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British Board of Agrément

www.bbacerts.co.uk
The BBA’s Agrément Certificates have been providing authoritative and independent information on the performance of building products for over 35 years. Every Agrément Certificate contains important data on durability, installation and compliance with Building Regulations throughout the UK.

Building Research Establishment

www.bre.co.uk
Building Research Establishment is a world leading research based consultancy, certification and testing business covering the whole of the built environment and associated industries.

British Standards Institute

www.bsi-global.com
Part of the BSI group’s businesses is British Standards which is the worlds leading provider of standards covering every aspect of the modern economy. There are several important British Standards covering various aspects of the building restoration industry.

Institute of Remedial Treatment Surveyors

www.irts.co.uk
The IRTS has changed its name to The Institute of Specialist Surveyors and Engineers in order to broaden its appeal. The IRTS was originally constituted as a non-profit making independent body, funded by subscription of its members. Its purpose is to promote a greater skill and understanding from those who inspect and specify the treatment of damp, timber decay and infestation in buildings. Members must adhere to the IRTS code of Professional Conduct.

Institute of Wood Science

www.iwsc.co.uk
The IWSc aims to promote and encourage a better understanding of timber, wood-based materials and associated timber processes. The Institute exists for all who care for and have an interest in timber and wood based products and, in particular, those employed within the timber importing, merchanting, manufacturing and user industries, together with those in education and research.

Property Care Association - formally the British Wood Preserving and Damp-proofing Association

www.property-care.org
The Property Care Association (PCA), formally known as the British Wood Preserving and Damp-proofing Association (BWPDA) is a trade association for the wood preserving and damp-proofing industry.

Remedial Technical Services (Graham Coleman)

www.buildingpreservation.com
An extremely useful and informative site produced entirely by Graham who is one of the country’s leading authorities on timber and damp related problems in the built environment. Contains many interesting articles and case studies. Well worth a look.

Safeguard Europe Ltd

www.safeguardeurope.com
Safeguard is the country’s leading producer and supplier of materials for the professional timber preservation and damp-proofing industry. Their site contains a great deal of information about products as well as many useful downloads, CAD drawings etc. PGA is responsible for the administration of the Safeguard product and protection guarantee scheme.