Construction

Resources in this category:

American Road & Transportation Builders Association
http://www.artba.org/

The American Road & Transportation Builders Assn. (ARTBA) is "the only national organization that focuses exclusively on transportation construction issues." It consists of 4,000 members representing "the nation's leading transportation contractors, equipment manufacturers, planning and design firms, material and professional service suppliers, educators, government officials, and public/private ventures participants." This site provides information about the history of ARTBA, its divisions, and membership services. It also provides recent ARTBA news releases, policy positions, and legislative issues affecting the industry as well as links to other transportation construction sites.

Canadian Construction Association
http://www.cca-acc.com/home.html

"The Canadian Construction Association is the national voice of Canada's dynamic construction industry. This multi-faceted sector has long played a major role in contributing to the economic well-being of our nation by providing the physical capital and infrastructure required to build a prosperous and competitive country. The homes we live in, the schools our children attend, the roads we travel on and the vast road and highway infrastructure spanning the nation are all products of this industry's work." The site, available in English and French versions, has news, a calendar of events, links to association publications, conference and event information, and a construction fact sheet of recent statistics.

Center for the Built Environment
http://www.cbe.berkeley.edu/

"The Center for the Built Environment (CBE) was established in May 1997 at the University of California, Berkeley to provide timely, unbiased information on promising new building technologies and design techniques." Excellent links to environmentally-friendly, sustainable design resources. This site also provides full-text research reports and publications on new building tehcnologies, green architecture, and economical design.

Golf Course Builders Association of America
http://www.gcbaa.org/

"The Golf Course Builders Association of America is a nonprofit trade association of the world's foremost golf course builders and leading suppliers to the golf course construction industry. It was founded in the early 1970s, and its members represent all segments of the golf course construction industry. It is the only organization in the world organized by and for golf course builders, and the only organization that represents the interests of the golf course construction industry. The Association also endeavors to provide comprehensive programs and services to construction contractors and specialists in regard to the changing regulations and technology of golf course construction." The bi-monthly newsletter is available online as is the members directory and information about professional certification.

National Aggregates Association
http://www.nationalaggregates.org/

"NAA represents producers of construction aggregates, which include sand, gravel, crushed and broken stone. For more than 88 years, NAA has provided its members with education, training, research, technology, representation before Congress and federal regulatory bodies and public relations experts to increase professionalism of the aggregates industry and its ability to efficiently meet the nation¹s need for construction materials. description: The NAA website contains the latest information on upcoming conventions, educational seminars, legislative and regulatory activity in Washington, ongoing research and public relation initiatives. Information on membership, publications, industry awards and other pertinent matters is also available."

This web site provides membership and events information. You'll also find historical information about the organization along with links to related resources.

National Association of Home Builders
http://www.nahb.com/

A "federation of more than 800 state and local builders associations throughout the United States" whose mission is "to enhance the climate for housing and the building industry, and to promote policies that will keep housing a national priority." The Association's web site has resources for both consumers and professionals relating to building regulations and home ownership.

National Association of Women in Construction
http://www.nawic.org/index.htm

"NAWIC is a professional association of women working in construction and construction-related industries. It was established in 1955 by 16 founding members. Today, there are more than 6,000 members in the United States and Canada." This site provides very general information about the organization, its activities, and publications.