Construction
Disclaimer
Government sites
Industry sites
Sites of interest
Standards and legislation
Government Sites
| Subject link |
Description |
Australian Building Codes Board
|
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is the organisation responsible for developing and managing the Building Code of Australia (BCA). Site includes building code related documents and links. |
| Australian Government Workplace Authority |
Information about wages and conditions of employment in Australia for work that is covered by federal awards and agreements. |
| Builders Licensing Australasia |
Gateway to builder licensing in Australia and New Zealand. |
| Building Services Authority Queensland |
The Queensland Building Services Authority is the statutory authority that regulates the Building industry in Queensland. Site includes building tips, news and information, and links to related sites. |
CSIRO Manufacturing and Infrastructure Technology
|
Includes information on current research, building technology and Building Innovation and Construction Technology magazine. |
| Department of Employment and Industrial Relations |
Queensland Government site with information on industrial relations and workplace health and safety. Also includes links to related sites. |
| Queensland Forest Industry Book |
Government site with comprehensive information on the forestry industry in Queensland. |
| Safe Work Australia |
Safe Work Australia provides information on all aspects of Workplace Health and Safety. |
| Timber.org.au |
Timber.org.au is the website of the Forest and Wood Products Research and Development Corporation. The FWPRDC is a Commonwealth Government Statutory body funded by the Commonwealth Government and the Australian Timber Industry. FWPRDC conducts a wide range of research and development from forest operations through to the utilisation of forest products. |
| Wageline |
A Queensland statewide information service on industry awards, agreements and entitlements provided by the Department of Industrial Relations. |
| WorkCover Queensland |
Workcover Queensland is the major workers' compensation insurer in Queensland. Site includes workers' compensation information and access to relevant legislation. |
| Workplace Health and Safety |
Queensland Government site with comprehensive workplace health and safety information, access to legislation and codes of practice, and links to other relevant sites. |
Industry Sites
| Subject link |
Description |
| Australian Institute of Building |
Includes links to sites of affiliated & related organisations. Good AusIndustry links. |
Australian Procurement and Construction Council Inc
|
Includes access to documents such as the National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry. |
| Building and Construction Industry Training Fund |
A Training Fund for existing workers and employers of apprentices in the Queensland building and construction industry. |
| Construct My Career |
Promoting the building & construction industry as a career option. Very readable site. |
| Construction Training Queensland |
Construction Training Queensland is the principal advisor on the training needs for the Building and Construction industry in Queensland. Their website includes training and skill recognition information, a newsletter, and links. |
Housing Industry Association
|
HIA is the only national industry association representing the interests of all building professionals - from trade contractors, builders, and suppliers through to product manufacturers. Site includes access to articles from Housing magazine and links. |
| Make It! |
This website includes information, resources and links to relevant websites relating to construction careers. |
| Master Builders Association Australia |
Website for Master Builders, the major Australian building and construction industry association. |
| Queensland Master Builders |
Includes information on licensing, industrial relations, dispute and financial services, insurance, etc. |
| Think Brick Australia |
Think Brick Australia is a website containing a variety of information on the manufacture and use of bricks. |
| Timber Queensland |
Timber Queensland was formed out of the merger between the Queensland Timber Board, and the Timber Research And Development Advisory Council (TRADAC) in July 2003. Timber Queensland, as the peak industry body, is funded by the forest and timber industries and represents most of the industry to government and the wider community. |
Sites of Interest
| Subject link |
Description |
| Australian Hardwood Network |
Comprehensive hardwood resources including a species index, specifiers guide, and technical information about hardwood and cypress applications. |
| Australian Wood Review |
Information on current and back issues of Australian Wood Review, an Australian magazine for wood workers. |
Connection Magazines
|
Australian building industry news. |
| Expert Village |
A video sharing site with a lot of trade specific content. |
| National Association of Forest Industries |
Information about the Forest and Timber industries in Australia. Site includes articles, a newsletter and a `hot issues' section. |
| SkillsOne |
This site contains many videos and articles relating to the trades. |
| SunSmart |
Provides sun protection advise to many groups within the community including the workplace. |
| Timber.net.au |
Website of the Timber Development Association of New South Wales. Comprehensive timber resources are available on this site including a species guide, AS1684 user guides, timber users' guides, and links to other relevant sites. |
| WoodBin |
Featuring woodworking software, furniture design info and plans, wood properties, woodworking supplies, wood products, and other woodworking stuff. |
| Woodlink |
Created by the Victorian Woodworkers Association. Various links including timber types, & health & safety. |
| Woodworking Australia |
Information on woodworking plus links to Australian woodworking and timber sites. |
| Woodworking.com |
American site with woodworking articles, tips and links. |
Standards and legislation
The Liaison Librarian for construction, Tanya Mohr, updates this resource. If you find any broken links or would like to suggest a site please send us an email with the details
This page was last updated at Wednesday, 27-May-2009 10:55:44 EST
