1. The Oil Stone http://theoilstone.com.au/The Oil Stone is an information initiative created by a QLD construction company, Development Certification. It was created to support continued excellence in our industry, and to be used an everyday resource for savvy clients who want to enhance their business success. The content seems to be advice on principles/ laws in the construction industry that anyone could use to gain basic knowledge and assist with their development.2. Safe Work Australia http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/swa/statistics/industry/construction/pages/constructionThe Safe Work Australia organisation coordinate and develop national policy and strategies, assist with the implementation of model work health and safety legislation and reform the legislative framework, undertake research, and collect, analyse and report data. This website provides reliable information and statistics that can be used as a tool for those in the construction industry such as the document work related injuries and fatalities in construction, Australia, 2003-2013.3. BCI AustraliaBCI Australia has an aim to be the premier information provider for the construction industry. The BCI Economics tool is a paid service in which clients are provided with forecast reports on the construction industry, innovative solutions and advice so that the clients can anticipate potential market changes. As this is forecasting, it is not clear how accurate the information would be for clients.4. Business.gov.au http://www.business.gov.au/business-topics/business-structures-and-types/industry-factsheets/Pages/construction-industry-fact-sheet.aspxA government run website aimed at giving advice to those running businesses. This page provides a fact sheet specifically for those running businesses in the construction industry. This fact sheet provides an overview of the legal, operational and business issues relevant to the construction industry, which includes businesses in residential and non-residential construction. It includes services such as building structure, installation, heavy and civil engineering, land development and site preparation. Obviously as this is a government run website the information is highly reliable.5. ConstructionIndustryNews.net http://www.constructionindustrynews.net/ConstructionIndustryNews.net considers themselves the news leader for the construction, engineering, building and earthmoving sectors. Three times a week they provide a summary newsletter of important event that have unfolded the past few days. Daily news, industry reports, and other online publications are also provided. It is unsure how reliable the content is although ConstructionIndustryNews.net insist no other source of online information can match the scope and quality. This website would be useful for anyone working in the construction industry however be warned how reliable the information might be.6. Master Builders Association NSW http://www.mbansw.asn.au/Media/Industry-News/Master Builders was established in 1873. Each state has a Master Builders website that falls under the umbrella of Master Builders Australia. This is so the industry news section of the websites can deliver news relevant to the members in each state. The content is not regular and only reported when seen as necessary to inform members. This could be a problem if large amounts of members of such a large organisation on pay attention to industry news through this source.7. ArchitectureandDesign.com.au http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/homeArchitectureandDesign.com.au is a website for all professionals in the construction industry. News on the industry, information on new projects around Australia, and even featured articles with expert commentary on industry issues. It serves as a great well rounded source of information for construction professionals that stays up to date with multiple daily updates. I believe with the added insights from Expert within the industry it provides reliable information to the consumer.8. Commercialrealestate.com http://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/news/ Commercialrealestate.coms News Section is a welcome addition to the websites commercial real estate search function. Article are generally curated from various news sources to deliver content regarding local and national trends and occurrences (e.g. Tribunal shuts door on Brady Groups Melbourne High-rise Hotel http://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/news/tribunal-shuts-door-brady-groups-melbourne-high-rise-hotel/) as well as provide potential buyers and leasers guides and tips on purchasing/leasing and making uuse of commercial real estate (e.g. Buying before the boom: Understanding the property cycle http://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/news/buying-before-the-boom-understanding-the-property-cycle/)9. Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF https://www.acif.com.au/construction-industry-newsThe Australian Construction Industry Forum is a powerhouse meeting place for industry leaders in the residential, non-residential and engineering construction sectors. It is therefore fitting that the articles are sourced from industry leaders, stakeholders and bodies of Government (e.g. State Government of Queensland) making information and news articles on the site objective in nature.10. Australian Engineering OnLine AEOL http://www.aeol.com.au/what_we_do.htmlAEOL is a search function site akin to that of google and bing, but catered specifically for the Australian and New Zealand engineering, construction and infrastructure news and resources. This is a great tool for those wanting to flick through a much-filtered down list of articles that are relevant to their chosen sector.11. Construction in Focus magazine http://www.constructioninfocus.com.au/index.php/about/Construction in Focus is a magazine which provides subscribers (and casual buyers alike) a comprehensive view of the construction industry through various interviews and the like with managers, founders, CEOs and government bodies. Majority of the articles found in the magazine include news on organisations, institutes, associations, government bodies and policies and their impacts on the industry.12. Australian Main Roads Construction News http://amrcn.com.auThe Australian Main Roads Construction News is a publication which is published bi-monthly and free of charge, which includes various progress reports, reviews and articles on Road, Bridge and Tunnel Construction. The magazine prides itself on maintaining a close, professional repertoire with the civil engineering industry as well as the transport ministry and various government councils in order to provide up-to-date and reliable content for its readers.13. 702 Australian Broadcasting Corporation Sydney (ABC) http://www.abc.net.au/sydney/topics/business-economics-and-finance/industry/building-and-construction/?page=1 The ABC is a notable public Australian broadcaster of news and current affairs. As such, they are a complete hub for all government and current affairs throughout Australia. Tv programs, weather, news and promotions dominate most of their website, but a Explore by Topic section allows for users to filter ABC content to specifically Building and Construction stories. Many of the articles cover majority of the facets in the industry from trade union activity, unveiling of new developments as well as construction disasters/accidents. The nature of their articles dont seem to cover trends and/or cover guides to how to navigate the property market as such.14. CFMEU Construction News http://cfmeu.asn.au As the union body for those in the construction industry, the CFMEU holds a wealth of information regarding the various rights and available training and initiatives for those involved in the Construction Industry. Majority of the news articles available in their news section entail the various events/rallies that have been undertaken as well as various changes in legislation and trends in the industry. Not many news sources regarding Construction cover the construction industry from the perspective of the labourers and not many focus on the dissemination of workers rights. Definitely a much-needed source of construction news and information.15. Australian Financial Review (AFRWEEKEND) Real Estate http://www.afr.com/real-estate The Australian Financial Review is a daily newspaper specialising in business and finance, with a weekend version covering real estate trends locally and globally. The focus of the articles on the page are more financial in nature, rather than focusing on techniques, with the focus of many articles being in the realm of banks, property trusts, investors and sales in the commercial, residential and non-residential sectors.16. Australian Constructors Association (ACA) http://www.constructors.com.au/news/ The ACA is a conglomeration of various working parties within the industry (i.e. major builders, regulators, government and industry) and pairs them up with mentors on the ACA Board to tackle common issues to come to outcomes relevant to the entire industry. The areas tackled by the ACA are safety, sustainability, workforce development and workplace relations ? of which is heavily recounted in their news section.17. Safety Culture ? OHS News http://content.safetyculture.com.au/news/#.VwnuqEUmKnM Not exclusively focused on the construction industry, Safety Culture is a news collective with various contributors reporting news, trends and changes in the area of general OHS. Major areas covered include accidents, technology, research, statistics, prosecutions, training, campaigns and OHS Harmonisation Laws. Naturally, as a high-risk industry, the articles are construction-related and create awareness not only for those in the construction industry, but to those in other high-risk occupations. It is refreshing to see that as OHS/WHS management systems have become a higher priority for many contractors as well as clients, that the resources to develop the much-coveted OHS/WHS knowledge base has continuously increased as well.; 1. The Oil Stone http://theoilstone.com.au/The Oil Stone is an information initiative created by a QLD construction company, Development Certification. It was created to support continued excellence in our industry, and to be used an everyday resource for savvy clients who want to enhance their business success. The content seems to be advice on principles/ laws in the construction industry that anyone could use to gain basic knowledge and assist with their development.2. Safe Work Australia http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/swa/statistics/industry/construction/pages/constructionThe Safe Work Australia organisation coordinate and develop national policy and strategies, assist with the implementation of model work health and safety legislation and reform the legislative framework, undertake research, and collect, analyse and report data. This website provides reliable information and statistics that can be used as a tool for those in the construction industry such as the document work related injuries and fatalities in construction, Australia, 2003-2013.3. BCI AustraliaBCI Australia has an aim to be the premier information provider for the construction industry. The BCI Economics tool is a paid service in which clients are provided with forecast reports on the construction industry, innovative solutions and advice so that the clients can anticipate potential market changes. As this is forecasting, it is not clear how accurate the information would be for clients.4. Business.gov.au http://www.business.gov.au/business-topics/business-structures-and-types/industry-factsheets/Pages/construction-industry-fact-sheet.aspxA government run website aimed at giving advice to those running businesses. This page provides a fact sheet specifically for those running businesses in the construction industry. This fact sheet provides an overview of the legal, operational and business issues relevant to the construction industry, which includes businesses in residential and non-residential construction. It includes services such as building structure, installation, heavy and civil engineering, land development and site preparation. Obviously as this is a government run website the information is highly reliable.5. ConstructionIndustryNews.net http://www.constructionindustrynews.net/ConstructionIndustryNews.net considers themselves the news leader for the construction, engineering, building and earthmoving sectors. Three times a week they provide a summary newsletter of important event that have unfolded the past few days. Daily news, industry reports, and other online publications are also provided. It is unsure how reliable the content is although ConstructionIndustryNews.net insist no other source of online information can match the scope and quality. This website would be useful for anyone working in the construction industry however be warned how reliable the information might be.6. Master Builders Association NSW http://www.mbansw.asn.au/Media/Industry-News/Master Builders was established in 1873. Each state has a Master Builders website that falls under the umbrella of Master Builders Australia. This is so the industry news section of the websites can deliver news relevant to the members in each state. The content is not regular and only reported when seen as necessary to inform members. This could be a problem if large amounts of members of such a large organisation on pay attention to industry news through this source.7. ArchitectureandDesign.com.au http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/homeArchitectureandDesign.com.au is a website for all professionals in the construction industry. News on the industry, information on new projects around Australia, and even featured articles with expert commentary on industry issues. It serves as a great well rounded source of information for construction professionals that stays up to date with multiple daily updates. I believe with the added insights from Expert within the industry it provides reliable information to the consumer.8. Commercialrealestate.com http://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/news/ Commercialrealestate.coms News Section is a welcome addition to the websites commercial real estate search function. Article are generally curated from various news sources to deliver content regarding local and national trends and occurrences (e.g. Tribunal shuts door on Brady Groups Melbourne High-rise Hotel http://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/news/tribunal-shuts-door-brady-groups-melbourne-high-rise-hotel/) as well as provide potential buyers and leasers guides and tips on purchasing/leasing and making uuse of commercial real estate (e.g. Buying before the boom: Understanding the property cycle http://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/news/buying-before-the-boom-understanding-the-property-cycle/)9. Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF https://www.acif.com.au/construction-industry-newsThe Australian Construction Industry Forum is a powerhouse meeting place for industry leaders in the residential, non-residential and engineering construction sectors. It is therefore fitting that the articles are sourced from industry leaders, stakeholders and bodies of Government (e.g. State Government of Queensland) making information and news articles on the site objective in nature.10. Australian Engineering OnLine AEOL http://www.aeol.com.au/what_we_do.htmlAEOL is a search function site akin to that of google and bing, but catered specifically for the Australian and New Zealand engineering, construction and infrastructure news and resources. This is a great tool for those wanting to flick through a much-filtered down list of articles that are relevant to their chosen sector.11. Construction in Focus magazine http://www.constructioninfocus.com.au/index.php/about/Construction in Focus is a magazine which provides subscribers (and casual buyers alike) a comprehensive view of the construction industry through various interviews and the like with managers, founders, CEOs and government bodies. Majority of the articles found in the magazine include news on organisations, institutes, associations, government bodies and policies and their impacts on the industry.12. Australian Main Roads Construction News http://amrcn.com.auThe Australian Main Roads Construction News is a publication which is published bi-monthly and free of charge, which includes various progress reports, reviews and articles on Road, Bridge and Tunnel Construction. The magazine prides itself on maintaining a close, professional repertoire with the civil engineering industry as well as the transport ministry and various government councils in order to provide up-to-date and reliable content for its readers.13. 702 Australian Broadcasting Corporation Sydney (ABC) http://www.abc.net.au/sydney/topics/business-economics-and-finance/industry/building-and-construction/?page=1 The ABC is a notable public Australian broadcaster of news and current affairs. As such, they are a complete hub for all government and current affairs throughout Australia. Tv programs, weather, news and promotions dominate most of their website, but a Explore by Topic section allows for users to filter ABC content to specifically Building and Construction stories. Many of the articles cover majority of the facets in the industry from trade union activity, unveiling of new developments as well as construction disasters/accidents. The nature of their articles dont seem to cover trends and/or cover guides to how to navigate the property market as such.14. CFMEU Construction News http://cfmeu.asn.au As the union body for those in the construction industry, the CFMEU holds a wealth of information regarding the various rights and available training and initiatives for those involved in the Construction Industry. Majority of the news articles available in their news section entail the various events/rallies that have been undertaken as well as various changes in legislation and trends in the industry. Not many news sources regarding Construction cover the construction industry from the perspective of the labourers and not many focus on the dissemination of workers rights. Definitely a much-needed source of construction news and information.15. Australian Financial Review (AFRWEEKEND) Real Estate http://www.afr.com/real-estate The Australian Financial Review is a daily newspaper specialising in business and finance, with a weekend version covering real estate trends locally and globally. The focus of the articles on the page are more financial in nature, rather than focusing on techniques, with the focus of many articles being in the realm of banks, property trusts, investors and sales in the commercial, residential and non-residential sectors.16. Australian Constructors Association (ACA) http://www.constructors.com.au/news/ The ACA is a conglomeration of various working parties within the industry (i.e. major builders, regulators, government and industry) and pairs them up with mentors on the ACA Board to tackle common issues to come to outcomes relevant to the entire industry. The areas tackled by the ACA are safety, sustainability, workforce development and workplace relations ? of which is heavily recounted in their news section.17. Safety Culture ? OHS News http://content.safetyculture.com.au/news/#.VwnuqEUmKnM Not exclusively focused on the construction industry, Safety Culture is a news collective with various contributors reporting news, trends and changes in the area of general OHS. Major areas covered include accidents, technology, research, statistics, prosecutions, training, campaigns and OHS Harmonisation Laws. Naturally, as a high-risk industry, the articles are construction-related and create awareness not only for those in the construction industry, but to those in other high-risk occupations. It is refreshing to see that as OHS/WHS management systems have become a higher priority for many contractors as well as clients, that the resources to develop the much-coveted OHS/WHS knowledge base has continuously increased as well.