Resources
Industry Associations
American Institute of Building Design
Information for residential building designers and architects.
APA — The Engineered Wood Association
APA is the leading resource for information about panel products. Find links to products, application information, and other services.
California Redwood Association
Find information on sources, grading, application, and design.
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.
Western Red Cedar Lumber Association
Get specs and installation instructions for cedar products.
Western Wood Productions Association
Get Information on softwood products, availability, and use.
Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau
Find technical support, product specifications, construction details, and more.
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.
Find information on the selection, installation, and care of hardwood products
National Association of Home Builders
The official website of the NAHB.
Codes & Specifications
American National Standards Institute
ANSI is a private, non-profit organization that administers and coordinates the US voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system.
Get information on Energy efficient, resource efficient, and healthy building practices for environmentally responsible design and construction.
Get the latest information on the consumer trends, industry news, building techniques, and other topics for builders.
A resource for general building code information.
Get access to contact info and full text statues, regulations, and administration registers for local and state regulatory agencies.
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.
Other Resources
Over 300,000 pages of building products, manufacturers, specs, and CAD details.
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.
Get tips and resources about tools, techniques, materials, and designs.
A link to Reed Business Information.
The Journal of Light Construction
Find construction techniques, new products, design ideas, and business solutions.
MSDS Search National Repository
A searchable database of Material Safety Data Sheets for product manufacturers.
The most widely circulated and respected source of information for the wood products industry.
The construction industry’s premier construction and building product marketplace.
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
Building technologies for energy-efficient homes that are affordable to build.