C4 WEBSITES
100 Architectural Icons
www.channel4.com/science/microsites/B/buildingthebest
Just what are the most innovative, distinctive and iconic examples of British architecture? Find out here...
Building the Best
www.channel4.com/science/microsites/B/buildingthebest
This site looks at the cultures, styles and techniques that feed such developments around the globe – on land, on water and in the air.
Manser Medal 2005
www.channel4.com/4homes/microsites/S/
stirling_prize/manser.html
While the Stirling Prize recognises landmark architectural works, the Manser
Medal, presented in association with The Best of British Homes, rewards more
modest buildings – it is given to the designers of the best one-off house
in the UK.
RIBA Stirling Prize 2005
www.channel4.com/4homes/microsites/S/
stirling_prize/index.html
This prestigious £20,000 prize is awarded to the designers of the building
that is judged to have made the greatest contribution to British architecture
over the past year. This year it went to The Scottish Parliament Building.
Supercity Planner
www.channel4.com/science/microsites/B/
buildingthebest/game_city.html
You have £10 million to spend, how will you build your section of Supercity?
Tower Game
www.channel4.com/science/microsites/B/
buildingthebest/game_tower.html
Can you build the ultimate human tower?
CAREERS
Building Services jobs
Good for information on being a plumber, electrician, heating, ventilating,
air conditioning or refrigeration engineer.
www.summitskills.org.uk/careersinfo.html
Careers Scotland
Good site for anyone looking to maximise their career potential. Check out the advice on career planning, changing jobs, education and training and voluntary work.
www.careers-scotland.org.uk
Connexions Direct
Want to find out what it takes to start any career? Check out this huge database of careers information. You can search for a career based on what you might earn (or like to earn), the qualifications you'll need to get ahead and your general interests.
www.connexions-direct.com/jobs4u
JTL
Fancy a career in electrics or plumbing? JTL offer Apprenticeships
in Electrical Installation, Plumbing and Heating and Ventilation.
www.jtl.org.uk
What's right for you?
Interested in a construction career? Then check out this rough guide to careers in construction.
It's full of information, on-site diaries and detailed job descriptions. And you can email a careers advisor too.
www.bconstructive.co.uk/careers
Should I do a Modern Apprenticeship?
Interested in an apprenticeship but not sure if it's really for you? Then take this quick quiz that will tell you whether you need to find out more before taking the plunge.
http://doctorjob.com/quizzes/template.asp?ID=20
Which construction job is for you?
Like construction but not sure which career to go for? Here's another quiz where you can find out your destiny by answering their carefully considered questions.
http://doctorjob.com/quizzes/template.asp?ID=25
Modern Apprenticeships
Live in Scotland and want to get an apprenticeship? Then check out
this apprenticeship database for Scotland. And if it's construction
apprenticeships you're after just choose 'construction' from the dropdown
menu.
www.mascot.uk.com
bconstructive
Still not sure what apprenticeships are all about?. These FAQs about
apprenticeships should clarify a few questions you may have.
www.bconstructive.co.uk
CITB-ConstructionSkills: Training Info
Confused by the training and qualifications you need for that dream job?
Find out what they all mean here.
www.citb.org.uk/careerconstructor
Chartered Institute of Building
News and careers info on all things building and construction.
www.ciob.org.uk/ciob
Real Deal
If you're thinking about starting your own business, check out Channel 4's Real Deal website for info and advice.
www.channel4.com/realdeal
IDEASFACTORY
Are you a budding designer, architect or all-round creative soul? Then check out Channel 4's IDEASFACTORY website.
www.channel4.com/ideasfactory
Skills for Life
learndirect is a network of online learning and information services. It's a government-sponsored initiative in flexible learning, intended to make possible the vision of a 'learning society' where everyone can learn and upgrade their skills throughout life.
http://catalogue.learndirect.co.uk/browse/sfl/
Skill City London 2005
Want to know more about those Bricking It careers and skills? Then check out SkillCity London 2005, the UK's biggest ever national interactive careers and training event for young people, which will be held at the ExCel exhibition centre in London's Docklands from 6th-9th July 2005.
www.skillcity.org.uk
EMPLOYERS AND JOBS
SummitSkills
Plumbers and electricians: find out how you can get involved in apprenticeships in the building services sector.
www.summitskills.org.uk
Careers in Construction
Build your own online CV which is then made available to employers
who are actively looking to fill jobs within the construction, building
and environmental industries worldwide.
www.careersinconstruction.com
CITB-ConstructionSkills: Apprenticeships
A site for employers and 16-24 year olds looking for apprenticeships.
www.citb.org.uk
Construction Online
Good starting point for researching all those constructions employers, professionals and organisations.
www.construction-on-line.co.uk
Subbies
Job boards, vacancies direct to your mobile and the latest job news.
www.subbies.com
GAMES / TOOLS
Design a Virtual Garden
Fancy being a landscape architect? Then why not try you hand at designing your very own virtual garden.
www.bbc.co.uk/gardening
Build an Energy Efficient House
Do your bit for the planet. Start by playing this game.
www.ltscotland.org.uk
City Creator
Why build a house when you can create an entire city??!! Play the game here.
www.citycreator.com
Design your own bedroom / living room
Fancy trying your hand at interior design? Then why not create your dream living room or bedroom by choosing your wall colouring and furniture using this online game.
www.ikea.co.uk
NEWS & MAGAZINES
Building Magazine
News and views on the building and construction industry.
www.building.co.uk
CN Plus
News, views, guides, events... for anyone interested in construction.
www.cnplus.co.uk
Chartered Institute of Building
News and careers info on all things building and construction.
www.ciob.org.uk
JARGON BUSTER
Building Jargon Buster
Building terms you need to know, from the Foundation of Master Builders.
www.findabuilder.co.uk/working/glossary.asp
Honest Builder
Loads of information on the building trade to help anyone avoid those cowboy builders.
www.honestbuilder.com
BRICKING IT SUPPLIERS
Spiral Staircase Systems
The website for high quality spiral, helical and straight staircases for both the domestic and international markets.
www.spiralstairs.co.uk
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