ABPT - Association of Blind Piano Tuners
The Association of Blind Piano Tuners (ABPT) exists to serve the professional and particular needs of its members and other blind and partially sighted piano tuners throughout the world. The ABPT maintain close links with all of the professional bodies of the music industry, and in particular with piano tuning organisations worldwide.
AGM - Association Group Management
The Association Group Management (AGM) is an established company which is home to specialist organizations and trade associations in the UK building and construction industry.
AIS - Association of Interior Specialists
AIS - Association of Interior Specialists The Association of Interior Specialists represents companies involved in the manufacture, supply and installation of all aspects of interior fit-outs and refurbishments.
APDT - The Association of Pet Dog Trainers
The Association of Pet Dog Trainers was founded in 1995 by John Fisher to offer pet dog owners a guarantee of quality when looking for a puppy and dog training class in their area. All members of the APDT have been assessed according to a strict code of practice and have agreed to abide by kind and fair principles of training.
APHC - Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors
The Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (APHC) is the leading employer's trade association for the plumbing and heating industry in England and Wales. APHC members are automatically affiliated with people who have the same kind of heating and plumbing business.
APL - Association of Professional Landscapers
The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) is a professional body representing members who offer a full range of landscaping services.
Arboricultural Association
The Arboricultural Association represents consultants from the UK, and exists to advance the science of arboriculture for the benefit of the public. Arboricultural Association registered consultants will have a good knowledge of how tree care relates to other associated fields such as construction, planning and architecture, to ensure tree protection on development sites.
ARCA - Asbestos Removal Contractors Association
The Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA) is a non-profit trade association committed to promoting the growth and image of the UK's asbestos abatement industry.
Architects Registration Board
The Architects Registration Board (ARB) was established by an Act of Parliament, the Architects Act, in 1997. ARB is the independent statutory regulator of all UK registered architects. ARB has a dual mandate to protect the consumer and to safeguard the reputation of architects. To achieve this, we: * keep an up to date Register of all architects * promote good standards both in the education of architects and in professional practice * provide consumers with an accessible service in cases of complaint * investigate and prosecute unregistered individuals in business or practice who unlawfully call themselves an architect In the About ARB section of the website, you will find information about the Board, its members, and its committees. You can access the Architects Act and the Board's General Rules, as well as finding out about ARB's staff and what we do.
Association of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishers
The Association of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishers was founded in 1947, making it one of the oldest associations in the furniture industry. Its membership comprises craft upholsterers, upholstered furniture manufacturers, chair frame manufacturers, soft furnishing retailers and contractors and others associated with the craft of upholstery.
Association of the Garage Door Specialists
The Association of the Garage Door Specialists is a professional body representing companies who supply and fit garage doors to a high standard. Association members' work is subjected to a pre-membership inspection and quality reviews, to determine and ensure a consistent standard of service.
ASUC - Association of Specialist Underpinning Contractors
The Association of Specialist Underpinning Contractors (ASUC) is an independent trade association formed by a number of leading contractors to promote professional and technical competence within the subsidence industry. Members offer a comprehensive range of subsidence repair techniques and engineered foundation solutions.
AWAP - Anglian Water Approved Plumber
Anglian Water has it's own 'approved' plumber/contractor scheme called 'Aplus' with between one and two thousand members operating across the Anglian region.