This organisations purpose is to improve the standard of education for everyone involved in building conservation. It aims to improve the standard of education of everyone involved in building conservation, including craftsmen, professionals, homeowners and the general public.

International society concerned with science and technology of masonry materials, construction and buildings. They also provide a forum for research, development and practice, which is of interest to designers, users and producers of masonry.

The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) is a dynamic, forward-thinking and inclusive global membership qualifying body for Architectural Technology.

The NSC is an educational charity established in 1983 on a 50-acre former quarry site with the object of promoting a better public understanding of the quarrying and stone industry, both aggregate and dimensional sectors.

Aims to improve fireplace design, manufacture and installation and to maintain close liaison with allied trades. The Association's membership includes firms manufacture and retail fires and fireplaces of stone, marble, brick or slate.

Membership of manufacturers of terrazzo and marble tiles and precast terrazzo stair units. Also layers of terrazzo, mosaic, granite and marble and ceramic tiles. Associate members supply plant and materials used in these trades.

Founded 1897. Has the objective of promoting and safeguarding the skills and activities of its members who specialise in fine architectural carving, lettering and other work.

Provides vocational training in stonemasonry and other building trades including: CITB/City & Guilds Intermediate (ICA) and Advanced (ACA) Construction Awards in Stonemasonry, NVQ 2&3, Foundation Degree in Historic Building Conservation.