Industry Resources

Associations
 

Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)
Provides service and information via manuals, software and government relations
www.acca.org

American Academy of Environmental Engineers
Contains catalogues, directories and articles on environmental issues
www.aaee.net

American Consulting Engineers Council (ACEC)
Publications, seminars and business resources for engineers
www.acec.org

American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Offers educational opportunities, publications, meetings and government relations
www.aia.org

American Society of Professional Estimators
Provides education, seminars, fellowships and certification
www.aspenational.com

American Subcontractors Association (ASA)
Represents subcontractors and specialty trade contractors
www.asaonline.com

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
Building technology, labor issues, education, structural design and regulatory affairs
National Chapter - www.abc.org

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
Information on proposed legislation, regulations and industry trends
National Chapter - www.agc.org

Building Owners & Manufacturers Association (BOMA)
Monitors and lobbies pertinent legislation, regulatory codes and standards and provides continuing education programs
www.boma.org

Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA)
Unites and provides information and educational programs to those who have financial responsibilities in the construction industry
www.cfma.org

Construction Industry Institute
Research consortium to advance the capital projects industry
www.construction-institute.org

Massachusetts Electrical Contractors Association (MECA)
Provides an advantage to its members' operations and bottom line through communication, education and legislation
www.meca-network.org

Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA)
Represents companies engaged in the installation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and process piping systems
www.mcaa.org

National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)
Represents owners, managers and employees of electrical contracting companies
www.necanet.org

National Paint & Coatings Association (NPCA)
Represents the paint and paint coatings industry before federal, state and local governments - air quality legislation
www.paint.org

National Roofing Contractors Association
Preserve and promote the art of roofing application
www.roofonline.org

Software

Deltek
CostPoint is a sophisticated project and financial accounting tool for construction companies.
www.deltek.com

Dexter + Chaney
Forefront Construction Management Software consists of integrated construction accounting, project management, document imaging, human resources tools, and more.
www.dexterchaney.com

Foundation Software
Foundation is a construction job cost accounting system featuring specialized functions for labor intensive contractors to improve their accounting, job-costing and overall financial management.
www.foundationsoft.com

Geac
The StarBuilder suite of software solutions integrates job cost accounting, standard and web-enabled project management, service management, executive information, and estimating.
www.construction.geac.com

Intuit
The Master Builder is a fully integrated construction management software linking estimating, production, accounting, and analysis. QuickBooks Pro is a financial management tool with customization options to help boost efficiency and accuracy in organizing company, customer, and tax information.
www.intuit.com

Best Software
Best Software as a developer and supporter of automated business management solutions with a wide range of front office and back office solutions -including accounting, human resources, payroll, fixed asset management, customer relationship management, and e-commerce software- for small and mid-sized companies do business in today's marketplace:
www.bestsoftware.com

Peachtree
Peachtree combines comprehensive business management tools with professional accounting basics in a flexible, user-friendly format.
www.peachtree.com

Timberline Software
Timberline Accounting is part of an integrated collection of accounting software designed specifically for construction and real estate to automate, streamline, and extend financial control.
www.timberline.com

Other
 

Architecture Engineering Construction Information
Provides information on building products, software/hardware and government regulations
www.aecinfo.com

Bricsnet
Architectural and engineering information
www.bricsnet.com

Buzzsaw.com
Business-to-business collaboration and e-commerce services for everyone in the building industry
www.buzzsaw.com

F.W. Dodge
Provides project information used by construction industry
www.fwdodge.com

Institute for Research in Construction (IRC)
Provides research, building code development and materials evaluation services in Canada
http://irc.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/irccontents.html

Institute of Management and Administration (IOMA)
Electronic newsletter covering most industry sectors
www.ioma.com

National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP)
Offer seminars, schools, videos and publications
www.nasbp.org

R.S. Means
Resource for cost estimating and management issues
www.rsmeans.com

Surety Information Office (SIO)
Information source for surety bond industry news and trends
www.sio.org

Thomas Register of American Manufacturers
Largest industrial buying and specifying guide on the internet
www.thomasregister.com