The BBA is aware of the statement released by UKAS today and would like to provide some clarifications.
Since our inception in 1966, our purpose has been to play a vital role in driving safety and quality in construction. We believe in effective and independent validation of a product’s ability to perform a purpose. As such, the BBA’s technical competence is a matter of great pride. Quality of certification is at the heart of what the BBA delivers. The BBA continues to believe in the role that accreditation plays, and the importance of independent oversight. We take our obligations to comply to the processes, by which we are audited, very seriously. No concerns have been raised by UKAS in relation to the BBA’s technical competence.
BBA’s service and coverage have remained the same since before and after its corporate re-structure on 1 July 2025. The workforce is the same, all sites and equipment remain unchanged, and the same is true for our formal certification/test methods and their related procedures. The corporate re-structure is the focus of UKAS’s suspension.
The BBA is currently engaged in the process of appeal, in line with UKAS procedures. The BBA continues to respond promptly and thoroughly to all findings raised by UKAS. We remain open to discussion and to full transparency and cooperation to bring this to resolution as soon as possible.
We fully appreciate the concern this issue is causing our clients and the wider industry. We will be continuing to communicate regular updates to our clients and our key stakeholders. Our priority is to resolve the matter of the suspension and we are actively working with UKAS toward resolution.
Whilst we find a resolution, as previously communicated, the BBA continues to engage across the sector relating to certification schemes provided by the BBA. All published certificates remain valid and will continue to be maintained. The status of all certificates can be found on MyBBA here.
Should you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us via [email protected].
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The BBA is aware of the statement released by UKAS today and would like to provide some clarifications.
Since our inception in 1966, our purpose has been to play a vital role in driving safety and quality in construction. We believe in effective and independent validation of a product’s ability to perform a purpose. As such, the BBA’s technical competence is a matter of great pride. Quality of certification is at the heart of what the BBA delivers. The BBA continues to believe in the role that accreditation plays, and the importance of independent oversight. We take our obligations to comply to the processes, by which we are audited, very seriously. No concerns have been raised by UKAS in relation to the BBA’s technical competence.
BBA’s service and coverage have remained the same since before and after its corporate re-structure on 1 July 2025. The workforce is the same, all sites and equipment remain unchanged, and the same is true for our formal certification/test methods and their related procedures. The corporate re-structure is the focus of UKAS’s suspension.
The BBA is currently engaged in the process of appeal, in line with UKAS procedures. The BBA continues to respond promptly and thoroughly to all findings raised by UKAS. We remain open to discussion and to full transparency and cooperation to bring this to resolution as soon as possible.
We fully appreciate the concern this issue is causing our clients and the wider industry. We will be continuing to communicate regular updates to our clients and our key stakeholders. Our priority is to resolve the matter of the suspension and we are actively working with UKAS toward resolution.
Whilst we find a resolution, as previously communicated, the BBA continues to engage across the sector relating to certification schemes provided by the BBA. All published certificates remain valid and will continue to be maintained. The status of all certificates can be found on MyBBA here.
Should you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us via [email protected].
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