Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)

Website: http://www.cscs.uk.com
CSCS has been in existence for over 10 years. It was started to help the construction industry get quality up, accidents down and cowboy builders out. These are still the scheme's main objectives.

The Fire Protection Association

Website: http://www.thefpa.co.uk
The Fire Protection Association is the UK’s national fire safety organisation, one of 28 similar national bodies worldwide. It was established in 1946 and has strong support from the insurance industry, primarily through the Association of British Insurers and Lloyd's.

British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association

Website: http://www.basa.org.uk
The British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association is the oldest UK trade association for the fire sprinkler industry, and celebrated its 30th birthday in 2004.

Safe Contractor Accreditation Scheme

Website: http://www.safecontractor.com
Safecontractor is an accreditation scheme that assesses the health & safety competency of contractors and service providers. Clients have a legal obligation to ensure that external contractors and service providers working on their premises operate in a safe way.