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AEC News
AECnews.com serves decision makers in Architecture, Engineering and Construction. The newsletter covers a variety of issues, including technology adoption, the cultural aspects of technology use, industry best practices, collaboration, interoperability, and technical standards.
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American Marketing Association
Articles on teaching and scholarship of interest to the members are published as well as announcements of AMA meetings, calls for papers, and awards. Includes links to other marketing-related sites.
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American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
ANSI facilitates the development of American National Standards (ANS) by accrediting the procedures of standards developing organizations (SDOs). These groups work cooperatively to develop voluntary national consensus standards.
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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 Productivity and Quality Center (APQC)
APQC is a resource for process and performance improvement for organizations of all sizes across all industries. They provide the tools, information, expertise, and support needed to discover and implement best practices in a variety of areas.
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American Society for Quality (ASQ)
The American Society for Quality provides technology, concepts, and tools for quality management professionals.
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American Society for Training & Development (ASTD)
ASTD is dedicated to workplace learning and performance professionals. They offer several publications, conferences, training, and other resources.
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American Society of Civil Engineers
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) represents more than 123,000 members of the civil engineering profession worldwide, and is America's oldest national engineering society.
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American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ASME is a worldwide engineering society focused on technical, educational and research issues. It conducts one of the world's largest technical publishing operations and sets many industrial and manufacturing standards.
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American Society of Plumbing Engineers
The American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) is the international organization for professionals skilled in the design, specification and inspection of plumbing systems.
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APICS - The Association for Operations Management
APICS provides information and services in production and inventory management and related areas.
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ARCAT
Access to specs, CAD details, and building product information for the architectural and spec writing communities.
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Books About House Styles, Architecture, Home Design & Home Planning Ideas
B4UBUILD.com offers a collection of books to help you learn about different house styles and the home design process.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics Data
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics. Find information on demographics, occupations, industries, and much more.
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Concrete Materials Calculators
Calculators from concrete.com to help estimate volumn of concrete needed for a pour or placement, to fill a block, or to fill a column.
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Constructech Magazine
Constructech Magazine offers technology advice and tips to decision-makers throughout the residential and commercial construction industry. Free subscription for access to current and archived articles.
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Construction WebLinks
Search for a variety of State Agencies' websites, or many other online resources of interest to the Construction Industry.
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El Nuevo Constructor
Contiene una mezcla de artículos que le ayudarán a crecer su negocio, proteger sus bienes, ampliar sus habilidades de construcción y entrenar a su cuadrilla.
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Evergreen Building Products Association
The EBPA is a private, non-profit membership organization comprised of companies and individuals that have an active interest in promoting US housing, building products and related services to world export markets.
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Housing Zone
HousingZone has a wealth of articles and resources just for builders. Find out more about Tech-Enabling New Homes.
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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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International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC)
The International Group for Lean Construction is a network of professionals and researchers in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) who feel that the practice, education, and research of AEC have to be radically renewed in order to respond to the challenges ahead.
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Marketing Research Association
MRA promotes excellence in the opinion and marketing research industry. Education, training, business services and high-quality publications are just a few of the benefits MRA members receive.
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NARI - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
NARI provides a wide range of information about home remodeling. They offer tips for homeowners, certification for remodelers, and several design and achievement awards.
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National Multi Housing Council
NMHC advocates on behalf of rental housing, conducts apartment-related research, encourages the exchange of strategic business information, and promotes the desirability of apartment living.
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PD&R Data Sets
HUD USER provides interested researchers with access to the original electronic data sets generated by PD&R sponsored data collection efforts, including the American Housing Survey, HUD median family income limits, as well as microdata from research initiatives on topics such as housing discrimination, the HUD-insured multifamily housing stock, and the public housing population.
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Residential Energy Consumption Survey
Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration conducts the Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS), which provides information on the use of energy in residential housing units in the United States.
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Safety/OSHA Resources available at BuilderBooks.com
Publications and resources about job site safety and OSHA builder guidelines, available from NAHB's online bookstore.
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Small Business Administration
Excellent business information available at this site.
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Square Footage - Method for Calculating: ANSI Z765-2003
Available for purchase from the NAHB Research Center Bookstore, this voluntary standard for measuring square footage in single-family detached and attached homes, developed by an American National Standards Committee, is the first national standard to reconcile differences in current methods for determining square footage. The standard involves the calculation and reporting of above-grade square footage and below-grade square footage in single-family houses. It is not applicable to apartment/multifamily buildings and does not cover room dimensions. The document is available in both hardcopy and PDF formats.
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U.S. Business Advisor
Business.gov guides you through the maze of government rules and regulations. It provides access to services and resources to help you start, grow, and succeed in business.
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U.S. Census Bureau Housing Topics
Housing data made available from the Bureau's 2000 Census and housing surveys.
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