Code for Construction
Product Information

Summary - The Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) was created to promote an urgent and positive culture and behaviour change in the way the construction product manufacturing industry manages and provides information and marketing on their products. The CCPI was initiated by the Construction Product Association (CPA) as a direct response to Dame Judith Hackitt’s review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety set up in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. 

Background - The importance of Dame Judith Hackitt’s independent review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety will not be lost to all those working in the built environment post-Grenfell. The review, as well as the subsequent Inquiry into what went wrong at Grenfell, has made clear the need to address the marketing practices of construction product organisations.  

To address the findings of the Hackitt report, the Construction Products Association established its Marketing Integrity Group (CPA MIG) in 2018. A team of marketing and technical experts was brought together, which represented many different types of building materials and experience, as well as representation from government, and trade bodies. 

After an initial Call for Evidence Survey in 2019, it was apparent that change to industry practice was needed and the MIG set about creating a new Code of Conduct to raise standards in product information. 

The role of CPI Ltd is to guard the Code, to assess and approve registrations, and to manage registrations on an ongoing basis. CPI Ltd has put in place an independent skills-based governance structure. 

CPI Ltd, owned by CPA, is a not-for-profit organisation with independent governance. As such it is independently governed by a voluntary Board of Non-Executive Directors, led by an independent Chair, who provide strategic direction , monitor performance, financial management and  risk and audit.