Resources
Industry Associations:
• American Institute
of Building Design
http://www.aibd.org
Information for residential building
designers and architects.
• APA -- The
Engineered Wood Association
http://www.apawood.org/
APA is the leading resource for information
about panel products. Find links to products, application
information, and other services.
• California Redwood
Association
http://www.calredwood.org/
Find information on sources, grading,
application, and design.
• Canadian Wood
Council
http://www.cwc.ca/
The Canadian Wood Council (the national
association representing Canadian manufacturers of wood
products) has a mission to maintain and expand markets for
Canadian wood products by working with building codes and
standards and by developing and communicating technical
information to architects, engineers, and builders.
• Cedar Shake and
Shingle Bureau
http://www.cedarbureau.org/
Find technical support, product
specifications, construction details, and more.
• Hardwood
Information Center
http://www.hardwoodinfo.com/
Find information on the selection,
installation, and care of hardwood products.
• National
Association of Home Builders
http://www.nahb.org/
The official website of the NAHB.
• Western Red Cedar
Lumber Association
http://www.wrcla.org/
Get specs and installation
instructions for cedar products.
• Western Wood
Productions Association
http://www.wwpa.org/
Get Information on softwood products,
availability, and use.
• Wood Moulding and
Millwork Producers Association
http://www.wmmpa.com/
WMMPA provides the tools, information, and
services necessary to help its members achieve increased sales
and profitability.
Codes and Specifications:
• American National
Standards Institute
http://www.ansi.org/
ANSI is a private, non-profit organization
that administers and coordinates the US voluntary
standardization and conformity assessment system.
• Americans with
Disabilities Act
http://www.ada.gov/pubs/ada.htm
Information on the Americans with
Disabilities Act.
• Builder Online
http://www.builderonline.com/
Get the latest information on the consumer
trends, industry news, building techniques, and other topics
for builders.
• Code Check
http://www.codecheck.com/
A resource for general building code
information.
• Construction
WebLinks
http://constructionweblinks.com/
Get access to contact info and full text
statues, regulations, and administration registers for local
and state regulatory agencies.
• Environmental
Building News
http://www.buildinggreen.com/
Get information on Energy efficient,
resource efficient, and healthy building practices for
environmentally responsible design and construction.
• International Code
Council
http://www.iccsafe.org/index.html
ICC is a non-profit membership association
dedicated to preserving public health and safety through
effective and efficient use and enforcement of Model Codes.
• National
Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards
http://www.ncsbcs.org/
NCSNCS provides technical services,
education, and training to members in order to promote safe,
affordable, accessible, and efficient buildings.
• Specs Online
http://www.4specs.com/
Access manufacturers' catalogs, design
information, product specs, and Web sites.
Other Resources:
• ARCAT.com reference
Site
http://arcat.com/
Over 300,000 pages of building products,
manufacturers, specs, and CAD details.
• Dig Safe One-Call
Directory
http://www.digsafe.com/index.html
Phone numbers for every state to prevents
dangerous accidents.
• Energy Star
http://www.energystar.gov/
Information on energy-efficient fluorescent
lights and information for consumers to identify products,
homes, and buildings that save energy and money and help
protect the environment.
• Fine Home
Building
http://www.taunton.com/finehomebuilding/
Get tips and resources about tools,
techniques, materials, and designs.
• Housing Zone
http://www.housingzone.com/
A link to Reed Business Information.
• The Journal of
Light Construction
http://www.jlconline.com/cgi-bin/jlconline.storefront
Find construction techniques, new products,
design ideas, and business solutions.
• MSDS Search
National Repository
http://www.msdssearch.com/
A searchable database of Material Safety
Data Sheets for product manufacturers.
• Random Lengths
http://www.randomlengths.com/
The most widely circulated and respected
source of information for the wood products industry.
• Sweets Catalog
http://sweets.com
The construction industry's premier
construction and building product marketplace.
• Thomas Register's
Guide
http://www.thomasnet.com/
Find information on brands, products, or
services.
• US Census Bureau
-- Construction Sector
http://www.census.gov/mcd/
Find economic indicators and statistics on
residential construction and sales.
• US Department of
Energy Building America Program
http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/building_america/
Building technologies for energy-efficient
homes that are affordable to build.
