Consider using the products below to take advantage of their potential to provide one or more of the following in the homes you build: Affordability, Energy Efficiency, Quality & Durability, Environmental Performance, and Safety.
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American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA)
American Concrete Pavement Association represents concrete pavement contractors, cement companies, equipment and material manufacturers and suppliers, with a special focus on portland cement concrete pavements.
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American Concrete Pipe Association
The American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA) supports manufacturers of concrete pipe and related conveyance products. ACPA provides members with research, technical and marketing support to promote and advance the use of concrete pipe for drainage and pollution control applications.
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American Gas Association
The American Gas Association (AGA) advocates the interests of its energy utility members and their customers, and provides information and services promoting demand and supply growth and operational excellence in the safe, reliable and cost-competitive delivery of natural gas.
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American Planning Association
APA is a nonprofit public interest and research organization committed to urban, suburban, regional, and rural planning.
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American Society of Sanitary Engineering
The American Society of Sanitary Engineering is comprised of members from all segments of the plumbing industry, forming a platform to receive, understand and solve industry problems relating to code, contracting, engineering, sales and business.
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American Water Works Association (AWWA)
The American Water Works Association is an international nonprofit scientific and educational society dedicated to the improvement of drinking water quality and supply.
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Association of Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies
The Association of Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies (AMSA) represents the interests of the country's wastewater treatment agencies.
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Association of Pool and Spa Professionals
The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) is the world's largest international trade association representing the swimming pool, spa, hot tub and recreational water industries. Includes resources for consumers and professionals.
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Association of State and Interstate Water Pollution Control Administrators
The Association of State and Interstate Water Pollution Control Administrators (ASIWPCA) is an independent, nonpartisan organization of State and Interstate water program managers who implement surface and groundwater quality management programs.
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Building Stone Institute (BSI)
Building Stone Institute provides educational guidance on natural stone materials (granite, limestone, marble, quartzite, sandstone, slate and specialty building stones)and the stone industry. On this site you will find a glossary of terms, recommended practices, and restoration articles.
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Canadian Fence Industry Association (CFIA)
The Canadian Fence Industry Association is a non-profit organization of professional contractors, retailers, agents, wholesalers, and manufacturers of fence products and related services. Find out more about the benefits of memebership.
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Center for Watershed Protection
The Center for Watershed Protection works with local, state, and federal governmental agencies, environmental consulting firms, watershed organizations, and the general public to provide objective and scientifically sound information on effective techniques to protect and restore urban watersheds.
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Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC)
Information, training and directories for certified stormwater professionals. Includes resources for CPESC (Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control), CPSWQ (Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality), CESSWI (Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector).
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Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute (CLFMI)
The Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute offers loads of information for homeowners, architects, contractors, and security specialists.
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Concrete Network
Information for designing and building concrete foundations, decks, homes and more.
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EPA Storm Water Materials
Learn more about the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and other storm water related topics from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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Erosion Control Technology Council
The Erosion Control Technology Council (ECTC) was created to allow manufacturers of rolled erosion control products to work together to formulate and establish performance standards of rolled erosion control technologies.
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Gas Technology Institute
GTI provides energy and environmental products and services with a focus on natural gas.
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Grey Water Central
Oasis Design has created this comprehensive resource for grey water use.
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Greywater: what it is... how to treat it... how to use it
Learn about differences between greywater and blackwater, and how treating greywater for reuse can save water resources in the home.
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HarvestH2O.com
An online community for rainwater harvesting. Includes articles, resources, and frequently asked questions.
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Harvesting Rainwater for Landscape Use
This website contains basic information on rainwater catchment techniques, primarily in the Southwestern U.S.
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Innovative On-Site Wastewater Treatment
To gain a better understanding of appropriate design and construction techniques, and demonstrate wastewater nutrient removal technologies, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation funded development of an innovative residential wastewater disposal system in rural Nova Scotia.
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Institute of Transportation Engineers
Publications focusing on traditional neighborhood design and circulation patterns, including street space, connectivity, emergency access, parking, safety, and geometric design.
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Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI)
The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute represents the interlocking concrete pavement industry in North America. Good information for homeowners and design professionals.
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Low-Impact Development Resources from the EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides this list of low impact development resources.
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Low-Impact Development Urban Design Tools
This site provides watershed managers with a new set of tools and techniques that can be used to meet regulatory and receiving water protection program goals for urban retrofits, re-development projects, and new development sites.
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Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA)
MCAA represents masonry contractors and suppliers in national legislative and political affairs, codes and standards composition, workforce development, education, market promotion and general industry advocacy. Their offers publications and resources for members, building professionals, and consumers.
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NAHB Water Quality Materials
NAHB has assembled a wide variety of Water Quality materials and information. Topics include effluent limitations guidelines, storm water, and total maximum daily load (TMDL) programs.
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National Environmental Services Center (NESC)
National Environmental Services Center provides technical assistance and information about drinking water, wastewater, environmental training, and solid waste management to communities serving fewer than 10,000 individuals. On this site you will find information about the National Small Flows Clearinghouse, National Drinking Water Clearinghouse, and National Onsite Demonstration Program.
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National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA)
The National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association promotes the onsite wastewater treatment and recycling industry.
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National Swimming Pool Foundation
The National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) is a non-profit foundation whose mission is to foster and support programs of education and research in the swimming pool industry. Their focus is pool and spa safety, but they do have some information on pool design.
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Natural Gas Supply Association
The Natural Gas Supply Association (NGSA) represents U.S. producers of natural gas. This website has white papers, news, reports, and other resources regarding natural gas supply.
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North American Deck and Railing Association
Information for professional deck builders and consumers.
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PaveGreen
National Asphalt Pavement Association Research and Education Foundation offers information about green paving options such as recycled asphalt, porous asphalt, perpetual pavements, warm-mix asphalt, and more.
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Pool and Spa News
Pool & Spa News magazine furnishes information to help pool and spa professionals function better in their businesses.
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PoolSpa.com
Whether you are trying to make a decision, find an answer, or learn about the industry, PoolSpa.com strives to provide valuable and useful guidance on all topics related to swimming pools & spas.
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Professional Deck Builder Magazine
Professional Deck Builder Magazine strives to educate and inform professional deck-dock-railing builders; to provide a venue for manufacturers and suppliers to reach buyers; and to contribute to growth and professionalism of the industry.
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Residential Traffic Calming Program - Montgomery County, Maryland
This residential traffic calming program was created to help reduce speeding and improve the residential environment.
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SEPTIC HELP – NEW INFORMATION SERVICE - NOWRA Member Septic Locator
A new online directory, product and service locator from the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA). This site is dedicated to providing information to the public, septic system owners, policy officials, builders and others who are seeking help about the operation of their system or have questions about regulations, the permitting process, types of systems available and usable in different locations.
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Stormwater - The Journal for Surface Water Quality Professionals
Stormwater - The Journal for Surface Water Quality Professionals has information on NPDES Phase II compliance, TMDLs, and other issues related to surface water quality.
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Stormwater USA
Training and resources for industry professionals to implement, execute and inspect proper stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) that minimize the ecological impact associated with construction development.
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The Irrigation Association
The Irrigation Association provides the irrigation industry with programs and services which will help businesses keep pace with the industry's rapidly changing technology. The association is also dedicated to promoting water and soil conservation through proper water management.
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Traffic Calming for Communities
This Traffic Calming Web site was developed by the Institute of Transportation Engineers and offers information on controlling traffic in residential neighborhoods.
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Traffic Calming Programs - Portland, Oregon
Faced with budget shortfalls, find out how the city of Portland is still supporting traffic calming in residential neighborhoods.
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Wastewater Management Resources from the EPA
The United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Wastewater Management (OWM) oversees a range of programs contributing to the well-being of the nation’s waters and watersheds.
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Water Infrastructure Network
The Water Infrastructure Network (WIN) is a coalition of local elected officials, drinking water and wastewater service providers, state environmental and health administrators, engineers and environmentalists dedicated to preserving and protecting the health of America's drinking water and wastewater infrastructure.
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Water Quality Association (WQA)
The Water Quality Association is a not-for-profit international trade association representing the household, commercial, industrial, and small community water treatment industry.
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Water Resources from the APWA
The American Public Works Association is an international educational and professional association of public agencies, private sector companies, and individuals dedicated to providing high quality public works goods and services. They have numerous resources for Stormwater and Wastewater management.
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WaterWiser: The Water Efficiency Clearinghouse
The Links section of this site si good for accessing information on all aspects of water conservation. Sites pertaining to water conserving appliances, drip irrigation, xeriscape, landscaping, and community water conservation programs are listed by category.
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What Are Septic Systems? Some FAQs
A good explanation of what septic systems are, how they work, and why they fail, contributed by Lockwood, Dietershagen Associates Licensed Professional Engineers, Clifton Park, NY.
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