Construction

AEC Portico - http://www.thenbs.com/technical/aecportico/

A guide to architecture, engineering and construction from RIBA Enterprises.

BConstructive - http://www.bconstructive.co.uk

Everything you need to know about the construction industry from CITB - created for young people interested in a career in the construction industry.

B&Q - www.diy.com

The B&Q site has an excellent 'How to' section, which includes, planning tools, DIY advice and project calculators.

Barbour Product Search - http://www.barbourproductsearch.info

Online information service for built environment professionals including product database and magazine archives.

British Standards Institution - http://www.bsi-global.com/

Information on standards, testing and kitemarks (NB subscription required to access the full standards).

BRIX (BuildersResource and Information Exchange) - http://www.fmb.org.uk/

The site of the Federation of Master Builders. Includes Masterbuilder magazine and “Find a builder” directory.

Building Conservation - http://www.buildingconservation.com

Contains a library of essential articles by leading experts on issues as varied as listed building and VAT legislation, and the use of lime mortars.

Building Services Research & Information Association - http://www.bsria.co.uk/

The BSRIA offers independent research, information, testing and consultancy.

British Cement Association - http://www.cementindustry.co.uk/

The British Cement Association (BCA) is the trade and research organisation that represents the interests of the UK's cement industry at national and European levels.

CEBE - http://cebe.cf.ac.uk/

The HE Academy - Centre for Education in the Built Environment – one of 24 Subject Centres providing subject-based support to both individuals and departments.

Chartered Institute of Building - http://www.ciob.org.uk/home

The leading professional body for managers in construction.

Construction Industry Training Board - http://www.citb.org.uk/

The CITB site includes learning resources, publications, news, links and information on training and working in construction.

Construction Plus - http://www.citb.org.uk/

A variety of free information from Emap Construction Network, on careers, products, companies, law, e-business and news.

Dept for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform - Construction Statistics - http://www.berr.gov.uk/sectors/construction/index.html

Details of statistical information available from the DTI including some free online data.

Geoff's Woodwork - http://www.geoffswoodwork.co.uk/menu.htm

Woodwork, cabinet making, basic carpentry and joinery techniques. Learn how to plan, set out, make cabinets, stools, boxes and tables. Improve your understanding of design, timber, wood, seasoning, conversion and defects.

Health & Safety Executive - http://www.hse.gov.uk/

The HSE is the UK government body responsible for research and information on all aspects of health and safety.

Ibstock Brick - http://www.ibstock.com/

One of the largest brick manufacturers – information on products, data sheets and free leaflets.

Institute of Plumbing - http://www.iphe.org.uk/index.html

News, information and links from the professional body for plumbers.

Joints & Fixings - http://www.technologystudent.com/joints/joindex.htm

A site set up supporting wood and metal joints and fixings with animations digrams to demonstrate techniques.

The Timber Trade Federation - http://www.ttf.co.uk/

The Timber Trade Federation is the official voice of the UK timber trade. It represents timber importers, agents, distributors and other suppliers and users of wood and wood products.

The British Woodworking Federation - http://www.bwf.org.uk/

The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) represents leading manufacturers, distributors and installers of doors, windows, conservatories, staircases, architectural joinery, timber frame buildings and engineered timber components.

TRADA - http://www.trada.co.uk/

The Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA) - is an internationally recognised centre of excellence on the specification and use of timber and wood products.

Wood for Good - http://www.woodforgood.com

The Wood for Good website promotes a generic wood campaign, which started in 2000.The building with wood section of site provides information on joinery, timber construction, treatments and finishes.