Division 1 - General Requirements

ANSI does not itself develop American National Standards (ANSs); rather it facilitates development by establishing consensus among qualified groups.

R.S. Means is North America's leading provider of construction cost information products and services.

Energy Federation Incorporated (EFI) is a nonprofit organization promoting and distributing a wide range of resource conservation-related building products.

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 construction industry's disciplines. More importantly they provide a common system of organizing and presenting construction documents.

Division 2 - Sitework

Yahoo Grading and Paving division listing sitework contractors

Division 3 - Concrete

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) serves the concrete industry, and therefore, are fragmented to reflect the composition of the industry. It has about a hundred technical committees, and the documents produced by these committees are arranged into five groups in the ACI Manual of Concrete Practice.

CRSI, Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute , Schaumburg, IL, USA

Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute's primary purpose is to promote the increased use of conventionally reinforced concrete construction.

NCMA, The National Concrete Masonry Association , USA

The National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA), established in 1918, is the national trade association representing the concrete masonry industry.

NPCA, National Precast Concrete Association , Indianapolis, IN, USA

The National Precast Concrete Association is a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to promoting the use of quality precast concrete products through education, plant certification and other means. It is also an outstanding forum to meet and exchange ideas with specifiers, precasters and precast equipment & material suppliers.

PCA, Portland Cement Association , Skokie, IL, USA

The Portland Cement Association, established in 1917, is a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to improving and extending the uses of portland cement and concrete.

PCI, Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute , Chicago, IL, USA

Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI), an organization dedicated to fostering greater understanding and use of precast and prestressed concrete, maintains a full staff of technical and marketing specialists.

Division 4 - Masonry

Canadian Stone Association Canadienne de la Pierre , Laval, QC, CA

The Association's primary mission is to sponsor and conduct activities and events aimed at promoting its Members'products and Services; to facilitate the exchange of information concerning the stone industry ; and to express Members views and interests known among regulatory and government bodies.

NCMA, The National Concrete Masonry Association , USA

The National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA), established in 1918, is the national trade association representing the concrete masonry industry.

Division 5 - Metals

AISC ( American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc.) , Chicago, IL

An organization which has set the standards for over 75 years in the steel industry

AISI, American Iron and Steel Institute , USA

Founded in 1908, American Iron and Steel Institute's member companies represent Canadian, United States and Mexican steelmakers that produce more than 66 percent of the steel made in North America.

Metal Construcion Association , Chicago, IL

Founded in 1983, MCA has as its mission, "expanding the use of metal in construction through,
marketing, technology, and education." MCA is an industry-wide vehicle through which members of
the metal in construction industry can develop and implement both macro and microprograms and
activities to more widely promote the use of metal in construction.

Nicholas J. Bouras Industries , Summit, NJ

Bouras Industries Inc. is a holding company consisting of Nicholas J. Bouras, Inc., United
Steel Deck, Inc., Prior Coated Metals, Inc., ABA Trucking Corporation, and The New
Columbia Joist Company.

Consolidated Systems Inc. , Columbia, SC

Consolidated Systems, Inc. (CSi), an industry leader in construction products used in commercial, industrial, residential and institutional buildings

CSSBI, Canadian Sheet Steel Building Institute, Cambridge , ON, CA
 
 

The CSSBI represents the Canadian manufacturers of sheet steel structural building products for all end uses. Products include steel deck, composite deck, cladding, architectural roofing, lightweight steel framing (studs and joists), steel building systems, residential roofing and agricultural cladding.

SDI, The Steel Deck Institute , USA

The Steel Deck Institute was formed to bring uniformity to the design, manufacture, quality control and construction practices applicable to cold-formed steel decking.

Steel Joist Institute , Myrtle Beach, SC

The Steel Joist Institute, a non-profit organization of active joist manufacturers, was
founded in 1928, five years after the first open web steel joist was manufactured. Its
purpose was to address the disarray within the steel joist industry and develop
standards for steel joists and other manufacturers in the industry.

Since its inception, the Institute has created numerous publications that give
specifications, provide load tables and weight tables, and recommend a code of
standard practice in the steel joist industry.

Steel Manufacturers Association , USA

North America's Largest Steel Trade Group.

SBI Swedish Institute of Steel Construction , Stockholm, Sweden

SBI Swedish Institute of Steel Construction - Information on steel bridges and steel framed buildings.

Vulcraft Steel and Steel Products , USA

Welcome to Vulcraft, a division of the NUCOR Corp. This website is designed to present
information to our customers, as well as product specifiers. We provide a number of services
such as on-line catalog browsing, current information about the company, up-to the minute
stock information, and a number of customer services.

Division 6 - Wood and Plastics

American Forest and Paper Association - Information available include materials & electronic publication on wood frame houses, softwood , plywood, U.S. hardwood, all lumber, panel products and other forest products as well as U.S. exporter lists by products.

APA, The Engineered Wood Association , Tacoma, WA, USA

APA - The Engineered Wood Association is a nonprofit trade association whose member mills produce approximately 75 percent of the structural wood panel products manufactured in North America. The APA home page includes APA members, industry news, publications index, and much more.

AWPI, American Wood Preservers Institute , Vienna, VA, USA

American Wood Preservers Institute - National industry trade association representing the pressure-treated wood industry throughout the United States. Member companies are wood treaters, preservative manufacturers, and supporting companies working to conserve forest resources, preserve the environment, and extend the life of wood products through the manufacture of pressure-treated wood.

AWMAC, Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada , High River, AB, CA

Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada promotes the interest of persons, firms and corporations engaged in the business of manufacturing, supplying and/or installing Architectural Wood Products in Canada.

AWI, The Architectural Woodwork Institute , Reston, VA, USA

The Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) is a nonprofit trade association representing architectural woodworkers and their suppliers in the US and Canada. We publish the Architectural Woodwork Quality Standards, recognized as the authoritative source for industry standards.

CRA, California Redwood Association , Novato, CA, USA

California Redwood Association - Redwood product information -- decks, fences, landscape amenities, siding, paneling.

CWC, Canadian Wood Council , Canada

The Canadian Wood Council is a national federation representing the solid wood products industry in Canada.

Good Wood Alliance , Burlington, VT, USA

Good Wood Alliance is an association dedicated to encouraging forest conservation through responsible wood use. Our Web site features a list of suppliers of sustainable-harvested lumber (the "Good Wood List").

IHPA, International Wood Products Association , Alexandria, VA, USA

The International Wood Products Association is the only international trade association in the United States representing companies that handle imported wood products.

LMA, Laminating Materials Association , Hillsdale, NJ, USA

Laminating Materials Association -Not-for-profit trade association representing manufacturers and importers of man-made decorative overlays and edge banding that are applied to a wood substrate and used to make furniture, kitchen cabinets, wall paneling, etc. Associate members produce adhesives, substrates, equipment, and laminated products.

SPI, The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. , New York, NY, USA

The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. is a trade association of nearly 2,000 members representing all segments of the plastics industry in the United States.

Southern Pine Council , Kenner, Louisiana, USA

The only limit to what you can do with Southern Pine products is your imagination.

The primary purpose of this portion of the Southern Pine Council's web site is to provide a convenient reference for joist and rafter spans for specific grads of Southern Pine lumber

SBA, Structural Board Association , Willowdale, ON, CA

The Structural Board Association represents the world's leading manufacturers of Oriented Strand Board (OSB).

Timber Trade Federation , Reigate, UK

Timber Trade Federation - The Timber Trade Federation and its members seek to promote timber as a cheap, renewable resource for use by architects, specifiers, builders and home owners.

Vaughn Woodwork Consultants , North Attleboro, MA , USA

Vaughn Woodwork Consultants provides woodwork advisory services to the construction industry. To Owners, Architects, Contractors, and Governments Agencies. It is also the web site for the New England Chapter of the Architectural Woodwork Institute, a non-profit trade association.

WMIA, Woodworking Machinery Importers Association , Baltimore, MD, USA

Woodworking Machinery Importers Association provides the North American woodworking industry with the technology, services, and information resources that enable it to compete successfully in the global marketplace while furthering partnership and cooperation amongst members in all areas of business.

Division 7 - Thermal & Moisture Protection

An association of roofing, roof deck, & waterproofing contractors; industry-related associate members; & international
members worldwide.

Galvalume Sheet Producers of North America , WA, USA

Galvalume Sheet Producers of North America provides architects, contractors installers, engineers and building owners with the most current information about Galvalume standing seam roof systems.

Division 8 - Doors and Windows

Canadian Window and Door Manufacturers Association (CWDMA) , Ottawa, CA

The mission of the CWDMA is to represent and support all aspects of the window and door manufacturing industry, including formulating and promoting high standards of quality in manufacturing, design, marketing, distribution, sales and application of all types of window and door products.

National Wood Window and Door Association , USA

The National Wood Window and Door Association is a trade association representing approximately 130 U. S. and Canadian manufacturers and suppliers of wood windows and doors for the domestic and export markets.

AAMA is a trade association of manufacturers and suppliers of window, door, siding, storefront, curtain wall, manufactured housing and skylight products. Our members have developed over 80 standards and publications related to the fenestration industry.

Division 9 - Finishes

ACerS, The American Ceramic Society , USA

The American Ceramic Society is an international association dedicated to the dissemination of scientific, commercial and educational information about ceramic materials and industries.

ASCER, Association of Ceramic Tile Manufacturers of Spain , Castellon, CS, Spain

Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association - Comprehensive directory of the industry. Product selection guide. Detailed information. Links.

AWCI, Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industries , Falls Church, VA, USA

AWCI represents acoustics systems, ceiling systems, drywall systems, exterior insulation and finishing systems, fireproofing, flooring systems, insulation, and stucco contractors, suppliers and manufacturers and those in the allied.

Australian Tile Council , Australia

The Australian Tile Council is the recognized ceramic tile industry body in Australia representing and assisting all State tile industry associations in the achievement of their objectives.

CRI, Carpet and Rug Institute , Dalton, GA, USA

The Carpet and Rug Institute(CRI) is the issues oriented national trade association representing the carpet and rug industry.

EIFS, EIFS Industry Members Association , Morrow, GA, USA

Introductory information on EIFS, or Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems.

MIA, Marble Institute of America , Columbus, OH, USA

Marble Institute of America - Association of all facets of the dimension stone industry, promoting the use of natural stone and functioning as the authoritative source of information on standards of workmanship and suitable applications of stone products on-line. The MIA serves as a clearinghouse of information and responds to technical questions from members and the construction, architect and design communities.

NPCA, National Paint & Coatings Association , WA, USA

National Paint & Coatings Association - A voluntary, nonprofit trade association established more than a century ago, representing over 500 paint and coatings manufacturers, raw materials suppliers and distributors.

NTCA, National Tile Contractors Association , Jackson, MS, USA

National Tile Contractors Association.

NWFA, National Wood Flooring Association , Manchester, MO, USA

The National Wood Flooring Association is a non-profit trade association representing all segments of the wood flooring industry, including manufacturers, distributors, retailers and installers.

NARA, North American Refinisher's Association , USA

North American Refinisher's Association - To provide a forum for the exchange of information on coatings, techniques, tools, supplies, equipment, and business and legislative issues of vital interest to Refinishers in North America.

TTMAC, Terrazzo Tile and Marble Association of Canada , Concord, ON, CA

Terrazzo Tile and Marble Association of Canada represents trade contractors, suppliers, manufacturers and professionals. Promotion of Hardsurface Industry Specification and Maintenance Guides, inspection service and technical information.

TCA, Tile Contractor's Association of San Diego , Lemon Grove, CA, USA

The Tile Contractors Association is a local non profit organization which was established in 1992. We are providing these web pages to aid the public, particularly in the San Diego area in finding reputable tile contractors and tile suppliers.

Tile Promotion Board , UK

The Tile Promotion Board was formed in June 1995 with the express aim of promoting the use of ceramic tile in the United Kingdom.

Division 12 - Furnishings

American Society Of Furniture Artists is a nonprofit organization. National resource for hand-crafted furniture and related info.

KCMA, The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association , Reston, VA, USA

KCMA is the national trade association representing cabinet manufacturers and suppliers to the industry.

Singapore Furniture Industries Council - Our Mission : "to help Singapore become a center for furniture design, marketing, warehousing and distribution in the Asia Pacific region and eventually in the world ...."

Division 13 - Special Construction

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Pre - Engineered Metal Buildings manufacturers combine to form this association. The directory of members contains most of the manufacuters of pre - engineered systems. These systems offer clear-span capabilities to produce an optimum plant layout. Their flexible interior space facilitates storage and movement of equipment, allowing customized plant flow. In addition, design flexibility permits wall and roof penetration for equipment and pipes.

American Buildings Company is a leading domestic and international manufacturer and marketer of high-quality metal building and standing seam roofing systems as well as related products and services for industrial, commercial, institutional and residential construction markets.

Founded in 1901, Butler Manufacturing is the worldwide leader in the production of metal building systems and
metal roof systems. Butler offers nine structural framing systems, five metal roof systems and nine wall system options. Butler has excellent worldwide sourcing with six factories in North America and five international production facilities. Butler operates several other construction product businesses including Vistawall Architectural Products, Naturalite Skylights and Lester Building Systems.

Division 15 - Mechanical

The Society is organized for the sole purpose of advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration for the public's benefit through research, standards writing, continuing education and publications.

ACCA, Air Conditioning Contractors of America , NW, WA, USA

We are the Air Conditioning Contractors of America -- a national trade association which represents heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration contractors.

ARI, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute , Arlington, VA, USA

The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute is a trade association with a membership comprised of companies involved in the manufacturing and support of air conditioning and refrigeration products.

SMACNA - Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association, Chantilly, VA, USA

TECHNICAL STANDARDS, GUIDELINES AND MANUALS: Technical standards and manuals developed by
SMACNA members have found world-wide acceptance by the construction community, including local and national
government agencies.

Division 16 - Electrical

The Electrical Utilities Safety Association of Ontario - We have been providing accident/illness prevention programs and hazard awareness services since 1915.