AECB – Association for Environment Conscious Building

APM – Association for Project Management

ARB – Architects Registration Board

BLFI – Building Limes Forum Ireland

CEF – Construction Employers Federation

CEng – Chartered Engineers                      

CIAT – Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists

CIOB – Chartered Institute of Building   

DfC,HED – Department for Communities, Historic Environment Division                

IStructE – Institution of Structural Engineers

ICE – Institute of Civil Engineers          

IHBC – Institute of Historic Building Conservation

NHBC – National House-Building Council

RIAI – Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland

RIBA – Royal Institute of British Architects

RICS – Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Also in this section:

• How to look after your historic building?
• 1) Masonry – Stone & Brick
• 2) Roofing – Slating, Tiling & Thatch
• 3) Roofing – Leadwork & Copper
• 4) Ironmongery & Metalwork
• 5) Joinery
• 6) Plasterwork and Renders
• 7) Glass and Glazing
• 8) Tiles and Tiling
• 9) Paintwork
• 10) Fittings
• 11) Remedial Works
• 12) Services
• 13) Specialist Surveys & Photography
• 14) Funding
• Guide to Abbreviations Used