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Specifications, Technical Help:
Discussion Forums, Blogs, Chat Rooms and Message Boards on Technical Issues
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4specs Discussion Forum
discus.4specs.com/discus/
messages/board-topics.html
Discussions center on specifications and construction documents.
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About.com Architecture Forum
forums.about.com/ab-architecture/messages
Discussions involve all aspects of architecture.
About.com Construction Industry Forum
forums.about.com/ab-construction/start/?lgnF=y
Discussions involve a variety of topics, including materials/supplies, equipment, residential construction and commercial construction.
American Backflow Prevention Association
www.abpa.org
Provides technical discussion forum.
American Council of Engineering Companies
www.acec.org
Coalitions and Forums provides discussion forums.
American Institute of Steel Construction
www.aisc.org/MSCTemplate.cfm?
Section=Steel_Interchange2&Template=/
CustomSource/Faq/SteelInterchange.cfm
Steel Interchange provides answers to visitor's technical questions on steel. Answers are provided by the AISC technical staff; questions are organized by title.
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers
www.ashrae.org
Contains topical technical discussion forums and blogs.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
www.asme.org
Contains topical discussion forums.
American Water Works Association, Discussion Forums
www.awwa.org/Membership/Forums/?navItemNumber=1565
Provides discussion forums on advocacy, committee information, communications, education and training, public forum, science and technology.
American Welding Society
www.aws.org
Forums contains technical bulletin board.
APA: The Engineered Wood Association
www.apawood.org/pablog/
Can view blog entries on engineered wood issues; can browse by date or category.
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BIMForum
www.bimforum.org
Discussion board sponsored by the Associated General Contractors intended to facilitate and accelerate the adoption of building information modeling (BIM) in the AEC industry. Provides BIM primer and links; registered users can participate in forum discussions.
BridgeTalk Discussion Forum
www.bridgesite.com/cgi-bin/dcforum_5/dcboard.cgi
Provides discussion forums on bridge design, construction, research and the marketplace.
Builder Online
www.builderonline.com
Provides discussion forums on construction and business management issues.
BuildingBlokz
buildingblokz.blogspot.com
Blog on building technologies, materials, suppliers, builders, developers, trends. Provides links to residential builders.
Building Code Discussion Group
bcodes.infopop.cc/eve/
Discussion forum on building code issues; announcements of code products, training, employment.
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Concrete Pumping Message Board
www.concretepumping.com/
Includes discussions of concrete pumping.
Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association
www.csda.org
Includes technical discussion forum.
Construction Contractor's Digest
www.contractorsblog.com
Daily blog with earliest entries dating back to 2004; can browse recent entries by title or search all blog entries by keyword.
Construction Forum Resource
www.construction-resource.com/forum/
Discussions include concrete, roofing, painting and woodworking.
Construction Industry Forum
www.greatpossibilities.com/forums.shtml
Discussion topics include plumbing and heating, construction law, and news and articles.
Construction Specifications Institute, Forums
www.csinet.org/s_csi/sec_forums.asp
?TrackID=&CID=11&DID=11&f=all&
do_search=&keywords=
Discussion topics include specifications, construction practices, green construction, certification, academic affairs.
Contract Journal Construction Blog
www.contractjournal.com/
blogs/cj-construction-blog/
Can view blog posts by date since January 2007 or search by keyword.
ContractorTalk
www.contractortalk.com
Nationwide discussion forum and classifieds for the construction industry includes general discussion; trade talk by specialty; discussions of marketing, technology, equipment, safety. Includes classifieds for help wanted, work needed, materials and equipment exchange.
Cyburbia
www.cyburbia.org/forums/
Discussion forum for planners. Topics include urban and regional planning, economic and community development, and zoning and land use.
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Demolition and Salvage Blog
www.dallascontracting.com/demolitionblog.html
Lists scrap prices, events, asset liquidations and sales.
Demolition Forum
www.demolitionforum.com
Demolition industry technical forum for contractors, consultants, project managers, estimators, equipment operators.
DesignCommunity Architecture Forum
arch.designcommunity.com/forum-6.html
Discussion involve the Great Buildings collection, architecture and design practice-related topics.
DesignCommunity Green Building Forum
arch.designcommunity.com/forum-22.html
Discussion involves environmentally conscious, sustainable design.
DesignCommunity Residential Design and Building Forum
arch.designcommunity.com/forum-7.html
Discussions involve classic house design, architecture and other design-related topics.
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e-Architect
www.e-architect.com/forums/forum.asp
Provides a variety of discussion boards involving architecture, including About the Profession, Construction/DesignBuild, and Codes and Standards.
Electrical Contractor Network Discussion Forums
electrical-contractor.net/
cgi-bin/Ultimate.cgi?action=intro
Discussions include General Topics, Code Related, Safety, Photo and Technical.
Elevator Industry Message Board
www.liveboards.com/mb/server/board.cgi?b=107638
Elevator World provides an open forum discussion board on the elevator industry.
EngineeringReference.com
www.engineeringreference.com
Hosts general and topical discussions of engineering issues.
Eng-Tips Forums
www.eng-tips.com
Community of engineering forums. Can browse forums by engineering field (chemical, civil/environmental, geotechnical, industrial, mechanical, electrical, structural) and, within field, by specialty or topic.
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Fabricator Blog, The
www.thefabricator.com/Fabricator-Blog/blog/client/index.cfm
Contains blog articles on tube and pipe issues.
FacilitiesNet Forums
www.facilitiesnet.com/blogs/default.asp
Contains discussion forums on Educational Buildings, Energy Efficiency, Management and Technology.
FM Forum
www.fmforum.org/
Discussion forum for facility managers includes Featured Topic-of-the-Month and FM Tips and Best Practices.
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Geo Discussion Forum
www.geoforum.com/contacts/
bb/forum/index.asp?Lang=
Discussion forum for the geotechnical profession includes geotechnical design and analysis, investigations, geotechnical research and education, and piling.
Glassfiles.com
www.glassfiles.com/
Contains discussion boards for glass professionals.
GlassOnWeb
www.glassonweb.com
Contains technical forum on glass issues and products.
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Home Renovators' Forum
boards.pathfinder.com/
cgi-bin/webx?14@@.eeddf3f
Topical discussion board for do-it-yourselfers and remodeling contractors.
HVAC-Talk.com Forum
hvac-talk.com/vbb/
Provides a variety of discussions, including Residential/Commercial HVAC, Job Search, and Tips 'n Tricks of the Trade.
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Online Communities
https://www.ieeecommunities.org
Provides members-only discussion forums. Topics include electrical safety, engineering management, power engineering, women in engineering; some forums are organized by geographic location.
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Journal of Light Construction Expert Forums
forums.jlconline.com/forums/index.php
Includes a variety of expert forums and discussions for contractors.
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Lighting Controls Association
www.aboutlightingcontrols.org
Contains technical discussion forum.
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Naffa International World of Building Codes
www.masterplumber.com/AskDoc/DocForum.html
Contains Building Code Discussion Group; links to other online discussion groups on building codes, online building code assistance.
National Association of Corrosion Engineers, Bulletin Boards
www.nacecorrosionnetwork.com/read/all_forums
Discussion topics include chemicals, coatings, integrity management, materials, NACE corrosion network; some forums are organized by geographic location.
National Conference of Standards Laboratories International, Metrology Forums
www.ncsli.org/forum
Discussion forum for measurement standards. Discussion topics include utilities, education and training, equipment management, metrology practices.
National Council of Structural Engineers Associations
www.ncsea.com
Contains topical discussion forums.
National Hardwood Lumber Association
www.natlhardwood.org
Contains discussion forum on lumber technical and product issues.
National Society of Professional Engineers, Discussion Forums
www.nspe.org/forum/discusstest.asp
Discussion topics include licensure, mentoring, professional liability and risk management, business development.
National Tooling and Machining Association
www.ntma.org
Provides members-only technical discussion forum on tools and dies, machines and metal-working topics.
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Paint and Decorating Contractors of America
www.pdca.org/forums/
Message Board includes discussion forum, news and announcements.
Pile Driving Contractors Association
www.piledrivers.org/
Contains pile-driving discussion forum.
Plumbing, Kitchen and Bath – Information, Advice and Sharing Forum
www.plbg.com/
Provides a discussion board for expert plumbers, architects, engineers and homeowners.
Post-Tensioning Institute
www.post-tensioning.org
Contains technical discussion forum.
Precision Metalforming Association
www.pma.org
Hosts technical forum on metal-forming specifications, other technical issues.
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Radiant Panel Association
www.radiantpanelassociation.org
Includes RadNet bulletin board.
Residential Architect
www.residentialarchitect.com
Contains discussion forum on residential design and the practice of architecture.
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SkyscraperPage.com
forum.skyscraperpage.com
Provides extensive topical discussion forums on high rise-buildings worldwide.
Stonepowerhouse Forum
www.stonepowerhouse.com/phorum3/
Stone industry forum for consumers and professionals; includes archive of postings since 1998.
Surveying Zone
www.surveyingzone.com
Under Community, Discussions Boards includes topics on surveying equipment, software, GPS, business operations, being self-employed, best practices, ethics, legislative issues.
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Vibration Institute
www.vibinst.org
Includes technical discussion forum.
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Water Environment Federation, Technical Discussion Groups
www.wef.org/technicaldiscussions
Discussion forum for water quality professionals. Discussion topics include operation and maintenance, safety and health, utility management. Also includes discussion group in Spanish.
Woodweb Forums
www.woodweb.com/
Provides discussion boards relating to the woodworking industry, including Architectural Woodworking and Business and Management.
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