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Reference Link	Description
Trade Reference
Sweets Catalog	Sweets.com is the construction industry’s premier construction and building product marketplace.
Energy Star Program	Energy Star was created to help consumers easily identify products, homes, and buildings that save energy and money, and help protect the environment. As the government-backed, trusted symbol for energy efficiency, the Energy Star label identifies highly efficient products and designates superior energy performance in homes and buildings. With Energy Star, money isn't all you're saving - you are also making a difference in protecting the environment. Lumbermen's Building Centers is proud to offer our customers products with the Energy Star label.
MSDS Sheets	Click here to view and print the MSDS sheets you need. This site contains a large database powered by an effective search engine.
Product Associations
Western Red Cedar Lumber Association	Get specifications, installation and finishing instructions on cedar products.
Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau	Get technical support, literature, product specifications and more.
Western Wood Products Assoc	Wood products trade organization offers information on softwood products, availability, and use.
Wood Moulding and Millwork Producers Association	WMMPA is a non-profit association which exists solely for the benefit of its membership; it accomplishes as a group what single firms may not be able to accomplish individually.
Engineered Wood Association	This site is the leading resource for information about engineered wood products. You'll find links to products, application information, and other APA services.
California Redwood Association	The California Redwood Association's site provides information on sources, grading, application and design.
APA	This site is the leading resource for information about panel products. You'll find links to products, application information, and other APA services.
Energy Star- Change a Light, Change the World	Help the environment and save money by converting the lightbulbs in your house to Energy Star fluorescents.
Building Specifications
Specs Online	The Search Engine for Specified Construction Products™. 4specs.com is a fast and comprehensive way to access manufacturers websites for product information.
Builder Online	Get the latest information on consumer trends, building techniques, and other topics that will effect builders.
Code Check	Have a building code question? Use this resource for general code information. Be sure and check with local authorities before starting.
ICBO (The International Conference of Building Officials)	Your complete code resource online. Enjoy 24-hour access to the most up-to-date news on: Code Adoption, Seminars, Certification, Online Training, Upcoming Events, Product Evaluation and Membership. Join the Chat Boards and E-Mail Discussion Groups.
Environmental Building News	Visit the site of the leading newsletter on environmentally responsible design and construction. They will provide you with information on energy efficient, resource efficient, and healthy building practices.
Builders Associations
National Assoc. of Home Builders	If you are an NAHB member or are thinking about becoming one then you will want to visit this site.
Associated Builders and Contractors	Associated Builders and Contractors is a national trade association representing more than 23,000 contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, and related firms from across the country and from all specialties in the construction industry.
Canadian Wood Council	The Canadian Wood Council CWC is the national association representing Canadian manufacturers of wood products used in construction. The Council ensures market access for wood products by working in codes and standards, producing and communicating technical information, helping to provide education programs for students and construction professionals, and coordinating special programs such as Wood is Good and the Wood WORKS! Project. The CWC mission is to ensure market access in order to maintain and expand markets for Canadian wood products in North America.
Municipalities
Building Codes	Click here to access building codes for all 50 states, major cities, and some counties. They have information on codes and amendments, as well as contact information for up to 17 authorities.
Construction Web Links	Access local and state regulatory agencies from this site. You'll not only find the contact information needed to communicate with these agencies, but in many cases the full text of statutes, regulations, and administration registers.
Project Resources
Remodeling OnLine	If you are thinking about remodeling your home, this site provides information on project returns, new products, even take a virtual tour of completed projects.
Home & Garden TV	Home & Garden Television is devoted to providing comprehensive information to inspire the home enthusiast. Here you'll get top tips from some of America's best home builders, remodelers, decorators, interior designers, gardeners, craft experts and lifestyle hosts.
Codes and Standards
Americans with Disabilities Act	Home of all the information you could use on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
American National Standards Institute	The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a private, non-profit organization (501(c)3) that administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system.
BOCA: Building Officials and Code Administrators	Founded in 1915, Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc., is a nonprofit member- ship association, comprised of more than 16,000 members who span the building community, from code enforcement officials to materials manufacturers. We are dedicated to preserving the public health, safety and welfare in the built environment through the effective, efficient use and enforcement of Model Codes.
NCSBCS: National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards	To provide technical services, education and training to our members to enhance the public’s social and economic well being through safe, durable, affordable, accessible and efficient buildings.

 

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