Library: Building and Design: Business & Project management

Databases for industry research

Business Source Premier

Good for business. Some Australian content, but mostly international focused. Mostly full text.
IBIS World

Access to a comprehensive collection of Australian Industry Market Research and Company Reports.
Help sheet for this database available here.
Australian & New Zealand Reference Centre

Good for current events, business, sports, social sciences, and other general subject areas. Primarily Australian and New Zealand content. Mostly full text.

Australian Government: Guide to starting a business
This guide takes you through the main steps of starting a business and helps you understand what's ahead.
Business Victoria: Start a business
Simple guides, tools and templates to help new businesses get started and plan for success.
Victoria State Government: Understanding standards and regulations
Learn about the building standards in Victoria and the National Construction Code.

Off-campus: Log in using your student ID and password.

Australian Copyright Council: Building Plans factsheet
This links to a fact sheet which provides a brief introduction to copyright issues for builders, draftspeople and architects, as well as for people who engage a builder, draftsperson or architect to draw building plans for them.
Consumer Affairs Victoria: Building plans and permits
A guide to plans and permits.