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Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI)
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) is the national trade association representing North American manufacturers of central air-conditioning and commercial refrigeration equipment. Site includes listings of publications and standards, directories of certified equipment, information on certification, directory of refrigerants, and links to related organizations.
www.ahrinet.org

Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping HVAC contractors to acquire, serve, and satisfy customers. Site includes a contractor locator, HVAC school listings, online member technical information, publications available to members, and consumer information on finding a contractor, choosing a system, and evaluating a system.
www.acca.org

American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA)
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) is an organization of manufacturers of windows, doors, and skylights. AAMA develops quality standards for vinyl, wood, and aluminum windows and doors and window and door components. Site includes a directory of certified products and components, a listing of links to codes, training and certification information, and a publication store.
www.aamanet.org

American Institute of Architects (AIA)
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is the professional association for architects. Site includes an architect locator tool and links for downloading software to create or obtain paper contracts.
www.aia.org

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a private, nonprofit organization that coordinates national and international standards for U.S. companies. Site includes reference libraries, standards information, accreditation services, news and publications, meetings and events, education and training information, and a list of web links.
www.ansi.org

American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)
The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) represents contractors, their companies, and their industry nationally where codes and standards are developed. Site includes resources for concrete contractors, an online newsletter, an online bookstore, a directory of member contractors, and a page for submitting questions or requests for information.
www.ascconline.org

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is a membership organization focused on advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration. Site includes online versions of the society's journals, news releases, and technical FAQs.
www.ashrae.org

American Wood Council (AWC)
The American Wood Council (AWC) develops internationally recognized standards for wood design and construction. Site includes technical information, codes and standards, publication information, and software.
www.awc.org

APA - The Engineered Wood Association
APA - The Engineered Wood Association is an organization of manufacturers of engineered wood products such as glulam, oriented strand board, plywood, laminated veneer lumber, exterior siding, and I-joists. APA issues and controls trademarks for engineered wood products. Major site information categories are applications, products, and publications.
www.apawood.org

Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI)
The Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) is a nonprofit trade association that consists of architectural workers, suppliers, design professionals, and students from around the world. Site includes listings of industry links and publications, an interactive function for technical assistance, a link to the institute's journal, and manufacturer and supplier directories.
www.awinet.org

ASME
ASME is a nonprofit professional organization that conducts training conferences and professional development courses, sets industrial and manufacturing standards, and publishes books, training materials, etc. Site includes a list of publications, information on current codes and standards, and information on education and training.
www.asme.org

Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC)
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC) is a trade association of merit shop contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, and related firms in the construction industry. Site includes industry and government links, legislative links, a contractor search tool, and information on publications and safety programs.
www.abc.org

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is a construction trade association composed of construction contractors and industry-related companies. Site includes information on education and training, safety and risk management, and labor and human resources; contract documents; legislative information; an online bookstore; and contractor search tools.
www.agc.org

ASTM International
ASTM International is a nonprofit organization that provides a global forum for the development and publication of voluntary consensus standards for materials, products, systems, and services. Site includes information on standards, a digital library of technical publications, and information on training courses.
www.astm.org

Canada Safety Council
The Canada Safety Council is a national, nongovernment, charitable organization dedicated to safety. Site includes information on various types of safety including occupational safety, traffic safety, child safety, and safety at home, as well as information on safety training courses, publications, and educational material.
www.canadasafetycouncil.org

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing information and advice about occupational health and safety. Site contains health and safety information, a products and services catalog, web-based chemical databases, "OSH answers search," and links to other occupational health and safety sites. CCOHS also operates a question-answering service on workplace health and safety accessible by phone, mail, or the Internet.
www.ccohs.ca

Canadian Construction Association (CCA)
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is a trade association of the Canadian construction industry that sponsors conferences, provides a newsletter and bulletin, and lobbies the government on behalf of the industry. Site includes information on standards, industry statistics, certification information, and a listing of links.
www.cca-acc.com

Canadian Plywood Association (CANPLY)
The Canadian Plywood Association (CANPLY) represents and serves Canadian plywood, veneer, and veneer composite product manufacturers. Site includes general plywood information, product details, certification and testing information, publications, and technical notes.
www.canply.org

Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) is a nonprofit association serving business, industry, government, and consumers in Canada and the global marketplace. Site includes a link for purchasing standards; links to related organizations including standards, plumbing, health, and safety; news and events; career opportunities; an online store and catalog; and membership information.
www.csa.ca

Canadian Wood Council (CWC)
The Canadian Wood Council represents Canadian manufacturers of wood products used in construction. Site includes product information, design information, a listing of publications, and education information.
www.cwc.ca

Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI)
The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) aims to increase the use of reinforced concrete in the construction industry. Site includes an online store for publications and software, free downloadable publications, a listing of links to related organizations, and technical information on applications such as paving.
www.crsi.org

Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) is an organization of individuals and organizations such as architects, engineers, constructors, specifiers and suppliers of construction products, building owners, and facilities managers. It provides technical information and products and continuing education. Site includes an online bookstore that includes codes and standards, a facility for searching the site or the broader World Wide Web, a list of FAQs, and contact information.
www.csinet.org

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a governmental agency that protects human health and safeguards the natural environment. Site includes educational resources, legal and regulatory information, and news related to environmental protection.
www.epa.gov

Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC)
The Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) is a trade association dedicated to fostering the interests of its members and independent electrical contractors. Site includes consumer news, industry and membership information, legislation news, an events calendar, and information on apprenticeship and training programs.
www.ieci.org

Insulating Concrete Form Association (ICFA)
The Insulating Concrete Form Association (ICFA) promotes the use of insulated concrete forms (ICFs) in residential and light commercial construction. Site includes a listing of ICF members, product information, application examples, a bookstore, links to other information sources, and contact information.
www.forms.org

International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) helps protect the public’s health and safety by working in concert with government and industry to implement comprehensive plumbing and mechanical systems around the world. Site includes information on recent news within the industry, code development, career services, publications, and a list of related industry links.
www.iapmo.org

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) is an electrical union that represents the rights of workers in all areas of the electrical industry. Site includes education information, news, and membership information.
www.ibew.org

International Code Council (ICC)
The International Code Counsel (ICC) is a nonprofit organization working to develop a single set of comprehensive and coordinated national model construction codes. The ICC was formed by a merger of Building Officials and Code Administrators International (BOCA), International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO), and Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI). Site includes certification and training information, news, a job board, codes and standards information, and links to subsidiaries.
www.iccsafe.org

Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA)
The MCAA is an association of contractors. Site includes listings of contractors, links to their subsidiary bureaus, and an online bookstore.
www.mcaa.org

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
NAHB represents the building industry and serves its members and affiliated state and local builders associations. Site includes a database of publications organized according to economic and housing data, housing issues such as energy efficiency, environmental issues, and plumbing.
www.nahb.org

National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) advances the causes of women in construction whose careers range from business ownership to the skilled trades. Site includes association and industry news, education and training information, related links, links to the association's journal, magazine, and an online store.
www.nawic.org

National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)
The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) is an organization dedicated to enhancing the electrical contracting industry through innovative research, labor relations, and work force recruiting and training. Site includes publications, safety information, and codes and standards.
www.necanet.org

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) publishes the NFPA 70E^®: Electrical Safety in the Workplace^®. NFPA 70E covers all electrical safety issues, such as general work practices for maintenance and installations, plus special safety concerns for specific equipment requirements. Site includes a catalog, codes and standards, news and publications, training information, safety tips, and research links.
www.nfpa.org

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), a department of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is the federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related illness and injury. Site includes safety and health information, hazard and exposure information, training information, directory of publications and products, and conference and events listings.
www.cdc.gov/niosh

National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (NJATC)
The National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (NJATC) works to develop and standardize training for the electrical construction industry. Electrical workers receive training through the National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (NJATC) of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Site includes information on apprenticeship, journeyman, instructor, and contractor training.
www.njatc.org

National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) is an industry association for ready mixed concrete producers. Site includes application information; engineering/technical, safety, and environmental information; an online bookstore; and a directory of producers.
www.nrmca.org

National Safety Council (NSC)
The National Safety Council (NSC) is dedicated to preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes and communities, and on the roads through research and education. Site includes an online library, a training calendar, and Internet-based training programs.
www.nsc.org

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a government agency that provides and enforces safety guidelines to protect workers from injury. Site includes laws and regulations, cooperative programs, safety and health topics, and statistics and data.
www.osha.gov

Painting & Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA)
The Painting & Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) is composed of licensed and registered contractors engaged in the coatings application industry. Site includes a consumer contractor locator, education information, copies of industry standards, a PCDA store, and news.
www.pdca.org

Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association (PPFA)
The Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association (PPFA) is a good resource for users of plastic plumbing and related systems. Site includes FAQs and other information on various plastic pipe products, downloadable free publications, listings of other publications, application information, and explanations of codes and standards.
www.ppfahome.org

Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC)
The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) is a trade organization for the construction industry that provides educational programs and forums for networking. Site includes industry news, a product catalog, information on apprenticeships, a link to the National Plumbing Code, and news on political and legislative events.
www.phccweb.org

Portland Cement Association (PCA)
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) represents cement companies in the United States and Canada, promoting the use of cement and offering a wide range of research, testing, consulting, and informational services. Site includes a bookstore, education and training information, related sites, and contact information.
www.cement.org

Ready Mixed Concrete Association of Ontario (RMCAO)
The Ready Mixed Concrete Association of Ontario (RMCAO) is a trade association of ready mixed concrete producers. Site includes concrete specifications, technical information and application advice, FAQs, Certification Programs, Sustainable Development, and a membership directory.
www.rmcao.org

Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractor's National Association (SMACNA)
The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA) is an international association of union contractors whose members specialize in the sheet metal and air conditioning industries. Site includes legislative affairs listings, news articles including convention news and other events, technical services, a publications store, and links to the association’s distance learning program.
www.smacna.org

Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc. (SBCCI)
Building Officials and Code Administrators International (BOCA), the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO), and the Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI) have merged to form the International Code Council (ICC).
www.iccsafe.org
See ICC.

Southern Pine Council™ (SPC)
The Southern Pine Council™ (SPC) is a promotional organization that is supported by Southern pine manufacturers. Site includes span tables, specifications and standards, application information, Green Building information, and education information.
www.southernpine.com

Steel Framing Alliance (SFA)
Formerly the North American Steel Framing Alliance, the Steel Framing Alliance (SFA) is a trade association promoting the adoption of steel framing in residential and light-commercial construction. Site includes an online store, FAQs, member directory, a list of training resources, and a list of research reports.
www.steelframing.org

Steel Stud Manufacturers Association (SSMA)
The Steel Stud Manufacturers Association (SSMA) represents companies engaged in the manufacture, marketing, and sale of cold-formed steel framing members. Site includes a technical library with specifications, CAD files, Green Construction/LEED, and other publications, as well as industry links.
www.ssma.com

Structural Building Components Association (SBCA)
The Structural Building Components Association (SBCA) is an international trade association representing manufacturers of structural building components. Site includes an events calendar, educational program information, job listings, SBC Magazine, FAQs, and technical information.
www.sbcindustry.com

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL)
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is a product safety and certification organization. Site includes a directory of UL-certified products, standards information, and product safety information.
www.ul.com

The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada (UA)
The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada (UA) is a multicraft union whose members are engaged in the fabrication, installation, and servicing of piping systems. Site includes information on training, safety, and health; links to news items; and union links.
www.ua.org

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC)
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) represents and offers training to North America's carpenters, cabinetmakers, millwrights, piledrivers, lathers, framers, floorlayers, roofers, drywallers, and workers in forest-products and related industries. Site includes apprenticeship and training information, a political action center, and Carpenter magazine.
www.carpenters.org

Wire Reinforcement Institute, Inc. (WRI)
Wire Reinforcement Institute, Inc. (WRI) is an association of manufacturers, allied industries, and professionals engaged in the production and application of structural Welded Wire Reinforcement (WWR) and related products for concrete reinforcement. Site includes publications, links to related organizations, and contact information.
www.wirereinforcementinstitute.org

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