First established in 1979 the Construction Fixings Association represents
the major manufacturers of fixing systems which are set in drilled holes in
all construction materials including Concrete, Brickwork, Blockwork,
Stonework and Plasterboard - many with European Technical Assessments (ETAs).
The CFA offers support to all stakeholders involved in the "Fixings chain" -
Specifiers, Distributors, Contractors, Installers and Testers and works with
UK and European bodies to satisfy our mission statement of "Ensuring best
fixings practice".
27 August 2026
Own-Label Construction Products - Understanding the Responsibilities Behind the Brand
The increasing number of construction products being sold under distributor
or merchant own-brand labels has recently been discussed by the Construction
Fixings Association (CFA) Technical Committee. Of particular concern are
safety-critical products, including resin injection mortars...
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25 August 2026
CFA Newsletter
The
latested CFA Newsletter is now available.
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10 August 2026
New Guidance Note - Post-Installed Rebar Connections...
The CFA are delighted to announce that a new Guidance Note (GN) "Post-installed
rebar connections using injection resin mortars" has now been added to
our existing library of technical resources.
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12 July 2026
Steel Tariffs Raise Questions for UK Construction Fixings Sector
The UK construction fixings industry is bracing for potential disruption following the introduction of new steel tariffs
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