Construction and C Guide - Resources and Review

Newsletters from 1993 onwards concerned with the rational use of energy in building technology. Articles have covered retrofitting in high
density low-cost residential projects and a bioclimatic treatment centre in Zaragoza.
 
Institution researching and publishing information about the built environment. Offers guidance on how to choose a building services engineer, and information about services such as heating, ventilating, air
conditioning, lighting, security, fire protection, lifts, information technology highways (within buildings), and sanitation.
 
Reference point for information on land, property and construction, with over 2000 pages of information.
 
Guide provided for staff and students at Heriot
Watt University, but the resources are not limited to the campus. The extensive guide lists hard-copy and electronic resources including electronic journals and other Internet resources.
 
Main UK organisation for research into building and construction.
 
Examines and promotes research into issues surrounding highrise construction, operation, maintenance and repair.
 
Searchable collection of information on technologies and practices designed to improve the energy efficiency of commercial and residential buildings. Methods relate to building structure, finishes and furnishings, heating and cooling, plumbing and waterheating, lighting, load management, electricity production, ventilation and air quality, site services, and motors and equipment. Discusses the benefits, limitations, application, experience, and cost for each technology.
 
Information about the Institution of Structural Engineers which brings structural engineers from many countries together to contribute to the overall development of the science and art of structural engineering.
 
Definitions of over 200 terms commonly used in the construction management process.
 
Trade information designed to raise awareness of the debate surrounding timber and environmental concerns. Includes ten environmental reasons for not choosing plastic, aimed at architects, builders, and anyone planning domestic or office building or refurbishment.
 
A brief history and description of Cappella Sistina in the Vatican.
 
An organisation devoted to international cooperation and exchange of information among its member countries on all matters relating to the science and art of lighting.
 
Covers aspects of dam design including site investigation, foundations, hydrology, and construction. Considers the design of concrete dams (gravity, arch and buttress), embankment, earthfill and rockfill dams and spillways.
 
Aims to promote high quality learning and teaching within the disciplines of architecture, planning, landscape, building, and surveying.
 
Directory of building and construction resources including departments, research institutes, organisations, associations, links to the Swedish building trade and discussion groups.
 
Photographic collection depicting modern ruins located throughout the world. Ellis Island, Airplane Graveyard, Rockaways' Playland, and Roosevelt Stadium are among the featured sites.
 
Links to numerous annotated and evaluated online resources relevant to construction and building engineering.
 
Documents the architectural style of New York, considering the design, technology, creation, and functionality of skyscrapers. Provides access to an exhibition archive, a collection of historical documents and collaborative projects, a timeline showing construction dates of the world's tallest buildings, and information for visitors.
 
Directory of skyscrapers searchable by geographical location, architect, year, type of building, address, and status (built, construction, proposed, vision, cancelled or destroyed). In addition to these search parameters, results returned comprise a scaled diagram of each structure, roof and pinnacle heights, and number of floors.
 
Monthly publication by the Federation of Master Builders, which represents all medium and small sized building companies in the UK. Topics covered include brown field development, the art of period renovation and designing to minimise storm damage.
 
National laboratory dedicated to enhancing the competitiveness of US industry and public safety performance prediction methods, measurement technologies and technical advances needed to assure the life cycle quality and economy of constructed facilities. Its products are used by those who own, design, construct, supply, and provide for the safety or environmental quality of constructed facilities.
 
Collection of links to resources covering various aspects of the construction industry, with a focus on the US. Features listings of construction organisations, along with material relating to financing projects, safety, and insurance, and industry news.
 
News of research and development from UK company specialising in building, construction and the prevention and control of fire.
 
Detailed information for environmentally conscious architects, engineers, and builders. Discusses possible benefits of the 'green building' in relation to the impact that design, construction, and maintenance procedures have had upon the environment. Offers access to full text publications on topics such as building principles and programs, rating systems, affordable housing, and codes and ordinances.
 
Searchable image database of cities and buildings from over 50 countries. Photographs can be accessed by entering a range of parameters including title, site, date of construction, materials, or style. Additional databases can be selected such as the Eric A Hegg Photograph Collection, William E Meed Collection, and the James Patrick Lee Collection.
 
Online access to reports and a database of projects covering the use of IT in construction projects in the UK. The Centre has been set up to coordinate and promote innovation and research in IT in Construction in the UK to improve competitive performance of the UK construction industry.
 
Centre for Education in the Built Environment aims to encourage and support the use of computers in higher education throughout the UK. Includes a software catalogue, resource list, and a newsletter, Habitat, available free of charge to all individuals involved in the teaching of Architecture, Planning, Building Construction and Property Management in UK higher education.
 
An association of university educators in architecture who support excellence in the teaching of environmental science and building technologies.
 
Set of annotated links to online courses, course descriptions, tutorials, assignments, tests and other materials used in the teaching of architecture and building.
 
News headlines and annotated links to resources in the areas of architecture, arts and culture, construction, heritage, housing, landscape, planning, regeneration, sustainability, and transport.
 
Magazine intended to inform engineers, designers and contractors about materials, accessories, innovations and equipment for deep foundations.
 
Documents standards governing the rehabilitation of properties, and provides specific information about the restoration of masonry, wood, metals, roofs, windows, entrances, storefronts, features, finishes, and structural and mechanical systems. Further details are given on accessibility and health and safety issues.
 
Selected articles from the magazine for Europe's construction sector, covering news, law and contract, business, finance, and equipment.
 
Articles providing information on historical road design, traffic analysis, site investigation, pavement design and earthworks, including details of soil properties and the diggability of different materials.
 
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