In 2010, ADCAS joined the National Specialist Contractors’ Council (NSCC). The NSCC was established to represent specialist subcontractors.

In At the end of June 2015, the National Specialist Contractors Council (NSCC) agreed to join with the UK Contractors Group to form BuildUK. The new organisation is led by Chief Executive Suzannah Nichol MBE. ADCAS is now a part of this new organisation.

BuildUK brings together 28 of the UK’s main contractors as well as 40 leading trade associations which represent more than 11,500 specialist contractors.

With strong ties to government, BuildUK is ideally placed to put forward the needs and concerns of a sometimes forgotten sector of the construction market.

ADCAS alone sometimes finds it difficult to be heard, but being part of BuildUK gives us a far stronger voice. Common problems and issues can be highlighted and resolved to the benefit of the entire industry.

Take advantage of the services and advice that BuildUK offers – it comes free with ADCAS membership. Visit the BuildUK website for more details of the services you can access as a member of ADCAS, or email Rebecca Joyce on rebeccaj@feta.co.uk for more information.

The Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) is the low cost but high profile UK trade body which represents the diverse interests of manufacturers, suppliers, installers and contractors within the building services sector. It is split into six principle Associations ADCAS, BCIA, BFCMA, BRA, HEVAC and HPA. More about them below.

Member Services

• Focal point for sector issues, concerns or initiatives.
• Protect, promote or represent members’ interests to the European Commission, UK government, devolved authorities, national agencies and other trade bodies.
• Conduit to the trade press on sector topics.
• International hub, particularly on regulatory and technical matters.
• Publication of guides and codes of practice, often on a joint basis with recognised authorities.
• Coordination of statistics surveys for specialist groups.
• Forum for regular section meetings and subject-specific working groups.
• Liaison with professional institutes and institutions.
• Access to training, seminars and workshops on a range of technical or commercial topics.
• Route to advice on legislation, regulations, standards, exports, technical and business queries.
• Affinity schemes to reduce company expenditure in areas such as insurance and legal advice.
• Large website with dedicated association sections and a restricted access members’ area.
• Monthly bulletins, quarterly technical reports and an annual magazine.
• High profile, formal, annual lunch for members and guests. Annual membership certificate. Association logos for promotional use.