Construction Management
Construction.com: The Construction Industry Marketplace This site, produced by publisher McGraw-Hill, includes news (ENR, Architectural Record, Design-Build), product information (Construction Zone), company information (Sweet's Directory Search), projects and career information for the construction industry. Some information requires registration.
Construction Engineering Research Laboratories (CERL), Army Corps of Engineers Although the focus of this government agency is military installations, there is a wealth of information provided on this site that is a result of the research conducted by CERL. Research themes include "Enduring Buildings", "Energy", "Land Use Management" and "Structural Materials". Each section includes links to experts, products, and publication citations with summaries.
Sweets Network This online resource for building products includes information from over 10,000 manufacturers. The search service is free but individual registration is required to retrieve some details and to use specialized content.
The Internet Directory for Specified Construction Products A searchable database for companies and their products. Browsing for companies by using specific categories is also available.
Thomas Register of American Manufacturing One of the largest sources of product information for United States manufacturing companies. The service is free but individual registration is required.
Centre for Education in the Built EnvironmentResources of interest to academics in the construction field are listed here. The sites selected have a British focus with annotated links at the third level. Section headings include News & Events, Themes, Projects & Initiatives, and Publications. The Site Map links to some search pages for the site.
ConstructionEducation.com From the site's description, "The Construction Education Connection is dedicated to the faculty and students of construction programs worldwide as well as the construction industry. This site brings together many different construction web sites for those performing research or just searching for construction information." Associations, news, materials and products, companies, online continuing education courses, construction research centers, construction equipment and online calculators are some of the categories available. Also hosted here is the Association for Project Managers' site.
Construction Information SourcesSearchable database of an extensive number of construction related sites. Some sections have a Canadian emphasis. Maintained by the non-profit Construction Technology Centre Atlantic at the University of New Brunswick.
Construction Web Links Great list of links... legal, jobs, associations, licensing, meetings, safety, and information on publications. The site is provided by Thelen Reid & Priest LLP, a law firm specializing in construction industry topics. From the FAQ, "This site is designed to be the starting point for Web searches by construction industry professionals."
Associations
AGC (Associated General Contractors of America) Find news here on legislative, safety, labor, education and other issues of interest to the construction industry. Although many of the resources require AGC membership to access, some are available to all.
American Institute of ConstructorsFind information about AIC and events they sponsor at this website. Some news articles are available.
American Subcontractors AssociationNews releases, association information and events calendar are some of the resources found here. Many of the resources require ASA membership. However, the Gateway to Construction is available to all with links to other construction associations, and to government resources. No annotations are provided.
Associated Builders and Contractors A great site to browse for industry news, with categories of Business Development, Government Affairs, Education & Training, Insurance, Safety and Legal.
Associated Schools of Construction "The professional association for the development and advancement of construction education..." (from the ASC home page). Some parts of the site are available only to members. Available to all are the archives to the Journal of Construction Education (1996 (vol. 1) -2003 (vol. 8) and vol 1 of the successor title, International Journal of Construction Education and Research, (click Publications, International Journal name, Archive). The "Links" category lists web sites to associations, construction courses, publications, software, and other categories with brief annotations.
Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) Information about AACE is readily available on this site, as well as information about cost consultant certification. Many publications are listed at the Resources link, though access to many require a membership in the association.
Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) Along with membership, conference, and publication information, a news center features news briefs from tax and legislative affairs, and accounting and reporting (Click on the drop-down Quick Links box to find the News).
Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) This site provides information about CMAA, CM certification, professional development and employment opportunities among other topics. Articles from the CM eJournal are available, as well as a searchable directory of Construction Managers/ Project Managers. There is a "members-only" area also.
Deep Foundations Institute (DFI)Find information on events, awards, membership, committees, and publications by the DFI. The list of links on this website provides an extensive list for industry associations, government agencies, and other websites of interest.
Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Besides information about the DBIA, a publications catalog featuring materials from many sources is available, and a searchable database of design-build projects. The D-B Magazine from McGraw-Hill Construction is accessible, and selected articles from DBIA's monthly magazine, Dateline.
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Program Members of the U.S. Green Building Council representing all segments of the building industry developed LEED and continue to contribute to its evolution (From Home Page). Information on this program is available here, as well as descriptions of LEED's publications. Selected publications are freely available.
National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Primarily a site that provides information about NAWIC, with information on events and education opportunities. There is a section devoted to industry news, and another that links you to sites providing legislative information.
Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) Besides the standard association information, a section on the description and benefits of the tilt-up construction method is also provided.
Construction Engineering Research Laboratories (CERL), Army Corps of Engineers Although the focus of this government agency is military installations, there is a wealth of information provided on this site that is a result of the research conducted by CERL. Research themes include "Enduring Buildings", "Energy", "Land Use Management" and "Structural Materials". Each section includes links to experts, products, and publication citations with summaries.
Sweets Network This online resource for building products includes information from over 10,000 manufacturers. The search service is free but individual registration is required to retrieve some details and to use specialized content.
The Internet Directory for Specified Construction Products A searchable database for companies and their products. Browsing for companies by using specific categories is also available.
Thomas Register of American Manufacturing One of the largest sources of product information for United States manufacturing companies. The service is free but individual registration is required.
Centre for Education in the Built EnvironmentResources of interest to academics in the construction field are listed here. The sites selected have a British focus with annotated links at the third level. Section headings include News & Events, Themes, Projects & Initiatives, and Publications. The Site Map links to some search pages for the site.
ConstructionEducation.com From the site's description, "The Construction Education Connection is dedicated to the faculty and students of construction programs worldwide as well as the construction industry. This site brings together many different construction web sites for those performing research or just searching for construction information." Associations, news, materials and products, companies, online continuing education courses, construction research centers, construction equipment and online calculators are some of the categories available. Also hosted here is the Association for Project Managers' site.
Construction Information SourcesSearchable database of an extensive number of construction related sites. Some sections have a Canadian emphasis. Maintained by the non-profit Construction Technology Centre Atlantic at the University of New Brunswick.
Construction Web Links Great list of links... legal, jobs, associations, licensing, meetings, safety, and information on publications. The site is provided by Thelen Reid & Priest LLP, a law firm specializing in construction industry topics. From the FAQ, "This site is designed to be the starting point for Web searches by construction industry professionals."
Associations
AGC (Associated General Contractors of America) Find news here on legislative, safety, labor, education and other issues of interest to the construction industry. Although many of the resources require AGC membership to access, some are available to all.
American Institute of ConstructorsFind information about AIC and events they sponsor at this website. Some news articles are available.
American Subcontractors AssociationNews releases, association information and events calendar are some of the resources found here. Many of the resources require ASA membership. However, the Gateway to Construction is available to all with links to other construction associations, and to government resources. No annotations are provided.
Associated Builders and Contractors A great site to browse for industry news, with categories of Business Development, Government Affairs, Education & Training, Insurance, Safety and Legal.
Associated Schools of Construction "The professional association for the development and advancement of construction education..." (from the ASC home page). Some parts of the site are available only to members. Available to all are the archives to the Journal of Construction Education (1996 (vol. 1) -2003 (vol. 8) and vol 1 of the successor title, International Journal of Construction Education and Research, (click Publications, International Journal name, Archive). The "Links" category lists web sites to associations, construction courses, publications, software, and other categories with brief annotations.
Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) Information about AACE is readily available on this site, as well as information about cost consultant certification. Many publications are listed at the Resources link, though access to many require a membership in the association.
Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) Along with membership, conference, and publication information, a news center features news briefs from tax and legislative affairs, and accounting and reporting (Click on the drop-down Quick Links box to find the News).
Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) This site provides information about CMAA, CM certification, professional development and employment opportunities among other topics. Articles from the CM eJournal are available, as well as a searchable directory of Construction Managers/ Project Managers. There is a "members-only" area also.
Deep Foundations Institute (DFI)Find information on events, awards, membership, committees, and publications by the DFI. The list of links on this website provides an extensive list for industry associations, government agencies, and other websites of interest.
Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Besides information about the DBIA, a publications catalog featuring materials from many sources is available, and a searchable database of design-build projects. The D-B Magazine from McGraw-Hill Construction is accessible, and selected articles from DBIA's monthly magazine, Dateline.
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Program Members of the U.S. Green Building Council representing all segments of the building industry developed LEED and continue to contribute to its evolution (From Home Page). Information on this program is available here, as well as descriptions of LEED's publications. Selected publications are freely available.
National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Primarily a site that provides information about NAWIC, with information on events and education opportunities. There is a section devoted to industry news, and another that links you to sites providing legislative information.
Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) Besides the standard association information, a section on the description and benefits of the tilt-up construction method is also provided.