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INDUSTRY
LINKS
Institutions
& Associations for a Green Cause
Sustainability Victoria
Sustainability Victoria's purpose is to show the way to using our resources more efficiently and reducing our everyday environmental impacts.
Savewater.com.au
The broader aim of savewater.com.au is
to help create a more sustainable social, physical and economic
environment by minimising water consumption and maximising
water efficiency.
Professional Institutions & Associations
ABCB
(Australian Building Codes Board)
The ABCB is responsible for developing
and managing a nationally uniform approach to technical building
requirements, embodied in the Building Code of Australia (BCA);
developing a simpler and more efficient building regulatory
system; and enabling the building industry to adopt new and
innovative construction technology and practices.
Australia Institute of Building Surveyors
The Australian Institute of Building Surveyors is committed
to serving the Australian community by promoting the study
and advancing the science and practice of building surveying.
Australian
Council of Building Design Professionals, The
The Australian Council of Building Design Professions (BDP) is the peak body of professional associations united to achieve better practices, policies, legislation and regulation for the design of the built environment.
Australian
Institute of Building, The
The mission of the Australian Institute
of Building is to be a leading body of focus for the building
industry, valued for its services to its members, reflecting
its ideals for education, standards and ethics and the source
of authoritative and visionary comment on behalf of professionals
in the industry.
Australian
Institute of Horticulture
The Australian Institute of Horticulture
is an incorporated association of professional horticulturists.
A horticulturist is a person who is trained in the science
and cultural management of plants.
Australian
Institute of Landscape Architects
AILA provides the primary leadership,
structure and network to effectively harness and focus the
intellectual energy of Australian landscape architects in
the creation of more meaningful, enjoyable, equitable and
sustainable environments.
Australian
Institute of Quantity Surveyors, The
The
Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) is the regulatory
body of the profession. Through its leadership, standards
and code of ethics, it ensures that practising Quantity Surveyors
are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of professional
excellence.
BRANZ
The Building Research Association of
New Zealand Incorporated and its associated companies are
the building and construction industry's research, testing,
consulting and technology transfer organisations, established
to meet the needs of the industry through the services they
offer.
Building
Commission
At the Building Commission we bring vision,
innovation and leadership to the Victorian building industry.
We oversee building legislation, regulate building practices,
advise government and provide services to industry and consumers.
Carpet
Institute of Australia
The Carpet Institute of Australia (CIAL) is a national industry association representing the Australian carpet manufacturing industry. It is a non-profit industry association dedicated to the development of the Australian carpet industry. Formed in 1967, originally under the name Carpet Manufacturer's Federation of Australia, the CIAL represents local carpet manufacturers as well as suppliers of goods and services to the carpet industry.
Cement
and Concrete Association of Australia
The Cement and Concrete Association of
Australia (C&CAA) is a non-profit organisation funded by Australian
Cement Companies whose products are manufactured using modern
techniques and in accordance with world’s best practice to
comply with Australian Standards and satisfy the special needs
of the Australian Construction Industry.
Fire
Protection Association of Australia
Fire Protection Association Australia
(FPA Australia) is the nation's largest organisation seeking
to promote fire awareness and the work of the fire protection
industry.
Landscaping
Industry Association of Victoria
The Landscape Industries Association of Victoria is the peak professional landscaping body in Victoria, dedicated to promoting the highest standards in landscaping.
Master
Builders Association of Western Australia
Formed in 1898, the Master Builders Association of Western Australia is the peak employer association in the building and construction industry.
Master
Painters Association
Master Painters Association NSW is the
industry association representing the interests of painting
and decorating contractors and employers in NSW and federally.
The Association seeks to advance, encourage and recognise
the highest standards of trade craftsmanship and ethical business
practice.
Master
Plumbers' & Mechanical Services Association of Australia,
The
The Master Plumbers' & Mechanical Services
Association of Australia (MPMSAA) is a registered national
employer organisation providing representation and extensive
services for a broad base of members in the plumbing and mechanical
services sectors. MPMSAA Member companies operate in general
contracting as well as specialised service sectors.
Nursery
& Garden Industry Australia
The peak industry body for the Australian
nursery industry which, with the State Associations, represents
the interests of all sectors of the Australian nursery industry
including growers, wholesalers, retailers, allied traders,
consultants and the media.
Planning
Institute of Australia
The Planning Institute was founded in
1951 and is the only national organisation representing qualified
urban and regional planners and other related disciplines
in Australia.
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INFORMATION SITES
Australia
ABC
Gardening Australia
A comprehensive gardening website comprising
of articles, tips and events and forums all to do with your
home garden needs.
Australia
House Hunters Business Directory
Australian residential & commercial
property listings. Homes and land for sale, rent or lease,
plus holiday lets, conveyancing and legals and home finance.
Find a job, tradesman, Free listings for real estate and
property services.
Architecture
Media
Architecture Australia is the premier
magazine recording architectural activity in Australia,
and by Australians working around the world.
Build
Your Own House
Build Your Own House is the ultimate
web site for owner builders, where you can swap notes, ask
questions, buy and sell building materials, share your stories
and tips.
Building
Display Centre
The centre houses hundreds of displays
by building industry manufacturers; it is a permanent Home
Show!
Burkes
Backyard
Get recent fact sheets, visit the Backyard
Blitz home page or subscribe to Burke's Backyard Magazine.
Butter
Paper
Australian and New Zealand architecture
and design resources.
Creative
Homeowner
Features complete and easy-to-follow
instructions, exploded diagrams and extensive use of color
photographs.
GardensOnline
A large Australian based gardening site offering value shopping, thousands of products, comprehensive reference, plantfinder, thousands of photos, in-depth articles and community areas all for free.
Global
Garden
Australia's first national online gardening
magazine and prime gardening resource, serving Australia
and areas throughout the world enjoying a similar climate
e.g. California. We offer you a new edition each month with
authoritative, interesting content in an easy-to-follow
format.
realestate.com.au
realestate.com.au is an Australian
company that provides Internet and technology services to
the real estate industry, online property listings and related
services to the Australian public.
Trade
Connect
If you are building or renovating,
combine your material requirements with hundreds of others
buying from Trade Connect to receive very low pricing on
the materials you need.
Where To Live Guides
A series of guidebooks that offer essential information relating to the property markets, community dynamics, key employers and schools found in Australia's largest cities.
World
of Old Houses
Restoring, renovating, remodelling
or maintaining an old house, heritage building or traditional
architecture? Look here for information, advice & assistance
as well as all the bits'n'pieces you need: castings, decorative
glass, fireplaces, fabrics, hardware, joinery, lighting,
plumbing, plaster, tiles as well as colour schemes, decoration,
bathrooms & kitchens - absolutely everything for old houses!
New Zealand
Butter
Paper
Australian and New Zealand architecture
and design resources.
International
Abacus
Construction Index
A
free directory to more than 2,000 recommended websites and
online documents for UK construction professionals. Also
covers case studies and email newsletters.
Builder
Online
You can find product specs and manufacturers
via ebuild, books from our bookstore, house plans from eplans,
free subscriptions to our e-mail newsletters, and services
and software for builders from our BUILDER Yellow Pages.
You can start your searches right from the home page, to
speed you toward your goals. And these searchable databases
are always one click away in the lefthand column of the
site, even as you move deeper into the site.
DIYnetwork.com
At DIYnetwork.com, you'll find more
than 10,000 projects with complete step-by-step instructions,
resources and related links. This Webby Award winning site
has more than 20 message boards, where do-it-yourselfers
share ideas, plus an interactive program guide. Site highlights
include online Workshops, and DIY Kits, with instructions
and product lists. Start doing it yourself today! To begin,
simply click on your favorite DIY topic
Designguide
Designguide is dedicated to providing
the design + construction industry with the most comprehensive
and efficient directory for professionals, products + on-line
resources.
Dream
Home Source
Dream Home Source, Inc. is a leading
home plans company providing a highly intuitive and extensive
search tool for finding and viewing quality home plans.
getdecorating.com
We bring to you the finest design and
decorating ideas from the most beautiful homes in North
America so that you can pick and choose those details that
best suit your personal taste… special ideas that will help
make your house a home!
The Home Interior Guide
The Complete Guide to Home Interiors.
Home Renovation Guide
Home renovation guide directory. At home renovation guide quickly find your home renovation solutions. The Canada home renovation guide directory will help assist you in all home renovation and improvement projects from bathrooms to flooring.
UK's biggest online bathroom shop
Victoriaplumb.com - UK's biggest online bathroom shop, we sell Showers, Taps, Baths, Bathroom Mirrors, Bathrooms Suites, Roll Top Baths, for all your designer bathroom needs.
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