Curtain Wall & Building Envelope Industry Links

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Here is a list of organizations and helpful resources for things pertaining to the Curtain Wall and Building Industry. We hope you find these links to be of use to you!

American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA)

Performance standards, product certification and educational programs for the fenestration industry.
www.aamanet.org

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
ABC’s membership represents all specialties within the U.S. construction industry and is comprised primarily of firms that perform work in the industrial and commercial sectors of the industry.
www.abc.org

American Subcontractors Association
Representing Subcontractors & Suppliers in the Construction Industry Since 1966.
www.asaonline.com

Architecture Engineering Construction
Resources and information to the AEC industry.
www.aecinfo.com

American Design Drafting Association (ADDA)
Individual membership society for the design drafting and digital design community across all industries.
www.adda.org

American Institute of Architects (AIA)
The leading professional membership association for licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners since 1857.
www.aia.org

American Institute of Building Design (AIBD)
The professional society for America’s residential designers and architects.
www.aibd.org

Association of Licensed Architects (ALA)
Supporting and improving our role in the built environment.
www.licensedarchitect.org

AU Online
Autodesk University Online class handouts and sessions.
www.au.autodesk.com

AUGI Revit Forum
Revit discussion forums.
www.forums.augi.com

Autodesk’s Revit Library
Hundreds of free Revit families. Revit locates this webpage via the file dialog box Web Library button.

Building Owners and Managers Association International (BOMA)

Information on office building development, leasing, building operating costs, energy consumption patterns, local and national building codes, legislation, occupancy statistics and technological developments.
www.boma.org

Builder Central
Builder and construction web directory
www.buildercentral.com

Building Enclosure Council
Providing a forum for the construction industry on the crucial area of building enclosures. BECs provide valuable information on successful building enclosure design.
www.bec-national.org

CADalyst Magazine
Free Digital Edition, CAD Magazine.
www.cadalyst.com

Glaziers Center Software
CAD systems and machine lines for the Commercial Glazing Industry
www.glazierscenter.com

Glass Association of North America (GANA)
Serving flat glass manufacturers, fabricators and glazing contractors.
www.glasswebsite.com

Metal Construction Association
Expanding the use of metal in construction through marketing, research, technology, and education.
www.metalconstruction.org

National Building Specification (NBS)
Offering distinctive, innovative specification and information solutions to construction industry professionals.
www.thenbs.com

National Council of Structural Engineers Association (NCSEA)
Serves the needs of the structural engineering profession, its clientele, and building industry constituents.
www.ncsea.com

National Institute for Building Sciences (NIBS)
Authoritative source and a unique opportunity for free and candid discussion among private and public sectors within the built environment.
www.nibs.org

Rapid Materials
Fabricated panels, starter installation kits, attachment angles, basic fasteners, and other accessories, which allow you to get started quickly.
www.rapidmaterials.com

Reed First Source-State & Municipal Building Code Library

National, regional and local construction data, building product information, construction cost data, market analytics and advertising channels to construction industry professionals in the US and Canada.
www.reedconstructiondata.com/smartbuildingindex

Revit City
Resource center for Autodesk Revit users. The site includes forums and open sharing of Revit families, materials, fill patterns, etc.
www.revitcity.com

Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS)
Work together to create business opportunities.
www.smps.org

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
Serves our nation’s construction professionals by promoting the skill, integrity and responsibility of those who build America.
www.agc.org

The Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry
Provides services and undertake activities that enhance the members’ ability to operate a successful business.
www.awci.org

The Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council (BETEC)
The Institute is an authoritative source of innovative solutions for the built environment.
www.nibs.org

The Building Envelope Forum
Provides a comprehensive, interactive environment that promotes the exchange of information and “best practices” related to the design, construction, retrofit, and maintenance of the building envelope.
www.buildingenvelopeforum.com

The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
National association dedicated to creating standards and formats to improve construction documents and project delivery.
www.csinet.org

U.S. Department of Energy
To promote scientific and technological innovation in support of that mission; and to ensure the environmental cleanup of the national nuclear weapons complex.
www.energy.gov

US Green Building Council (USGBC (LEED))
Non-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings available to everyone within a generation.
www.usgbc.org

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