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If you are a professional contractor and would like to find out how to become
an accredited
member of
BritishBuild
click here
If you are involved with the building or construction industry and provide a service that would be beneficial to users
of this site we would like to hear from you. Contact us with any relevant suggestions or useful information.
Use this link to contact us.
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How it works
By using the search facility at the top of the page you will be able find a range of qualified tradesmen, products and services - relating to every aspect of property refurbishment, renovation and new build in the UK.
Firstly, from the drop down on the search box, select the Local Authority area where your property is situated. Then, from the list of trade categories, select the ones that are relevant to your building project.
As every good project relies on good planning you may want to start with an architect. In any event, once you have selected your Local Authority area (local borough)and first trade, click on the search button and you will be directed to the trade you have chosen with the contact details for your local borough. The search button for other trades (and boroughs) will be available on each page, so that you can search for accredited tradesmen covering the various aspects of your project.
Tradesmen, craftsmen and artisans are listed on the BritishBuild register by Local Authority region and therefore you will only see contractors and suppliers that cover your area. There is also a link to your Local Authority Planning Department, that can answer your queries relating to planning permission and building regulations.
Certain suppliers and service providers offer a nationwide service and you will find these Companies represented in each Local Authority area via the search box at the top of the page.
Accredited members are listed at the top of the page, below the trade category description, and you will see information relating to the goods and services that the Company or Individual offers, along with recognition of any other Trade Association or Professional Body that the accredited member belongs to, an email link, direct contact details and a hyperlink to their web-site.
Below this, we give Non Accredited Companies and individuals, known to operate in the area, a single line entry with their last known contact details.
We would like to hear from you with information you may have on
any Company or Individual that you think offers an excellent level of service and is not currently on
the BritishBuild register.
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The changing face of
British Building
& Construction
The past few years have seen huge changes in terms of legislation
- particularly those relating to sustainability and the environment.
Lighting and heating buildings generates 50 per cent of Britain's
carbon dioxide emissions while the production of building materials
accounts for a further 10 per cent.
The construction industry also
generates one third of all the waste in Britain.
From June 2007 anyone selling a home now
has to provide an energy performance certificate
showing how energy efficient the dwelling is.
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