ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
This guide has been made possible with support and contributions from the following trade associations:
FIS (Finishes and Interiors Sector Ltd) FIS has grown over the past 50 years to become the leading trade association for the fit-out sector of the construction industry. FIS represents companies involved in the manufacture, supply and installation of all aspects of interior fit- outs and refurbishment. FIS members operate in retail and commercial offices, the public sector, banks and building societies, hotels and leisure, airports, hospitals and so on. Most work nationally and an increasing number operate in Europe and beyond. Quality and integrity lie at the heart of FIS’s philosophy – each member is expected to act with the utmost integrity, and to exercise the highest standards of business practice and workmanship. At the same time, the association seeks to continually raise, maintain and ensure the perpetuation of standards in order to remain a source of quality membership. FIS membership is not automatic, and applicants are subject to strict vetting procedures on application, as well as ongoing vetting. In the case of contractors, this includes inspection of recent contracts to assess workmanship standards. thefis.org
SCI (Steel Construction Institute) SCI is the leading independent provider of technical expertise and disseminator of best practice to the steel construction sector. We work in partnership with
clients, members and industry peers to help build businesses and provide competitive advantage through the commercial application of our knowledge. We are committed to offering and promoting sustainable and environmentally responsible solutions. Our service spans the following areas: • Membership - individual and corporate membership • Advice - members’ advisory service • Information - publications; education; events and training • Consultancy - development; product development; engineering support; sustainability • Assessment - SCI Assessment • Specification - websites; engineering software. steel-sci.org
ASFP (Association for Specialist Fire Protection) ASFP is the UK’s leading trade association for the passive fire protection sector. It serves and represents the needs of its members and the wider passive fire protection industry by raising
standards and competence through training, testing, certification and quality of installation and maintenance. It aims to advance knowledge and guidance on all aspects of ‘built-in’ fire protection; provide technical support and impartial advice; lead regulatory and behavioural change as an independent authority; and improve competence and quality through training. asfp.org.uk
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