CIRIA is the leading provider of performance improvement products and services in the construction and related industries. Our primary aims are to improve the quality, efficiency, cost-effectiveness and safety of both the provision and operation of the modern built environment.
Design Build Network is an international resource for the Architecture and Design Build industry, including interior outfitting and specialist building materials companies in the product and service supplier catalogue, as well as global events and conference diary, global associations directory, industry projects and glossary.
The Association for Project Safety provides a forum a for all those individuals, organizations and relevant authorities involved in the supervision, management and education of health and safety practices, processes and procedures in the undertaking of construction projects as defined in the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994 as amended in order to develop, set and advance standards of excellence together with relevant support and educational services.
BUFCA exists to promote the use of spray applied polyurethane foam and uphold professional standards amongst its members. It provides you, the specifier, with authoritative technical advice in all aspects of design and application. The website provides a portal to access its members who are at the forefront of polyurethane foam technology
The Concrete Centre is the central development organisation for the UK cement and concrete industry and their aim is to assist all those involved in design and construction to realise the full potential of concrete.
Builder and Engineer Online covers national construction industry issues. The site is updated daily with the latest news and features interviews with leading industry figures; in-depth articles on issues affecting the industry; an events section covering exhibitions, conferences and awards dinners; and a comprehensive Products & Services Directory.
The HousePlanner is an extensive online library of information related
to eco-homes and self-build. Information is categorised by building
element with particular emphasis on sustainability, and should provide
the ideal starting point for anyone engaging in building or renovating
their home. Includes a useful diary of upcoming events.
The official site of The Lighthouse, Scotland's National Centre for Architecture, Design and the City, features exhibition listings, downloadable what's on guide, a section on Charles Rennie Mackintosh, education activities, conference booking information and form.
Emporis.com is one of the world's largest available platforms concerning building-related information.
Find buildings, companies and photos in more than 50,000 cities worldwide.
Architecture Centre Network acts as the catalyst for Architecture and Built Environment Centres in the United Kingdom and collaborators nationally and internationally.
The architects' index - an indispensable guide for homeowners, businesses and organisations to find the right architect for residential or commercial projects of any size.
The Glass-House is a registered charity that supports and encourages better working partnerships between communities and professionals who are working together to improve the quality of a neighbourhood. The Glass-House works nationally, offering design advice, training and project support to projects focussing on neighbourhoods, housing, public space, community buildings, play areas and facilities for young people.
RIBApix is a growing database dedicated to providing you with exceptional and unique images from the collections of the British Architectural Library at the Royal Institute of British Architects, the world’s most extensive visual archive devoted to architecture.
The Design Museum is one of the world’s leading museums of modern and contemporary design. The Design Museum celebrates design’s richness and diversity and its power to enhance daily life by exploring innovation and excellence in every area of design from industrial design, graphics and multimedia, to fashion and architecture.
DBA is a unique international website where interior design companies and their related suppliers can advertise vacancies, source freelance CAD and interior designers and advertise businesses for sale, commission free. Designers can anonymously register their CVs, which can be viewed, by interior design companies worldwide.
With over 75 showrooms including furniture, fabrics, lighting, wall coverings and interior decoration, at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour it has never been easier to discover what is happening in the world of design and interiors. Showrooms are open to both public and trade visitors.
This website details The Interior Design Institute’s comprehensive online Interior Design course and includes the course outline, prospectus and digital enrolment. For further information, contact info@theinteriordesigninstitute.co.uk.
NBS Educator is provided by NBS, for use by construction industry students, lecturers and professionals who need to understand contract documentation, such as specifications and schedules of work.
This is a UK website for architecture students & professionals which provides a gateway to resources, publications and organisations. It also hosts links to all major schools of architecture, competitions and exhibitions.
ACA represents the interests of private practice architects and publish their own building and partnering documents including the ground breaking project partnering contract PPC2000.
The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) represents over 7,500 professionals working and studying in the field of Architectural Technology. CIAT is internationally recognised as the qualifying body for Chartered Architectural Technologists (MCIAT) and Architectural Technicians (TCIAT).
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada is a voluntary national association established in 1907 as the voice for architecture and its practice in Canada. Representing almost 3,700 architects, the RAIC provides the national framework for the development and recognition of architectural excellence.
The Building Exploratory is an interactive exhibition exploring buildings and the built environment. It is the first education and resource centre in the UK to do this.
Grand Designs Live is the UK’s no. 1 consumer show for design and innovation. Based on the hugely successful Channel 4 TV series – presented by design guru Kevin McCloud – Grand Designs Live will inspire you with the latest design ideas for your home.
