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".
LATEST NEWS
01 November 2025
CFA Training Courses Achieve CITB Recognition - A Milestone for Construction Fixings Excellence
The Construction Fixings Association (CFA) is proud to announce that its industry-leading training courses have officially been recognised by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB)…
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23 July 2025
CFA - Interview
Meet Laurence Parker, Technical Specification Manager, Simpson Strong-Tie
In this interview, Laurence Parker, technical specification manager at
Simpson Strong-Tie, shares how he built a career in the industry, the exciting
projects he's worked on, and why young people should consider a future in
construction fixings.
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16 July 2025
CFA - Interview
Recruitment campaign interview with Sudeeksha Dixit, Management Graduate at ITWCP
"Behind every tool or fixing solution, there's a story of solving
real-world challenges - and I'm proud to be part of that."
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19 June 2025
Why fixing best practice matters and how to avoid common pitfalls
In the latest episode of the Professional Builder Podcast, CFA General
Manager Chris Middleton shared his insights on the importance of getting fixings
right from the start.
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PROOF TESTER
26/11/2025 - Rite-Fix, Solihull
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ADVANCED PROOF TESTER
26/11/2025 - EJOT, Leeds
