Links/Resources
| Professional Organizations |
| American Institute of Constructors |
| AIC is an organization established to help individual construction practitioners achieve the professional status they deserve. The Institute is the constructor's counterpart of professional organizations found in architecture, engineering, law and other fields. As such, the Institute serves as the national qualifying body of professional constructor. AIC membership identifies the individual as a true professional. |
| American Society of Civil Engineers |
| Civil engineers build the world's infrastructure. In doing so, they shape the history of nations around the world. This site provides information on the people, projects, and concepts that comprise the history and heritage of civil engineering. |
| American Society of Mechanical Engineers |
| Founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a not-for-profit professional organization that promotes the art, science and practice of mechanical and multidisciplinary engineering and allied sciences throughout the world. The core values of ASME are rooted in its mission to better enable mechanical engineering practitioners to contribute to the well-being of humankind. |
| American Society of Professional Estimators |
| The American Society of Professional Estimators serves construction estimators by providing education, fellowship, and opportunity for professional development. |
| Associated Builders and Contractors |
| Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national association representing nearly 25,000 merit shop construction and construction-related firms in 78 chapters across the United States. 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. |
| Construction Management Association of America |
| The Mission of CMAA is to promote and enhance leadership, professionalism, and excellence in managing the development and construction of projects and programs. The Vision of CMAA is to be the recognized authority in managing the development and construction of projects and programs. |
| National Association of Home Builders |
| NAHB is a trade association that helps promote the policies that make housing a national priority. Since 1942, NAHB has been serving its members, the housing industry, and the public at large. |
| National Society of Professional Engineers |
| NSPE, in partnership with the State Societies, is the organization of licensed Professional Engineers (PEs) and Engineer Interns (EIs). Through education, licensure advocacy, leadership training, multi-disciplinary networking, and outreach, NSPE enhances the image of its members and their ability to ethically and professionally practice engineering. |
| The Associated General Contractors of America |
| AGC is the leading national construction trade association representing all facets of commercial construction for both public and private entities including building, heavy, highway, and municipal projects. The proud recipients of the National Building Museum's 2008 Honor Award, AGC and its nationwide network of chapters are recognized as the leaders in defining and advocating for the construction industry for nearly a century. |
| Publications/Journals |
| Engineering News Record, ENR |
| Engineering News-Record provides the news, analysis; commentary and data that construction industry professionals need to do their jobs more effectively. Our products include a weekly magazine with more than 70,000 paid subscribers, a website with over 90,000 unique visitors a month and a series of in-person events. The audience includes contractors, project owners, engineers, architects, government regulators and industry suppliers—many of whom work around the world. ENR connects diverse sectors of the industry with coverage that everyone needs about issues such as business management, design, construction methods, technology, safety, law, legislation, environment and labor. |
| International Journal of Construction Education & Research |
| The International Journal of Construction Education and Research is a respected international refereed journal that publishes original works that address cutting edge issues related to construction around the globe. The Journal supports the mission of the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC), a professional association comprised of about 100 universities and colleges. The ASC encourages the sharing of ideas and knowledge and promotes excellence in curricula, teaching, research and service relating to the construction industry. |
| McGraw Hill Construction |
| McGraw-Hill Construction connects people, projects and products across the design and construction industry. From project and product information to industry news, trends and forecasts, we provide industry players the tools and resources that help them save time, money, and energy. |
| The Blue Book of Building and Construction |
| Since 1913, The Blue Book of Building and Construction has been the construction industry's premier information source. The Blue Book, headquartered in Westchester County, New York, publishes regional construction directories in most major markets throughout the United States. Online, thebluebook.com provides easy access to continually updated information for each of The Blue Book's regional editions. Construction buyers and sellers also have free access to BB-Bid, The Blue Book's online bid management system, complete with a private secure online plan room and integrated takeoff and markup tools. |
| Schools/Institutes |
| Kimmel School of Construction Management and Technology |
| WCU’s Kimmel School prepares students for high-paying, productive careers in construction management, engineering, or engineering technology. The School’s students learn to apply their theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience to real-world situations alongside industry partners in a high-tech, cutting-edge environment. They have the opportunity to use state-of-the art equipment and work with exceptional faculty as they learn to apply problem-solving skills in the classroom and in the field with industry leaders. |
