American Institute of Architects
The Institute´s official online presence.

American Institute of Steel Construction
The Institute´s official site.

American National Standards Institute
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has served in its capacity as administrator and coordinator of the United States private sector voluntary standardization system for 80 years. Founded in 1918 by five engineering societies and three government agencies, the Institute remains a private, nonprofit membership organization supported by a diverse constituency of private and public sector organizations.

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), founded in 1852, is the oldest national professional engineering society in the United States. ASCE is dedicated to the advancement of the individual civil engineer and the advancement of the science and profession of civil engineering through education. The leading representative body for civil engineers in the United States, ASCE is also recognized globally for its significant contributions to the civil engineering profession. Worldwide, more than 120,000 professionals belong to ASCE, including 8,000 international members in 137 nations.

American Society of Landscape Architects
Founded in 1899, the mission of the American Society of Landscape Architects is to lead, to educate and to participate in the careful stewardship, wise planning and artful design of our cultural and natural environments.

Andersen Windows, Inc.
Andersen Windows, the most recognized window brand in America, provides trade professionals with complete product details, what´s new, free literature, and answers to frequently asked questions.

Info on building products, links to building codes sites.

A comprehensive guide to Architecture, Engineering, & Construction. Keyword-searchable, architectural business center: products, firms, forums, specs, events, projects, classifieds, and services.

Architect´s First Source Online
A guide to building products with specifications.

Architectural Lighting Magazine
Architectural Lighting, is published five times per year for 35,000 lighting designers, architects, interior designers and electrical engineers involved in the design and specification of electrical lighting and daylighting systems for commercial, industrial, institutional and residential applications.

Architectural Record
The online format of the popular magazine.

Architectural Woodwork Institute
Dedicated to the advancement of architectural woodwork.

Architecture Magazine
The online format of the popular magazine.

Architronic is a scholarly refereed journal, exploring the new ranges of architectural communication available through digital media.

ASHRAE
The official site of The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers.

Ask the Builder
Covers many aspects of building, by Tim Carter.

Associated Builders and Contractors is a national trade association representing over 21,000 contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers and related firms from across the country and from all specialties in the construction industry.

Associated Equipment Distributors - AED is a membership association of 1,300 independent distributors, manufacturers, and other organizations involved in the distribution of construction equipment and related products and services in North America and throughout the world.

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), the voice of the construction industry, is an organization of qualified construction contractors and industry related companies dedicated to skill, integrity and responsibility. Operating in partnership with its Chapters, the association provides a full range of services satisfying the needs and concerns of its members, thereby improving the quality of construction and protecting the public interest.

The Association of Construction Inspectors (ACI) is an organization of Professionals who provide the vital service of Inspecting Construction projects for verifying percentage of completion (draw requests). ACI was created to provide education, training, standards, and professional recognition in a field which is becoming increasingly more important to the construction and real estate industry.

A directory for the building and home improvement industry and an Internet services company that specializes in data management for the industry.

An Internet based Interactive catalog of building products for architects, engineers, and contractors.

BuilderWeb is dedicated to building manufacturers, building dealers, building designers and remodelers, building design software and building specialists, for the building industry.

Building Design and Construction Magazine
Building Design & Construction is published for the building team - architects, engineers, contractors, building owners and facilities managers involved in design and construction of nonresidential buildings.

Building Industry Association of Okaloosa/Walton Counties
The Building Industry Association of Okaloosa-Walton Counties is a professional organization of builders, developers and associates affiliated with the Florida Home Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders.

Building Industry Exchange
Architectural, engineering, and construction directories.

BuildingOnline is a web site for the building products industries. Search 41 ,300 building industry web pages. 

Buildingweb
A reference source of products, services and technical information.

Network of links, resources and opportunities for the entire construction industry.

Building Owners and Managers association - BOMA has established itself as the cornerstone of the commercial real estate industry whose purpose is to actively and responsibly represent the interests of the industry through effective leadership and advocacy, through the collection, analysis and dissemination of information, and through professional development.

A comprehensive directory of builders, contractors, material suppliers, and design professionals.

Construction Industry Manufacturers Association - The U.S.-based international trade group serving the business needs of construction equipment manufacturers and construction-services providers. CIMA provides domestic and international business opportunities, marketing support, legislative and regulatory input, and product-specific and industry wide strategies and services to nearly 500 member companies.

Construction Financial Management Association - CFMA's mission is to unite individuals having financial responsibilities in the construction industry; to provide a forum through which the Association's members can meet to exchange ideas; to develop and coordinate education programs dedicated to the purpose of improving the professional standards of construction financial managers; to enhance the role and promote the image of the construction financial manager; and, to be a recognized authority on construction financial management.

Construction Specifications Institute
The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) is a national professional association that provides technical information and products, continuing education, professional conferences, and product shows to enhance communication among all the nonresidential building design and construction industry's disciplines and meet the industry's need for a common system of organizing and presenting construction documents.

Contract Design, published monthly, is written for 30,000 interior designers, architects and contract furniture dealers who design interior spaces and specify furnishings and building products for their commercial and institutional clients. Editorial features include design installations, product introductions, business and technology issues, trends and news of industry events and people.

Department of Energy Guidelines
The official government site with energy considerations and guidelines for construction projects.

Design-Build Institute of America - The mission of DBIA is to promote widespread and successful utilization of the design-build project delivery method throughout industry and government.

Door and Hardware Institute
The Door and Hardware Institute (DHI) is a professional organization that serves as the resource for information on doors, hardware, security and specialty products for the architectural openings industry.

Web site of the American Institute of Architects.

Engineering News Record
Online magazine covering the industry.

Environmental Building News
Articles, reviews, and news stories on energy-efficient, resource-efficient, and healthy building practices. Addressing material selection, siting, indoor air quality, daylighting, and more!

Homepath sponsored by:

A site that will help you with buying or refinancing a home.

The popular magazine´s online edition.

Florida Building Commission
Information regulating building in Florida, including the new uniform building code.

Florida Home Builders Association
The mission of the Florida Home Builders Association, a professional trade organization composed of local associations and affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders, is to serve its members by striving for a successful building environment throughout the state.

Help with financing your project.

Building industry trends, news, forecasts, reports and analysis.

Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and homelessness worldwide and to making adequate, affordable shelter a matter of conscience and action.

Home Builders Association of West Florida
HBA of West Florida is committed to serving 725-plus corporate members of Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. The HBA of West Florida's cornerstone is its governmental affairs, political action and legal defense programs designed to provide safe, affordable housing and the opportunity for home ownership.

Home & Garden TV - The popular TV network on the web.

The Housing Inspection Foundation, The Association of Home Inspectors, is an organization dedicated to promotion and development of Housing Inspection. The real estate industry has a growing need for Registered Home Inspectors (RHI). Many people are being asked to perform Home Inspections without proper training, certification, or guidelines. Home buyers, sellers, lenders, employee relocation companies and governmental agencies, etc., are seeking full and total service from a home inspector.

The more than 1,300 contractors that proudly call themselves members of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America are dedicated to excellence and committed to quality. MCAA members deliver construction that moves quickly and efficiently. Their jobs are problem free and safe.

The National Association of Home Builders
The voice of America´s housing industry.

The National Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors - The NAPHCC is dedicated to the promotion, advancement, education, and training of the industry for the protection of our environment and the health, safety, and comfort of society.

National Building Museum
Created by an act of Congress, the Museum is the only institution uniquely dedicated to exploring the what, who, how, and why of American building. It is a focal point for all those who want to learn about America's architecture, urban planning, construction, engineering, and design. Its exhibitions, publications, collections, and events, addressed to people of all ages, reveal the many connections between the way we build and the way we live.

National Electrical Contractors Association - NECA's mission is to represent, promote and enhance the management interests of its electrical contractor members and to coordinate the collective activities of the electrical contracting industry. They provide management services and labor relations programs for electrical contractors, as well as conduct seminars for contractors sales and training.

NFRC (National Fenestration Rating Council)
Provides architects, builders, utilities and consumers with a uniform national energy performance rating and labeling system which enables designers to directly compare fenestration product energy performance.

The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) is the only engineering society that represents licensed professional engineers (PEs) across all disciplines. NSPE strengthens the engineering profession by promoting engineering licensure and ethics, advocating and protecting PEs' legal rights at the national and state levels, publishing news of the profession, providing continuing education opportunities, and much more.

National Wood Flooring Association
The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) is a nonprofit trade association representing all segments of the wood flooring industry, including manufacturers, distributors, retailers and installers. The NWFA's mission is to be a leading resource of accurate and expert wood flooring information for the consumer and the wood flooring industry.

Nerdworld Architecture
A multitude of interesting architectural links.

Homage of the Office of Codes and Standards, including energy guidelines.

PCI is an organization dedicated to fostering greater understanding and use of precast and prestressed concrete.

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) is an international trade association representing 4500 contributing contractor firms in the sheet metal and air conditioning industry.

The Society of American Registered Architects (SARA) was founded 42 years ago, in 1956, as a professional society that includes the participation of all architects, regardless of their roles in the architectural community. SARA follows the Golden Rule and supports the concept of profitable professionalism for its members.

The Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI) provides technical, educational, and administrative support to governmental departments and agencies engaged in building codes administration and enforcement. SBCCI also provides similar support to others in the building design and construction industry.

Construction Industry source for building product information.

Traditional Building
A gateway to more than 300 leading suppliers of traditionally styled products and related services. These products are appropriate for restoration and renovation of older structures -- as well as traditionally styled new buildings. This site has been assembled primarily for design and construction professionals, and owners and managers of historic buildings.