About the AECB

The Association for Environment Conscious Building (AECB) was established in 1989 to increase awareness within the construction industry of the need to respect, protect, preserve and enhance the environment, principles that have become known collectively as "sustainability". The Association numbers local authorities, housing associations, builders, architects, designers, consultants and manufacturers among its membership and is proud to have Professor Chris Baines as its Honorary President.

The AECB boasts amongst its members some of the leading authorities and activists within the environmental construction movement. It is represented at national government level and is routinely consulted on crucial industry matters such as changes to the statutory building regulations, government strategies and initiatives. Collaboration with other environmental organisations currently includes work with Green Peace and WWF on illegal timber logging.

How is the AECB run?

AECB is a Company Limited by Guarantee and not having a share capital (incorporated on 19th January 2005). The Company Registration Number is 5336768 and the registered office is 30 Linden Road, Earby, Barnoldswick, Lancashire BB18 6XR. The AECB is run by a Board of Trustees (maximum of 12). The Board is elected at each Annual General Meeting. The Association’s Memorandum and Articles of Association can be downloaded by logged in members here.

The Board is responsible for the overall running of the AECB. It appoints working groups to address specific matters such as advising on Building Regulations, preparation of the AECB's Energy Standard, special administrative duties (membership, marketing/publicity, website, personnel communication etc) and SussED Website, Yearbook. SussED (the Sustainable Skills and Education Initiative) promotes environmental awareness in construction-related education. The Board meets four times a year plus ad-hoc sub group meetings when necessary.

The Association employs a part time administrator [Sally Hall] and an Executive Officer(Andy Simmonds). Contracts are negotiated for specific tasks.

The AECB is a network of individuals and companies with a common aim of promoting sustainable building. It is not an accrediting body and membership does not imply any level of either a trade, professional or environmental competence. It is the responsibility of prospective employers/users to properly check the professional standing of a company and the suitability of a product.