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BDMA - www.bdma.org.uk
The BDMA (British Damage Management Association) is the certifying authority for recovery and restoration technicians, enabling damage management practitioners to gain professional qualifications and accreditation by examination. The Association promotes minimum standards and the use of competent professionals at all times. Both the Association of British Insurers (ABI) and the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters (CILA) have seats on the BDMA Executive in an advisory capacity and the BDMA is represented on a number of high profile committees and research projects.
BRE Certification - www.partp.co.uk
BRE Certification operates its Part P Competent Person Scheme in partnership with the Electrical Contractors Association. BRE Certification carries out third party approvals and certification specialising in the construction, environment and fire & security sectors. Certification is the “third party confirmation that products, services, systems and personnel meet and continue to meet the appropriate standards”. In this way BRE confirms that the firms that are registered with its Part P Competent Person Scheme meet, and continue to meet, the requirements of Part P of the Building Regulations which covers electrical installations in dwellings.
BSI - www.bsi-global.com
BSI Product Services is the testing and certification arm of the world renowned British Standards Institution. The prestigious Kitemark is available exclusively from BSI and can cover electrical contractors for domestic (Part P), commercial or industrial work as well as emergency lighting and fire alarm installations.
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health - www.cieh.org.uk
A professional, awarding and campaigning body at the forefront of environmental and public health and safety
ECA - www.eca.co.uk
The Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) is a UK trade association representing electrical, electronic, installation engineering and building services companies.
EEIBA - www.eeiba.org
For over 100 years the EEIBA have helped and supported people who have either worked or are working within the Electrical & Electronics Industries who through no fault of their own have fallen on difficult times. We are very proud that the Electrical Safety Council in conjunction with the NICEIC, support the work of the EEIBA and through this new website hyperlink portal it is hoped that more people will be made aware of the work and help that can be obtained from both the EEIBA and the Electrical Safety Council.
ELECSA - www.elecsa.co.uk
ELECSA is one of the government approved Part P competent persons schemes for electrical installers. ELECSA’s core principle is to operate a straightforward certification scheme that provides a friendly and easy to use service. Approved contractors on the ELECSA scheme enjoy the benefits of being with a scheme that is run by electricians for the electrical trade and is backed by the Electrical Contractors’ Association, the premier trade association that has represented the electrical industry for over 100 years.
Institute of Electrical Engineering & Technology - www.theiet.org.uk
The Institution of Engineering and Technology plays a key role in the electrical installation industry in terms of standards and safety, and is best known for its independent and trusted voice as publisher of the IEE Wiring Regulations. The IET also publishes electrical and electronic engineering research including books, print and online journals, magazines and the Inspec Database.
NAPIT Registration Services - www.napit.org.uk
NAPIT is an organisation committed to consumer safety. Their aim is to ensure that through the competence of their Members, homeowners can be assured that any electrical work in their home complies with the relevant regulations. NAPIT Members sign up to a consumer code of practice that complies with the Government's award winning TrustMark scheme.
National Quality Assurance - www.nqa.com
One of the UK's largest and longest established certification bodies, NQA provides certification and assessment services and related training to a wide range of manufacturing, commercial and service sectors. Assessors have in-depth knowledge and experience of all the environments in which they work; NQA is heavily regulated to provide complete assurance in the quality of their service and expertise, and currently hold accreditations by UKAS and RAB - the respective national accreditation bodies of the UK and the USA.
NICEIC - www.niceic.com
NICEIC Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Electrical Safety Council. The Group provides a range of professional personnel, product and management systems certification services. The range of services include assessment, audit, inspection and verification activities across three core product lines which are each supported by training and technical assistance through publications, events and technical helpline.
Professional Builder Online - www.pro-builder.tv
From cover to cover, eleven times a year, every page of Professional Builder is filled with crucial information for builders everywhere. It is written by hands-on experts in their respective fields, individuals who understand the building business. Professional Builder contains the best, most up to date, accurate information on materials, tools, techniques and deals as well as business matters, including office management, editorial on tax, money, planning etc.
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors - www.rics.org.uk
RICS is the leading source of land, property, construction and related environmental knowledge. They support 120,000 members worldwide, promote best practice, represent consumers' interests and provide impartial advice to society, businesses, governments and global organisations.
SELECT - www.select.org.uk
SELECT is the trade association for the electrotechnical industry in Scotland. For 107 years they have served their Members, the public and Scotland’s industrial base by setting and maintaining industry standards. They have over 1,000 member companies carrying out work in the full range of disciplines. SELECT is a Scottish Qualifications Authority Approved Centre and a LearnDirect Scotland Learning Centre.
