A history of The Association of Building Engineers (ABE)

Useful Engineering Links

• Lifespan SAP

Lifespan SAP provides Domestic Energy Software designed for professional and technical surveyors.

• Official ABE site

• Elmhurst Energy Systems

Accredited body for the issue and endorsement of Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) ratings

• Communities and Local Government Energy: Planning, Building and the Environment

Information on Energy Performance in Buildings

• Energy Savings Trust

Provides impartial information and advice on climate change

• My Nearest DEA

A DEA comparison site for estate agents and the public, free advertising for DEAs

• Wood Energy

Wood fuelled heating and cooling

• Earth Energy

Ground source heating and cooling

• Future Heating

Solar thermal hot water

• PV Systems

Solar photovoltaic power

• Pinnacle Home Inspection Partnership

Provides assessor services for the Diploma in Home Inspection including Home Condition Reports (HCRs)

• The Partnership

The Partnership work with the government and industry to produce a source of case studies and information on Home Information Packs (HIPs).

• Government Planning Portal

The UK Government's online planning and building regulations resource. Learn planning and building regulations, apply for planning permission, find out about development near you, appeal against a decision and research government policy.

• Home Information Packs (HIPs)

Contains all the latest news and updates for industry with respect to the Home Information Pack

• MOL

Offer flexible education, training and learning support

Cert Scheme Links

• CSCS Website

Information on gaining a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card

General Links

• ABBE

Awarding Body for the Built Environment

• AON

Risk management, reinsurance, and human capital consulting

• Quest Associates

Quest provides solutions for HIPs and Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for mortgage lenders, packagers, brokers, panel managers and surveyors.

• HIPcert

Energy Assessor Training for Scotland and Ireland

CPD Links

• Thatched Home Inspection - Charles Chalcraft

Provides thatch information for Home Inspectors and Surveyors

• Timber and Damp - Graham Coleman

Energy Equipment Testing Service Ltd www.eets.co.uk
GB-Sol Hompage www.gb-sol.co.uk
PV Cool Build www.pvcoolbuild.com
International Solar Energy Society (UK) www.brookes.ac.uk/uk-ises
Heritage Solar Slate www.heritagesolarslate.co.uk/
RES (Renewable Energy Systems) www.res-ltd.com/
Centre for Alternative Technology www.cat.org.uk
Earth Energy www.earthenergy.co.uk/
Imagination Solar www.imaginationsolar.com
Wood Energy Ltd www.woodenergyltd.co.uk/
Future Heating www.future-heating.co.uk/