Below is a topical guide that uses keywords and summaries to describe the contents of this Web site. It then links to the topical resources.

Architecture

Main Resource Page: Design / Planning / Zoning / Community Development / Housing / Buildings / Schools / Plans / Modeling / Images / Research Guides / Exhibitions / Competitions / Forums / Archives / Collections / Directories / Slides / Energy Efficiency / Green Building / Daylighting / Historic Preservation / Technical Libraries / Technical Publications / Metric Converters / Calculators

Architect Registration Agencies

Continuing Education

Organizations for Design Professionals

Colleges with Architecture Programs

See also, Building Codes and Standards, including Americans with Disabilities Act

See also, Technical and Product Information; Specifications

See also, Green Building and Energy Efficiency

See also, State Historic Preservation Resources

See also, Technical Publications and Libraries

See also, Metric Converters and Other Technical Tools

See also, New Project Leads and Business Opportunities

See also, Financing for Projects

See also, Business Bulletins on design, building codes and the Americans with Disabilities Act

Building Codes and Standards

Main Resource Page: Building Codes / Fire Codes / Standards from Industry Organizations / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) / State Building Regulators / Building Inspectors / Electrical Codes and Inspectors / Plumbing Codes and Inspectors / Fire Codes / Fire Marshals / Hospital Design Standards / School Design Standards / Energy Codes / International Codes and Standards / Elevators / Escalators / Boilers / Pressure Vessels / Historic Preservation / Manufactured Buildings

Hazards: Earthquakes / Wind / Fire / Hurricanes / Natural Disasters / Tornadoes / Floods / Landslides / Retrofitting / Mitigation

See also, Technical and Product Information; Specifications

See also, Energy Conservation and Green Building Resources

See also, Business Bulletins on building codes and the Americans with Disabilities Act

Business and Professional Finding Tools

By: Name / Location / Industry Segment / Product or Service

Through: Trade Organizations / Manufacturer Directories / Licensing Agencies / Registration Agencies / Builders Exchanges / State Agency Certifications / Yellow Pages / White Pages

Business Information

Main Resource Page: Rating Agencies / Credit Agencies / Annual Reports / Stock Exchanges / Size Rankings / Surety Ratings / Insurer Ratings / International

Public Records: Corporate / LLC / LLP / Government Filings / UCC Filings / Partnership Filings / Debarments / Internet Registries / Court Records / Bankruptcies / Liens / Back Taxes / Copyrights / Trademarks / Patents

Licensing and Registration Agencies: Contractors / Specialty Contractors / Architects / Engineers / Land Surveyors / Landscape Architects / Lead Certifications / Asbestos Certifications / Finding Tools

News: Business / Finance / Construction / Engineering / Architecture / Newspaper Archives

People Finders: Telephone Directories / White Pages / Guides / Directories / Finding Tools / Reverse Look-Ups

See also, Federal and State Court Records

See also, U.S., International Patent, Copyright and Trademark Databases

See also, Information About Insurance and Surety Companies

Business Management

Main Resource Page: Company Performance / Benchmarking / Technology / Financing / Forms / Taxes / Planning / Tips / Mentors / Marketing / Insurance

Labor, Employment: Human Relations / Unions / Occupational Information / Labor Market Information / Statistics / Wage Rates / Prevailing Wages / Davis-Bacon Requirements / Minimum Wages / Benefits / Unemployment Benefits and Forms / Workforce Development / Training / Work Rules / Forms / Posters / Equal Opportunity / ADA / Layoffs / Reporting / Overtime / Hours of Work / Apprenticeships / Alien Workers

Finding Workers and Employees: See, Jobs and Career Exchange

Insurance and Bonds: Company Listings / Financial Ratings / Approved Sureties / Glossaries / Regulators / Rates / Lines / Coverages / Loss Prevention / Price Quotes / Analyses / Commentaries / Disciplinary Actions / Bond Producers / Professional Liability / Liability / Property / Casualty / Title / Health / Auto / Life / Earthquake / Flood / Payment Bonds / Performance Bonds

Business Travel: Airlines / Hotels / Motels / Rental Cars / Railroads / Travel Guides / International Trip Checklist and Guide / Maps / Directions / Weather

E-Commerce: Project Management / Document and Information Management / Procurement / Materials / Bidding / Bid Solicitations / Permitting / Equipment / Product Information / Reprographics / Shipping / Safety / Specifications / Training and Continuing Education

Starting Business Operations in a New State: See, State Agencies. State Web sites often describe the steps needed to start up a business in their state and financial incentives available to new businesses

Operating in a Particular State: See, State Agencies for tax information and forms; driver's licenses and motor vehicle registration

See also, New Project Leads and Business Opportunities

See also, Project Management

See also, Licensing and Registration

See also, Environmental Compliance Resources

See also, Corporate and Business Law

See also, U.S. Construction, Architecture and Engineering Industry: An Overview for International Investors

See also, Business Bulletins on business management

See also, Business Bulletins on labor, employment, unions and safety

See also, Business Bulletins on insurance, risk management, sureties, injury and damage claims

Engineering

Main Resource Page: Manuals / Abstracts / Designs / Technical Solutions / Case Studies / Software / Research / Boilers / Plants / Factories / Dams / Bridges / Transportation / Environment / Infrastructure / Power Plants / Power Generation / Power Distribution / Telecommunications / Water Systems / Wastewater Plants / Pipelines / Airports / Seaports / Earthquakes / Wind / Fire / Hurricanes / Hazards / Steel / Lumber / Concrete / Composites / Civil / Mechanical / Structural / Surveying / Geotechnical / Electrical / Project Management / Technical Libraries / Technical Publications / Metric Converters / Technical Calculators

Engineer Registration Agencies

Continuing Education

Organizations for Engineers and Other Design Professionals

Colleges with Engineering Programs (organized by discipline)

See also, Building Codes and Standards

See also, Technical and Product Information; Specifications

See also, Technical Publications and Libraries

See also, Metric Converters and Other Technical Tools

See also, New Project Leads and Business Opportunities

See also, Financing for Projects

See also, Business Bulletins on design and building codes

Environment

Main Resource Page: Compliance / Regulators / Permitting / Remediation / Technology / Design / Drinking Water / Wells / Dams / Wastewater / Septic Tanks / Storm Water / Sewers / Backflow Prevention / Clean Air / Natural Resources / Minerals / Endangered Species / Wetlands / Watersheds / Underground Storage Tanks / Lead / Asbestos / Pollution / Toxics / Chemicals / Health / Hazardous Waste / Superfund / Mines / Brownfields / Waste Management / Solid Waste

Green Building: Sustainable Design / Energy Efficiency / Recycling of Construction Materials / Daylighting / Sustainable Buildings / LEED / Green Roofs

See also, Energy Conservation Codes

See also, Licensing and Certification of Lead and Asbestos Contractors, Workers, Technicians, Inspectors and Designers

See also, Business Bulletins on environmental issues

Factual Information

Reference Pages

Books, Publications: Magazines / Journals / Article Indexes / Abstract Databases / Online Sales of Articles / Catalogs / Bookstores / Finding Tools / Handbooks / Publishers / Government Publications

Libraries: National / International / Academic / Technical / University / Online Catalogs

Maps, Directions, Weather

News: Local / National / International / Business / Finance / Construction / Engineering / Architecture

People Finders: Telephone Directories / White Pages / Guides / Directories / Finding Tools / Reverse Look-Ups

Federal Government

Congress: Members / Contact Information / Committees / Legislation / Bills / Congressional Directory / Congressional Budget Office / Congressional Record / Congressional Research Service / Government Accountability Office / Library of Congress

Agencies: New Projects / Contracting / Technical Assistance / Compliance / Regulatory / Information Resources / Statistics / Prevailing Wages / Debarments / Economic Development / Assistance to Businesses / International Trade / Directories / Regulatory and Legislative Updates / Finding Tools

Courts: Opinions / Court Rules / Dockets / Supreme Court / Circuit Courts of Appeals / District Courts / Bankruptcy Courts / Court of Federal Claims / Court of International Trade / Tax Court / Forms / Judicial Profiles / Finding Tools / Cases and Filings / FRCP / FRE / FRAP / FRBP

Statutes, Regulations: Constitution / U.S. Code / Code of Federal Regulations / Federal Acquisition Regulation / Federal Register / Court Rules / Agency Rules

BCA, Bid Protest, Administrative Decisions: Boards of Contract Appeals / Comptroller General / General Accounting Office / Occupational Health and Safety Review Commission

Financing for Projects

Main Resources Page: Private Sources / Public Sources / Banks / Mortgage Bankers / Lenders / Government Grants / Economic Development Agencies / Incentives / Tax Credits / Funding / PPPs / Public-Private Partnerships / Community Reinvestment / Energy Efficiency / Exports / Housing / Real Estate / Transportation / Transit / Infrastructure / Community Development / Rural Development / Environmental / Historical Buildings / Water / Pollution Control / Health Care / International

See also, Business Bulletins on new projects, new technologies and new opportunities

Infrastructure

Main Resource Page: Electric Power Generation / Power Distribution / ISOs / Grids / Reliability Councils / RTOs / Telecommunications / Wireless / Water Systems / Wastewater Plants / Pipelines / Natural Gas / Oil / Mining / Wind / Hydropower / Solar / Utility Regulators

See also, Transportation: Highways / Roads / Rail / Transit / Airports / Ports

See also, Financing

See also, Engineering

See also, Technical and Product Information; Specifications

See also, Energy Efficiency and Green Building

See also, Standard Forms of Construction Contracts; Mechanic's Lien and Related Forms; Other Project Legal Resources

International Business

Main Resource Page: Country Guides / Government Directories / Business Finders / Business Guides / Tenders / Business Leads / Non-Governmental Organizations / Inter-Governmental Organizations / Development Agencies / Trade Information / Project Finance / Statistics / Consular and Embassy Guides / Arbitration Centers / Legal Guides

Laws: Sources for - Constitutions / Statutes / Regulations / Rules

Travel: Passports / Visas / Shots / Health Guides / Travel Guides and Advisories / Safety / Embassies and Consulates / Electrical Plugs and Voltages / Phone Jacks and Systems / Mobile Phone Guides

State Export and International Trade Agencies: State-by-state listing

International Arbitration Providers and Centers: Country-by-country guide

Currency Converters

Time Zones, Time Converters

Metric and English Measurement Converters

Language Dictionaries

News

See also, U.S. Construction, Architecture and Engineering Industry: An Overview for International Investors

Job and Career Opportunities

Construction Job Page - Powered by CareerBuilder.com: Professional, Technical, Craft Jobs in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, Facility Maintenance / Ready-Made Searches / Customized Searches by Location, Salary, Education, Company, Keyword / Ads for Job Openings / View Resumes

Resource Page: Job Listings / Resume Posting Boards / Help Wanted / Job Posting Boards / Job Banks / Career Advice and Guides / Apprenticeships / Employment Forecasts and Outlooks / Salary Surveys / Job Fairs

Training, Certifications and Continuing Education: Job Training / Training Centers / On-the-Job Training / Vocational Schools / Technical Colleges / Courses / Seminars / Online / Crafts / Trades / Technical / Professional

Colleges and Universities: Lists programs in Architecture, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Surveying and Engineering (by discipline)

Community and Technical Colleges: 50-state directory

Unions, many with apprenticeship programs

State Employment Security and Labor Departments: Online Job Banks / Job Listings by Employers / Resume Posting / Training / Counseling

See also, Contractor Licensing and Registration for Architects, Engineers, Land Surveyors

Legal Resources

Main Resource Page: Construction Law / Contracts / Legal Forms / Business Law / Corporate Law / Intellectual Property Law / Technology Law / Arbitration / Dispute Resolution / Government Contracting / Finding Tools / Research Guides

Business Bulletins: Legal reports on - Payment Remedies / Claims / Litigation / New Projects / New Technology / Public Works / Government Contracting / Design Issues / Building Codes / ADA / Licensing / Registration / Government Regulation / Risk Management / Insurance / Business Management / International Contracting / Labor and Employment / Unions / Safety / Environment

Full Texts of Laws: Local / State / Federal / International / Ordinances / Statutes / Laws / Codes / Rules / Regulations / Registers / Constitutions

Attorney General Opinions: See, State Agencies

See also, Courts

See also, Federal Government

See also, State Governments

See also, Local Governments

See also, Building Codes

See also, Licensing and Registration

See also, Insurance and Bonds

See also, Arbitration Providers, Organizations by Country

See also, U.S. Construction, Architecture and Engineering Industry: An Overview for International Investors

Licensing and Registration

Main Resource Page: Contractors / Specialty Contractors / Architects / Engineers / Land Surveyors / Landscape Architects / Lead Certifications / Asbestos Certifications / Finding Tools / Prep Classes / Geologists / Well Drillers / Home Inspectors / Interior Designers

See also, Complying with Licensing and Registration Laws: An Overview, with Case Histories

See also, Licensing and Registration Law Compliance Checklist

See also, Business Bulletins on licensing and registration

Local Government

Main Resource Page: Finding Tools / Cities / Counties / School Districts / Special Districts / Airports / Ports / Transit and Transportation / Water / Wastewater / Utilities

District of Columbia: Guide to its government

Local Ordinances: Finding tools for full text

Bidding Opportunities: Requests for proposals, invitations to bid from cities, counties, airports, ports, transit agencies, water districts, wastewater systems, schools, colleges, special districts, organized by state

New Project Leads and Business Opportunities

Main Resource Page: Leads for contractors, trade contractors, design professionals, suppliers and vendors – organized by region, with a separate list of national and international leads. Another page lists business opportunities with major contractors, owners and design firms.

Builders Exchanges: Listed by state

MBE, WBE, DBE, DVBE Opportunities: Information on qualifying with state and local governments

Statistics: Construction / Housing and Home Building / Economic / Business / Bank / Trade / Development / Labor / Forecasts / Regional / State / National / International

Meetings: Professional / Business / Conventions / Events / Trade Shows / Conferences / Exhibitions

Construction Calendar (for news about industry gatherings)

Construction Bulletin Board (post news about your company or products)

Trade and Professional Organizations: Owners / Architects / Engineers / Surveyors / Landscape Architects / Design Professionals / General Contractors / Specialty Contractors / Earthwork and Site Work / Concrete / Masonry / Iron, Steel and Metals / Wood and Plastics / Thermal and Moisture Protection / Doors and Windows / Finishes / Conveying Systems / Mechanical, HVAC / Electrical / Local Chapters

See also, Local Government (many local governments list bidding opportunities on their Web sites)

See also, Business Information

See also, Business and Professional Finding Tools

See also, International

See also, Specifications for Particular Owners

See also, Contract Forms for Particular Owners

See also, U.S. Construction, Architecture and Engineering Industry: An Overview for International Investors

See also, Business Bulletins on new projects, new technologies and new opportunities

Owner Resources

Main Resource Page: Development / New Projects / Facility Management / Physical Plants / Building Owners / Maintenance / Construction / Benchmarking / Life Cycle / Project Implementation / Capital Projects / Cost Effectiveness / Construction Management / Workforce Development / Safety / Housing / Factories / Process Plants / Education Facilities / Schools / Mold / Building Access / Energy Efficiency / ADA / Insurance / Products / Publications

Contract Forms from Owners

Owner's Specifications for Projects

See also, Financing for Projects

See also, Infrastructure

See also, Building Codes and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

See also, Energy Efficiency and Green Building

Project Management

Main Resource Page: Estimating / Procurement / Scheduling / CPM / Management / Planning / Organization / Quality Assurance / Benchmarking / Productivity / Efficiency / Best Practices / Costs / Cost Engineering / Cost Accounting / Project Controls / Scope / Economic Evaluation / Financing / Permits / Transportation and Shipping / Weather Data / Environmental Compliance / Recycling Debris / Information Management / Technology / Technical Assistance / Specifications / Product Information / Contracts / Training / Forms / Colleges / Certification / Research / Partnering / GPS / GIS

Safety: OSHA / MSDS / On-Site Consultations / Inspections / Toxics / Hazardous Materials / Chemicals / Lead / Asbestos / Silica / Dust / Mold / Fibers / Crane Safety / Elevators / Conveyors / Forklifts / Tools / Explosives / Electrical / Lightning / Confined Spaces / Trenches / Fall Protection / Roofing / Railroads / Fires / Traffic / Ergonomics / Worker's Compensation / Industrial Hygiene / Medical

Equipment: Auctions / Rentals / Maintenance / Parts / Cranes / Machinery / Cars and Trucks / Recalls / Manufacturers / Lifting Equipment

Underground Alert Centers: Listed by state, province or country

E-Commerce: Project Management / Document and Information Management / Procurement / Materials / Bidding / Bid Solicitations / Permitting / Equipment / Product Information / Reprographics / Shipping / Safety / Specifications / Training and Continuing Education

BIM: Building Information Modeling / Interoperability / Integrated Project Delivery / CAD / 3D / 4D / buildingSMART / Project Lifecycle Management

Finding Workers and Employees: See, Jobs and Career Exchange

Finding Subcontractors and Vendors: See, Business and Professional Finding Tools

Help with Environmental Compliance

Construction Costs (Many state Departments of Transportation provide cost data on asphalt, concrete; wage rates; and pricing from prior bids)

Technical and Product Information; Specifications

Standard Forms of Construction Contracts; Mechanic's Lien and Related Forms; Other Project Legal Resources

Colleges with Construction Management or Project Management Programs

See also, Business Bulletins on payment remedies, claims and disputes

See also, Business Bulletins on public works and government contracting

See also, Business Bulletins on safety

State Government

Legislatures: Members / Contact Information / Committees / Legislation / Bills / Schedules and Calendars

Agencies: New Projects / Contracting / Technical Assistance / Compliance / Regulatory / Information Resources / Statistics / Prevailing Wages / Debarments / Economic Development / Assistance to Businesses / Directories / Attorney General Opinions / Taxes / Driver's Licenses / Vehicle Registration / Finding Tools

Courts: Opinions / Court Information / Court Rules / Dockets / Calendars / Forms / Judicial Profiles / Finding Tools / Cases and Filings

Statutes, Regulations: Constitutions / Statutes / Regulations / Rules / Registers

Licensing and Registration: Contractors / Specialty Contractors / Architects / Engineers / Land Surveyors / Landscape Architects / Lead Certifications / Asbestos Certifications / Finding Tools / Prep Classes / Geologists / Well Drillers / Home Inspectors / Interior Designers

Technical and Product Information; Specifications

Main Resource Page: Product Directory / Earthwork and Site Work / Concrete / Masonry / Iron, Steel and Metals / Wood and Plastics / Thermal and Moisture Protection / Doors and Windows / Finishes / Conveying Systems / Mechanical, HVAC / Electrical / Special Construction / Multiple Types / Specs for Particular Owners / Recalls / Discussion Forums, Chat Rooms, Message Boards on Technical Issues

Books, Publications: Magazines / Journals / Article Indexes / Abstract Databases / Online Sales of Articles / Catalogs / Bookstores / Finding Tools / Handbooks / Publishers / Government Publications

Technical Libraries

Technical Calculators: Metric / English / Engineering / Scientific / Converters

Patent Research Tools

See also, Building Codes and Industry Standards

See also, Business and Professional Finding Tools