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QUICK LINKS
Building Code - www.building.dbh.govt.nz
The Department of Building and Housing's Building Code Compliance Documents (Approved Documents) and Building Code Handbook are now available online for free download as PDF files.
How to access: Click on the following link:
Building Code Compliance Documents download
Scroll down until you find: "Table of current Compliance Documents (PDF) by Building Code clause."
Resource Management Act (1991)
Standards
New Zealand
General Collection
The following subject headings are useful to find items:
| Architectural Drawing |
720.284 |
Machine/Power Tools |
621.9 & 684.083 |
| Carpentry |
694 |
Painting & Decorating |
698.1 |
| Concrete |
693.5 |
Quantity Surveying |
692.5 |
| Construction Management |
658.99 |
Scaffolding |
690.22 |
| Joinery |
694 & 694.6 |
Tendering |
692 |
| Machining |
620.007/671.35 |
Timber |
674/694 |
| Masonry |
693.1 & 693.5 |
Workplace Health and Safety |
363.11 |
Search the catalogue (Type keywords in the search window e.g.: tools)
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Textbooks & Recommended Readings
Course texts and selected recommended readings are held in the restricted loan collection.
Please ask for them at the front service desk. Your tutors should provide you with a full list of readings.
Course texts - two hour loan.
Selected recommended readings - three day loan.
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The Reference Collection
Online Reference books
Britannica Online - a great all round general online encyclopedia with links to millions of articles, definitions, facts, etc. (password required off campus).
Credo Reference (formerly XRefer Plus) is a completely customizable ready-reference solution for learners and librarians. Its full-text, aggregated content covers every major subject from the world's best publishers of reference. There are over 225 titles consisting of an aggregate of 2.9 million entries all interconnected by over 100,000,000 links. (password required off campus)
The print reference collection
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Located by the front service desk
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Contains materials such as dictionaries, encyclopaedias, directories and yearbook.
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Provides concise, factual information which help you to define your subject area.
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Check out other reference resources online by clicking on the hotlink Reference Tools.
Code of Practice for Civil & Engineering Works |
R690.0993 COD |
Dictionary of Architecture & Construction |
R720.3 DIC |
Illustrated Building Glossary |
R690.03 MCD |
Illustrated Dictionary of Building |
R690.03 BRE |
| Illustrated Dictionary of Building Terms |
R690.03 PHI |
| Means Illustrated Construction Dictionary |
R690.03 MEA |
| National Building Contract |
R692.8 NAT |
| Rawlinsons NZ Construction Handbook |
R690.0993 RAW |
| Technical Notes on Brick Construction |
R693.21 TEC |
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Standards
Standards
New Zealand - now available online!
Standards Online Library contains a pre-defined catalogue of New Zealand
(NZS) and Joint Australian / New Zealand (AS/NZS) Standards. To find the
Standards in this Standards Online Library use either the quick search
or search "Catalogue by Industry Sector".
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Journals
Journals provide current ideas and information on a subject.
The catalogue states what volumes/issues we hold. It cannot tell you what articles are inside of each journal. Use a database to find articles - see below.
| American Machinist |
671 AME |
New Zealand painter & decorator |
698.1 NEW |
| Build |
690 BUI |
The New Zealand Building Economist |
690 NEW |
| Concrete |
693 CON |
Walls & Ceilings |
693.6 WAL |
| Fine Homebuilding |
690 FIN |
Wood |
684 WOO |
| Joiners |
694.6 JOI |
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Databases
Use an electronic database to find journal articles. Type keywords in the database search window.
(password required off campus)
MasterFILE Premier
Designed specifically for public libraries, this multidisciplinary database provides full text for more than 1,700 general reference publications with full text information dating as far back as 1975. Covering virtually every subject area of general interest, MasterFILE Premier also includes nearly 500 full text reference books, 84,774 biographies, 100,554 primary source documents, and an Image Collection of 202,164 photos, maps and flags. This database is updated daily via EBSCO host.
(Password required off campus).
Gale Cengage Databases
 Gardening, Landscape and Horticulture Collection
A collection of more than 80 journals focused on key issues in gardening, landscaping, and other areas of horticulture, with the addition of over 20 subject specific reference sources from Delmar, this collection provides information for gardening enthusiasts and professionals alike.
 General
OneFile 1980 - JUN, 2008
A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of
topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental
issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics,
science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest
topics. Millions of full-text articles, many with images. Updated daily.
 Home Improvement Collection
This collection of more than 180 home-improvement focused titles covers such topics as architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and many more will meet the needs of hobbyists and professionals alike.
Ralenti 2 Build
Illustrated Building Product Search Engine.
Strategic Data
Building professionals through to home-do-it-yourselfer's can access an up-to-date product library and industry contacts with New Zealand's top building product manufacturers and distributors. |
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Videos & DVDs
- We have a range of building and construction videos designed to complement your study.
- These can be found on the AV shelves .
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BRANZ - www.branz.co.nz
The building and construction industry's research, testing, consulting and technology arm. Established to meet the needs of the industry through the services they offer.
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Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation of NZ - www.bcito.org.nz
The organisation appointed by Government to develop and implement industry qualifications for the building and construction sector in New Zealand.
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Building Code - www.building.dbh.govt.nz
The Department of Building and Housing's Building Code Compliance Documents (Approved Documents) and Building Code Handbook are now available for free download as PDF files from this website.
How to access: Click on the following link:
Building Code Compliance Documents download
Scroll down until you find: "Table of current Compliance Documents (PDF) by Building Code clause."
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Cement and Concrete Association of New Zealand - www.cca.org.nz
Covers: different concrete systems, construction, architecture and design, the materials and properties of concrete.
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Consumer Build
ConsumerBuild provides a range of clear, independent and up-to-date information on building, buying, renovating and maintaining houses in New Zealand.
The site has been developed jointly by the Department of Building and Housing and Consumers' Institute, with assistance from a number of other organisations who have an interest in helping consumers.
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Dulux - http://www.dulux.co.nz/html/home/index.aspx
Dulux New Zealand is part of the Orica Consumer Products business which consists of Dulux, Selleys , Powder Coatings, Yates and Cabot's .
Dulux is New Zealand's largest manufacturer of surface coatings including the Dulux, British Paints, Levene, Berger In Colour, Cabot's and Intergrain brands.
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Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority - http://www.eeca.govt.nz
We encourage, promote and support the uptake of energy efficient initiatives and renewable energy in three key ways:
helping businesses and consumers to get more from their energy dollar,
improving our lifestyles through warmer, drier homes and better personal transport choices, and
protecting the environment by supporting the use of renewable sources of energy...
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Fine Homebuilding - www.taunton.com/finehomebuilding
The magazine online. Covers all aspects of house building.
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Fine Woodworking - www.taunton.com/finewoodwork
The magazine online. Great for those interested in joinery.
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Firth - http://www.firth.co.nz/
Firth is the largest and only national manufacturer offering a complete range of concrete products, systems and solutions.
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Gib Living Solutions - www.gib.co.nz
NZ's largest manufacturer and supplier of plasterboard, drywall systems, associated products and services. Focus is on providing GIB Living Solutions® to address lifestyle issues in homes and buildings.
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Hutt City Council - www.huttcity.govt.nz
Tells you all the information you need to know about Lower Hutt city building regultations including: consents, building and plumbing inspections, LIM reports etc.
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Joinery Industry Training Organisation of New Zealand - www.jito.org.nz
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Occupational Safety and Health - www.osh.dol.govt.nz
The home page of the Occupational Safety and Health Service of the Department of Labour.
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Ramset - www.ramset.co.nz
Includes access to product guides.
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Resene Paints - www.resene.co.nz/
Resene are manufacturers of colours, coatings, wood stains and paints for exterior and interior house painting plus commercial, industrial and marine painting applications. Site features EzyPaint virtual painting and EzySpec virtual specification software. You will also find interior, room and home decorating ideas and tips.
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Reid Construction Systems - www.reids.com.au
The makers of Reidbar. Includes product information.
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Steel & Tube Holdings - www.steelandtube.co.nz
Includes product information and their 'Dimensions and Properties Handbook'.
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Wattyl Taubmans - www.wattyl.co.nz/
Welcome to Wattyl NZ on the web. Our aim is to help make your painting task easier.
You can learn about Wattyl's range of paints in New Zealand as well as our overseas operations.
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Wellington City Council - www.wcc.govt.nz
Tells you all the information you need to know about Wellington city building regultations including: consents, building and plumbing inspections, LIM reports etc.
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