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• American Architectural
Manufacturers Association (AAMA)-The source of performance standards,
product certification and educational programs for the fenestration
industry.
www.aamanet.org
• Aluminum Anodizers Council-The updated Web site now features a general overview
of the anodizing process, a coil anodizing document, a frequently-asked questions
(FAQs) page, and an anodizing reference guide.
www.anodizing.org
• American Institute of Architects-Represents and seeks to advance the value
of
architects and architecture.
www.aia.org
• American Subcontractors Association, Inc.-The voice of the specialty contracting
industry.
www.asaonline.com
• Architectural Woodwork Institute-800 member companies who are mfgs. and suppliers
of paneling, fixtures, cases, laminates, windows and doors.
www.awinet.org
• Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)-Represents contractors, subcontractors,
material suppliers and related firms from across the country and from all specialties
in the construction industry.
www.abc.org
• Associated General Contractors of America-Represents general contractors and
specialty contractors.
www.agc.org
• Building Officials and Code Administrators International (BOCA)-Professional
association representing the full spectrum of code enforcement disciplines and
construction industry.
www.bocai.org
• Buildingteam.com-The Internet portal site for construction professionals in
the commercial, industrial and institutional market.
www.Buildingteam.com
• Contractors Register, Inc.-Regional commercial construction resource directories.
The Blue Book of Building and Construction is a source of regional, categorized
construction information and is available in print and online.
www.thebluebook.com
• Construction Specifications Institute-A technical society whose core purpose
is to improve the process of creating and sustaining the built environment.
www.csinet.org
• Constructionweblinks.com-A comprehensive guide to construction resources on
the Internet. ConstructionWebLinks.com indexes, profiles, and links to more than
2,500 different Web sites with information useful to construction industry
professionals.
www.Constructionweblinks.com
• DetailPros.com-A referral and marketing program that assists consumers seeking
vehicle care specialists.
www.DetailPros.com
• Finishing Contractors Association-Painting and Coatings, Drywall, Glass, Flooring,
Sign, Related Finishing Contractors.
www.finishingcontractors.org
• Glassfiles.com-Developed exclusively for glass professionals, the Web site
is a portal for the international glass industry to expand the use and knowledge
of
glass.
www.glassfiles.com
• Glass Association of North America (GANA)-Organization made up of five divisions:
Building Envelope Contractors, Distribution, Laminating, Mirror, and
Tempering.
www.glasswebsite.com/gana
• GDS-A glossary of glazing terms.
www.glazesoft.com/Product_htm/glossary.htm
• International Window Film Association (IWFA)-Represents the window film
industry.
www.gpi.org
• The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) serves as the voice for the glass container
industry in Washington, D.C., and across the country
www.iwfa.com
• International Code Council, Inc.-An organization dedicated to developing a
single set of comprehensive and coordinated national model construction codes.
www.intlcode.org
• International Conference of Building Officials-An association that has developed
building and construction codes for more than 75 years.
www.icbo.org
• Insulated Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA)-A North American association
of insulated glass manufacturers, suppliers of component materials and other
industry-related professionals dedicated to upgrading product performance by
promoting awareness of technological developments in the industry. IGMA provides
the leadership required to assure the continued growth of the IG industry.
www.igmaonline.org
• National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC)-NFRC provides consistent ratings
on window, door and skylight products.
www.nfrc.org
• National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)-Provides an authoritative source
of advice for both the private and public sector of the economy with respect
to the use of building science and technology.
www.nibs.org
• National Kitchen and Bath Association-Represents the kitchen and bath
industry.
www.nkba.org
• Pacific Gas & Electric Co.-Results of a study on the impact of skylighting.
www.pge.com/pec/daylight/valid4.html
· SealantsandCoatings.com-A one stop source for people looking for information
on sealants, coatings and accessory products that are used in the construction
industry. Whether you are looking for product data sheets, MSDS's, case histories,
manufacturers information, industry events, industry associations or news, you
will find it here. You can even request samples of products from
manufacturers.
SealantsandCoatings.com
• Southern Building Code Congress International (BCCI)-Provides technical, educational,
and administrative support to governmental departments and agencies engaged in
building codes administration and enforcement. SBCCI also provides similar support
to others in the building design and construction industry.
www.sbcci.org |
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• Ducker has been studying
the construction market since its inception in 1961, and has covered
almost every category of building components and materials since then
for both residential and nonresidential applications. Products of particular
expertise include windows and doors, roofing systems, wall cladding,
insulation, masonry products, flooring systems, glass and glazing,
hardware and
fixtures, as well as cement and concrete.
www.ducker.com
• Freedonia-A leading international industrial research company that specializes
in information on product and market forecasts, industry trends, threats and
opportunities, competitive strategies, market share determinations and company
profiles.
www.freedoniagroup.com
• Firstgov.gov-A one-stop information and service portal for 20,000 government
sites and 27 million pages of online information. The site, allows users to search
by topic-rather than by agency. The site is designed to provide information,
help users find forms, and complete other tasks that they traditionally had to
do in person.
www.firstgov.gov
• Fry Consultants-Global Advantage combines market-proven management tools and
techniques with local country presence to help firms formulate and implement
strategies to develop new business and manage existing operations.
www.fryconsultants.com
• Thomas Regional-provides free access to an industrial marketplace of more than
550,000 distributors, manufacturers, and service companies searchable by product/service,
company, brand name and location. With access to comprehensive supplier information,
e-commerce enabled catalogs, brochures, line cards, fax forms and hotlinks to
supplier Web sites, ThomasRegional.com is a useful sourcing/purchasing tool for
the industrial/commercial community.
ThomasRegional.com
• U.S. Department of Commerce-A site for the United States business, economic
and trade community, providing authoritative information from the Federal
government.
STAT-USA.gov U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics-2000 Flat glass
employment and wage estimates.
www.bls.gov/oes/2000/oesi3_321.htm#top
• U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau-The Economic Census profiles
the United States economy every five years, from the national to the local level.
Reports are now available for all geographic areas and all sectors.
www.census.gov |
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