Connection Online maintains a network of trade and consumer websites serving the building and construction sector. The building and construction sector is one of the most dynamic and important industries in Australia. From the tradesperson’s perspective, it is rapidly changing as regulations and standards evolve to meet the demands of sustainability and the effects of climate change. From a consumer perspective, the building of a new house or completion of a renovation project requires a significant investment and there is often trepidation regarding the process and the outcomes. Connection Online’s network of websites helps the tradesperson properly understand the world of the regulatory environment. It provides trends and directions, in addition to addressing key issues which confront the various trades within the building sector. The consumer sites provide detailed information to make purchasing decisions easier. From “how to” information through to product comparisons, the sites demonstrate the breadth of information required to understand the issues at hand, make informed decisions and to dream about the various case studies highlighted.