For further information please contact:
John Bonning
Commercial Director
T: +44 020 7692 6239
F: +44 020 7580 9641
E: jbonning@buildingcentre.co.uk
Organisations at the Centre
Architecture*fab
Architecture*fab is a graphic studio offering a unique visualisation and animation service. With a formal background in architecture and technology, we are specialists in creating stunning visuals of construction projects with convincing visual realism and accuracy, from intelligent models built in Bentley MicroStation. Our services includes: 3D modelling, Animation, Photo montage, Construction Sequencing and the Imagery that every client has come to expect.
Contact
Phone: 020 7255 2402
Email: steve@architecturefab.com
Website: www.architecturefab.com
BRE
BRE is an independent and impartial, research-based consultancy, testing and training organisation, offering expertise in every aspect of the built environment and associated industries. We help clients create better, safer and more sustainable products, buildings, communities and businesses - and we support the innovation needed to achieve this.
Contact
Phone: 01923 664 100
Email: enquiries@bre.co.uk
Website: www.bre.co.uk
Brick Development Association
We represent the nation’s leading clay brick and paver manufacturers and are responsible for promoting the contribution that brick makes to the places and spaces that people live and work in today.
Contact
Phone: 020 7323 7030
Email: brick@brick.org.uk
Website: www.brick.org.uk
British Woodworking Federation
The BWF is the leading authority for the joinery and woodworking industry. We provide advice and CPD resources for architects, specifiers, contractors and other interested parties on the specification of joinery products and have over 500 members manufacturing timber doors, windows, stairs, fire doors and the full range of joinery products. We provide business support specifically for joinery firms as the industry’s largest trade body.
Contact
Phone: 0844 209 2610
Email: bwf.@bwf.org.uk
Website: www.bwf.org.uk
CADventure
Cadventure offers CAD and IT solutions to the AEC industry. We sell CAD software including Bentley MicroStation and Vectorworks. Within the Building Centre we train a wide range of relevant applications and also run our 3D printing bureau service.
Contact
Phone: 020 7436 9004
Email: info@cadventure.co.uk
Website: www.cadventure.co.uk
Construction Industry Council
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) is the representative forum for the professional bodies, research organisations and specialist business associations in the construction industry.
Contact
Phone: 020 7399 7400
Email: info@cic.org.uk
Website: www.cic.org.uk
Construction Products Association
The Construction Products Association represents the UK’s manufacturers and suppliers of construction products components and fittings. It acts as the voice of the construction products sector representing the industry-wide view of its members. The products sector has an annual turnover of more than £40 billion and accounts for 40% of total construction output.
Contact
Phone: 020 7323 3770
Email: enquiries@constructionproducts.org.uk
Website: www.constructionproducts.org.uk
Construction Youth Trust
Construction Youth Trust is a registered charity working with young people to help them access training, education and employment in the construction industry. The Trust works in partnership to deliver free courses that provide practical work experience and careers advice.
Contact
Phone: 020 7467 9540
Email: cyt@cytrust.org.uk
Website: www.constructionyouth.org.uk
Design for Homes
Design for Homes champions the value of good design in the housing industry. We are a not-for-profit limited company advised by a cross-industry Board of Directors. We incorporate the Design for Homes Architects Group which is RIBA's linked society for architects in housing.
Contact
Phone: 020 7631 0823
Email: info@designforhomes.org
Website: www.designforhomes.org
Grigoriou Interiors
Grigoriou Interiors is an interior design and sustainability studio, specialising in commercial and sustainable interior projects. Project results range from improving staff wellbeing and productivity in an office environment, increasing sales in retail premises through intelligent design, to designing exceptionally creative and practical interiors for leisure premises. We pride ourselves in complete success on ROI for the client on every project and combine professionalism with a sense of fun!
Contact
Phone: 020 7580 0611
Email: angeliki@grigoriou.co.uk
Website: www.grigoriou.co.uk
HardHat
HardHat was established in 2006 to provide strategic communications expertise across the development process – from land acquisition through planning and construction to sales and marketing. Whether it is securing planning permissions, engaging with communities, managing the media or building your corporate reputation – HardHat offers expertise you can rely on.
Contact
Phone: 020 7636 6627
Email: info@hardhat.co.uk
Website: www.hardhat.co.uk
Ibstock Brick Ltd
Ibstock Brick is part of CRH plc - one of the world's largest building products groups. CRH is listed on the Irish and London Stock Exchanges and through its ADRs on the New York Stock Exchange. Ibstock is the UK's leading manufacturer of clay building products, serving all sectors of the construction industry and is renowned for being innovative and forward thinking.
Contact
Phone: 020 7580 0767
Email:
Website: www.ibstock.com
Laidlaw Solutions Ltd
Laidlaw is the leading specifier, distributor and technical service provider of architectural ironmongery, doorset solutions, handrailing and balustrading and access control to the UK construction industry. For over 130 years Laidlaw has been supplying door hardware and fittings to some of the most prestigious buildings in the UK and overseas.
Contact
Phone: 020 7436 0779
Email: technical@laidlaw.net
Website: www.laidlaw.net
NLA
The NLA programme of exhibitions, events and publications bring together the leading professionals in the public and private sector to share knowledge and identify opportunities throughout the year.
Contact
Phone: 020 7636 4044
Email: info@newlondonarchitecture.org
Website: www.newlondonarchitecture.org
REHAU Ltd
A pioneer in polymer technology with more than 50 years of experience, REHAU provides smart solutions for residential and commercial construction. Among our cutting-edge products are radiant floor heating, PEX plumbing systems, trenchless pipe technology and renewable energy systems.
Contact
Phone: 020 7580 6155
Email: enquiries@rehau.com
Website: www.rehau.co.uk
RIBA Bookshops
RIBA Bookshops stock an extensive range of design, construction and architecture books, a selection of building and construction contracts (including JCT and NEC) and the building regulations. From technical and practice management books to inspirational design and interiors books, the RIBA Bookshop has it all!
Contact
Phone: 020 7692 4040
Email: bcbookshop@ribabookshops.com
Website: www.ribabookshops.com
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers is the professional body that is committed to creating safe, sustainable living and working environments. CIBSE promotes competence through education, training and professional registration and by delivering up-to-date knowledge of the art, science and engineering of the built environment through its membership networks, publications and research.
Contact
Phone: 020 8675 5211
Email: ngatter@cibse.org
Website: www.cibse.org
Timber Trade Federation Ltd
The Timber Trade Federation is Growing the Use of Wood through the political, promotional and technical representation of its members’ interests. From Chain of Custody to employment law, from technical guidance to ready made contracts, members of the TTF enjoy unrivalled benefits coupled with industry representation of the highest order. Full details are available from www.ttf.co.uk
Contact
Phone: 020 3205 0067
Email:
Website: www.ttf.co.uk
UK Green Building Council
The UK-GBC is helping to a forge spirit of partnership between government, industry and other stakeholder groups. We believe in ambitious targets and good regulation, but based on outcomes, not prescription, allowing industry the flexibility to innovate and adapt accordingly.
Contact
Phone: 0207 580 0623
Email: info@ukgbc.org
Website: www.ukgbc.org
Wienerberger Ltd
The world’s largest manufacturer of bricks, Wienerberger offers the UK’s widest choice with the 450+ Terca portfolio including Baggeridge, Desimpel and a wide range of architectural styles. All UK-manufactured bricks and pavers are accredited to the BES 6001 responsible sourcing standard. Wienerberger is also number one in the European clay roof tile market, and in 2008 acquired Sandtoft roof tiles. Experts in product development and innovation, Wienerberger also offers the precision-engineered clay block walling system Porotherm.
Contact
Phone: 0161 491 8200
Email: office@wienerberger.co.uk
Website: www.wienerberger.co.uk