Web Links
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ARCHITECTURE |
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Architecture
and Design - University of South Australia.
Internet resources.
http://www.library.unisa.edu.au/resources/subject/archdes.asp |
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Australian
Infront
Launch pad to Australia’s best online designers, artists,
design companies and other related web sites.
http://www.australianinfront.com.au/ |
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Butterpaper
Australian and New Zealand architecture resources.
http://www.butterpaper.com/ |
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Culture and Recreation Portal (Commonwealth)
Architecture in Australia and the development of a distinctive Australian style as well as links to relevant online resources.
http://www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au/articles/architecture/ . |
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Design Site
Architecture and design related information.
http://www.design-site.net/ |
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Intute
Architecture resources which have been selected, evaluated and described
by subject specialists.
http://www.intute.ac.uk/artsandhumanities/architecture/ |
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WWW Virtual
Library - Architecture
http://vlib.org/Architecture
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BRICKLAYING |
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Brick Development Association
U.K. site but contains some free publications and
online journal "Brick Bulletin".
http://www.brick.org.uk/ |
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Pavingexpert.com
Brickwork basics and bricklaying techniques.
http://www.pavingexpert.com/featur09.htm
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Scottish Further Education Unit
Half brick walling. Bricklaying techniques and ‘tricks of the trade’.
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/resources/images/CCHalfBrickWalling_tcm4-244125.pdf
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WorkCover
NSW
Hazard profile - Bricklaying
http://www.workcover.nsw.gov.au/Publications/Industry/Construction/default.htm |
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TAFE
Learning Gateway
Industry links - Bricklaying.
http://www.lg.tafensw.edu.au/2387/2429/indlinks.htm |
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Technical
Notes on Brick Construction
Series of bulletins that contain design, detailing, and construction
information based on the latest technical developments in
brick masonry. Drawings, photographs, tables, and charts illustrate
each topic.
http://www.bia.org/html/frmset_thnt.htm
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BUILDING MATERIALS |
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Building
Information Links
Large collection of sites covering most aspects and listed
by topic.
http://www.canb.auug.org.au/~chowell/buildlinks.htm |
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Bunnings Warehouse
Building supplies.
http://www.bunnings.com.au/site/ |
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Cement and Concrete
Association of Australia
Searchable site: materials and properties, design, construction,
structural elements, form of construction, finishes, events,
awards, reviews,life cycle assessment.
http://www.concrete.net.au/ |
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Centre
for Design
Design, innovation,and environmental sustainability.
http://www.cfd.rmit.edu.au/ |
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CSR
Supplier of building products: plasterboard, fibre cement,
insulation, roof tiles, bricks, pavers, aluminium. Product
safety information.
http://www.csr.com.au/Corporate/default.asp |
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Forest and
Wood Products Research and Development Corporation
This site contains all the latest technical reports, information
and literature relating to timber, timber products and its
various applications.
http://www.timber.org.au/ |
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Infolink - Architecture & Building
Searchable construction and design links, products, industry
news, careers, tenders, directory of services.
http://www.infolink.com.au/ |
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Product Selector
Product library for architects, interior designers and
specifiers: photographs, technical data, colours and textures,
links
http://www.selector.com/ |
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Ramset
Australia
Fastener selection and application, technical support
and sales for the building and construction industry.
http://www.ramset.com.au/ |
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Spec-Net
Building Data
Information source for building, construction, engineering
products and services.
http://www.spec-net.com.au/index.htm |
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Timber
Building in Australia
Recent projects, articles, technical information, environmental
issues, research, glossary.
http://oak.arch.utas.edu.au/tbia/default.asp
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WA Sustrainable Energy Development Office
Energy smart homes.
http://www1.home.energy.wa.gov.au/pages/building.asp
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Woodworking
Links, practical advice, advertisements, forums.
http://www.woodworking.com/ |
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Woodworking
Australia
All Australian woodworking site.
http://www.ubeaut.com.au/ |
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GENERAL - BUILDING |
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australia.gov.au
Building and construction industry Commonwealth government information.
http://www.australia.gov.au/Building_&_Construction_Industry |
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Australian
Building and Construction Commissioner
The ABCC was established and provided with powers to enforce
workplace laws, to address the problems that the building
and construction industry encounters Site has fact sheets,
legal requirements, national code of practice, etc.
http://www.abcc.gov.au/abcc/ |
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Australian Building Codes Board
Nationally consistent building codes, standards, regulatory
requirements and regulatory systems, research and design,
certification, publications, search, news.
http://www.abcb.gov.au/ |
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Australian Constructors Association
Tendering guidelines.
http://www.constructors.com.au/main/ |
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Australian Standards
Association
Draft standards, purchase, downloads, videos, quality
assurance, design awards, news.
http://www.standards.com.au/ |
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Building
and Construction Careers
Career information.
http://www.bigplans.com.au/home.html |
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Construction
Forecasting Council
Construction activity forecasts.
http://www.cfc.acif.com.au/ |
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Construction, Forestry,
Mining Energy Union (CFMEU)
Current affairs, international issues, journals, translation
service, health and safety, apprentice and trainee information
(rights, contracts etc).
http://www.cfmeu.asn.au/ |
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Construction Industry
Training Board
Information about getting started and advancing in
the construction industry. Under the "Training"
heading there is an online learning hub.
http://www.citb.org.au/ |
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Green Building Council
of Australia
Under "Resources" fact sheets and internet links.
http://gbcaus.org/ |
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Master
Builders' Association
Membership, building information centre, housing for life
information service, events, news, training, education.
http://www.mba.org.au/ |
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NSW
Department of Commerce. Office of Industrial Relations
Award pay rates, conditions of employment, rights, responsibilities,
workplace practices, safety, etc.
http://www.industrialrelations.nsw.gov.au/awards/pathways/pw_10.html |
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NSW Office of Fair Trading - Home
Building Service
Service established to take responsibility for the
licensing and regulation of builders and tradespeople in the
home building industry and specialist contractors across all
industries. Site includes guides to building standards, laws
and domestic building contracts for the consumer.
http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/building/miscellaneous/abouttheofficeofhomebuilding.html |
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Workcover
- NSW
Workplace safety, injury management and workers compensation,
FAQs, occupational health and safety, certification, tenders,
contracts, links.
http://www.workcover.nsw.gov.au/Industry/Construction/default.htm
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PLUMBING |
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Copper
Development Centre Australia
Plumbing information and links.
http://www.copper.com.au/cdc/category.asp?category_id=49 |
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History
of Plumbing
Information from ancient times to the present.
http://www.theplumber.com/#history |
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Institute
of Plumbing Australia
Forum reports, feature web sites, etc
http://www.plumbing.org.au/ |
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Master
Plumbers of Australia
State associations, regulations, installation and technical
standards, careers, training and apprenticeship information.
product search database, plumbers, renovating.
http://www.masterplumber.com.au/ |
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NSW
Department of Energy, Utilities and Sustainability
Plumbing and drainage regulations in NSW.
http://www.deus.nsw.gov.au/water/Plumbing.asp |
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Plumbing
Careers
Career information, specialisations, labour market informations
etc.
http://www.myfuture.edu.au/services/default.asp?FunctionID=5050&ASCO=443111A |
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Reece Plumbing
Bathroom and plumbing products.
http://www.reece.com.au/ |
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Sydney
Water
Plumbing information, fact sheets, updates etc.
http://www.sydneywater.com.au/BuildingDevelopingandPlumbing/PlumbingInformation/
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Tradelink
Industry news, brochure downloads, product information.
http://www.tradelink.com.au/trade/ |
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