Top: Business: Construction_and_Maintenance: Specifications:

See also:

• Business: Construction and Maintenance: Standards and Codes  (26)

» American Institute Of Architects - Resources include AIA contract documents, handbooks, guidelines, and MasterSpec.




» ARCAT - Library of manufacturer's specifications and CAD details; directory of building products and manufacturers. Free downloads, sponsored by vendors.




» Arcom Master Systems - MASTERSPEC specifications and SPECWARE specification development and production tools.




» Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association-Standards and Certification for Architectural Hardware - Publisher of standards for architectural (door and window) hardware. Product directory, sales of standards documents, and technical support.



• Construction Criteria Base - Documents used in building design and construction, including guide specifications, manuals, handbooks, regulations, and reference standards. Drawn from U.S. Federal agencies and private sources, a limited number of these documents are free to "guest" users.

  » Construction Product Marketing Group - Marketing Consultant to construction product manufacturers. Provide AIA/CES Continuing Education Programs, Guide Specifications, and Sales Training.

  
  

  » The Construction Specifications Institute - Technical information and products, continuing education, professional conferences, and product shows. CSI MasterFormat provides a common system of organizing and presenting construction documents.

  
  

  » Construction Specifications Canada - Specifications documents and templates, directory of members.

  
  

  » Digicon Information Inc - Canadian "National Master Specification" and SpecSUITE documents and consulting services.

  
  

  » e-specs - Information on this specifications consulting firm.

  
  

  » First Source Exchange - Building products catalogue with preliminary product selection information, comprehensive listing of manufacturers, technical product information, and MANU-SPEC proprietary specifications.

  
  

  » International Construction Information Society - ICIS is an association of 16 organisations in 14 countries, each of whom produce national master specification systems and/or construction cost planning tools. The site includes links to member organisations.

  
  

  » National Pavement Contractors Association - Specifications for pavement related work, a glossary of pavement terms, and personal help with pavement specifications or questions.

  
  

  » NBS National Building Specification (UK) - Publisher of specification publishing software and documents. Description of products and services, contact info.

  
  

  » School Dude - Information for school maintenance professionals, including postings of specifications and bid documents.

  
  

  » Specification Links - Links to manufacturers and associations.

  
  

  » Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice - Directory of members, forum for specifiers, and information on the organization.

  
  

  » Speclink - Products for cost management, cost engineering, value analysis, and construction specifications.

  
  

  » 4specs - Building products catalogue, with links to manufacturers.

  
  

  » Spectext Master Guide Specifications - System for preparing clear, concise specifications that conform to CSI formats.

  
  

  » Sweets - Building products catalogue includes product specifications, CAD Libraries, Manufacturer's Rep listings, and instant RFI service.

  
  

  » ToolBase Services - Housing industry resources and technical information on building products, materials, new technologies, business management, and housing systems.

  
  

  » US Veterans Administration Facilities Management - Guidelines, standards, and information on USVA construction programs.