Why join the AECB?

The core functioning of the AECB is solely funded by membership subscriptions, so the Association really does need you.

Our financial independence means that we can be an entirely independent voice when lobbying Government and trying to influence the agenda for sustainable construction in the UK.

The Association needs your membership to continue its essential work, but also offers an attractive range of benefits in return.

As a member you will:

be part of an organization which networks some of the UK's leading ecobuilding practitioners;
have full voting rights, and the opportunity to both influence AECB policy and play an active part, if you wish, in moving forward the work of the AECB;
have access to the annual Ecobuilding Conference. This opportunity to attend what many see as the leading-edge event in the UK is open only to AECB members (there is an additional fee for attendance);
have full access to the online Forum, giving the opportunity to network with some of the UK's leading ecobuilding practitioners you can contribute to the development of best practice, or simply ask those difficult questions in our Technical Forums;
have access to restricted 'members only' areas of the website, allowing you to not only download all AECB minutes, lobbying reports etc, but also technical papers as they become available;
receive a listing in the public access searchable online database*;
receive four editions a year of Green Building magazine, packed full of ecobuilding news and articles;
have the right to use the AECB logo on your business letterhead*;
receive a wide range of discounts on products and services from other AECB members;
have access to occasional events and special offers available only to AECB members.

Discounts Available For AECB Members

The following discounts are available to AECB members (Please quote your membership number when ordering). We are extremely grateful to these businesses for their generous offers on goods and services. If any other companies would like to offer discounts to AECB members please contact us on 0845 456 9773, or email sally@aecb.net.

Cheaper telephone calls, Internet service and free local rate number at Phone Co-op as well as a percentage paid to AECB - tel Chris 0845 456 9773 or email chris@llanidloes.net
£10 off membership or £9 off renewal of Environmental Transport Association (ETA) 01932 2828882, quote S387 (alternative to AA, RAC etc)
18% off Auro range of natural paints (Green Shop) 01452 772020
10% off OS range of natural finishes (O&S) 01296 481220
2.5% off EcoPlus and Ecoclad windows, 12.5% off all paints (Biofa, OSMO, Homestrip paint stripper), 5% off insulation products (*Warmcel and Thermafleece), 12.5% off sanitary ware and water saving systems (Ifo etc) and 10% off Lindab guttering from the Green Building Store 01484 854898
2.5% off heating products from the One Stop Energy Shop (and VAT free zone too!) 01481 722299
5% off solar thermal systems from LlaniSolar (National coverage) 0845 456 1290
5% off net cost of Okofen Automatic Wood Pellet Boiler Systems - applies to the following items: Boiler, fuel storage & transport, pump station & system controller from The Organic Energy Company phone 0845 458 4076
5% off lime products (lime mortars, plasters, cob blocks, cob bricks etc) from Mike Wye Associates 01409 281644
10% off O&S natural finishes and 20% off Impra Profilan water based stains (Marrs & Cross and Wilfred Fairbairns Ltd) 0207 639 5106
5% off products purchased from the Green Shop (plus preferential quotes for solar goods) 01452 770629
Preferential deals for rainwater harvesting systems from Rainharvesting Systems Ltd 01452 772000
10% discount for design auditing and air leakage testing. Stroma Technology Ltd 01924 870677
5% discount on natural paints and finishes, treatments, carpets, timber flooring, insulation and clay products available mail order Natural Certified Products Ltd. 0870 0613427 or Fax: orders or enquiries 0871 900 6239
5% discount on selected products from Construction Resources 020 7450 2211
5% off Schuco solar energy (water and PV), Wind (400W and 6 kW) and Heat pumps (ground source and air source available). Parts only, or fully installed. Revolution Power 01325 320910

*The Board is currently considering the AECB membership structure, and will shortly be putting forward proposals for the consideration and approval of the membership. The changes may affect these benefits. The Trustee’s proposals will be aimed at enhancing the value of membership, as well as the national standing of the AECB.

The AECB is intended to be a network of individuals and companies with a common aim of promoting sustainable building. The AECB is not an accrediting body and membership does not imply any level of either trade, professional or environmental competence.

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