Resources

Industry Associations

American Institute of Building Design
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Information for residential building designers and architects.

APA — The Engineered Wood Association

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APA is the leading resource for information about panel products.  Find links to products, application information, and other services.

California Redwood Association

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Find information on sources, grading, application, and design.

Canadian Wood Council

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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

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Get specs  and installation instructions for cedar products.

Western Wood Productions Association

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Get Information on softwood products, availability, and use.

Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau

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Find technical support, product specifications, construction details, and more.

Wood Moulding and Millwork Producers Association

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http://www.wmmpa.com/
WMMPA provides the tools, information, and services necessary to help its members achieve increased sales and profitability.

Hardwood Information Center

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Find information on the selection, installation, and care of hardwood products

National Association of Home Builders

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The official website of the NAHB.



Codes & Specifications

American National Standards Institute

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ANSI is a private, non-profit organization that administers and coordinates the US voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system.

Environmental Building News

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Get information on Energy efficient, resource efficient, and healthy building practices for environmentally responsible design and construction.

Builder Online

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Get the latest information on the consumer trends, industry news, building techniques, and other topics for builders.

Code Check

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A resource for general building code information.

Construction WebLinks

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Get access to contact info and full text statues, regulations, and administration registers for local and state regulatory agencies.

Americans with Disabilities Act

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Information on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

International Code Council

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ICC is a non-profit membership association dedicated to preserving public health and safety through effective and efficient use and enforcement of Model Codes.

Specs Online

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Access manufacturers’ catalogs, design information, product specs, and Web sites.

Other Resources

ARCAT.com Reference Site

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Over 300,000 pages of building products, manufacturers, specs, and CAD details.

Dig Safe One-Call Directory

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Phone numbers for every state to prevents dangerous accidents.

Energy Star

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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

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Get tips and resources about tools, techniques, materials, and designs.

Housing Zone

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A link to Reed Business Information.

 The Journal of Light Construction

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Find construction techniques, new products, design ideas, and business solutions.

MSDS Search National Repository

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A searchable database of Material Safety Data Sheets for product manufacturers.

Random Lengths

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The most widely circulated and respected source of information for the wood products industry.

Sweets Catalog

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The construction industry’s premier construction and building product marketplace.

Thomas Register’s Guide

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Find information on brands, products, or services.

US Census Bureau — Construction Sector

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Find economic indicators and statistics on residential construction and sales.

US Department of Energy Building America Program

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Building technologies for energy-efficient homes that are affordable to build.