Useful Links

Strategic Partner

http://www.targettimber.com - Target Timber Systems with over 20 years experience in Timber Frames.
Traditional values using modern methods of construction.

Contractors and Suppliers

The following companies are some of those used for Projects 1 and 3

http://www.smallbone.co.uk - Kitchens
http://www.eurocuisine.com - Kitchens
http://www.waltonbathrooms.co.uk - Bathrooms
http://www.sinksandtaps.com/ Bathroom and Kitchen plumbing
http://www.sticksandstones.ltd.uk - Tiles
http://www.cazsystems.com - Lighting
http://www.tudorrooftiles.co.uk/ - Handmade clay tiles
http://www.lambsbricks.com/ - Sandstone and bricks
http://www.solidwoodflooringcompany.com/ - Oak flooring
http://digitalhometechnologies.co.uk - Electrical contractor & intelligent wiring
http://www.screwfix.com - Fixings and general building supplies
http://www.jewson.co.uk - Builder's merchant
http://www.borndigital.co.uk - architectural illustrator, Born Digital provides professional architectural visualisation services.

Regulatory & Warranty Authorities

http://www.nhbc.co.uk - Independent regulatory body for the new home building industry
http://www.newbuildinspections.com - Information about the National House-Building Council
http://www.zurich.co.uk/buildingguarantee/ - Zurich Building Guarantee is a leading provider of ten-year new home warranty policies and latent defects insurance
http://www.labc.uk.com - The on-line resource for Local Authority Building Control services
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/professionals/en/1115314110382.html - Part L - Dwellings Approved Document L1A: Conservation of fuel and power (New dwellings)
http://www.dfpni.gov.uk/part_l_-_bill_white.pdf - Part L Regulations. • L1 Application and interpretation. • L2 Air supply. • L3 Discharge of products of combustion. • L4 Protection of people and buildings
http://www.niceic.org.uk - Organisation set up to monitor standards and safety of electrical contractors
http://www.bre.co.uk - Building Research Establishment
http://www.ccscheme.org.uk - Considerate Constructors Scheme

Trade & Professional Associations

http://www.arb.org.uk - Architects' Registration Board
http://www.ieee.org - The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
http://www.eca.co.uk/ - Electrical Contractor's Association
http://www.iphe.org.uk/aboutiphe.html - Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering
http://www.plumbingpages.com/featurepages/index.cfm - Heating & plumbing installation data resource
http://www.fmb.org.uk - The Federation of Master Builders
http://www.builders.org.uk - The National Federation of Builders
http://www.fcc.org.uk - The Federation of Crafts & Commerce
http://www.thegmcgroup.com - The Guild Of Master Craftsmen
http://www.timber-frame.org/index.php?page=43 - UK Timber Frame Association
http://www.tica-acad.co.uk - Thermal Insulation Contractors Association
http://www.bmf.org.uk - Builders Merchants Federation
http://www.corc.co.uk - Confederation of Roofing Contractors
http://www.nfrc.co.uk - The National Federation of Roofing Contractors
http://www.fpdc.org - Federation of Plastering and Drywall Contractors
http://www.hae.org.uk - Hire Association Europe
http://www.nasc.org.uk - National Access & Scaffolding Confederation
http://www.demolition-nfdc.com - National Federation of Demolition Contractors

Conservation & Heritage Bodies

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk - HMG Agency for the Environment
http://www.cabe.org.uk - Centre for Architecture & the Built Environment
http://www.architecturecentre.net - Architecture Centre Network
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/ - Protects and promotes historic sites http://www.c20society.demon.co.uk - Environment 20th Century Society
http://www.ihbc.org.uk/ - The Institute of Historic Building Conservation
http://www.savebritainsheritage.org - Action Group
http://www.icomos.org - Non-governmental organization for conservation of the world's historic sites
http://www.buildingforlife.org - Building for Life is committed to the quality of new housing development
http://www.princes-foundation.org - Urban Villages Forum
http://www.fbe.co.uk - Foundation for the Built Environment
http://www.pevsner.co.uk - Pevsner Guides

Pollution Clean-up

http://www.landclean.net/ Remediation and decontamination
http://www.wdenvironmental.com - Environmental Pollution Consultancy

Green (Eco) Building

http://www.carbontrust.co.uk/default.ct
Supports the development of low carbon technologies
http://oasisdesign.net/greywater/buildersguide/actionssummary.htm

How to ensure that gray water recycling systems may be installed.
http://www.bracsystems.com/home.html - Gray water recycling system
http://www.composttoilets.net - Central toilet composting system

Miscellaneous Links

http://www.lycian-villas.com - Fancy a lovely holiday in Turkey?
Follow this link to see Rachel's Dad's fabulous villa on the Med.