Engineering & Technology: Construction Technology
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ABC - Associated Builders and Contractors is a national trade organization devoted to the merit shop philosophy.
AGC - Associated General Contractors of America's general contractor membership is represented by four occupational divisions. Members can choose to be affiliated with one or more of the following divisions: Building; Highway; Heavy-Industrial; and Municipal Utilities.
ASC - The Associated Schools of Construction promotes the development and advancement of construction education. There are approximately 100 universities and colleges who provide construction education programs.
ASCE - The American Society of Civil Engineers' site gives information about the Society, its membership, departments, and services. The site also includes information about ASCE publications, including the full text of some journals and job listings.
NECA - National Electrical Contractors Association works for the betterment of its members, electrical contractors in general and the construction industry as a whole. NECA services are designed for contractors who are involved in Standard Industrial Code 1731 (electrical work - specialty contractors) and some of those involved in SIC 1623 (utility work, also referred to as "outside" or "line" work).
Ultimate Civil Engineering Directory - This massive directory includes CE institutions, organizations, suppliers, events, and other related sitse from around the world.
Building and Fire Research Laboratory - BFRL is a national laboratory dedicated to enhancing the competitiveness of industry and public safety performance prediction methods, measurement technologies and technical advances needed to assure the life cycle quality and economy of constructed facilities. This site provides information about the laboratory and its research projects.
CERL - Construction Engineering Research Laboratory conducts research and development in infrastructure and environment sustainment. Research is directed toward increasing the Army's ability to more efficiently construct, operate, and maintain its installations and ensure environmental quality and safety at a reduced life-cycle cost.
Construction WebLinks - This site is an easy-to-use and comprehensive guide to the Internet for architects, engineers, and contractors. Links are organized into categories of interest to construction industry professionals, such as: job opportunities, better ways to perform projects, specifications and technical information, product information, building codes, and science and technology.
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network - This site provides links to energy efficiency information from the government, educational, commercial and organizational sources.
