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Last updated on 30 November 2006

Guidelines for earthquake resistant construction

This guide provides practical information and illustrations for communities and construction workers on how to construct more earthquake-resistant houses. (Pakistan Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority: May 2006) More info >>

Construction basics

This paper summarises the results World Bank study on participatory strategies in slum upgrading, provision of services for the urban poor and low-income housing initiatives in areas of urban poverty in Latin America. (World Bank: 2003) More info >>

Cooperative research centre for construction innovation

Website of the Cooperative Research Centre for Construction Innovation, an Australian research and development centre for the property, design, construction and facility management sectors. More info >>

Technical manual labour-based road construction methods

This manual explains the work methods and technical standards for labour-based methods of rural road construction. (International Labour Organisation: August 1997) More info >>

Building advisory service and information network (BASIN)

This site promotes knowledge exchange amongst infrastructure practitioners and provides a large collection of resources on appropriate building technologies and methods.
(Building Advisory Service and Information Network) More info >>

Training course notes surveying and setting out

This training resource provides practical information on how to the procedures and technical standards to be used surveying and setting out road construction activities. (International Labour Organisation) More info >>

Rice Habitat for Humanity Ask-Me construction manual

A simple how-to guide explaining construction techniques from hammering and measuring to assembling walls and windowsills. Designed for use by those with limited knowledge of construction.  (Rice University) More info >>


 

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