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	Talk to designers and contractors about the principles in this site — ask them to make sure that the work will be done in a sustainable way.

SBS system of Approved Certifiers — for structural design that need a building warrant.	www.sbsa.gov.uk — select Certification	01506 600 400
Institution of Structural Engineers — for qualified engineers who specialise in structural work on buildings.	www.istructe.org.uk	020 7235 4535
Architects Registration Board — all qualified architects are listed by ARB. As well as designing alterations, qualified architects can also survey properties.	www.arb.org.uk	020 7580 5861
Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland — some architects have been accredited as specialists in conservation or sustainable design.	www.rias.org.uk	0131 229 7545
Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists — CIAT members aren’t architects, but are qualified to draw up plans and specifications for home alterations.	www.ciat.org.uk	020 7278 2206

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