BREEAM
The Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) is the methodology adopted by Government and many private Clients to assess the 'green' credentials of their projects. JPA have 2 accredited BREEAM Offices assessors, 2 accredited Code for Sustainable Homes assessors, 1 EcoHomes assessor and 1 BREEAM Schools assessor.
www.breeam.org

BSRIA (Building Services Research and Implementation Association)
We have been members of BSRIA for many years and are currently working with them on their sustainability network to advance the understanding of sustainable and low energy design within the industry.
www.bsria.co.uk

DESIGN QUALITY INDICATOR
The Design Quality Indicator (DQI) is an initiative managed by the Construction Industry Council, sponsored by the DTI, OGC, CABE and Rethinking Construction that considers the building procurement process from the building occupier's point of view. The intention of the scheme is to improve the quality of buildings, paying more attention to the needs of the building occupants, and the impact of the building on the local and global environment. JPA were one of approximately one hundred Trailblazers that operated the system for a year before it was formally launched in 2003, and are now registered facilitators.
www.cic.org.uk

INVESTOR IN PEOPLE
John Packer Associates has always regarded staff training and development as high priorities and were delighted to achieve Investors in People recognition in July 2000. Since then the Business has continued to grow and reassessment was successfully achieved in June 2003 and 2005.
www.iipuk.co.uk

CONSTRUCTIONLINE
Constructionline is the premier pre-qualification service for contractors and consultants in the UK. Once approved the technical expertise of the member is available for clients looking to invite companies to tender for work. John Packer Associates have been members of the scheme since 1998 and now have considerable experience of contacts on Local Authority, Government and Public sector projects.
www.constructionline.co.uk

BARBOUR INDEX
Barbour Index is the leading UK supplier of specialist information services to construction professionals. John Packer Associates fully subscribes to the online database services of the Barbour Index information system.
www.barbour-index.co.uk

FEDERATION OF SMALL BUSINESSES
John Packer Associates have supported and been members of the Federation since 1998 and make full use of member benefits when needed
www.fsb.org.uk

SUSSEX ENTERPRISE PREMIER MEMBERS
John Packer Associates have been members of the local enterprise agency since 1998 and have benefited from the networking events, business support and training courses that the organisation provides.
www.sussexenterprise.co.uk

SUSSEX HERITAGE COMMUNITY AWARD 2003: ‘Highly Commended’
Sussex Heritage awarded John Packer Associates with a ‘Highly Commended’ for their design of a public information centre and public conveniences at the popular tourist area at Pevensey Bay, East Sussex in 2003.

RICS AWARDS
East Midlands Project of the Year and the Building Conservation Winner 2006 for the Conversion of the Devonshire Royal Hospital, Buxton.

GLYNDEBOURNE OPERA
John Packer Associates are pleased to be Local Corporate Members of the Glyndebourne Opera and fully support the Education initiative to broaden the appreciation and understanding of Opera for children and adults in the local community.
www.glyndebourne.com

NATIONAL ENGINEERING SPECFICATION
We employ the National Engineering Specification as owned and managed by the Barbour Group, on all projects. John Packer Associates have had a representative on the NES Steering Group for a number of years, and constantly provide feedback on potential improvements and additions to the package.

WEALDEN EDUCATION AND BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP
Jim Quay is the Director involved in the local WEBP, whereby the organization committee has a close relationship with four of the local Community Colleges to better equip students for what employers require in the modern workplace. One significant success of the local group is the opening of a construction skills centre in Uckfield, in which local Community College students have the opportunity to try their hand at construction skills in order to see if they wish t pursue this as a career option.

ISO 9001 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
John Packer Associates have set up a quality management system in accordance with the requirements of ISO9001/2000, with a view to achieving full accreditation in the near future.
www.bsi-global.com