Construction / Painting / Joinery Trades: Websites

Australian woodworking magazine at Woolston campus. Last five years available.

You can access all of the main articles from Build magazine here. An excellent resource of the latest construction news in New Zealand. There is also print copies at Woolston and Madras campus libraries.

Concrete magazine contains practical, technical and design information on how to maximise the potential of the world’s most widely used construction material.

New Zealand’s magazine for the Joinery, Cabinetmaking, Furniture and Kitchen Manufacturing industries. Access their free magazine here.

The UK's leading painting and decorating online news service. Access past issues for inspiration and guidance.

A great collection of online feature articles on timber in architecture/construction/design.

British publication on all thing woodworking. Last five years available at Woolston Campus Library.

BRANZ is an independent and impartial research, testing, consulting and information company providing services and resources for the building industry.

CCANZ is the leading organisation developing and defending the market for concrete, and positioning concrete as the sustainable material of choice for the built environment. Basically everything you have ever wanted to know about concrete!

City plan and all amendments.

A collaboration between several organisations that carry out research into housing issues, including social, economic, technical and environmental impacts.

Contains information on how building and plumbing design can mean homes that have less impact on the environment and are healthier. Funded and developed by BRANZ. Very useful if seeking resources on building or plumbing sustainability!

Contains contacts and some useful fact sheets on painting.

Information on NZ building law and compliance, building sector activity and building services.

miproducts gives architects, designers, specifiers and construction industry professionals instant access to a comprehensive online database of New Zealand building products.

Some excellent videos on renovation and new builds. Complete with Kiwi standards and terminology.

Lots of useful tips on improving communication between new migrant employees and New Zealand managers.

The BRANZ technical resource for industry on the renovation of houses from different eras

Painting advice for commercial, industrial and residential projects.

A non-profit organization aiming to make the construction industry safer. This website links to the Site Specific Safety (SSSP) which is an agreement between businesses working on a specific site that determines how health and safety will be managed. When used correctly, it ensures that relevant site information is regularly updated and safety is monitored, and will help all businesses involved comply with New Zealand's Health and Safety at Work Act (2015).

WorkSafe New Zealand is the work health and safety regulator which provides guidance, monitors and enforces health and safety legislation. This website contains a huge variety of health and safety documents for all trades.