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Association of Consulting Engineers	ACE represents the business interests of the consultancy and engineering industry in the UK. We are the leading business association in this field, counting around 800 firms – large and small, operating across many different disciplines – as our members.

British Constructional Steelwork Association	BCSA is the national organisation for the constructional steelwork industry: its Member companies undertake the design, fabrication and erection of steelwork for all forms of construction in building and civil engineering.

British Expertise	British Expertise, formerly BCCB, is an independent not for profit organisation, founded in 1966. Our objective is to help member companies develop their business abroad. We do this by introducing members to key contacts and to potential partners and clients, and by supplying market intelligence and training. Our wide range of contacts in the UK and overseas means we can offer excellent networking opportunities, and also effective lobbying in our members' interests. Although British Expertise maintains very close relations with a range of Government Departments, funding relies entirely on member company subscriptions and fee-based services.

Chartered Institute of Building	The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is the leading professional body for managers in construction with over 40,000 members worldwide.

Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers	With a membership of 17,000, one fifth of which is overseas, CIBSE (The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) is an international body which represents and provides services to the building services profession.

Construction Equipment Association	The Construction Equipment Association (CEA) is the Trade Association that represents the UK Construction Equipment sector. Our members are established Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), component and accessory suppliers, the trade press and specialist research companies. Company size varies from major multinationals to micro businesses.

Construction Industry Council	CIC is the representative forum for the professional bodies, research organisations and specialist business associations in the construction industry.

Construction Products Association	The Construction Products Association acts as a single, influential voice for the manufacturers and suppliers of construction products. Its aim is to build a growing, profitable and sustainable future for the construction products industry.

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network	A gateway to hundreds of Web sites and thousands of online documents on energy efficiency and renewable energy

FETA	The Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) is the recognised UK body which represents the interests of manufacturers, suppliers, installers and contractors within the heating, ventilating, refrigeration & air conditioning industry. It is split into five principle Associations - BCIA - BFCMA, BRA, HEVAC and HPA.

Gambica	GAMBICA is the Trade Association for Instrumentation, Control, Automation and Laboratory Technology in the UK. It has a membership of over 300 companies including the major multinationals in the sector and a significant number of smaller and medium sized companies.

Institution of Civil Engineers	We encourage development that meets the needs of today without harming those of tomorrow. We value the differences that men and women with different backgrounds, skills and abilities bring to civil engineering and to our organisation.

Institution of Structural Engineers	Supporting the industry is at the core of the work of IStructE, whether this is through its range of authoritative technical publications, its comprehensive programme of training courses, lectures and debates, or services such as Findanengineer.com.

RIBA	The Royal Institute of British Architects, one of the most influential architectural institutions in the world, has been promoting architecture and architects since being awarded its Royal Charter in 1837. Then the RIBA's remit was 'the general advancement of architecture'. Today's mission statement continues to embody these sentiments.

The Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists (AGS)	The Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists (AGS) is a non-profit making trade association established to improve the profile and quality of geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering. The membership comprises UK organisations and individuals having a common interest in the business of site investigation, geotechnics, geoenvironmental engineering, engineering geology, geochemistry, hydrogeology, and other related disciplines.

The British Ecological Society	The British Ecological Society is a learned society and a registered charity. Established in 1913 by academics to promote and foster the study of ecology in its widest sense, the Society currently has around 4,500 members spread around the world. The core activities are the publication of results of research in ecology, the development of scientific meetings and the promotion of ecological awareness through education at all levels. The Society's mission is: "To advance and support the science of ecology and publicise the outcome of research, in order to advance knowledge, education and their application."

The British Hydropower Association (BHA)	The British Hydropower Association (BHA) is a trade association which represents the interests of all those involved in the hydropower industry. Formerly the National Association of Water Power Users, it has for over twenty years been promoting the use of small hydropower and lobbying to protect its members' interests.

The Green Guide	The Green Building Resource Guide is a database of over 600 green building materials and products selected specifically for their usefulness to the design and building professions, rather than merely their green material content.

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors	The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors – RICS – is one of the most respected and high profile global ‘standards and membership’ organisations for professionals involved in land, property, construction and environmental issues.