Industry Websites
Explore these links to relevant building and construction and aluminum industry resources.
The Aluminum Association, Inc.
The Aluminum Association, Inc. is the trade association for producers of primary aluminum, recyclers and semi-fabricated aluminum products, as well as suppliers to the industry.
http://www.aluminum.org
AAC
The Aluminum Anodizers Council represents the interests of aluminum anodizers worldwide and is the principal trade organization for the anodizing industry in North America.
www.anodizing.org
AAMA - American Architectural Manufacturers Association
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association: The window standard creator and your strong new business partner in the fenestration industry
http://www.aamanet.org
AASA
The American Association of School Administrators: Their mission is to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to the highest quality public education for all children.
www.aasa.org
AEC
The Aluminum Extruders Council is an international association dedicated to helping manufacturers, engineers, architects and others to discover why aluminum extrusion is "the better material process for better products."
www.aec.org
AEC Info
Now Bricsnet, the e-marketplace for the global building industry. Bricsnet is an integrated work-centric environment, where building professionals access industry information, buy and sell materials, obtain mission-critical software applications, and share project information.
www.visualibrary.com
AFG Industries
The company that manufactures glass, including Low E, for the commercial and residential construction, specialty, and automotive glass markets.
www.afgglass.com
AIA
The American Institute of Architects: The association for registered architects and the architectural profession.
www.aia.org
AIA /CES
AIA Continuing Education Online - Achieve your lifelong learning goals and fulfill your continuing-education requirements with the AIA eClassroom—24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It's fast, simple, and easy to use.
www.aia.org/ces_default
ANSI - American National Standards Institute
http://www.ansi.org
ARCAT
Autodesk is the world's leading design and digital content creation resource. The company provides AutoCAD software and Internet portal services to help customers drive business through the power of design.
www.arcat.com
ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials
http://www.astm.org
Autodesk
Built on AutoCAD® 2005 software, Autodesk® Architectural Desktop 2005 gives you the productivity of automated documentation, the efficiency of intelligent architectural objects, and the flexibility of file-based collaboration. You still have all the traditional drafting methods you're used to, so you can start using intelligent architectural objects at your own pace.
www.autodesk.com
AZON
The Azon companies are world leaders in the technology for the manufacture of thermal barrier aluminum fenestration products.
www.azonintl.com
BCAP
The Building Codes Assistance Project is dedicated to assisting states in the development and implementation of statewide building energy codes. The value of energy efficiency in properly implemented construction standards is universally recognized as the easiest and most cost-effective way to help consumers save energy and money, make housing more affordable, and reduce air pollution. All of these benefits are difficult or impossible to capture if not taken into consideration at the time of construction.
www.bcap-energy.org
BOMA
Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)
International is a premier network of 19,000 commercial real estate professionals.
www.boma.org
CSI - The Construction Specifications Institute
The Construction Specifications Institute: a national association of professional specifiers that provides technical and product information, continuing education, professional conferences, and construction product trade shows. CSI knowledge for creating and sustaining the built environment.
http://www.csinet.org
DBIA - Design-Build Institute of America
http://www.dbia.org
Dodge Data & Analytics
(previously McGraw-Hill Construction)
http://www.construction.com
Dodge Data & Analytics - Architectural Record
(previously McGraw-Hill Construction)
http://archrecord.construction.com
Dodge Data & Analytics - Engineering News Record
(previously McGraw-Hill Construction)
http://www.enr.com
Dodge Data & Analytics -Sweets
(previously McGraw-Hill Construction Network for Products)
http://www.products.construction.com
Efficient Windows
This web site provides unbiased information on the benefits of energy-efficient windows, descriptions of how they work, and recommendations for their selection and use. Efficient Windows Collaborative (EWC) members have made a commitment to manufacture and promote energy-efficient windows.www.efficientwindows.org
EREN - Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Network (Dept. of Energy)
http://www.eere.energy.gov
Fenestration Research and Development
Lawrence Berkeley Lab (LBL)'s Environmental Energy Technologies Division develops technology that uses, converts, and stores energy more efficiently and with less environmental impact, and studies the link between energy use and the environment.
eande.lbl.gov
First Source
A great starting place for finding the prominent glass associations and facts about glass.
www.firstsourceonl.com
GANA - Glass Association of North America
http://www.glasswebsite.com
Glass Web Site
A great starting place for finding the prominent glass associations and facts about glass.
www.glasswebsite.com
Guardian
One of the world's largest manufacturers of float glass and fabricated glass products. You also should know that we manufacture and supply the automotive industry with a variety of exterior products.
www.guardian.com
ICC - International Code Council
BOCA, ICBO and SBCCI formally consolidated into a single, 50,000-member organization:ICC will provide world-class service to members and customers, and remains dedicated to public safety through the development of building safety and fire prevention codes.
http://www.iccsafe.org
IGCC
The Insulating Glass Certification Council: A non-profit organization which sponsors and directs a program of periodic accelerated laboratory testing and unannounced plant inspections to insure continuing insulating glass performance through specified standards.
www.igcc.org
IGMA
Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance is a North American association of insulating glass manufacturers, suppliers of component materials and other industry-related professionals dedicated to upgrading product performance by promoting awareness of technological developments in the industry. IGMA provides the leadership required to assure the continued growth of the IG industry.
www.igmaonline.org
Interpon
http://www.interpon.com
Kawneer
Kawneer North America offers architectural aluminum building products and systems for the commercial construction industry. Our comprehensive product line includes entrances, framing systems, windows and curtain wall systems. From thermal efficiency and sustainability to hurricane and blast resistance, Kawneer products are designed to optimize both aesthetics and performance.
www.kawneer.com
Miami-Dade
The Building Code Compliance Office (BCCO) was created as an independent entity in 1991 to provide oversight guidance on Code related issues to all building departments in Miami-Dade County.
www.miamidade.gov/buildingcode
Municipal Code Corporation
Has more than 50 years experience publishing Codes of Ordinances for local governments. This includes original codification, and updating. Municipal Code Corporation is the leader in the ordinance codification industry because we are committed to customer service and dedicated to staying abreast of technology.
www.municode.com
NFRC - National Fenestration Rating Council
The National Fenestration Rating Council: A non-profit, public/private organization created by the window, door, and skylight industry. It is comprised of manufacturers, suppliers, builders, architects, designers, specifiers, code officials, utilities, and government agencies. NFRC provides consistent ratings on window, door, and skylight products.
http://www.nfrc.org
To see the NFRC Certified Product list, click on hyperlink below. Once the NFRC page opens click on the "refresh" icon , then enter "Kawneer" in the Manufacturer field and click the search button.
NGA - National Glass Association
The National Glass Association: The largest trade association representing the flat (architectural and automotive) glass industry.
http://www.glass.org
NIBS - National Institute of Building Sciences
http://www.nibs.org
PASourceNet Business Directory
The Business Resource Network provides Pennsylvania businesses with supplier and sales leads, international trade leads and other information as a courtesy to visitors and enrollees. It is offered as a convenient, concise, up-to-date, assistance tool for companies pursuing domestic and international interests.
www.pasourcenet.com
PG&E Corporation
This one-stop resource center for Pacific Gas & Electric provides studies on industry-related topics, e.g., daylighting.
www.pge.com
PPG Glass
Since 1883 PPG Industries, Inc. has been dedicated to providing innovative materials for manufacturing, construction, automotive, chemical processing and numerous other global industries.
www.ppg.com
PPG Paint
PPG Industries is a leading global supplier of coatings, fiber glass, glass and chemicals. ndustrial Coatings is one of six PPG coatings businesses which also includes Packaging, Automotive OEM, Automotive Refinish, Aerospace and Architectural Coatings.
www.ppg.com
Rebuild America
Rebuild America is a national network of public-private partnerships engaged in making energy-efficient improvements to their communities. Local action plans reduce energy costs, with savings used to modernize buildings and revitalize communities.
www.rebuild.org/index.asp
REED Construction Data - Insight
http://insight.reedconstructiondata.com/
Remodeling Online
makes it easy to find articles covering the wide range of home building information.
www.remodeling.hw.net
Saflex
Saflex® is a global business with manufacturing and sales throughout the world. Their plastic interlayer is used in laminated glass.
www.saflex.com
SCIP - Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice
http://www.scip.com
SGCC
The Safety Glazing Certification Council: A non-profit corporation, established in 1971 by manufacturers of safety glazing products, building code officials, and others concerned with public safety.
www.sgcc.org
Southwall
Southwall Technologies designs and produces thin film coatings that selectively absorb, reflect or transmit certain types of electromagnetic radiation. Proprietary manufacturing processes create thin films for a wide range of commercial applications — from transparent window insulation to anti-glare filters.
www.southwall.com
SPG - Special Projects Group (Architectural Builder's Hardware)
http://www.specialprojectsgroup.com
Statue of Liberty
Statue of Liberty facts, in print, web links, gallery, news, poetry, questions from visitors to this site World's Greatest Statues.
www.statueofliberty.org
Sweet's
Sweets.com is the construction industry’s premier construction and building product marketplace.
www.sweets.com
ThomasNet
ThomasNet is the most comprehensive online resource for finding companies and products manufactured in North America where you can: • Place orders online • View and download millions of Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings • View thousands of online company catalogs and websites:
www.thomasnet.com
USGBC - US Green Building Council
http://www.usgbc.org
Valspar - Industrial Coatings
http://www.paintandcolor.com
Viracon
Viracon offers the most complete range of high-performance architectural glass products available worldwide.
www.viracon.com
