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CCS - Considerate Constructors Scheme
The Considerate Constructors Scheme is the national initiative, set up by the construction industry, to improve its image.

Sites that register with the Scheme sign up and are monitored against a Code of Considerate Practice, designed to encourage best practice beyond statutory requirements.
www.considerateconstructorsscheme.org.uk

CIH - Chartered Institute of Housing
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) is the professional body for people involved in housing and communities.
www.cih.org

CLG - Communities and Local Government
Aims to foster prosperous and cohesive communities, offering a safe, healthy and sustainable environment for all. Information about activities and policies.
www.communities.gov.uk

Code for Sustainable Homes
Code for Sustainable Homes - the new national standard for the design and construction of sustainable new homes was launched in 2006.

The Code measures the sustainability of a new home against categories of sustainable design, rating the 'whole home' as a complete package.
www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/professionals/en/1115314116927.html

CSCS - Construction Skills Certification Scheme
CSCS was set up to help the construction industry to improve quality and reduce accidents.

CSCS cards are increasingly demanded as proof of occupational competence by contractors, public and private clients and others. They cover hundreds of occupations so whatever you do in construction there will be a card that is suitable for you.
www.cscs.uk.com

Leeds College of Building
Leeds College of Building has an enviable reputation offering a wide range of full time and part time construction courses with high quality facilities and resources. Operating out of 7 sites around the Leeds area, Leeds College of Building offers traditional crafts through to construction management, from entry level to higher education.

Address:
Leeds College of Building
North Street
Leeds
LS2 7QT

T: 0845 129 7858
F: 0113 222 6001
E: info@lcb.ac.uk

www.lcb.ac.uk

NHBC - National House-Builder Council
NHBC, (the National House-Building Council), is the standard setting body and leading warranty and insurance provider for new and newly converted homes in the UK. Our role is to work with the house-building and wider construction industry to provide risk management services that raise the standards of new homes, and to provide consumer protection to new home buyers.
www.nhbc.co.uk

NHF - National Housing Federation
The National Housing Federation represents 1300 independent, not-for-profit housing associations in England and is the voice of affordable housing.

The mission of the National Housing Federation is to support and promote the work that housing associations do and campaign for better housing and neighbourhoods.
www.housing.org.uk

Plain English
The Plain English Campaign is an independent group fighting for plain English in public communication. We oppose gobbledygook, jargon and legalese.
www.plainenglish.co.uk

ROSPA - Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is a registered charity established more than 90 years ago that aims to campaign for change, influence opinion, contribute to debate, educate and inform - for the good of all.

By providing information, advice, resources and training, RoSPA is actively involved in the promotion of safety and the prevention of accidents in all areas of life - at work, in the home, on the roads, in schools, at leisure and on (or near) water.
www.rospa.com

TPAS - Tenant Participation Advisory Service
TPAS England, is the leading national tenant participation organisation working to promote tenant empowerment.

Our aim is to extend the reach and quality of tenant influence by working with social housing residents and landlords to develop successful partnerships and supporting tenants and community groups to take on a more representative role.

TPAS is a not for profit membership organisation that provides information, consultancy, training and conferences on all aspects of involving tenants in their housing management.
www.tpas.org.uk

Yorkshire and the Humber Microgeneration Partnership
The Yorkshire and Humber Microgeneration Partnership is a unique association of over 40 of the main companies and organisations involved in the microgeneration industry in our region.

They provide a combination of free, impartial advice, MCS accredited expert installers and quality products to enable you to benefit from the new Feed in Tariffs; which will allow you to benefit from renewable energy by reducing your fuel bills, lowering your carbon emissions, and generating an income from your home.
www.yhmp.org