Guides: Mortar Trades: Wall &amp; Ceiling Lining

eBooks

Basic Civil Engineering Go to chapter 14.2 and see types of mortars and their preparation.
Building Construction Materials and Techniques Learn about the different qualities of construction materials.
Essential Natural Plasters Covers: Sourcing and selecting materials, including site-soils clay, lime, and gypsum plasters as well as fibers and amendments Interior and exterior use and specialty plasters such as tadelakt for bathrooms.

A Guide to Safe Site Delivery of Plasterboard & Associated Products The purpose of this guide is to minimize hazards associated with the delivery and on-site storage of plasterboard.

Move it - the GBMA Way OHS information to address the safety challenges faced by the wall and ceiling industry across commercial & residential construction sites.
Smart-Waste Guide From Masters Builders this guide is for commercial and residential builders, subcontractors and clients in metropolitan Perth and Peel regions.
Gyprock Red Book A design and installation guide for the plasterboard industry.

Green Building Council of Australia A not-for-profit organisation that is committed to developing a sustainable property industry for Australia by encouraging the adoption of green building practices.
Housing Industry Association HIA is the official body of Australia’s home building industry.
Master Builders Association of WA The peak industry association for the building and construction industry.
Master Builders Association Australia Master Builders is the only national voice representing all sectors of the industry.

eBooks

YouTube Playlist Tutorials

Square One Playlist: SketchUp Short videos explaining the different features you need to use to creat a project on SketchUp.
Let's Talk Layout: SketchUp A short playlist of tutorials on how to layout your project on SketchUp.
SketchUp Skill Builder: SketchUp Want to see how much you can develop your SketchUp Skills? Thse video tutorials will help you expand upon what you already know.

Website Tutorials

SketchUp: Getting Started A series of tutorials direct from the SketchUp help pages.
WikiHow: How to use SketchUp Step-by-step instructions on how to creat a SketchUp account, through to how to use the basic tools to begin a project.
SketchUp Tutorials for any skill Level Beginner, intermediate and advanced step-by-step tutorials for learning how to use SketchUp.

Videos

Websites

Fibrous Plasterer: from Jobs & Skills WA Details on what a fibrous plaster does, working conditions, tools & technologies and the training involved.
Fibrous Plasterers: Jobs Outlook - Department of Employment

GTEK Plasterboard Library This Australian company provides useful resources including brochures and technical drawings.
Gyprock Industry Resources Find DIY 'how to' guides; plasterboard product information brochures; architectural wall & ceiling system design guides; and installation manuals.
Gyprock Video Library A library of videos to help install Gyprock plasterboard and cornice.
Knauf Industry Resources Knauf has an extensive resource library available, covering a wide range of technical and installation topics.

Drywall: Professional Techniques for Great Results Offers the very latest information in an easy-to-use format. Includes a DVD with tips and techniques for hassle-free drywall installation.
Installing and Finishing Drywall Detailed instructions explain all the basic materials, most effective techniques, and special procedures needed to tackle the job.
Drywall This book leads the reader, step by step, through the processes of measuring, cutting, installing, and finishing drywall ceilings and walls.
Foundation Skills: Painting, Decorating & Mortar Trades Provides learners with the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to work in the building and construction industry.