The Construction Fixings Association has developed an enviable reputation as an authoritative, pro-active and independent industry body which works hard to foster a better understanding of every aspect of the use of constructions fixings. This has been achieved via numerous routes - co-operating with national and international agencies in the development of standards and approvals regimes but in the UK mostly by the publication of a wide range of supporting material on virtually every aspect of fixings technology.

Forms
In order to assist stakeholders in the implementation of BS 8539:2012 Code of practice for the selection and installation of post-installed anchors in concrete and masonry, the CFA has published a series of forms designed to speed up the various stages of selecting an anchor.

Guidance Notes
A structured treatise on a variety of key subjects. Several Guidance Notes specific to particular industries have been developed in co-operation with the relevant industry bodies. Some are referred to in BS 8539:2012.

Installation Videos
As an essential aid to providing the knowledge and experise to install anchors, these videos comprehensively cover the correct installation procedures for all types of anchor.

Method Statements
The performance of anchors depends on a number of criteria, including, very importantly, correct installation. These standard method statements are intended to augment the manufacturers Installation Instructions (usually including pictograms) found on, or included with, the product packaging. They include all types of post installed anchors.

Technical Articles & Editorials
A less formal treatment of a similarly wide range of subjects. Some have been prepared specifically for this website. Those written originally for Fastener and Fixing magazine (and reproduced here with their kind permission) are aimed primarily at Distributors.