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Building & Construction
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Advanced Buildings: Technologies and Practices 
 This searchable site explores "technologies and practices that improve the energy and resource efficiency of commercial and multi-unit residential buildings." It includes more than ninety environmentally appropriate technologies and practices. Design and construction issues, arranged by building-type, are building structure, finishes and furnishings, heating and cooling, plumbing and water heating, lighting and daylighting, load management, electricity production, ventilation and air quality, site, and motors and equipment. There are descriptions (including definition, building use and type, benefits, limitations, application, experience, and cost) of various building materials. This site is sponsored by a group of Canadian governmental and private organizations. http://www.advancedbuildings.org/ Topics: Architecture, Home & Housing, Home & Housing, Housing, Industries Last updated Aug 26, 2001 After a Disaster: Repairing Your Home
This site offers brief "tips for consumers who may be facing major repairs after a disaster hits home" for avoiding "crooked contractors" and "recognizing a home repair rip-off." Available in Spanish. From the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt030.shtm Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Home & Housing, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Industries Last updated Aug 12, 2008 Blue Book of Building and Construction
Described as the "construction industry's most frequently used information source." There are hundreds of thousands of companies, including general contractors, sub-contractors, architects, engineers, manufacturers, equipment, material, and product suppliers. Searchable by region, then keyword or company name, then narrow by county. http://www.thebluebook.com/ Topics: Architecture, Business, Housing, Industries Last updated Feb 4, 2004 Build It Green
Find overviews of the green building philosophy and products, a materials database, fact sheets about selected materials, green building guidelines for new construction and remodels, and related material. From a San Francisco Bay area group "whose mission is to transform the building industry so that buildings are remodeled and built using green practices and products." Some material is specific to the San Francisco Bay Area. http://www.builditgreen.org Topics: Industries Last updated Feb 5, 2008 Building Materials and Wood Technology
A site that covers construction and related materials. Questions about building materials, forest products, wood, economics, and residential construction as well as those about business and marketing in the building materials industry can be answered for free at Ask the Experts . Feature Articles include: selecting windows, decoding building codes, controlling termites and carpenter ants, sizing and calculating loads for headers and beams, watertight details, using span table for joists, and many related topics. Additionally, there is collection of links, some annotated, on the building field including associations, building materials, construction, energy efficiency, research and building codes, publications, and more. http://bct.nrc.umass.edu/ Topics: Architecture, Energy, Housing, Industries, Insects & Arachnids Last updated Sep 4, 2009 California Straw Building Association
The Web site for "a non-profit organization whose members are architects, engineers, builders, and people interested in straw building." The site includes a FAQ, a bulletin board, technical information, an events calendar, a list of architects and other straw building resources, publications, and links to related Web sites. Also features a brief list of lenders "friendly to straw-bale built homes." http://www.strawbuilding.org/ Topics: Architecture, Housing, Industries Last updated Nov 3, 2004 Cement & Concrete Basics
Background information about cement, concrete (a mixture of cement and other ingredients), the cement industry, and concrete products. Includes lesson plans, a FAQ, and a virtual tour of a cement plant. From the Portland Cement Association, an industry organization that also offers updates on a potential cement shortage in 2004. http://www.cement.org/basics/ Topics: Architecture, Housing, Industries, Lesson Plans Last updated Aug 4, 2004 Construction WebLinks
A searchable collections of links for the construction industry and related fields, including architecture and engineering. Included in Organizations are federal and state agencies, commonwealths, and territories and their laws and regulations; bidding and contract decisions, regulatory updates, and other legal documents of interest to the building industry; business and trade organizations; and colleges, universities, and libraries. Industry Topics contains licensing, financing, building codes, insurance and bonds, specifications, statistics, and more. http://www.constructionweblinks.com/ Topics: Architecture, Housing, Industries Last updated Nov 19, 2000 FEMA Warns Disaster Victims To Be Careful When Seeking Contractors For Repairs
"Returning to a storm-damaged home is bad enough, but don't be a victim twice when seeking contractor services to rebuild." Advice from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on hiring building contractors after a disaster. http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=5035 Topics: Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Industries, Science Last updated Sep 12, 2005 Glossary: Construction Management Terms
Definitions of "the most common terms used in performing the construction management process." http://www.constructionplace.com/glossary.asp Topics: Architecture, Industries Last updated Jul 16, 2007 ImplosionWorld.com
The "explosive demolition industry's worldwide source for news and information on building implosions, blowdowns and all other types of structural blasting projects." You'll find plenty of pictures of exploding buildings, a history of how such projects are done, some personal insights from various authors' experiences, reports from journal articles and industry findings, world records, and much more. An exciting and dynamic site. http://www.implosionworld.com/ Topics: Architecture, Industries Last updated Nov 25, 2002 McGraw Hill Construction Sweets Network
A searchable collection of information on building materials based on manufacturer's catalogs. The Business Directory of construction may be searched by state and city, name of company, and business type. There are links to trade organizations and relevant federal agencies. From the publisher of the print Sweet's Catalog Files (since 1906). http://products.construction.com/portal/server.pt Topics: Architecture, Housing, Industries Last updated Jul 11, 2007 National Building Specification [U.K.]
"Websites on architecture, construction and engineering, organised into categories." Topics include academic institutions, architecture, engineering, interior design, journals, computing, and surveying. From the National Building Specification (NBS) Services of the Royal Institute of British Architects. http://www.thenbs.com/resources/links/ Topics: Architecture, Industries, Science, Technology Last updated Oct 23, 2007 A Review of Crane Safety in the Construction Industry
This 2001 paper reviews "information on crane-related injuries [in the construction industry], currently available safety devices, and commonly used crane safety procedures," and make recommendations for "improved crane injury prevention and future crane safety research." Topics include crane design and use (with diagrams), injury statistics, types of crane failure, and safety standards, equipment, and procedures. Opens directly into a PDF document. From the University of Washington, Department of Environmental Health. http://staff.washington.edu/rneitzel/Crane_safety.pdf Topics: Industries, Jobs & Work, Public Health & Safety Last updated Apr 3, 2008 Safety and Health Topics: Crane, Derrick, and Hoist Safety
"Moving large, heavy loads [using cranes, derricks, and hoists] is crucial to today's manufacturing and construction industries. ... There are significant safety issues to be considered, both for the operators ... and for workers in proximity to them. This page is a starting point for finding information about these devices," OSHA standards, and hazards and solutions. From the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/cranehoistsafety/ Topics: Industries, Jobs & Work, Public Health & Safety Last updated Apr 3, 2008 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Gulf Region Division: Safety Program
Collection of documents on occupational safety and health topics related to U.S. workers in Iraq. Fact sheets cover equipment safety, building safety inspections, heat stress, and related topics. Also provides forms for workers compensation and accident reporting. Some material in Arabic. From the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. http://www.grd.usace.army.mil/safety/index.asp Topics: Architecture, Industries, Jobs & Work, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Oct 23, 2007 |
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