Build North Expo is partnering with a host of prominent organisations from the construction sector to attract both national and international companies, take a moment to read about some of the biggest trade bodies in the industry.

NASC

is the national trade body for access and scaffolding in the UK – established 1945 and now serving a family of 800+ leading contracting firms, scaffolding suppliers and manufacturers. Nearly 80 years later, raising and maintaining safety standards remains at the heart of the NASC’s objectives – driving every activity it undertakes.

The Confederation produces a wide range of industry-recognised health & safety, contractual, technical and product purchasing guidance for scaffolding contractors, their operatives and their clients – accepted as the industry standard by HSE, Build UK, CITB and principal contractors alike.

UKATA

UKATA (UK Asbestos Training Association) a leading association, is dedicated to enhancing the quality and standards of asbestos training with the aim to shield workers and the public from the hazards of asbestos exposure.

The association collaborates closely with its members to guarantee that they have access to the latest information, training resources, and industry updates. They provide a suite of support services to assist them in accomplishing their training objectives. Their membership encompasses a diverse array of organisations involved in asbestos training, including training providers, asbestos removal contractors, consultants, and equipment suppliers.

National Federation of Builders

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) represents builders, contractors and house builders across England and Wales.

As one of the UK’s longest standing trade bodies, it was created to represent the building profession and to promote conditions its members need to thrive and contribute to the economic success of the UK.

Its members range from the sole trader to large, multi-million pound construction companies, with turnover ranging from below £500,000 to over £1.1 billion. The federation provides expert advice, training, representation and business services for members so that they can comply with industry standards, excel in delivery, and grow successful businesses.

Builders Merchants Federation

The BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) is the trade association that represents and protects the interests of builders’ merchants and suppliers to the building materials sector in the UK and Ireland. Our vision is to enable members to ‘build excellence’ in the building materials sector.

Total membership from 1 January 2025 stands at 1,020 merchant, supplier and service companies who together have combined sales of over £51.6bn and employ nearly 198,000 people in the building materials industry. The BMF’s 535 merchant members, including 81 from Ireland, operate from just under 6,500 branches across the UK and Ireland.

The BMF is the active hub of merchant and supplier activity in the UK, working closely with allied industry groups and regulatory bodies such as trading standards and planning departments, to ensure that issues affecting member merchants and suppliers are tackled promptly and effectively. The BMF is an active lobbyist with local and central government in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and has an impressive track record of achievements.

Confederation of Roofing contractors (CORC)

CORC was established in 1985 and is now the most respected and widely known Roofing Trade Association within the industry and by the general public. CORC’s members are considered to be the best roofing contractors in the business.

If you require a roof repair or even a complete new roof, CORC recommended roofers are there for you.

Your roof is the most important part of your property and it is vital that repairs and re-roofs are carried out in order to protect your home.

Stone Federation Great Britain

Stone Federation is the official trade association for the natural stone industry and provides architects, designers, specifiers, clients and the wider construction industry with a comprehensive source point for all things stone.

We have over 100 year’s experience and a membership made up of the most well-established and widely respected names in the industry, alongside the most innovative and creative of natural stone firms, so we are well-placed to resource and support you.

Whether you are an architect looking to find the right stone or company for your project or a natural stone supplier looking to establish yourself as a leading name in the sector, Stone Federation is here to support you.

Scottish Building Federation (SBF)

The Scottish Building Federation is a leading trade association representing the construction industry in Scotland, advocating for the interests of its members and promoting excellence in the sector.

Since its establishment in 1895, the Scottish Building Federation, has been a leader in promoting collaboration and fostering a unified environment that embraces the shared values, collective needs, and cooperative business practices of its members.

Throughout the years, SBF has consistently represented the diverse interests and aspirations of its members across Scotland. With a membership that spans various construction and general contracting companies, including large enterprises, medium-sized organizations, and small businesses, SBF provides an inclusive platform that celebrates the entire industry.

CITB

CITB is the industry training board for the construction sector in England, Scotland, and Wales. It’s our job to help the construction industry attract talent and to support skills development, to build a better Britain.

The organisation are an executive non-departmental public body in charge of our budget and activities.

CITB Support the construction industry to have a skilled, competent and inclusive workforce, now and in the future.

What they aim to do

  • Inform and enable the right people into construction
  • Develop a training and skills system to meet future needs
  • Support the industry to train and develop its workforce