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eBooks - Carpentry & Construction
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Advanced Building & Joinery Skills
Learn and about the basic knowledge and skills required in advanced carpentry and joinery across a range of specialist subject areas. Your institution has access to a 3 user licence of this book.
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Carpentry Skills for Certificate III
Written to the unitsof competency for the new Certificate III in Carpentry (CPC30220), CarpentrySkills for Certificate III 2e is industryfocused, with comprehensive coverage of relevant and current industry trends,building and construction standards and regulations. Your institution has access to a 3 user licence of this book.
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Rawlinsons Construction Cost Guide 2025
An essential reference book for the smaller builder, architect/consultant and many others in the construction industry. Your institution has access to 3 copies of this book
eBooks - Forest Woods & Framing
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Australian Forest Woods
Describes about 130 of the most significant Australian forest trees and their wood. It examines the forest tree species and their wood with photographs, botanical descriptions and a summary of the characteristics of the wood.
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Australian Rainforest Woods
Describes 141 of the most significant Australian rainforest trees and their wood. It examines the species and their wood with photographs, botanical descriptions and a summary of the characteristics of the wood.
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Complete Book of Framing
This book guides the reader through step-by-step framing instructions for floors, walls, roofs, door and window openings, and stairs.
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How Your House Works
Your reference to virtually everything in your house with illustrated explanations of electrical systems, heating and air conditioning, plumbing, major household appliances, foundation, framing, doors, and windows.
Books - Building Skills Series
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Advanced Building & Joinery Skills (3rd ed)
Advanced Building and Joinery Skills sets out to provide the basic knowledge and skills required in advanced carpentry and joinery across a range of specialist subject areas.
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Construction Skills (3rd ed)
This title informs new tradies of how to stay safe with comprehensive coverage of the technical and regulatory changes that students and teachers need to know about working safely at heights, on scaffolding and elevated work platforms, and with powder-actuated tools. Construction Skills, 3e is designed for easy student learning with end-of-chapter worksheets, explanation and definition of terms, coverage of regulation and codes, real-world examples and practical demonstrations.
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Site Establishment, Formwork & Framing (4th ed)
Site Establishment Formwork & Framing is designed to provide learners in construction with a resource to complement their onsite learning experiences. The content covers units about what to do with a vacant site, setting out a building on that site, and completion of the framed building with walls, roof and eaves in place.
eJournals - Woodworkers & Forest Products
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Forest Products Journal (FPJ)
FPJ is a source of information for industry leaders, researchers, teachers, students, and everyone interested in today's forest products industry.
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Woodworker's Journal
Contains articles, tips, woodworking basics, special techniques, projects and product reviews aimed at the home woodworker.
Books - Carpentry & Construction
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Australian House Building Manual
The manual covers the foundations and carpentry aspect in detail as well as brick veneer, cavity brick and concrete brick systems and weatherboard.
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Carpentry and Construction
A comprehensive guide to carpentry and construction that details each step in home building with over 1,500 photographs and illustrations on foundations, framing, roofing, windows, wiring, plumbing, solar heating, skylights, fences, sewage systems, and more.
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Carpentry and Joinery
Practical Activities is divided into specific areas of work, that may be undertaken by carpenters and joiners in a wide range of situations. The introductory topics in each chapter are covered in depth, supported by bulleted step-by-step text and illustrations, which are intended to guide the reader through the task.
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Joinery
This comprehensive and practical book demystifies the all-important subject of choosing, designing, and cutting woodworking joints. It's packed with insightful information and tricks of the trade that will advance the work of novices and seasoned craftsmen alike. Because whatever your skill level, there's always room for improvement when it comes to joinery.
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Site Carpentry & Architectural Joinery Level 2
Ensure you have the knowledge and skills to start a successful career in the construction industry, with this comprehensive new textbook published in association with City & Guilds for the legacy 6706, new 7906 and new apprenticeship standard.
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Woodwork: the Complete Step-by-Step Manual
Whether you want to build your own bed or put a bookshelf together, this guide shows you how to tackle your chosen woodwork task. It helps you learn how to master the key woodwork techniques, from simple skills to intricate carving, following instructions and photographs. It also shows how to use hand, power and machine tools.
Magazines - Woodworking
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Australian Wood Review
684.1040994 AUS - Subjects include:
Woodworking industries
Woodwork
Furniture
Furniture design
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Fine Woodworking
684.08 FIN - Subjects include: Woodwork, woodworking tools.