Websites That We Use
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.
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 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.
Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering, The
(www.ciphe.org.uk)
Founded in 1906, the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) is the professional body for the UK plumbing and heating industry.
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.
Expert Witness
(www.expertwitness.co.uk)
Searchable database of Expert Witnesses in all disciplines, making it easy to find the advice or guidance you need. Available as a printed directory, cd rom, via their website or telephone.
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.
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 and 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.
Google Maps
(maps.google.co.uk)
Mapping site. Plan a route to any location in the UK or worldwide, just type in an address or postcode.
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
(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.
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.
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.
General Interest
POST magazine
(www.postmag.co.uk)
All the latest news and views from the world of Insurance. Subscription required to view the full content of articles.
Which Online
(www.which.net)
A useful resource for finding an impartial 'real world' opinions on new products. Subscription required to view full articles.
Yellow Pages online
(www.yell.com)
The online version of the yellow pages. Useful for finding local services with the advantage of search facilities.
