Links to Sources of Information on Materials and Components

Brick
Website of the Brick Developmemnt Association, visit the publications page for downloadable publications.

Concrete
Information on concrete including downloadable information booklets.

Glass in Buildings
Visit the Pilkington web site to view information on the properties and use of glass in buildings'.

Insulation
Brochures explaining how Rockwool is used for thermal and acoustic insulation. Follow Product Information>Brochures.

Kingspan Off-Site
Click on the literature tab for on-line handbooks on facade and wall framing systems.

Steelconstruction.org.
View the on-line 'Red Handbook' on structural steelwork design and other useful information.

Steel in Construction
Website of Corus Group plc. Follow the quick links list to access useful information on steel building elements and construction systems'

Steel Studio Guide
Learning resource to help students learn about steel structures sponsored by Corus plc and Oxford Brookes University.

Timber in Building
Wood for Good site. Includes a great deal of technical information on the use of timber in buildings.

Timber Information
Register with ask trada to access technical timber information. student membership is free.