University of Bolton Library: Civil Engineering: Useful websites

Useful Websites

As well as academic resources, you may also find the following suggested websites useful. If you are unsure of what makes a good a website, and whether or not a website should be used as a source for an assignment, the Using the Internet for Research section of LEAP Online will be useful.

Mineral Products Association The Mineral Products Association provides information on the aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, agricultural lime, industrial lime, mortar and silica sand industries
Building Research Establishment The BRE is a world leading building science centre with a mission to improve the built environment through research and knowledge generation.
Chartered Association of Building Engineers CABE is a leading body for professionals specialising in the design, construction, evaluation and maintenance of buildings.
Chartered Institute of Building The CIOB is the world's largest and most influential professional body for construction management and leadership.
Chartered Institution of Water & Environmental Management CIWEM is an independent charity that champions professional standards, impartiality and the use of scientific evidence in the management of the environment.
CIB (International Council for Research and Innovation in Building & Construction) The CIB facilitates international cooperation and information exchange between governmental research institutes in the building and construction sector.
CIRIA CIRIA is the Construction Industry Research and Information Association. CIRIA focuses on providing best practice guidance to professionals in areas including construction practice, building design and materials, management and productivity, ground engineering, water engineering, and environmental issues. This guidance is disseminated widely through networks, publications, newsletters, and events.
Environment Agency for England and Wales Government organisation working towards a better environment in England and Wales. Main concerns include land, air and water quality, conservation, pollution control, recycling and education
Environmental Data Services Ltd (ENDS) ENDS provides environmental and sustainability intelligence to professionals in business, consultancy, government and public bodies.
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) This is the website of the UK Government's Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The HSE provides detailed industry specific health and safety regulations and information. Current health and safety issues are reported and free publications are available.
Institution of Civil Engineers ICE is one of the world's leading civil engineering institutions.
Institution of Structural Engineers The Institution of Structural Engineers is an internationally recognised source of expertise and information concerning all issues that involve structural engineering and public safety within the built environment.
Math Tutor Math Tutor provides video tutorials, diagnostic tests and exercises for various areas of mathematics.
National BIM Library An extensive collection of both generic and manufacturer BIM objects ranging from building fabric systems to mechanical and electrical objects.
Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) The Royal Institute of British Architects champions better buildings, communities and the environment through architecture.
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors RICS is one of the world's leading professional bodies in land, real estate, infrastructure and construction.
Transport Research Laboratory The TRL website includes a subject catalogue of all TRL and TRRL reports and publications.
Water UK "Water UK is the new organisation which brings together all of the UK's water suppliers at a national level. We're here promote all that's best about the UK's water industry. We also provide help, advice and expertise on all aspects of the water and sewage business."

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