Links

Below you will find web sites that we at Quantal recommend you visit to gain more information on the buiding trade and
environmental practices.

• FENSA
  The industry standard for replacement windows and doors - trusted by consumers and local authorities.
  http://www.fensa.co.uk
• Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF)
  The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is a trade association for all those who make, supply or fit flat glass, such as windows, film or plastics. This site supplies information about the Federation and glass & glazing to the general public.
  http://www.ggf.co.uk
• Secure By Design
  Secured by Design is the UK Police flagship initiative supporting the principles of "designing out crime" by use of effective crime prevention and security standards for a range of applications.
  http://www.securedbydesign.com
• Homebuilding Show
  The successful Homebuilding & Renovating Shows was first established in 1992 and is the dedicated show for self-builders, renovators or home improvers.
  http://www.homebuildingshow.co.uk
• PVCAware.org
  This web site has been created to provide an objective source of information so that people may make a reasoned and balanced judgment about the value of PVC, and particularly about its environmental credentials.
  http://www.pvcaware.org
• Brisitsh Fenestration Rating Council (BFRC)
  BFRC Ltd is the operation of a UK national rating system for the thermal performance of fenestration products. The rating system is recognised within building regulations throughout the UK. Detailed information about the system is given on this site.
  http://www.bfrc.org
• The British Plastics Federation (BPF)
  The British Plastics Federation (BPF) is the leading trade association of the UK Plastics Industry representing 80% of Industry turnover.
  http://www.bpf.co.uk
• Bristish Board Of Agrement (BBA)
  The BBA is the UK's major approval body for new construction products and installers.
  http://www.bbacerts.co.uk
• British Standards Institute (BSI)
  We are a leading global provider of management systems assessment and certification solutions.
  http://www.bsigroup.com
• International Organisation Of Standardisation (ISO)
  ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is the world's largest developer and publisher of International Standards.
  http://www.iso.org
• Trading Standards
  Trading Standards and consumer protection information in the UK, supported and maintained by TSI, the Trading Standards Institute.
  http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk
• Trust Mark
  TrustMark is an award-winning scheme supported by Government, building industry and consumer protection groups to help you find reliable, trustworthy tradesmen to make improvements and repairs inside and outside your home.
  http://www.trustmark.org.uk
• Glassex Exhibition
  Glassex is the only exhibition dedicated to the UK glass and
  glazing markets.
  http://www.gexhibition.com
• The Glazine
  The Glazine, a free weekly ezine for the glass, glazing and fenestration industries, covering new glass and window products, glazing and fenestration exhibitions, industry standards, people, events and projects.
  http://www.theglazine.com
• The Charted Insitue Of Housing (CIH)
  Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) is the professional organisation for people who work in housing. Its purpose is to maximise the contribution housing professionals make to the wellbeing
  of communities.
  http://www.cih.org
• Windows Active
  Windows Active is distributed to 10,000 fabricators and installers in print format. Taking its style from the interactive version, the print edition has more in-depth features and industry comment.
  http://www.windowsactive.co.uk
• Energy Saving Trust
  Information and advice on how you can be more energy efficient in your home. From Insulation to energy saving appliances and other household goods, find out how you can do your bit for the environment and save money on your energy bills.
  http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/
• Royal Institute of British Architects
  The RIBA offers a free referral service tailor-made for your project. A shortlist of RIBA Chartered architectural practices, with appropriate skills and expertise to meet your requirements, is drawn from our database of over 4000 practices and their projects, for both domestic and corporate clients.
  http://www.ribafind.org/
• Build
  UK Construction directory, Construction News, plant hire / plant sales, Construction jobs (England, Wales, Scotland and
  Northern Ireland)
  http://www.build.co.uk
• The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
  A land surveyor professional membership organization located and serving the United Kingdom.
  http://www.rics.org
• WRAP - Material Change For A Better Environment
  WRAP's mission is to accelerate resource efficiency by creating stable and efficient markets for recycled materials and products, while removing barriers to waste minimisation, re-use and recycling.
  http://www.wrap.org.uk
• The BRE Trust Companies
  Building research consultancy training and certification services from the BRE Group
  http://www.bre.co.uk
• Becta
  Becta is the Government's key partner in the strategic development and delivery of its information and communications technology (ICT) and e-learning strategy for the schools and the learning and
  skills sectors.
  http://www.becta.org.uk
• BREEAM: BRE Environmental Assessment Method
  BREEAM is the world's most widely used environmental assessment method for buildings.
  http://www.breeam.org