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AEC Daily - Construction Information Resources
AEC Daily provides the architecture, engineering and construction industries with access to online continuing education, building product information, industry news and resources and educational resources. Visit their website at www.aecdaily.com.


American Institute of Architects (AIA)
The American Institute of Architects is the voice of the architecture profession, dedicated to serving its members, advancing their value, and improving the quality of the built environment. For more information on the AIA, please visit www.aia.org.


American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
The American Society of Landscape Architects is the national professional association representing landscape architects. ASLA promotes the landscape architecture profession and advances the practice through advocacy, education, communication, and fellowship. For more information on the ASLA, please visit www.asla.org.


American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
ASTM International is one of the largest voluntary standards development organizations in the world-a trusted source for technical standards for materials, products, systems, and services. Known for their high technical quality and market relevancy, ASTM International standards have an important role in the information infrastructure that guides design, manufacturing and trade in the global economy. For more information, please visit www.astm.org.


Architectural Products Magazine
Architectural Products is a publication solely focused on providing product and product application information to architects, designers and product specifiers involved in commercial and institutional building design. For information please visit their website at www.arch-products.com.


Autodesk, Inc.
Autodesk, Inc., the world's leading supplier of advanced PC design tools. Their long list of products include Autodesk Revit, Autodesk AutoCAD Revit Series, Autodesk Architectural Desktop, and Autodesk Building Systems.  For more information on Autodesk, Inc. and their products, please visit www.autodesk.com.


Autodesk Revit Architecture
Revit® Architecture* software works the way you think, so you can create naturally, design freely, and deliver efficiently. And because it is purpose-built for building information modeling (BIM), any change you make—anytime, anywhere—is automatically coordinated throughout your project. Designs and documentation stay coordinated, consistent, and complete. Click here for more information on Revit.


BricsCad
BricsCad V6 is the smart choice for architects, engineers, designers - virtually any professional who creates or uses CAD drawings. BricsCad provides unrivaled compatibility with Autodesk AutoCAD and is fully programmable with hundreds of third-party solutions. For more information, please visit www.bricscad.com.


Brick Industry Association (BIA)
BIA is the national trade association representing distributors and manufacturers of clay brick and suppliers of related products and services. It is the recognized national authority on brick construction. For more information on the Brick Industry Association, please visit www.gobrick.com.


BuildingOnline
BuildingOnline is an online search engine devoted to the residential architectural, building, home improvement, lumber and building products industries.  Visit their website at www.buildingonline.com.


CADopia
CADopia develops and distributes IntelliCAD ™ and related Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) and multimedia products around the globe. CADopia IntelliCAD is a powerful Computer-Aided-Design software for engineers, architects, designers and drafters - virtually anyone who creates, edits, or views professional drawings. For more information on CADopia IntelliCAD, please visit www.CADopia.com.


Constructions Specifications Institute (CSI)
CSI's mission is continuously improve the process of creating and sustaining the built environment by facilitating communication among all those involved in that process. They have approximately 17,000 members who represent all the disciplines engaged in non-residential building design and construction. Visit www.csinet.org for more info.


Google SketchUp
Developed for the conceptual stages of design, Google SketchUp is a powerful yet easy-to-learn 3D software. It combines a simple, yet robust tool-set with an intelligent drawing system that streamlines and simplifies 3D design. From simple to complex, conceptual to realistic, Google SketchUp enables you to build and modify 3D models quickly and easily. If you use Google Earth, Google SketchUp allows you to place your models using real-world coordinates and share them with the world using the Google 3D Warehouse. For more information on Google SketchUp, please visit www.sketchup.com.


U.S. Green Building Council
The U.S. Green Building Council is leading a national consensus for producing a new generation of buildings that deliver high performance inside and out. They created the LEED Green Building Rating System to promote green building nationwide. For more information please visit, www.usgbc.org.


Canada Green Building Council
The Canada Green Building Council is being formed to accelerate the design and construction of Green Buildings across Canada. The Council is a broad-based inclusive coalition of representatives from different segments of the building industry. For more information, please visit www.cagbc.org.


International Society of Arborculture (ISA)
The International Society of Arboriculture is a worldwide professional organization dedicated to fostering a greater appreciation for trees and to promoting research, technology, and the professional practice of arboriculture. Visit www.isa-arbor.com.


MicroStation by Bentley, Inc.
MicroStation is Bentley Inc.'s flagship product for the design, construction and operation of the world's infrastructure. MicroStation and ProjectWise, Bentley's server line for AEC collaboration, form a robust foundation for Bentley's comprehensive portfolio of software solutions. For more information, please visit www.bentley.com.


National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA)
The National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) is the national trade association representing the concrete masonry industry. The Association is involved in a broad range of technical, research, marketing, government relations and communications activities. For more information on the NCMA, please visit www.ncma.org.


Nemetschek North America (VectorWorks)
Nemetschek is the developer of Vectorworks 2D/3D AEC CAD software for Windows and Macintosh and Vectorworks 11 software, the preferred CAD software used by landscape architects and site designers to create and present their designs. For information on Nemetschek and their products, please visit www.nemetschek.net.


National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA)
For more than 100 years, NRPA has been the voice advocating the significance of making parks, open space, and recreational opportunities available to all Americans. The mission of the NRPA is to advance parks, recreation and environmental conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all people. For more information on the NRPA, please visit www.nrpa.org.


National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) is the recognized voice and advocate of licensed Professional Engineers. NSPE strengthens the engineering profession by promoting engineering licensure and ethics, enhancing the engineer image, advocating and protecting PEs' legal rights, and providing continuing education opportunities. For more information on the NSPE, please visit www.nspe.org.


PaverSearch
PaverSearch.com is dedicated to being a leading landscape and paving resource by connecting homeowners with qualified landscape professionals, suppliers & resources.
PaverSearch.com provides a wealth of free landscape and paving information, news, links, products and a variety of resources for homeowners and professionals alike.
Membership is FREE for homeowners and professionals, with the most generous, feature-rich and reliable services for advertisers. Please visit www.paversearch.com.


RevitCity
Share and download revit families, ask questions and share ideas in our forum and learn from our tutorials. Please visit www.revitcity.com
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