Some useful websites that cover building-related matters:

Termites

The Australian Museum and the CSIRO provide a range of fact sheets on termites and other environmental issues.

http://www.amonline.net.au/factSheets/termites.htm
http://www.csiro.au/resources/Termites.html

Energy Efficient Housing

This Greenhouse website is a joint venture between government and industry bodies.

http://www.greenhouse.gov.au/yourhome/technical/fs00.htm

Dial Before You Dig

This is an essential service if you are planning any digging or excavation. Make sure you are not about to dig through vital underground service lines – electricity, gas, communications, etc.

http://www.dialbeforeyoudig.com.au

Online Building Waste Trading Network

This is a trading network set up in the private sector that facilitates the exchange of unwanted building materials and waste.

http://www.arrnetwork.com.au

NSW Office of Fair Trading

The NSW State government department has a Home Building Service that assists builders, consumers and the industry at large on residential building matters. They provide extensive information on building licences, required building insurances, permits, etc.

http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/building.html

Timber Development Association

The Timber Development Association of New South Wales is an industry funded, not for profit organisation representing all segments of the timber industry. They have a whole range of information resources relating to timber products in the building industry.

http://www.timber.net.au

Sydney Building Centre

The Building Centre is a private enterprise, professional, independent, experienced and self-funding organisation that assists people through a range of fee-based, specialised, professional services. Their website can help you with your building and renovating needs and it is constantly being expanded and kept up-to-date.

http://www.buildingcentre.com.au