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This page contains useful links to other national and international
cement and concrete associations, societies and information
sources. If you require more information or details on our
members, then please use our industry
guide.
[Links last updated
21-Jun-2007
]
Aggregate Research Industries
http://www.aggregateresearch.com
AggregateResearch.com is a resource for practical solutions,
as well as technical and industry information. It contains
valuable, free services and/or patented online software to
create the highest quality products at the lowest possible
cost.
American Concrete Institute
http://www.aci-int.org
Finding the best ways to do concrete work of all kinds and
spreading the knowledge.
American Concrete Paving Association
http://www.pavement.com
Providing resources to assist its members in market development,
expertise and design specifications of concrete paving.
American Concrete Pipe Association
http:
//www.concrete-pipe.org
Association of Consulting Engineers
, New Zealand Inc
http://www.acenz.org.nz
Representing the consulting industry for engineering and related
professions.
Auckland School of Architecture
http://archpropplan.auckland.ac.nz
One of three schools in NZ offering degrees in architecture,
building science and the philosophy of architecture.
British Cement Association [BCA]
http://www.cementindustry.co.uk
Pursuing the goal of encouraging the greater and better use
of concrete in the UK.
Building Research
http://www.buildingresearch.org.nz
Building Research invests in an extensive range of research,
technology transfer and scholarship activities, with funds
derived from the Building Research Levy, under the direction
of a Board drawn widely from the building and construction
industry.
Building Research Establishment
http://www.bre.co.uk
The UK's leading centre for research into all aspects of buildings
and construction and the prevention of fire.
Cement, Concrete Aggregates Australia
http://www.concrete.net.au
The Cement Concrete Aggregates Australia (CCAA) is a non-profit
organisation funded by Australian Cement Companies whose products
are manufactured using modern techniques and in accordance
with world’s best practice to comply with Australian
Standards and satisfy the special needs of the Australian
Construction Industry.
Concrete Centre (UK)
http://www.concretecentre.com/
The Concrete Centre is the central development organisation
for the UK cement and concrete industry and our aim is to
assist all those involved in design and construction to realise
the full potential of concrete.
Concrete Homes
http://www.cement.org/homes/
Learn all about the solid benefits of energy efficient, beautiful
concrete homes ... built to last in any environment.
Concrete Pipe Association of Australasia
http://www.concpipe.asn.au
Principal Activities of the Association are to:publish technical
manuals, technical bulletins and promotional bulletins on
concrete pipes, associated products and competing materials;
conduct seminars and training programs; produce design aids;
conduct research; support the quality standards of the industry;
provide a technical advisory service which is freely available
to all specifiers, installers, asset managers and owners of
pipeline systems; represent the industry as appropriate to
specifying and government authorities; and promote the Association
and its members as responsible, innovative, technically competent,
environmentally conscious and market aware.
Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association
http://www.csda.org
The Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association is an international
nonprofit trade association of contractors, manufacturers,
and affiliated members of the concrete construction and renovation
industry with more than 450 international members. The CSDA
mission is to promote the selection of professional sawing
and drilling contractors and the use of their methods.
Concrete Society (UK)
http://www.concrete.org.uk
A forum and meeting place for making valuable business, professional
and social contacts.
Connectus Online (Building products)
http://www.connectus.co.nz
NZ's leading provider of building product information to specifiers.
Construction International
http://www.construction-int.com/
Showcases the latest industry products, developments, technologies
and news.
Department of Building and Housing
(DBH)
http://www.dbh.govt.nz/
The Department is responsible for regulation and dispute resolution
in New Zealand's building and housing sector.
Institution Of Civil Engineers
http://www.ice.org.uk
An educator and qualifying body for civil engineers, with
over 75,000 members worldwide.
Institution Of Professional Engineers
N.Z.
http://www.ipenz.org.nz/ipenz/
The online magazine of the Institution of Professional Engineers.
National Precast Concrete Association
http://www.precast.org
An international trade association representing plant-produced
concrete product manufacturers.
New Zealand Concrete Masonry Association
http://www.nzcma.org.nz
The objectives of the association are: To commission research
into the properties and uses of the producrs of the concrete
masonry industry and promote the application of research results;
To foster development, introduction and acceptance of building
codes which ensure efficient and safe use of concrete masonry
products; To ensure concrete masonry products produced by
member comapnies meet or exceed the high quality standards
requireed by the relevant NZ Standards; To influence legislation
or regulation of interest of the concrete masonry industry;
To liaise with other organisations with interests in the manufacture
and use of concrete masonry; To source and distribute market
information likely to be of interest to the Association and
its members; To undertake marketing activities to influence
the market in favour of concrete masonry products.
New Zealand Concrete Plant Audit Scheme
http://www.cca.org.nz/rmca/rmca/
The Scheme provides an independent audit of a ready-mix concrete
plant's own quality system. Audits are carried out by the
Plant Audit Committee of five or more registered engineers.
Members include representatives from the New Zealand Concrete
Society and IPENZ. The committee is resourced to enable it
to conduct reviews to a high and consistent standard throughout
New Zealand. Its operations are carried out under a quality
assurance programme certified to ISO 9001 and audited by Bureau
Veritas Quality International.
New Zealand Concrete Society
http://www.concretesociety.org.nz
The Concrete Society of New Zealand is a learned society
whose mission is to be a vehicle for the creation and communication
of concrete technology. To disseminate information on pre-stressed
and reinforced precast and cast in-situ concrete and related
materials. To support, and undertake where appropriate, training
courses and seminars. To encourage research and foster the
developments of new techniques for design, construction, maintenance
and repair. To provide a forum for the discussion by members
of matters relevant to the objects of the Society. To participate
in the development of new techniques for design, construction,
maintenance and repair. To provide a channel for discussion
with the Government, government departments, or other organisations.
To affiliate and liaise with other organisations of similar
or allied interests.
New Zealand Masonry Trades Registration
Board
http://www.mtrb.org.nz
The committee’s objectives are: To process and, where
appropriate, approve applications for registration; To promote,
encourage and improve standards of masonry construction; To
promote education and training of masons
New Zealand Ready Mixed Concrete Association
http://www.nzrmca.org.nz
The objectives of the Association are: To promote, aid, foster,
research, develop and protect the interests of the Ready Mixed
Concrete Industry within New Zealand by whatever means the
Association may think fit; To provide a central organisation,
supported by regions, through which members may coordinate
their efforts in handling such problems of common concern
to the industry as may be appropriate; To encourage Full Members
to achieve and maintain a high standard of quality control;
To maintain a Plant Production Audit Scheme which shall be
available and operated for and on behalf of those Full Members
who may elect to participate; To represent and act for the
industry before all divisions of Government, and public and
private organisations where appropriate; To procure and disseminate
information that may be helpful to members; To publicise the
aims and objects of the Association and to acquire or adopt
a distinctive design, mark or device for the exclusive use
of Full Members and to regulate and control the use of such
design, mark or device.
N.Z. Institute of Architects
http://www.nzia.co.nz
Representing 85% of registered architects in NZ, the NZIA
is a professional body supporting its members via a range
of services.
N.Z. National Society for Earthquake
Engineering
http://www.nzsee.org.nz/
The Society for the Advancement of the Science of Earthquake
Engineering.
Portland Cement Association
http://www.cement.org
Contributing to a better environment in improving cement products,
its uses and in raising the quality of construction.
Precast/prestressed Concrete Institute
http://www.pci.org
Dedicated to fostering greater understanding and use of prestressed
and precast concrete.
Precast New Zealand Incorporated
http://www.precastnz.org.nz
Precast New Zealand will promote, aid, foster, research, develop
and protect the interests of the precast concrete industry
within New Zealand.
The latest issue of the Precast New Zealand’s (PCNZ)
redesigned quarterly newsletter is now available.
Ralenti Quickfind (Building products)
http://ralenti.co.nz
Utilising the latest developments in the electronic and telecomunication's
industries to update product information to architects and
builders since 1988.
RILEM
http://www.rilem.org/index.html
RILEM is a non profit-making, non-governmental technical association
whose vocation is to contribute to progress in the construction
sciences, techniques and industries, essentially by means
of the communication it fosters between research and practice.
RILEM'S activity therefore aims at developing the knowledge
of properties of materials and performance of structures,
at defining the means for their assessment in laboratory and
service conditions and at unifying measurement and testing
methods used with this objective.
Standards N.Z.
http://www.standards.co.nz
Providers of efficient and effective standards, related products
and services.
Statistics N.Z.
http://www.stats.govt.nz
New Zealand's major source of official statistics on business,
people and economic activity.
Tilt-Up Concrete Association
http://www.tilt-up.org/index.htm
The Tilt-Up Concrete Association is comprised of contractors,
professionals, and manufacturers with an interest in improving
the quality and acceptance of Tilt-Up construction. The Association's
mission is to expand and improve the use of Tilt-Up as the
preferred construction method by providing education and resources
that enhance quality and performance.
Tradefinder Online
http://www.tradefinder.co.nz
Tradefinder Online is a New Zealand home improvement trade
directory. Looking for a local real estate agent, builder,
plumber, electrician or other tradesmen to assist with your
landscaping or home maintenance project? You'll find them
right here on Tradefinder Online.
Victoria University of Wellington School
of Architecture
http://www.vuw.ac.nz/architecture/
A direct link to the library of the Victoria University of
Wellington School of Architecture.
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