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Association of Local Government Archaeological Officers (ALGAO)
Represents all archaeologists working for local authorities and national parks throughout England and Wales.

Association of Noise Consultants (ANC)
Is a corporate organisation for independent firms of consultants offering professional services in the fields of noise and vibration. The objectives are to improve and control the standard of service offered and to protect the interests of clients whilst promoting the reputation of the profession.

British Standards Institution (BSI)
Provides details of private, national and international standards, information on standards and international trade, independent certification of management systems and products, training and seminars.

buildoffsite
The challenges facing UK construction are well known. A combination of growing demand, coupled with poor quality and a reducing skills base, has created a dilemma that will not be resolved without a “step change” in productivity and quality of build. The use of offsite techniques offers a potential solution to this dilemma. buildoffsite has been set up to promote this option.

Building Research Establishment (BRE)
BRE has expertise on buildings, construction, energy, environment, fire and risk, and providing research-based consultancy, testing and certification services to customers’ worldwide

• BRE's Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM)
  This is used to assess the environmental performance of both new and existing buildings. It is regarded by the UK 's construction and property sectors as the measure of best practice in environmental design and management.
• EcoHomes
  This is the homes version of BREEAM providing an authoritative rating for new, converted or renovated homes, and covers both houses and apartments.
• Environmental impact assessment and wholelife cost (ENVEST)
  This is a software tool that simplifies the otherwise very complex process of designing environmentally friendly buildings.

Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA)
Leading centre for building services technology and information providing independent and authoritative research, testing, consultancy, publications, market data, instrument solutions and member services.

Civil Engineering Environmental Quality Assessment (CEEQUAL)
This is an awards scheme assessing the environmental quality of civil engineering projects - a civil engineering equivalent to BREEAM for buildings.

CIRIA
With almost 700 separate organisations subscribing to one or more of CIRIA’s categories of membership, CIRIA is recognised as the foremost independent and authoritative broker of construction research and innovation in the UK.

• CIRIA website and bookshop
  Online bookshop allowing visitors to browse, download “try before you buy” PDF samples and purchase CIRIA publications.
• Construction waste and resources
  The intention of this website is to encourage waste reduction and improved resource productivity in the building and civil engineering sectors. The guidance provided is aimed both at those involved in the planning and design phases and those working on site.
• contaminated-land.org
  Providing access to good practice guidance and information published in the UK and selected overseas publications covering all aspects of contaminated land.
• SUDS (Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems)
  A website developed from by CIRIA to disseminate and promote good practice in the implementation of sustainable drainage in the built environment.

Considerate Constructors Scheme
A voluntary code of practice, driven by the industry covering a wide range of activities carried out on-site.

Constructing Excellence
Aiming to achieve change in construction productivity by tackling the market failures in the sector and selling the business case for continuous environmental improvement.

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
UK Government department whose remit is the pursuit of sustainable development considering economic, social and environmental issues. Defra brings all aspects of the environment, rural matters, farming and food production together, and is a focal point for all rural policy, relating to people, the economy and the environment.

English Heritage
English Heritage aim to make sure that the historic environment of England is properly maintained and cared for.

English Nature (Natural England from October 2006)
Government agency that champions the conservation of wildlife, geology and wild places in England.

Environment Agency
Environmental regulator for England and Wales whose activities range from influencing Government policy and regulating major industries nationally, right through to day-to-day monitoring and clean up operations at a local level.

Environment and Heritage Service Northern Ireland (EHSNI)
EHS takes the lead in advising on, and implementing, the Government's environmental policy and strategy in Northern Ireland . The Agency carries out a range of activities, which promote the Government's key themes of sustainable development, biodiversity and climate change.

Envirowise
Offers UK businesses free, independent, confidential advice and support on practical ways to increase profits, minimise waste and reduce environmental impact.

Historic Scotland
Historic Scotland safeguards the nation's built heritage and promotes its understanding and enjoyment on behalf of Scottish Ministers.

Health & Safety Executive (HSE)
Look at health and safety in nuclear installations and mines, factories, farms, hospitals and schools, offshore gas and oil installations, the safety of the gas grid and the movement of dangerous goods and substances, railway safety, and many other aspects of the protection both of workers and the public.

• Asbestos
• COSHH (Control of Substance Hazardous to Health)
• Noise
• Vibration

Improvement and Development Agency (I&DeA)
The I&DeA works to help all councils make all public services the best public services by supporting self-sustaining improvement from within local government.

Local Government Association (LGA)
Works with member authorities to realise a shared vision of local government that enables local people to shape a distinctive and better future for their locality and its communities.

National Trust
The National Trust works to preserve and protect the coastline, countryside and buildings of England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

NetRegs
Website providing practical guidance on environmental legislation relevant to the construction industry from all the UK Environmental Regulators (Environment Agency, Scottish Environment Protection Agency and Environment and Heritage Service Northern Ireland).

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) - Building Regulations
The Building Regulations Division deals with Building Regulations, which ensure the health and
safety of people in and around buildings by providing functional requirements for building design and construction.

Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)
SEPA is responsible for the protection of the environment in Scotland . SEPA aims to protect the land, air and water in partnership with others in a way that enables Scotland to sustain a strong and diverse economy.

United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)
Is the environmental regulator for the United States in terms of environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts.

Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP)
Provides information on resource efficiency, efficient markets for recycled materials and products, removal of barriers to waste minimisation, re-use and recycling by working with the public, private, and community sectors.

Welsh historic environment agency (Cadw)
Cadw is the historic environment agency within the Welsh Assembly Government with responsibility for protecting, conserving and promoting an appreciation of the historic environment of Wales.

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