Our industry guides give details of sources to check for suppliers, competitors, the market and news on your chosen area of business. Each guide includes lists of both printed and Internet sources. Most of the printed sources can be accessed at the British Library - some shelfmarks appear in brackets after the title entry, please refer to the Integrated Catalogue for full details. Some items may also be held in your local public library.
Directories
National Federation of Builders Directory 2010 (Excel Publishing Company Limited, 2010) [B] DIR 690 BUS]
Lists, by area, medium sized contractors and smaller builders who are members of the National Federation.
Steel Construction Industry Directory for Specifiers and Buyers (British Constructional Steelwork Association Ltd, 2010) [(B) DIR 624.1821 BUS]
This report gives background information about the steel construction industry and a listing of BCSA members.
CECA Directory 2010 (Ten Alps Publishing Ltd, 2009) [(B) DIR 624 BUS]
This is a listing of members of the civil engineering contractors association. It provides a regional breakdown of civil engineering firms across the country and has contact information for all member companies of the association.
Spon’s Architects’ & Builders’ Price Book 2010 Taylor & Francis, 2009) [(B) DIR 692.5 BUS]
This is a detailed source of construction price information.
National Access & Scaffolding Confederation Yearbook 2010 (Contract Journal, 2010) [(B) DIR 690.028 BUS]
Industry guide and listing of companies in the industry that are members of the confederation; listings arranged by region and alphabetically
Blinds & Shutters: Buyers Guide 2010 (Turret RAI) [(B) DIR 690.18202541 BUS]
Regional listing of members of the association Buyers Guide 2010
Leisure: RIBA 2010, (Excel Publishing Company Ltd, 2010, [(B) DIR 338.761725802541 BUS]
Listing of architectural practices specialising in sports and leisure sector construction and development projects
The New Grey List 2010 (Indices Publications Limited, 2010) [(B) DIR 683 BUS]
This publication is published monthly and it is the building/construction’s industry guide to prices of materials ranging from screws to garden and electrical building materials. The directory has a comprehensive list of construction materials manufacturers with their contact information.
The List 10: Royal Institute of British Architects Directory of Chartered Practices 2009 (Royal
Institute of British Architects, 2010) [(B) DIR 338.7617202541 BUS]
This publication lists RIBA charter practices across the country. The directory list practices by town and indicates which specific construction sectors they specialise in, each entry has contact information for the practices listed.
Interior Design Yearbook 2010 (Onecoms) [(B) DIR 729.014797103 BUS]
Interior design yearbook made exclusively for designers, specifiers, and other interior professionals.
Developer & Housebuilder Yearbook 2010 (Onecoms) [(B) DIR 690.802941 BUS]
Industry Bible for house builders and developers
Building Materials Directory 2009 (Underwriters Laboratories Inc) [(B) DIR 691.029473 BUS]
Gives information about Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and lists, with explanatory notes, their product categories. There is also a listing of companies qualified to use the UL mark.
The News: HVACR Source & Guide 2009 (BNP Media, 2009) [(B) DIR 697.000294 BUS]
Comprehensive guide listing product manufacturers by product, detailing contact information of manufacturers, trade names and matching these with manufacturers and highlighting companies that are exporting HVACR products and services.
FMB National Yearbook & Diary 2009 (Burrows Communication Limited, 2008) [(B) DIR 690.025 BUS]
These publication list members of the federation across the country and also give details of other trade associations that support the building industry.
Steel Construction Yearbook 2008 (SCI, the Steel Construction Institute, 2009) [(B) DIR 624.1821 BUS]
This publication enables access to codes, standards and articles for the steel construction industry and also has an A – Z listing with full contact information of companies and key personnel.
RAC: Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Yearbook 2009 (Emap Construct, 2009) [(B) DIR 697.93 BUS]
This is an A-Z listing of products, suppliers and service providers. There is an index which groups suppliers by region and also a listing of recruitment consultants and training providers specific to the industry.
RICS Directory: Volume 1 - Directory of Firms, Volume 2 - List of Members (Waterlow Legal and Regulatory, 2009 [(B) DIR 333.0802541 BUS]
Directory divided into two volumes that contain lists of surveyor member companies and individual members
www.rics.org
BS News: Building Services Product Specification Guide 2009 (Pressline Limited, 2009, [(B) DIR 338.40296970009417 BUS]
Contains Mechanical and electrical product manufacturers, agents, distributors and stockists. Also list of MEBSCA and ECA members
The International Bridge Industry Guide 2009, (Hemming Group Ltd, 2009, [(B) DIR 624.2025 BUS]
Contains information and contact details of suppliers, manufacturers and contractors to the bridge building industry
Hvindex.com H&V Index Desk Reference (Trendale Ltd, 2009 [(B) DIR 338.76970002541 BUS]
Arranged by product includes information of industrial and commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
www.hvindex.com
Tunnels & Tunnelling Buyers Guide (Progressive Media Markets Ltd, 2009, [(B) DIR 624.193025 BUS]
Guide to people and machines of the tunnelling industry, with a buyer's guide section, company data section and index to display advertisers
World Highways Review & Buyers Guide (Route One Publishing Ltd, 2009) [(B) DIR 338.79627025 BUS]
Guide to locating highway-related companies, services, products, a review of major technological developments and new products
The Lighting Directory Sourcebook (EMAP Ltd, 2009, [(B) DIR 621.32] BUS)
Directory of UK and World suppliers of interior and exterior lighting/lighting systems.
National Federation of Demolition Contractors Yearbook 2009 (NFDC, 2009) [(B) DIR 624.1 BUS]
Industry guide and listing of companies in the industry that are members of the federation; listings arranged by region
Civil Engineering Yearbook 2009 (Ten Alps Publishing Ltd, 2009) [(B) DIR 624 BUS]
This publication features topical articles relating to civil engineering, reviews of products and services specific to the industry and rounds off with a listing which has contact details of manufacturers and suppliers.
Chartered Surveyors Regional Directory, (The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, 2009, [(B) DIR 333.08025421 BUS)
RICS regional directory for London, listing London areas.
www.ricsfirms.com
LABC National Directory of Services 2010 (Ten Alps Publishing 2009) [(B) DIR 354.6402941 BUS]
Directory for building professionals - architects, developers, builders, engineers, construction specialists and project managers - find and contact local authority building control teams anywhere in the UK
Electrical Construction Equipment Directory 2009 (Underwriters Laboratories Inc, 2009) [(B) DIR 621.31042029473 BUS]
This directory list the manufacturers whose products, components, materials and systems have been UL certified.
www.ul.com
ESI: External Works: Connecting Producers & Buyers 2009 (Endat Standard Indexes Ltd, 2009) [(B) DIR 683 BUS]
This is a source guide to products and services for the external environment; the publication lists manufacturers and suppliers if all manner of products such as low shrinkage concrete to timber play houses to themed play equipment.
www.esi.info
ESI: Building Products 2008 (The Standard Indexes Ltd, 2008) [(B) DIR 690.02941 BUS]
This is the market leading compendium of products and materials for building design and construction.
www.esi.info.com
Barbour Compendium: Big Red 2009 (Barbour Index Plc, 2009) [(B) DIR 690.102941 BUS]
This publication is a 21 section compendium with each section starting off with an index of products and an alphabetical list of suppliers; hence the directory may be used to identify products, companies, trade names and also showcases products which are sustainable and have environmental credentials
www.barbourproductsearch.info
UK Plantguide 2009/2010 (Ten Alps Publishing Ltd 2008) [(B) DIR 624.028 BUS]
This guide has a comprehensive directory of manufacturers, suppliers and hires providers of plant equipment.
Heating and Ventilating Contractors’ Association Directory of Members 2009-2010 (Ten Alps Publishing 2009) [(B) DIR 338.76970002541 BUS]
This directory alphabetically list members of the association, it breaks down the listings by regions of the country. Section 2 of this publication list member companies interested in working overseas. Each entry gives contact details of the companies, their field of specialisation and size of previous contract.
www.hvca.org.uk
HV index Desk Reference Book 2009 (Trendale Ltd 2009) [(B) DIR 624.028 BUS]
This is a buyer’s guide to industrial and commercial heating, ventilation air conditioning and refrigeration equipment; the directory has a product index and goes on to identify manufacturers and suppliers with their contact details of the products listed in the product index.
www.hvindex.com
The Building Conservation Directory 2009 (Ten Alps Publishing Ltd 2009) [(B) DIR 720.28802541 BUS]
This directory lists specialist suppliers of products and services, consultants and craftsmen in traditional building conservation, refurbishment and design. It also features technical articles, pointers on current legislation and continuing education specific to historic and old buildings conservation.
Selecting Your Supply Chain: Directory of Specialist Contractors 2008 (Emap Construction, 2008) [(B) DIR 338.76902541 BUS]
This publication lists specialist service providers and suppliers to the construction industry.
Small Business Help
A Guide to the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 - (Available via online databases - COBRA [BIF204])
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (CDM 2007 Regulations) revise the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994 and the Construction (Health Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996 into a single set of Regulations.
Chartered Institute of Building, (Available via online databases - COBRA [SOU119])
The CIOB provides Building regulations, Technical information, including topics such as standards, contracts and legislative changes. Client Guides - practical advice for those with little experience of the construction industry.
Forum for the Built Environment, (Available via online databases - COBRA [SOU441])
The Forum for the Built Environment, formerly known as the Faculty of Building, is a professional society, connecting people in the built environment, construction, and commercial property.
Site Waste Management Plans Regulations 2008, (Available via online databases - COBRA [LEG551])
The Regulations are made under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 and apply in England only. There is currently no requirement to have a site waste management plan in Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales.
BSRIA, (Available via online databases - COBRA, [SOU307])
BSRIA is a research and information association serving all those involved in the building services industry
CIRIA (Available via online databases – COBRA [SOU287])
CIRIA works with industry to produce best practice guidance. The guidance comes in the form of technical reports, strategic guides, training packs, CD-ROMs and leaflets on issues of importance to the construction industry. These documents address key aspects of business practices such as legislation and regulation training, management and economics.
Builder, (Available via online databases - COBRA, [BOP069])
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007, (Available via online databases - COBRA [LEG040])
Chartered Building Surveyor (Available via online databases – COBRA [Bop133]
An Introduction to the Construction Industry Scheme, (Available via online databases, COBRA [BIF456])
House Building, Renovation and Maintenance, (Available via online databases, COBRA, [SYN031])
Construction Skills, (Available via online databases, COBRA [SOU155]
Building Regulations 2000 (Available via online databases, COBRA [LEG032]
A Guide to the Building Regulations 2000 (Available via online databases, COBRA [Bif005]
A Guide to Obtaining Planning Permission (Available via online databases, COBRA [Bif031]
Independent Builders' Merchants Association, (Available via online databases, COBRA [Sou475]
Market Research & Statistics
Business Insights (Online database available in the Business & IP Centre)
Provides international strategic market analysis overview reports on different aspects of construction.
Datamonitor MarketLine Business Information Centre (Online database available in the Business & IP Centre)
Contains Industry, Company and Country reports on the construction Industry
Frost & Sullivan (Online database available in the Business & IP Centre)
In-depth global market research and strategy reports covering electronics, energy systems, environmental & building technologies, information & communication technology.
Key Note (Online database available in the Business & IP Centre)
Full text access to many reports in the construction industry.
Market Forecasts: Construction, Utilities & Environment 2010 Keynote (available online in the Business & IP Centre)
This report covers Key Note titles relating to construction, utilities & environment: and is a compilation of Key Note Market Reports published in 2009. The market forecast data and commentary in the text were correct at the time the individual reports were initially published, and have not been revised for this edition.
It's All to Play for: infrastructure opportunities in Brazil FIFA world cup 2014 (UK Trade & Investment, 2009, (B) MKT 382.0941081 BUS)]
This report is an assessment by UK Trade & Investment of the opportunities in the infrastructure and sports infrastructure sectors in Brazil. Specific sectors covered are stadia and mass transportation (airports, ports, rail, urban mobility and road).
Construction Forecasts 2010-2012 (Experian Business Strategies Ltd, 2009) [(B) MKT 338.47624 BUS]
This report presents an assessment of the current state of the construction industry and the outlook for construction output.
Architects earnings 2009-2010 (The Fees Bureau [(B) MKT 331.281720920941 BUS])
The report was compiled using data collected from individual architects throughout the UK.
Energy efficient solutions 2009 (Progressive media, [(B) MKT 658.26005 BUS])
A practical guide for industry, commerce and the public sector.
Housing market intelligence: report 2009 (Housebuilder Media, (B) MKT 363.5094105 BUS])
For Builders, developers, suppliers and consultants, useful in this ever changing industry.
Architects performance: A survey of the fee incomes, costs & profits, staffing and performance indicators in private architectural practices (The Fees Bureau, 2009 edition
[(B) MKT 338.43720 BUS])
The report was compiled using data collected from individual architects throughout the UK.
The DIY & home improvements industry [Market Review] Key Note, 2009 [(B) MKT 338.476437 BUS]
DIY & Home Improvements Industry Market Review
Construction Industry Forecasts 2009/13 (Construction Products Association, 2009) [(B) MKT 338.47624 BUS]
This report forecast output projections for 27 sectors and categories of construction activity. The publication also assesses longer term industry prospects up to 2013.
Getting the deal through: Construction in 32 jurisdictions worldwide, (Law Business Research Ltd, 2009, [(B) MKT 343.078624 BUS])
A general overview of the key aspects of international construction law. Includes world construction, health and safety and law.
House building (Key Note, 2009, [(B) MKT 338.4769080941 BUS] [also available onsite via electronic sources]
Includes housing construction, property, residential and buildings.
Construction Industry Market Review 2009 (Key Note, (B) MKT 338.476240941 BUS) [available onsite via electronic sources].
This report reviews the four main sectors of the UK Construction Industry: house building, infrastructure, industrial construction and commercial construction; the report provides an industry overview, PEST analysis and a global perspective of the construction industry.
Electrical contracting, (Key Note, 2009, [(B) MKT 338.4762130941 BUS] [also available onsite via electronic sources]
Includes construction, construction workers and contractors.
Emerging markets report (Palladian Publications Ltd, 2009) [(B) MKT 332.673091724 BUS]
Including construction materials and cement. Covering Asia, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America
Building contracting (Key Note, 2009, [(B) MKT 338.476900941 BUS] [also available onsite via electronic sources]
Covering Western Europe, construction material, workers and contractors.
CSN Labour Market Intelligence 2009-2013: Blueprint for UK construction skills (CITB-Construction Skills, 2009, [(B) MKT 331.1239094101 BUS]
Contains blueprint for construction skills, construction workers company information, HR labour costs, employment agencies and training.
Business Ratio Report: Building & Civil Engineering 2009 Major (Key Note, 2009) [(B) MKT 338.43624094105 BUS]
Report provides financial analysis of companies in this sector of the construction industry with brief company profiles and performance league tables.
Business Ratio Report: Building & Civil Engineering [Intermediate] (Key Note, 2009) [(B) MKT 338.436900941 BUS]
Report provides financial analysis of companies in this sector of the construction industry with brief company profiles and performance league tables.
Top Markets: Construction, Utilities & Environment 2009 (Key Note, 2009 [available onsite via electronic sources]
This report is a compilation of Key Note market reports relating to the construction industry in the United Kingdom.
Building Materials Market Report 2008 (Key Note, 2008) [(B) MKT 338.47691094105 BUS] [also available onsite via electronic sources]
Analysis of the UK building materials market, the report provides information on the industry background, present and future trends, buying behaviour, competitor analysis and a synopsis of the global market for building materials.
Bricks & Tiles Market Report 2008 (Key Note, 2008) [(B) MKT 338.47691094105 BUS] [also available onsite via electronic sources]
Market Analysis of the UK bricks and tiles industry, the report provides information on the industry background, competitor analysis, SWOT analysis, and a synopsis of the global market for bricks and tiles.
Builders Merchants Market Report 2008 (Key Note, 2008) [(B) MKT 338.476910941 BUS] [also available onsite via electronic sources]
Market analysis of the UK builders’ merchants sector, the report provides information on the industry background, market size, SWOT analysis, competitor analysis, current issues and forecasts for the industry.
Construction & Engineering in the United Kingdom: Industry Profile 2008
(Datamonitor, 2008) [Available onsite via electronic sources]
This report gives a market overview and market size, share and segmentation data plus analysis and company information for the construction industry.
Construction Materials in the United Kingdom: Industry Profile 2008
(Datamonitor, 2008) [Available onsite via electronic sources]
This report gives a market overview and details of market value, segmentation, profiles of leading companies and presents a five force analysis of the industry.
Trade Magazines & Newsletters
Business Source Complete (EBSCO) (available online via electronic sources within the Business and IP Centre).
Full text from 11,000 sources, including more than 1000 international top ranking business journals. Offering information in virtually every area of business, accounting & tax, banking, finance & insurance, construction, computer science and economics as well as country economic reports and company profiles
Factiva (available online via electronic sources within the Business and IP Centre).
A simple search, providing the latest news and information from many industries, including construction. Offers more than 10,000 publications from 159 countries.
Construction industry handbook (GTI Specialist Publishers)
(General Reference Collection ZK.9.b.11417, order via the British Library catalogue)
Construction industry focus (Construction Forecasting and Research)
Science Technology and Business (P) VW 132 -E(8)
Construction industry trade surveys (Construction Products Association)
Science Technology and Business (P) WM 142 -E(23)
Inside Government Construction (Inside Government Publications)
(P) 338.476240941 -E (1)
A quarterly journal providing editorial content, views and topical analysis from top government officials and other industry professionals with reference to the construction industry in the United Kingdom.
The Journal: RICS Construction Journal (Royal Institute of chartered Surveyors Ltd, Bimonthly)
[ZK.9.B.23720 order via the British Library catalogue]
This journal which touches on technical and other issues such as contracting cost management, project management, best practice, law and regulation relating to quantity surveying and construction.
Building Sustainable Design (UBM Built Environment, Quarterly) [(P) 690 - E (3)]
BSD offers opinions, features and analysis for the building services community, mainly building services engineers, architects and construction professionals.
Construction national housing (Destination Maps & Media, Science, Technology & Business [(P) 690.094105 -E(1])
Earlier title was Construction national; Construction housing magazine. This journal is published quarterly.
Internet Sources
Construction Industry Council
The construction Industry Council (CIC) is the representative forum for the professional bodies, research organisations, and specialist business associations in the construction Industry.
http://www.cic.org.uk/home/index.shtml
Construction Plus
Construction Plus is an information resource to the UK construction industry.
http://www.constructionplus.co.uk
Health and Safety Executive
The HSE deals with all aspects of safety in the construction industry in England, Scotland and Wales.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction
Chartered Institute of Building
This institute is the international voice of the building professional, they also produce research on key issues within the construction industry and these reports are electronically accessible.
http://www.ciob.org.uk
Engineering Construction Industry Association
The ECIA is the principal trade and employer association for the UK engineering construction industry.
http://www.ecia.co.uk
Construction Skills
ConstructionSkills is the sector skills council for construction and represents every part of the construction industry, from architects to bricklayers. The website enables access to research and studies of issues and trends which focus on the construction industry.
http://www.constructionskills.net
UK Construction Industry Net
This is a resource dedicated for the UK construction industry and is structured to provide a link between industry professionals and suppliers in the UK and Ireland.
http://www.uk-ci.net
The Construction Products Association
Representing the UK’s manufacturers and suppliers of construction products components and fittings. It acts as the voice of the construction products sector representing the industry-wide view of its members.
http://www.constructionproducts.org.uk/
CIRIA
CIRIA is the construction industry research and information association.
www.ciria.org/
ASC
ASC Info provides the contact details of all the trade association companies and suppliers of building products to the UK construction industry
www.ascinfo.co.uk/
The Construction Fixings Association
Representing the major manufacturers of fixing systems which are set in drilled holes in all construction materials including Concrete, Brickwork, Blockwork and Stonework.www.fixingscfa.co.uk/
NetRegs
NetRegs provides free environmental guidance for small and medium-sized businesses in the UK.
www.netregs.gov.uk
Concrete Tile Manufacturers Association
The association supports the Roofing Industry Alliance, whose main aim is to increase the quality and reliability of roof construction.
www.britishprecast.org/
Building Services Research and Information Association
Provides 'that vital focus for co-operative research between industry and government'.
http://www.bsria.co.uk/
Chartered Institute of Building
'The CIOB represents its 40,000 members through responses to government legislation and initiatives, and influences change in Industry and Education.'
www.ciob.org.uk
The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA)
'The Civil Engineering Contractors Association was established in November 1996, at the request of contractors, to represent the interests of civil engineering contractors registered in the UK.
www.ceca.co.uk
Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is a registered charity (no. 210252) that strives to promote and progress civil engineering.
www.ice.org.uk/
Note: Every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document, however some recently acquired items may since have been added to the collection. Please ask for help at the enquiry desk or check the Business Information Catalogue for more details.
