops national and international standards.
−	* Architects Registration Board (ARB). Regulates UK architects' registration.	+	* [[Build_UK\|Build UK]]. Unifies contractors, clients, and associations.
−	* ~~Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE). Represents consultancies and engineers.~~	+	* [[Building_Control_Bodies\|Building control bodies]]. Responsible for checking building work to verify that it complies with the building regulations.
−	* Association for Project Management (APM). Global chartered body for project management.	+	* [[Building_Research_Establishment\|Building Research Establishment]] (BRE). Leads in research, testing, and sustainability certification.
−	* ~~Association of Planning Supervisors (APS). Supports planning supervisory professionals.~~	+	* [[Building_Safety_Regulator\|Building Safety Regulator]]. Explains the UK body overseeing post Grenfell building safety.
−	* British Standards Institution (BSI). Develops national and international standards.	+	* [[Building_Services_Research_and_Information_Association\|Building Services Research and Information Association]] (BSRIA). Research and testing membership body.
−	* Build UK. Unifies contractors, clients, and associations.	+	* [[Chartered_Institute_of_Architectural_Technologists\|Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists]] (CIAT). Membership body for architectural technologists.
−	* Building control bodies. Responsible for checking building work to verify that it complies with the building regulations.	+	* [[Chartered_Institute_of_Building\|Chartered Institute of Building]] (CIOB). Advances standards in site management, leadership, and practice.
−	* Building Research Establishment (BRE). Leads in research, testing, and sustainability certification.	+	* [[Chartered_Institution_of_Building_Services_Engineers\|Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers]] (CIBSE). Focusses on building services and environmental engineering.
−	* Building Safety Regulator. Explains the UK body overseeing post Grenfell building safety.	+	* [[Confederation_of_Timber_Industries\|Confederation of Timber Industries]] (CTI). Represents timber supply chain stakeholders.
−	* Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA). Research and testing membership body.	+	* [[Constructing_Excellence\|Constructing Excellence]]. Promotes collaborative working and improved industry performance.
−	* Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT). Membership body for architectural technologists.	+	* [[Construction_Industry_Council\|Construction Industry Council]] (CIC). Umbrella body for professional construction organisations.
−	* Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). Advances standards in site management, leadership, and practice.	+	* [[Construction_industry_institutes_and_associations_A_to_F\|Construction industry institutes and associations A to F]]. A longer list of institutes and associations.
−	* Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE). Focusses on building services and environmental engineering.	+	* [[Construction_industry_institutes_and_associations_G_to_Z\|Construction industry institutes and associations G to Z]].A longer list of institutes and associations.
−	* Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI). Represents timber supply chain stakeholders.	+	* [[Construction_Industry_Training_Board\|Construction Industry Training Board]] (CITB). The Sector Skills Council and Industry Training Board for the construction industry.
−	* Constructing Excellence. Promotes collaborative working and improved industry performance.	+	* [[Construction_Leadership_Council\|Construction Leadership Council]] (CLC). Joint industry / government leadership group.
−	* Construction Industry Council (CIC). Umbrella body for professional construction organisations.	+	* [[Design_Council_Cabe\|Design Council CABE]]. Promotes good design in built environment.
−	* Construction industry institutes and associations A to F. A longer list of institutes and associations.	+	* [[Electrical_Contractors'_Association\|Electrical Contractors' Association]] (ECA). Trade association representing and supporting the interests of electrotechnical and building engineering services contractors
−	* Construction industry institutes and associations G to Z.A longer list of institutes and associations.	+	* [[Environment_Agency\|Environment Agency]] (EA). regulates environmental protection and planning impacts.
−	* ~~Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC). Negotiates on behalf of industry.~~	+	* [[FIDIC\|Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseils]] (FIDIC). International engineering contracts federation.
−	* Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). The Sector Skills Council and Industry Training Board for the construction industry.	+	* [[Forest_Stewardship_Council\|Forest Stewardship Council]] (FSC). Ensures responsible forest products sourcing.
−	* Construction Leadership Council (CLC). Joint industry / government leadership group.	+	* [[Government_departments_responsibility_for_construction\|Government departments responsibility for construction]]. Sets out the responsibilities of central government departments for different aspects of the construction industry.
−	* Design Council CABE. Promotes good design in built environment.	+	* [[Health_and_Safety_Executive\|Health and Safety Executive]]. Enforcing health and safety laws, investigating incidents, providing guidance, and regulating high-risk industries.
−	* Electrical ~~Contractor~~'s Association (ECA). Trade association representing and supporting the interests of electrotechnical and building engineering services contractors	+
−	* ~~Energy Saving Trust (EST). promotes energy efficiency and low-carbon homes.~~	+
−	* Environment Agency (EA). regulates environmental protection and planning impacts.	+
−	* Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseils (FIDIC). International engineering contracts federation.	+
−	* Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Ensures responsible forest products sourcing.	+
−	* ~~Good Homes Alliance. Campaigns for low-energy housing standards.~~	+
−	* Government departments responsibility for construction. Sets out the responsibilities of central government departments for different aspects of the construction industry.	+
	* Historic England. Offers advice on restoring historic buildings.		* Historic England. Offers advice on restoring historic buildings.
	* Home Builders Federation (HBF). Represents UK homebuilders.		* Home Builders Federation (HBF). Represents UK homebuilders.

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	* Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC). Negotiates on behalf of industry.		* Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC). Negotiates on behalf of industry.
	* Construction Industry Training Board (CITB)		* Construction Industry Training Board (CITB)
		+	* Construction Leadership Council (CLC).
	* Design Council CABE. Promotes good design in built environment.		* Design Council CABE. Promotes good design in built environment.
	* Electrical Association (ECA).		* Electrical Association (ECA).

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	Below is a list of the most important and widely read articles about organisations on Designing Buildings:		Below is a list of the most important and widely read articles about organisations on Designing Buildings:

−	* ~~International Standards – Covers bodies like ISO, IEC~~, and ~~ITU that create technical norms globally~~.	+	* Adjudication Society (AS). Promotes fair dispute resolution in construction.
−	* ~~International Construction Measurement Standards~~ (~~ICMS~~) ~~– Guides consistent cost reporting internationally~~.	+	* Air Tightness Testing and Measurement Association (ATTMA). Sets air-tightness testing standards.
−	* ~~Construction organisations~~ and ~~strategy – Discusses internal structure~~ and ~~strategy~~ of ~~construction firms~~.	+	* Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP). Promotes sustainable building product usage.
−	* Building Safety Regulator – Explains the UK body overseeing post Grenfell building safety.	+	* American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). HVAC engineering standards institute.
−	* ~~Planning Inspectorate – Details the UK agency handling planning appeals~~ and ~~enforcement.~~	+	* Architects Registration Board (ARB). Regulates UK architects' registration.
−	* RIBA (~~Royal Institute of British Architects~~) ~~– Promotes architectural competence, ethics,~~ and ~~charter~~.	+	* Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE). Represents consultancies and engineers.
−	* ~~CIAT (~~ Chartered Institute of Architectural ~~Technoliy~~) Membership body for architectural technologists.	+	* Association for Project Management (APM). Global chartered body for project management.
−	* ~~CIOB (~~Chartered Institute of Building) – Advances standards in site management, leadership, and practice.	+	* Association of Planning Supervisors (APS). Supports planning supervisory professionals.
−	* ~~ICE (~~Institution of ~~Civil~~ Engineers) ~~– Provides guidelines~~ and ~~advocacy for civil~~ engineering ~~profession~~.	+	* British Standards Institution (BSI). Develops national and international standards.
−	* ~~RICS~~ (~~Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors~~) ~~– Sets valuation and surveying standards globally~~.	+	* Build UK. Unifies contractors, clients, and associations.
−	* ~~BRE (Building Research Establishment) – Leads in research, testing,~~ and ~~sustainability certification~~.	+	* Building control bodies.
−	* ~~BSI~~ (~~British Standards Institution~~) ~~– National~~ body for ~~producing~~ and ~~publishing British~~ and ~~international standards~~.	+	* Building Research Establishment (BRE). Leads in research, testing, and sustainability certification.
−	* ~~BREEAM – Sustainability assessment methodology developed by BRE~~.	+	* Building Safety Regulator. Explains the UK body overseeing post Grenfell building safety.
−	* ~~CIBSE~~ (~~Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers~~) ~~– Focusses on building services~~ and environmental engineering.	+	* Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA). Research and testing membership body.
−	* ~~CSCS~~ (~~Construction Skills Certification Scheme~~) ~~– Verifies the competence of construction site workers~~.	+	* Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT). Membership body for architectural technologists.
−	* ~~UK BIM~~ Alliance ~~– Champions national implementation of BIM~~ standards.	+	* Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). Advances standards in site management, leadership, and practice.
−	* ~~Constructing Excellence – Promotes collaborative working and improved~~ industry ~~performance~~.	+	* Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE). Focusses on building services and environmental engineering.
−	* ~~Movement for Innovation~~ (~~M4I~~) ~~– 2000s~~ UK ~~initiative to transform industry through performance indicators~~.	+	* Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI). Represents timber supply chain stakeholders.
−	* ~~Design Quality Indicator (DQI) – Toolkit for assessing building design against quality benchmarks~~.	+	* Constructing Excellence. Promotes collaborative working and improved industry performance.
−	* ~~Egan Report – Landmark 1998 report~~ (~~“Rethinking Construction”~~) ~~that influenced Constructing Excellence~~.	+	* Construction Industry Council (CIC). Umbrella body for professional construction organisations.
−	* ~~CIC~~ (~~Construction Industry Council~~) ~~– Umbrella body~~ for ~~professional construction organisations~~.	+	* Construction industry institutes and associations A to F
−	* ~~BSRIA~~ (~~Building Services Research and Information Association~~) ~~– Research and testing membership body.~~	+	* Construction industry institutes and associations G to Z
−	* ~~UK Retrofit Task Force – Group advocating for a retrofit skills framework.~~	+	* Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC). Negotiates on behalf of industry.
−	* ~~Low Carbon Workspaces – Nonprofit assisting SMEs to improve energy performance~~.	+	* Construction Industry Training Board (CITB)
−	* National ~~Design Guide Group – Promotes inclusive design and quality in planning and development~~.	+	* Design Council CABE. Promotes good design in built environment.
−	* National Trust – Conservator of heritage sites offering rules for conservation projects.	+	* Electrical Association (ECA).
−	* ~~Historic England – Offers outdoor grants~~ and ~~advice on restoring listed buildings~~.	+	* Energy Saving Trust (EST). promotes energy efficiency and low-carbon homes.
−	* ~~Environment Agency –~~ Sets ~~guidelines on flood risk~~, ~~water management~~, and ~~contaminated land~~.	+	* Environment Agency (EA). regulates environmental protection and planning impacts.
−	* UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) – Drives sustainable building within construction and the built environment.	+	* Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseils (FIDIC). International engineering contracts federation.
−	* ~~Malcolm Hollis – A consultancy focused on sustainable and high-quality architectural delivery.~~	+	* Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Ensures responsible forest products sourcing.
−	* ~~Supply Chain School – Industry-wide training platform for construction supply-chain partners~~.	+	* Good Homes Alliance. Campaigns for low-energy housing standards.
		+	* Government departments responsibility for construction. Sets out the responsibilities of central government departments for different aspects of the construction industry.
		+	* Historic England. Offers advice on restoring historic buildings.
		+	* Home Builders Federation (HBF). Represents UK homebuilders.
		+	* Homes England. Government’s housing and regeneration agency.
		+	* Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC).
		+	* Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). Provides guidelines and advocacy for civil engineering profession.
		+	* Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
		+	* Institution of Structural Engineers (IstructE)
		+	* Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT). provides standard construction contracts.
		+	* National Building Specification (NBS). develops digital construction specs.
		+	* National Trust. Conservator of heritage sites offering rules for conservation projects.
		+	* Other construction industry organisations.
		+	* Passivhaus.
		+	* Planning Inspectorate. Details the UK agency handling planning appeals and enforcement.
		+	* Planning Portal. UK government’s planning application platform.
		+	* Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)
		+	* RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors). Sets valuation and surveying standards globally.
		+	* Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Promotes architectural competence, ethics, and charter.
		+	* Timber Trade Federation (TTF)
		+	* UK Green Building Council (UKGBC). Drives sustainable building within construction and the built environment.
		+	* University of the Built Environment (UBE)
		+	* Wildlife Trusts. UK biodiversity and wildlife conservation network.

	= All articles about organisations =		= All articles about organisations =

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	= Importance of organisations in the construction industry =		= Importance of organisations in the construction industry =

−	Organisations in the built environment~~; regulatory bodies, professional institutions, standard setters, and industry initiatives~~ play a vital role in ensuring safety, competence, innovation, and sustainability. Many organisations provide essential context on who shapes the industry, how they collaborate~~, with whom and why it is important to uphold quality and standards~~, learn lessons ~~as well as innovate as well as progress through research~~ and ~~development as an industry~~.	+	Organisations in the built environment play a vital role in ensuring safety, competence, innovation, and sustainability. Many organisations provide essential context on who shapes the industry and how they collaborate, learn lessons and innovate. They can contribute to:

−	* Regulatory oversight ~~& compliance – Authorities enforce safety, access~~, and ~~building regulations~~	+	* Regulatory oversight, policy and compliance.
−	* Professional standards ~~&~~ ethics ~~– Associations like RIBA shape educational paths~~ and ~~practice codes~~	+	* Professional standards, ethics and accreditation.
−	* Knowledge sharing ~~& innovation – Bodies such as BRE and Constructing Excellence fund research~~ and best practice ~~guides~~	+	* Knowledge sharing and best practice.
−	* Benchmarking ~~&~~ quality assurance ~~– Standards (BSI, ICMS) ensure consistency in measurement, process, and sustainability~~	+	* Research and innovation.
−	* Skills development ~~&~~ workforce standards ~~– Accreditation schemes (e~~.~~g., CSCS, BREEAM) maintain competency and certification~~	+	* Benchmarking and quality assurance.
		+	* Skills development and workforce standards.

−	= Key articles~~: Industry Context– Organisations~~ =	+	= Key articles =
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		+	Below is a list of the most important and widely read articles about organisations on Designing Buildings:

	* International Standards – Covers bodies like ISO, IEC, and ITU that create technical norms globally.		* International Standards – Covers bodies like ISO, IEC, and ITU that create technical norms globally.
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	* Supply Chain School – Industry-wide training platform for construction supply-chain partners.		* Supply Chain School – Industry-wide training platform for construction supply-chain partners.

−	= All ~~news~~ articles =	+	= All articles about organisations =

	There are more than 1,500 articles about organisations on Designing Buildings. [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Category:Organisations A full index is available here.]		There are more than 1,500 articles about organisations on Designing Buildings. [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Category:Organisations A full index is available here.]

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	= Key Categories of Organisations =		= Key Categories of Organisations =

−	~~The~~ Organisations ~~category includes~~:	+	Organisations in the construction industry include :

−	* Statutory bodies ~~&~~ regulators ~~– e~~.~~g. Planning Inspectorate, Building Safety Regulator~~	+	* National, regional and local government.
−	* Professional associations ~~– RIBA~~, ~~CIOB, ICE, RICS, BRE, CIOB etc~~.	+	* Statutory bodies and regulators.
−	* Standards ~~& research institutions – BSI~~, ~~BRE, International Construction Measurement Standards (ICMS)~~	+	* Professional associations, industry think tanks special interest groups.
−	* ~~Certification & accreditation schemes – BREEAM, CIBSE, CSCS~~	+	* Standards, certification and accreditation organisations
−	* ~~Industry thinktanks & initiatives – Constructing Excellence, Movement for Innovation, UK BIM Alliance~~	+	* Education and research institutes
		+	* Community groups.
		+	* International organisations.
		+	* Commercial organisations.

−	~~Organisations in the built environment; regulatory bodies, professional institutions, standard setters, and industry initiatives play~~ a ~~vital role in ensuring safety, competence, innovation, and sustainability. Many organisations provide essential context~~ on who shapes the industry, how they collaborate, with whom and why it is important to uphold quality and standards, learn lessons as well as innovate as well as progress through research and development as an industry.	+	You can also see a list of articles about specific people on Designing Buildings [[People_index\|here]].

−	= Importance of Organisations in ~~Design &amp~~; ~~Construction =~~	+	= Importance of organisations in the construction industry =
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		+	Organisations in the built environment; regulatory bodies, professional institutions, standard setters, and industry initiatives play a vital role in ensuring safety, competence, innovation, and sustainability. Many organisations provide essential context on who shapes the industry, how they collaborate, with whom and why it is important to uphold quality and standards, learn lessons as well as innovate as well as progress through research and development as an industry.

	* Regulatory oversight & compliance – Authorities enforce safety, access, and building regulations		* Regulatory oversight & compliance – Authorities enforce safety, access, and building regulations
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	* Skills development & workforce standards – Accreditation schemes (e.g., CSCS, BREEAM) maintain competency and certification		* Skills development & workforce standards – Accreditation schemes (e.g., CSCS, BREEAM) maintain competency and certification

−	= Key ~~Articles~~: Industry Context– Organisations =	+	= Key articles: Industry Context– Organisations =

	* International Standards – Covers bodies like ISO, IEC, and ITU that create technical norms globally.		* International Standards – Covers bodies like ISO, IEC, and ITU that create technical norms globally.

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	There are more than 1,500 articles about organisations on Designing Buildings. [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Category:Organisations A full index is available here.]		There are more than 1,500 articles about organisations on Designing Buildings. [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Category:Organisations A full index is available here.]
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		+	[[Construction_knowledge_hubs\|You can access our other subject-specific knowledge hubs here]].

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	* [[Other_construction_industry_organisations\|Other construction industry organisations]]. A wider list.		* [[Other_construction_industry_organisations\|Other construction industry organisations]]. A wider list.
	* [[Passivhaus\|Passivhaus]]. Maintains standards for energy-efficient buildings.		* [[Passivhaus\|Passivhaus]]. Maintains standards for energy-efficient buildings.
		+	* [[People_index\|People index]]. A list of articles about specific people on Designing Buildings
	* [[Planning_Inspectorate\|Planning Inspectorate]]. Details the UK agency handling planning appeals and enforcement.		* [[Planning_Inspectorate\|Planning Inspectorate]]. Details the UK agency handling planning appeals and enforcement.
	* [[Planning_Portal\|Planning Portal]]. UK government’s planning application platform.		* [[Planning_Portal\|Planning Portal]]. UK government’s planning application platform.

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	* [[Construction_Leadership_Council\|Construction Leadership Council]] (CLC). Joint industry / government leadership group.		* [[Construction_Leadership_Council\|Construction Leadership Council]] (CLC). Joint industry / government leadership group.
	* [[Design_Council_Cabe\|Design Council CABE]]. Promotes good design in built environment.		* [[Design_Council_Cabe\|Design Council CABE]]. Promotes good design in built environment.
−	* [[Electrical_Contractors~~'_Association~~\|Electrical Contractors' Association]] (ECA). Trade association representing and supporting the interests of electrotechnical and building engineering services contractors	+	* [[Electrical_Contractors%27_Association\|Electrical Contractors' Association]] (ECA). Trade association representing and supporting the interests of electrotechnical and building engineering services contractors
	* [[Environment_Agency\|Environment Agency]] (EA). regulates environmental protection and planning impacts.		* [[Environment_Agency\|Environment Agency]] (EA). regulates environmental protection and planning impacts.
	* [[FIDIC\|Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseils]] (FIDIC). International engineering contracts federation.		* [[FIDIC\|Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseils]] (FIDIC). International engineering contracts federation.
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	* [[Government_departments_responsibility_for_construction\|Government departments responsibility for construction]]. Sets out the responsibilities of central government departments for different aspects of the construction industry.		* [[Government_departments_responsibility_for_construction\|Government departments responsibility for construction]]. Sets out the responsibilities of central government departments for different aspects of the construction industry.
	* [[Health_and_Safety_Executive\|Health and Safety Executive]]. Enforcing health and safety laws, investigating incidents, providing guidance, and regulating high-risk industries.		* [[Health_and_Safety_Executive\|Health and Safety Executive]]. Enforcing health and safety laws, investigating incidents, providing guidance, and regulating high-risk industries.
−	* Historic England. Offers advice on restoring historic buildings.	+	* [[Historic_England\|Historic England]]. Offers advice on restoring historic buildings.
−	* Home Builders Federation (HBF). Represents UK homebuilders.	+	* [[Home_Builders_Federation\|Home Builders Federation]] (HBF). Represents UK homebuilders.
−	* Homes England. Government’s housing and regeneration agency.	+	* [[Homes_England\|Homes England]]. Government’s housing and regeneration agency.
−	* Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC). Professional body for building conservation practitioners and historic environment experts.	+	* [[Institute_of_Historic_Building_Conservation\|Institute of Historic Building Conservation]] (IHBC). Professional body for building conservation practitioners and historic environment experts.
−	* Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). Provides guidelines and advocacy for civil engineering profession.	+	* [[Institution_of_Civil_Engineers\|Institution of Civil Engineers]] (ICE). Provides guidelines and advocacy for civil engineering profession.
−	* Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Professional institute for mechanical engineers.	+	* [[Institution_of_Mechanical_Engineers\|Institution of Mechanical Engineers]] (IMechE). Professional institute for mechanical engineers.
−	* Institution of Structural Engineers (IstructE). Professional institute for structural engineers.	+	* [[Institution_of_Structural_Engineers\|Institution of Structural Engineers]] (IstructE). Professional institute for structural engineers.
−	* Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT). Provides standard construction contracts.	+	* [[Joint_Contracts_Tribunal\|Joint Contracts Tribunal]] (JCT). Provides standard construction contracts.
−	* National Building Specification (NBS). Develops standard construction specifications.	+	* [[National_Building_Specification\|National Building Specification]] (NBS). Develops standard construction specifications.
−	* National Trust. Conservator of heritage sites offering rules for conservation projects.	+	* [[National_Trust\|National Trust]]. Conservator of heritage sites offering rules for conservation projects.
−	* Other construction industry organisations. A wider list.	+	* [[Other_construction_industry_organisations\|Other construction industry organisations]]. A wider list.
−	* Passivhaus. Maintains standards for energy-efficient buildings.	+	* [[Passivhaus\|Passivhaus]]. Maintains standards for energy-efficient buildings.
−	* Planning Inspectorate. Details the UK agency handling planning appeals and enforcement.	+	* [[Planning_Inspectorate\|Planning Inspectorate]]. Details the UK agency handling planning appeals and enforcement.
−	* Planning Portal. UK government’s planning application platform.	+	* [[Planning_Portal\|Planning Portal]]. UK government’s planning application platform.
−	* Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). Promotes sustainable forest management through independent third-party certification.	+	* [[Programme_for_the_Endorsement_of_Forest_Certification\|Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification]] (PEFC). Promotes sustainable forest management through independent third-party certification.
−	* ~~RICS (~~Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors). Sets valuation and surveying standards globally.	+	* [[Royal_Institution_of_Chartered_Surveyors\|Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors]] (RICS). Sets valuation and surveying standards globally.
−	* Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Promotes architectural competence, ethics, and charter.	+	* [[Royal_Institute_of_British_Architects\|Royal Institute of British Architects]] (RIBA). Promotes architectural competence, ethics, and charter.
−	* Timber Development UK. A membership organisation for the timber supply chain.	+	* [[Timber_Development_UK\|Timber Development UK]]. A membership organisation for the timber supply chain.
−	* UK Green Building Council (UKGBC). Drives sustainable building within construction and the built environment.	+	* [[UK_Green_Building_Council\|UK Green Building Council]] (UKGBC). Drives sustainable building within construction and the built environment.
−	* University of the Built Environment (UBE). The leading online university in the built environment.	+	* [[UCEM_becomes_the_University_of_the_Built_Environment\|University of the Built Environment]] (UBE). The leading online university in the built environment.
−	* Wildlife Trusts. UK biodiversity and wildlife conservation network.	+	* [[Wildlife_Trusts\|Wildlife Trusts]]. UK biodiversity and wildlife conservation network.

	= All articles about organisations =		= All articles about organisations =

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	* British Standards Institution (BSI). Develops national and international standards.		* British Standards Institution (BSI). Develops national and international standards.
	* Build UK. Unifies contractors, clients, and associations.		* Build UK. Unifies contractors, clients, and associations.
−	* Building control bodies.	+	* Building control bodies. Responsible for checking building work to verify that it complies with the building regulations.
	* Building Research Establishment (BRE). Leads in research, testing, and sustainability certification.		* Building Research Establishment (BRE). Leads in research, testing, and sustainability certification.
	* Building Safety Regulator. Explains the UK body overseeing post Grenfell building safety.		* Building Safety Regulator. Explains the UK body overseeing post Grenfell building safety.
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	* Constructing Excellence. Promotes collaborative working and improved industry performance.		* Constructing Excellence. Promotes collaborative working and improved industry performance.
	* Construction Industry Council (CIC). Umbrella body for professional construction organisations.		* Construction Industry Council (CIC). Umbrella body for professional construction organisations.
−	* Construction industry institutes and associations A to F	+	* Construction industry institutes and associations A to F. A longer list of institutes and associations.
−	* Construction industry institutes and associations G to Z	+	* Construction industry institutes and associations G to Z.A longer list of institutes and associations.
	* Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC). Negotiates on behalf of industry.		* Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC). Negotiates on behalf of industry.
−	* Construction Industry Training Board (CITB)	+	* Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). The Sector Skills Council and Industry Training Board for the construction industry.
−	* Construction Leadership Council (CLC).	+	* Construction Leadership Council (CLC). Joint industry / government leadership group.
	* Design Council CABE. Promotes good design in built environment.		* Design Council CABE. Promotes good design in built environment.
−	* Electrical Association (ECA).	+	* Electrical Contractor's Association (ECA). Trade association representing and supporting the interests of electrotechnical and building engineering services contractors
	* Energy Saving Trust (EST). promotes energy efficiency and low-carbon homes.		* Energy Saving Trust (EST). promotes energy efficiency and low-carbon homes.
	* Environment Agency (EA). regulates environmental protection and planning impacts.		* Environment Agency (EA). regulates environmental protection and planning impacts.
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	* Home Builders Federation (HBF). Represents UK homebuilders.		* Home Builders Federation (HBF). Represents UK homebuilders.
	* Homes England. Government’s housing and regeneration agency.		* Homes England. Government’s housing and regeneration agency.
−	* Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC).	+	* Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC). Professional body for building conservation practitioners and historic environment experts.
	* Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). Provides guidelines and advocacy for civil engineering profession.		* Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). Provides guidelines and advocacy for civil engineering profession.
−	* Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)	+	* Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Professional institute for mechanical engineers.
−	* Institution of Structural Engineers (IstructE)	+	* Institution of Structural Engineers (IstructE). Professional institute for structural engineers.
−	* Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT). ~~provides~~ standard construction contracts.	+	* Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT). Provides standard construction contracts.
−	* National Building Specification (NBS). ~~develops digital~~ construction ~~specs~~.	+	* National Building Specification (NBS). Develops standard construction specifications.
	* National Trust. Conservator of heritage sites offering rules for conservation projects.		* National Trust. Conservator of heritage sites offering rules for conservation projects.
−	* Other construction industry organisations.	+	* Other construction industry organisations. A wider list.
−	* Passivhaus.	+	* Passivhaus. Maintains standards for energy-efficient buildings.
	* Planning Inspectorate. Details the UK agency handling planning appeals and enforcement.		* Planning Inspectorate. Details the UK agency handling planning appeals and enforcement.
	* Planning Portal. UK government’s planning application platform.		* Planning Portal. UK government’s planning application platform.
−	* Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)	+	* Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). Promotes sustainable forest management through independent third-party certification.
	* RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors). Sets valuation and surveying standards globally.		* RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors). Sets valuation and surveying standards globally.
	* Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Promotes architectural competence, ethics, and charter.		* Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Promotes architectural competence, ethics, and charter.
−	* Timber ~~Trade Federation (TTF)~~	+	* Timber Development UK. A membership organisation for the timber supply chain.
	* UK Green Building Council (UKGBC). Drives sustainable building within construction and the built environment.		* UK Green Building Council (UKGBC). Drives sustainable building within construction and the built environment.
−	* University of the Built Environment (UBE)	+	* University of the Built Environment (UBE). The leading online university in the built environment.
	* Wildlife Trusts. UK biodiversity and wildlife conservation network.		* Wildlife Trusts. UK biodiversity and wildlife conservation network.