Asphalt Industry Alliance - www.asphaltindustryalliance.com
A large amount of information on various aspects of road surfacing. The site includes links to international associations related to asphalt and road surface dressings, some of which are UK based.
BAILII (British & Irish Legal Information Institute) - www.bailii.org
British Compressed Gas Association - www.bcga.co.uk
Represents companies in the industrial gases industry dealing with gases such as acetylene, argon, ammonia, carbon dioxide, chlorine, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, etc., BCGA does not represent the interests of the compressed air or natural gas industries. It aims to promote and advise on safe practice and to participate in new standards and legislation. There is a comprehensive and useful list of relevant publications on this site.
British Library, The - www.bl.uk
British Standards Institute - www.bsi-global.com
Building Research Establishment - www.bre.co.uk
British Woodworking Federation - www.bwf.org.uk
The voice of the woodworking industry and builders' joinery and represents leading manufacturers, distributors and installers of doors, windows, conservatories,
staircases, architectural joinery, timber frame buildings and engineered timber components. Accreditation schemes for timber windows and doors/frames including fire doors. Also, codes of conduct, publications and FAQs.
Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers, The - www.cibse.org
An international body which represents and provides services such as advice on lighting, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, public health systems and lifts to the building services profession. There are publications and some free downloads.
COI (Central Office of Information) Communications - www.coi.gov.uk
Government run communications company working for various public sector companies. The website is used to publish government press releases.
Construction Equipment Association, The - www.coneq.org.uk
The trade association that represents the UK construction equipment sector. Members are established original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), component and accessory suppliers, the trade press and specialist research companies. Company size varies from major multinationals to micro businesses. Company locator for France, Germany, UK and Spain, technical services, news and information.
Construction Industry Training Board - www.citb.co.uk
The CITB provides assistance in all aspects of recruiting, training and qualifying the construction workforce. We also work with partners in industry and government to improve the competitiveness of the industry as a whole. There are links to relevant legislation, publications and an online example of the construction health and safety multiple choice test.
Expert Witness - www.expertwitness.co.uk
Flat Roofing Alliance - www.fra.org.uk
Used to be the FRCAB (Felt Roofing Contractors Advisory Board). The FRA sets standards for products, specifications, safety and training and represents the flat roofing industry on the various committees of the BSI, CITB and the NSCC. They promote flat roofing generally and more specifically built up bituminous roofing. It has a news page and a publications page through which you can order up to three specific leaflets free of charge.
Fire Information Group UK (FIG UK), The - www.figuk.org.uk
The Fire Information Group UK is an information exchange co-operative for people working in the fire and loss prevention field.
Fleet Newsnet - www.fleetnewsnet.co.uk
Online version of a Weekly Newspaper for corporate car fleet buyers. Includes news, road tests, email news bulletin, an interactive question & answer forum, and general information about the fleet hire industry.
Forensic Science Service - www.forensic.gov.uk
Website for the Forensic Science Service, the largest supplier of forensic science services in the UK. Includes information on the different services provided, case studies, an equiry form and a links page for other forensic science related websites. They also publish their press releases online.
Fire Findings magazine - www.firefindings.com
Website for the Fire Findings print magazine. Includes interactive features such as an 'Article search' allowing you to search their back issues for specific subjects
and an 'Investigators Exchange' online forum where you can post fire related questions.
Health & Safety Executive - www.hse.gov.uk
Her Majesty's Courts Service - www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk
Her Majesty's Courts Service is an executive agency of the Ministry of Justice. They are responsible for managing magistrates' courts, the Crown Court, county courts, the High Court and Court of Appeal in England and Wales.
InFIRE - http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/InFire/
InFIRE is a worldwide consortium of libraries with significant collections of fire literature. Program activities include inFIRE conferences (which are open to members and non-members alike), development of the inFIRE Union List of Serial Publications and workshops on accessing information for fire professionals.
Institute of Plumbing, The - www.plumbers.org.uk
Kompass - www.kompass.com
Business to business search engine. Find information about companies and what they do.
Met Office, The - www.metoffice.gov.uk
Provider of environmental and weather related-related services. Including UK, world and city forecasts, weather warnings, UV index, charts, marine information
and satellite imagery.
Multimap - www.multimap.co.uk
Mapping site. Plan a route to any location in the UK, just type in an address or postcode.
National Association of Chimney Engineers - www.nace.org.uk
Formed to ensure the safety of all fuel users who depend upon a chimney or flue for the operation of a heating appliance by providing a register of competent and qualified chimney engineers for all types of chimney work. It has a technical guide, safety information and links to other chimney related sites.
Ordnance Survey - www.ordsvy.gov.uk
Police National Website - www.police.uk
ROSPA - www.rospa.com
Trading Standards - www.tradingstandards.gov.uk
Office of Public Sector Information - www.opsi.gov.uk
Formerly Her Majesty's Stationery Office.