Associations by Sector

Build your profile, develop an understanding of the needs of specific Markets related to the supply and fit-out of built environments, and target potential new customers within their own sector associations here:

RIBA - Royal Institute of British Architects

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is a professional body for architects primarily in the United Kingdom, but also internationally. Founded as the Institute of British Architects in London in 1834, the RIBA retains a central London headquarters at 66 Portland Place as well as a network of regional offices. The RIBA Library is one of the three largest architectural libraries in the world and the largest in Europe.

IWFM - Facilities Management

The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM), formerly the British Institute of Facilities Management, (BIFM) is the UK professional association for the facilities management sector. As a supplier you can work with IWFM to offer your products and services to its members and develop your workforce.

BIID - British Institute of Interior Design

The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) is the only professional institute for interior designers in the UK. Its membership represents both the commercial and residential sectors, from heritage to cutting edge. For those wishing to find an interior designer BIID provides a directory of its Registered Interior Designers.

ARL - Association for Rental Living

The Association for Rental Living (ARL), represents all institutionally backed, professionally managed purpose-built rental living sectors including urban and suburban single-family and multi-family rental, co-living and later living.

UKH - UK Hospitality

UK Hospitality is the lead trade body for the hospitality sector, a non-government representative body for hotels, clubs, restaurants, leisure outlets and other hospitality-related organisations based in London, Edinburgh and Cardiff.

BRC - British Retail Consortium

The British Retail Consortium was formed in January 1992 with the merger of the British Retailers' Association and the Retail Consortium. It campaigns for the retail industry and is the authoritative voice of retail, recognised for its powerful campaigning and as a provider of in-depth retail information. 

SMMT - Automotive

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is the voice of the UK motor industry, representing more than 800 automotive companies, providing them with a forum to voice their views on issues affecting the sector.

Airlines UK

Airlines UK is the trade body for UK registered airlines, with members representing all sectors of the industry. It works with governments, regulators and legislators to promote the interests of UK airlines, and with organisations across the sector to encourage long-term and sustainable growth in aviation.

BFFF - Cold Chain

BFFF is the UK’s frozen food trade association, with over 200 members comprising Producers, Wholesalers, Importers, Exporters, Brokers, Retailers and related Associate businesses. BFFF has a unique and substantial membership covering the entire cold chain from large companies to SMEs.

IMRG - ecommerce & Retail

IMRG offers its solution provider members access to online retailers, facilitating networking to build meaningful relationships. Through these connections, members can build partnerships and drive business growth through relationships with decision makers from businesses of all sizes, across all retail sectors.

Defence Procurement Associations

The MOD has regular engagement with Trade Associations, including: ADS - www.adsgroup.org.uk/ and Team Defence - www.teamdefence.info/


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FDF - Food & Drink

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is the trade body representing the UK food and drink manufacturing industry.  With more than 1,000 members – from the most recognisable global brands to the most innovative start-ups – FDF represents the largest manufacturing sector in the country.

Logistics UK

Logistics UK, formerly the Freight Transport Association (FTA) is one of the largest trade associations in the UK, with members moving goods by road, rail, sea, and air. Members represent a large cross-section of the industry including hauliers, suppliers, retailers, local authorities, freight forwarders, freight handlers, vehicle manufacturers and others.

CILT - Logistics & Transport

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport is the body for professionals involved in the movement of goods and people, and their associated supply chains. CILT brings together the five distinct communities of Logistics & Freight Movement, People Mobility, Planning in Transport, Operations and Supply Chain Management and Sustainability & the Global Community.

MTA - Manufacturing Technologies

The Manufacturing Technologies Association is the UK’s trade association for companies in the manufacturing technology sector. MTA members design, manufacture and supply advanced machinery and equipment. The MTA now includes the Engineering Industries Association (EIA) and Additive Manufacturing UK (AMUK), combining with MACH, the UK’s national event for manufacturing, and the new Engineering Supply Chain Show.

Pharma & Life Sciences

Direct access to UK Pharma and Life Sciences trade organisations, membership associations, clusters, and research and innovation networks support.

Build UK

Build UK is the leading representative organisation for the UK construction industry. It bring together Clients, Contractors, Trade Associations representing a wide range of Specialist Contractors, Professional Services, and other organisations committed to industry collaboration to promote the value of construction and drive change that strengthens the sector. Its members include major clients and contractors.

UKWA - Warehousing UK

Britain’s leading trade organisation solely dedicated to warehousing, UKWA (United Kingdom Warehousing Association) provides an essential voice for the industry. With over 900 members, full members include warehousing and logistics providers as well as manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers. Around 200 Associate members are suppliers of products and services to the logistics industry.