What is the NICIEC?
NICEIC's Domestic Installer Scheme registers installers to Full Scope or Defined Competence for domestic electrical installation work in accordance with Part P Building Regulations. The scheme covers design, installation, inspection and testing and certification of electrical work associated with dwellings, intended to operate at low or extra low voltage.
What is the FMB?
The FMB is a trade association established over 60 years ago to protect the interests of small and medium-sized building firms – today it is the largest trade association in the UK building industry.
The FMB is a source of knowledge, professional advice and support for its members, providing a range of modern and relevant business building services to save them time and money.
The FMB is independent and non-profit-making, lobbying continuously for members' interests at both national and local levels.
FMB mission:
- To be the first choice business association for small and medium sized building firms throughout the UK by:
- Protecting their interests against unnecessary or bureaucratic regulation.
- Promoting them as dependable, quality builders and specialist trades people.
- Providing services and support to help them run better businesses.
- Projecting their opinions on major policy issues.
FMB aims:
- Sustain our position as the voice of small and medium sized building firms.
- Increase the promotion of FMB’s members.
- Develop the FMB team of active members and staff.
What is the NHBC?
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. Started in 1936 as the National House-Builders Registration Council, NHBC has worked consistently to raise the construction standards of new homes and provide protection for new homebuyers. As the UK's leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes, NHBC's Buildmark warranty cover more than 80% of new homes built in the UK and currently protects approximately 1.7 million homes. Over the past 40 years, NHBC has protected more than 30% of existing homes in the UK.