Canadian Social Research Links: An incredible collection of research and policy links encompassing all jurisdictions and topics.
Construction Specifications Canada: CSC is packed with a lot of construction- related tips, advice and guidance such as publications, educational programs, seminars, industry news and more.
Electrical Safety Authority: Provides information on the electrical safety code, regulations and general electrical safety.
Emergency Management Ontario: A branch of the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, this site contains fact sheets, guides and training on emergency planning.
National Film Board: Housing and Public Housing Collection: The National Film Board’s collection of Housing and Public Housing films. Some films have online previews.
Office of Energy Efficiency: The OEE of Natural Resource Canada provides practical energy conservation advice, tips, grants and incentives, statistics, analysis and much more.
Office of the Fire Marshall: The Office of the Fire Marshall is the industry leader in residential fire prevention in Ontario. You can find helpful information such as legislation, resources and publications on this site.
Ontario Building Code Commission: This site provides resources from the Building and Development Branch of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, which administers the Ontario Building Code.
Ontario Building Code Commission: This site provides resources from the Building and Development Branch of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, which administers the Ontario Building Code.
Pest Management Regulatory Agency: A federal agency in Canada, PMRA provides guidelines, policies, programs legislation, publications and other helpful information.
Technical Standards & Safety Authority: TSSA puts public safety first by providing resources, regulated safety services and consumer information together in one site.
Australia
AHURI: The Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) is a national research organisation, specializing in housing and urban research and policy.
Europe
CECODHAS: The European Liaison Committee for Social Housing (CECODHAS), established in 1988, is the European network for the promotion of the right to decent housing for all.
ENHR: The European Network for Housing Research (ENHR) sponsors major international conferences every two years, publishes a comprehensive Newsletter four times a year, provides a framework for nearly twenty working groups, encourages smaller conferences and seminars every year and has an active group of PhD students (new housing researchers).
United Kingdom
CIH: The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) is the professional body for people who work in housing. The CIH is a registered charity and a non-profit organization. It has over 20,000 members who work predominantly in local authorities, housing associations, arms-length management organisations (ALMOs) and the private sector in the UK and elsewhere.
United States
NAHRO: The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) is the leading housing and community development advocate for the provision of adequate and affordable housing and strong, viable communities for all Americans—particularly those with low- and moderate-incomes.
BSHF: The UK-based Building and Social Housing Foundation (BSHF) is an independent research organisation that promotes sustainable development and innovation in housing in the UK and internationally through collaborative research and knowledge transfer.
Rooftops Canada: Rooftops Canada is the international development program of co-operative and social housing organizations in Canada.
UN Habitat: The United Nations Human Settlements Programmed is the United Nations agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all.