Construction
Providing access to quality resources and subject support for construction engineering management (CEM), commercial management and quantity surveying (CMQS).
References and citations Working off-campus Using the library
Databases View more
Here are the key databases/online resources to start finding information in your subject area. Click on 'View more' to go to the full listing for the Library, and use the filters to find more for this subject and others.
Construction Information Service
Our subscription does not include British Standards. Please see the British Standards (BSOL) entry listed further down the page for information about access and downloading documents.
Lexis Library+ (formerly Lexis Library)
Guide to migrating to the new platform (Lexis Library+) for those wishing to transfer user data such as Alerts, Saved Searches, and Bookshelf Sources.
LexisLibrary Construction
To log in please click on Use Academic Sign-in (top left of screen) then click on view all institutions and select Loughborough University from the list. If you are on campus or using VPN you will probably be auto-commected, otherwise it will take you to Loughborough University's standard sign-in page where you login with your University username and password.
Digimap
Click on login and enter Loughborough as the institution you would like to sign in with. Choose Loughborough University from the list NOT Loughborough University (ATHENS). You will be asked to complete a registration form the first time you use this service.
British Standards (BSOL)
To log in please click on the Institutional login link, select Loughborough University from the list and log in with your usual University credentials. Please note BSOL documents can only be opened with a plug-in installed on your device (File Open). The File Open plug-in has been installed on University lab machines and is available via the Software Centre to those using the University’s managed desktop service. To download it onto your own device the BSI have provided this guide Please be aware that the FileOpen plug-in does not support opening encrypted PDFs in-browser. In order to view the PDF, it must be opened in Adobe PDF viewer, FileOpen viewer, or similar PDF viewer applications. Please see section 3 of the guide for further information.
BCIS - Independent data for the built environment
Request access using this link the first time you use this database: https://subscriptions.bcis.co.uk/institutions/loughboroughuniversity/self-invite Register with your university email address. You will need to confirm your email address and set a password to login. Contact K.Ayinla@lboro.ac.uk for assistance if needed.
Books E-books Catalogue
You can access books and e-books via the Catalogue (also known as Library Catalogue Plus) to search for and check their availability. The Catalogue also provides links to e-books and displays the shelf marks of physical books in the Library. We have detailed the shelf marks of the most popular topics below (the level is for the Library in Loughborough).
Subject / title | Pilkington level | Shelfmark |
---|---|---|
Economics | 2 | 330 |
Industrial law | 2 | 343 |
Private law | 2 | 346 |
Surveying | 1 | 526.9 |
Civil engineering | 1 | 624 |
Tectonics / Structural engineering | 1 | 624.1 |
Road and rail engineering | 1 | 625 |
Water engineering | 1 | 627 |
Building and construction | 1 | 690 |
Construction measurement | 1 | 692 |
Building services | 1 | 696 |
Building environmental science | 1 | 697 |
Videos View more
Use the videos to learn more about some resources or finding information.
Frequently asked questions View more
Here are some of the most popular questions asked by students in this subject. If you have a different question, check 'View more' or ask your Academic Librarian.
How can I improve my writing style?
If you would like help with your writing style, the Academic Language Support Service offer workshops which might take place within your modules or which you can sign up to attend separately. You can also visit Learn module LUA001: Study Skills for some useful tips and guidance.
How do I reference correctly? (Construction students)
The recommended style is usually Cite Them Right Harvard. However it is essential that you always check the correct style for a piece of work with your department or module tutor.