Resource
And Links For Builders
As a builder, you need access to the latest construction information
and resources. This section can help you have the right tools at your
fingertips.
* Building codes
* Span calculators
* Design guide and plans
* Pricing worksheet
* Industry links to other wood and wood product
web sites
If you have any resources that you'd like to share with other
professionals, e-mail the information to us at comments@beconstructive.com.
Building Codes
Building codes are developed to provide consistent standards for
the protection of life and property and for the safety and welfare
of building occupants. Building codes are ever changing to reflect
new information about materials, construction methods and destructive
forces like fires and earthquakes.
Building Code Search Engines:
B4UBUILD.com
Provides links to information about building code officials, code
books, building permit departments, national and international construction
standards, model energy codes and residential construction guidelines.
Building Code Books:
bookmarki.com
Provides books on building codes, architectural standards, estimation
guides and much more.
CodeCheck.com
Sells code field books for structural, electrical and mechanical
subjects.
Building Code Organizations:
Building Officials
Code Administrators (BOCA)
BOCA is one of the United States model code issuing agencies.
International Conference
of Building Officials (ICBO)
A source for building and construction codes, as well as a broad
variety of certification programs, seminars on a number of topics,
CD-ROM codes resources, training manuals, videos and more.
Southern Building
Code Congress International (SBCCI)
Provides technical, educational, and administrative support to governmental
departments and agencies engaged in building codes administration
and enforcement. SBCCI also provides similar support to others in
the building design and construction industry.
The International
Code Council (ICC)
ICC is an organization dedicated to developing a single set of comprehensive
and coordinated national model construction codes.
Construction Specifications
Institute (CSI)
CSI is a national professional association that provides technical
information and products, continuing education, professional conferences,
and product shows to enhance communication among all the non-residential
building design and construction industry disciplines.
Design Guide and Plans
Several Web sites offer design and specification
tools and housing plans that can be purchased online.
APA - The Engineered
Wood Association
Offers design guides for engineered wood products.
Southern
Pine Council (SPC)
Construction guides for a variety of applications, including pedestrian
walkways and bridges and permanent wood foundations.
Western Wood Products
Association (WWPA)
Offers online design guides for Western lumber products.
House plans by Allplans.com
Provides house plans from national designers and architects.
eHomePlans.com
Provides an online database of house plans and remodeling project
plans.
eplans.com
Offers plans for building a house or just improving an existing
home.
HousingZone.com
A search engine for house plans. Search by desired square footage
or by cost.
Pricing Worksheet
Manage bids with our pricing
worksheet.This easy-to-use tool can help you manage costs for
labor, materials and subcontractors for each of the major construction
budget items.
Industry links to other wood and wood product
web sites. Below you'll find direct links to other wood and wood
products Web sites:
WOOD INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION SITES
American Wood Council
American Wood Preservers'
Association
American
Institute of Timber Construction
APA
- The Engineered Wood Association
American Wood Preservers Institute
Appalachian
Hardwood Manufacturers, Inc.
Architectural
Woodwork Institute
California
Redwood Association
Canadian
Plywood Association
Canadian
Wood Council
Cedar
Shake and Shingle Bureau
Hardwood Council
Hardwood
Manufactures Association
Hardwood
Plywood & Veneer Association
National Association of Home Builders
National
Frame Builders Association
National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association
National
Lumber Grades Authority
National
Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association
Northeastern Lumber Manufactures association, Inc.
NWPA - Northwest Wood Products Association
Redwood
Inspection Service
Southeastern
Lumber Manufacturers Association
Southern
Forest Products Association
Southern
Pine Council
Southern
Pine Inspection Bureau, Inc.
Structural
Board Association
Western
Red Cedar Lumber Association
Western
Wood Products Association
Window
and Door Manufacturers Association
Wood
Moulding & Millwork Producers Association
Wood Products Council
Wood
Truss Council of America
WOOD INFORMATION SITES
Index
of Articles about Wood
Wood Design & Building
Wood Durability
Wood
Focus
Wood
WORKS!
WOOD LINKS
Ask the Builder
A catch-all Web site from syndicated newspaper columnist Tim Carter for homebuyers, homeowners and DIYers.
Canadian Forests
A site dedicated to Canada's forests and the forest products industry in Canada
Canadian Wood Council
The Canadian Wood Council Web site offers building resource guides, home buying tips, links to upcoming conferences and events and a very useful help desk that includes a glossary of wood terminology.
Directory of Forest Products, Wood Science & Marketing
Links to industry associations, councils and professional societies in the forest products industry.
E-Architect
This web site offers insight into the architecture profession and provides current news in the industry.
E-plans.com
E-plans.com enables consumers to create their own home plans and offers a building calendar to help keep home builders up-to-speed with inspections and contractors.
HomeBuilder.com
This is a great site for home buyers who have questions on topics such as financing, loans, interest rates and the home buying process. It also provides information on new and manufactured homes.
National Association of Home Builders
This web site provides current news about the home building industry, links to conferences and events for building professionals, resource guides and new home listings.
Realtor.com
A resource center for information on everything from financing, mortgages and interest rates, to neighborhoods, property listings and home buying tips.
RiverGuide for Construction Software
RiverGuide is a free web-based resource designed to help contractors, architects and building owners research and select new construction software.
The Wood Products Council
Includes a list of contact names from construction and lumber associations, as well as a feature that lets you search for associations by subject.
Woodworker's Journal
A site designed with the wood craftsman in mind featuring weekly tips and plans.
Wood Promotion Network Partner Companies
A list of companies that have joined together to provide information on nature's only renewable building material.
Wood Promotion Network Industry Associations
A list of the industry associations that have partnered with the Wood Promotion Network to ensure that North Americans understand the benefits of building with wood.
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