Trade Links
Links to sources of trade information from the leading materials and services suppliers. We’ve picked out some of the best in each sector and all have extensive information sections with downloadable brochures and product literature to help you get the information you need. If you can’t fond what you are looking for then they all have points of contact where enquiries from students are always welcome.
Armstrong
Armstrong is the leading supplier in the UK of suspended ceiling tiles and systems. The website features data sheets, product literature, technical information and CAD drawings.
Corus
Corus is Europe’s second largest steel producer and a subsidiary of Tata Steel. Construction products from Corus found in the most prestigious, technically demanding and futuristic structures throughout the world. The publications section has links to resources about steel products used in construction.
Hanson
Hanson is one of the world’s largest suppliers of heavy building materials to the construction industry. The site has a wealth of information and downloadable documents on all heavy building materials including: aggregates, concrete, asphalt, cement-related materials and a range of building products including concrete pipes, concrete pavers, tiles and clay bricks.
The Concrete Centre
The Concrete Centre is the central development organisation for the UK cement and concrete industry and aims to assist all those involved in design and construction to realise the full potential of concrete. The one stop shop for everything about concrete!
Van Elle
Van Elle is one of the UK’s leading geotechnical, piling and foundation engineering contractors. Check out there site for information about foundation solutions such as: Ground Stabilisation, Subsidence Repair, Mini Piling, etc. the download section has access to a range of information, guides and videos.
British Gypsum
British Gypsum is the UK’s leading supplier of internal wall and ceiling systems. If you need information about dry-lining systems and plasterboard then look no further. The site is packed with all the information you need including the White Book - the most comprehensive resource for the dry-wall industry.
SteelBiz
The technical library for all things related to steel construction. Steelbiz is an information system created by The Steel Construction Institute that gives those involved in steel construction direct access, through the Internet, to up-to-date, high quality, technical information relevant to steel construction.
Doka
Doka the leading innovator in formwork systems. All the latest news, product information and technical know how from the formwork experts.
Dorma
Dorma group is one of the largest worldwide suppliers of door hardware, glass fittings, automatic doors and movable walls. A comprehensive technical section has downloadable technical information and drawings of all their product range, as well as guidance on complying with relevant legislation.
Kingspan
Kingspan is a leading supplier of insulation products, insulated panels, access floors and structural products. The site is split between product areas with separate sites for: Insulation, Panels, Access Floors & Structural Products