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MCat: Organizations
Cat: Construction

Associations dedicated to construction trades.

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Air Conditioning Contractors of America [19096] ?

Trade association of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) contractors

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Institute [19122] ?

Organization for the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) industry

American Architectural Foundation [19063] ?

Helping people understand the importance of architecture in their lives

American Concrete Pavement Association [19057] ?

Represents all facets of the concrete pavement industry

American Construction Inspectors Association [19058] ?

Awareness of issues that pertain to quality construction and public safety issues

American Council for Construction Education [19123] ?

A leading national and international advocate of quality postsecondary construction education

American Council of Engineering Companies [19059] ?

The business association of the engineering industry

American Design Drafting Association [19124] ?

Organization for designers, drafters, architects, illustrators and technical artists

American Institute of Architects [19062] ?

The voice of the architecture profession

American Institute of Constructors and Constructor Certification Commission [19064] ?

How to become a Certified Professional Constructor

American Institute of Steel Construction [19072] ?

For the structural steel design & construction community

American Road & Transportation Builders Association [19055] ?

U.S. transportation construction industry's representative in Washington, DC

American Society of Concrete Contractors [19097] ?

Trade association for the concrete construction industry

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air-Conditioning Engineers [19105] ?

Trade organization for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration industry

American Society of Landscape Architects [19065] ?

A national professional society that represents the landscape architecture profession in the USA

American Society of Plumbing Engineers [19126] ?

Trade association for plumbing engineering

American Socity of Professional Estimators [19127] ?

Professional association for construction estimators

American Sports Builders Association [19106] ?

Commitment to quality tennis court and track construction

American Subcontractors Association [4158] ?

Trade association representing subcontractors and specialty trade contractors

American Traffic Safety Services Association [12177] ?

Worksite traffic control industry association

Architectural Woodwork Institute [19128] ?

Promote the value of architectural woodwork

Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association [19081] ?

Exists to promote the increased and more efficient use of asphalt emulsions

Asphalt Institute [19080] ?

Association of international petroleum asphalt producers, manufacturers, and affiliated businesses

Asphalt Recycling and Reclaiming Association [19079] ?

Devoted to persons or firms engaged in the business of asphalt recycling and reclaiming

Associated Builders and Contractors [4159] ?

National trade association represents contractors, subcontractors, material supplier & related firms

Associated General Contractors [19054] ?

US's largest and oldest construction trade association

Associated Owners & Developers [19137] ?

Association for those who own, develop and manage real property

Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industries [19129] ?

Represent wall and ceiling construction industry

Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute [19073] ?

Supports the steel reinforced concrete industries

Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association [19130] ?

Association of cutting professionals

Construction Financial Management Association [19131] ?

Dedicated to serving the financial professional in the construction industry

Construction Industry Round Table [19061] ?

Representing CEOs from the leading design and construction firms in the USA

Construction Management Association of America [24032] ?

Represents a broad spectrum of the design and construction industry

Construction Specifications Institute [19067] ?

An individual membership technical society of nonresidential building design and construction

Door and Hardware Institute [19132] ?

Represents the architectural openings industry

Finishing Contractors Assocation [19077] ?

A trade association dedicated to the union contractor in the finishing industries

Glass Industry [19133] ?

GANA, BEMA, GICC, NATM, NSA, PGC, PGMC

Home Builders Institute [4455] ?

Education arm of the National Association of Home Builders

Independent Electrical Contractors [19099] ?

Trade association for the electrical construction industry

Industrial Fabrics Association International [19134] ?

Trade association representing the specialty fabrics/technical textiles industry

Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute [19120] ?

Represent the interlocking concrete pavement industry in North America

International Association of Drilling Contractors [2605] ?

Represents the worldwide oil and gas industry to promote safety, environment, drilling technology

International Concrete Repair Institute [19078] ?

The only association in the concrete industry solely devoted to repairs

Mechanical Contractors Association of America [19100] ?

Trade association for mechanical contractors

National Association of Demolition Contractors [19116] ?

Trade organization for contractors engaged in the demolition industry

National Association of Elevator Contractors [19115] ?

Trade association representing the elevator industry

National Association of Home Builders [4452] ?

Professional association for the home building industry

National Association of Women in Construction [19113] ?

To enhance the success of women in the construction industry

National Concrete Masonry Association [19074] ?

National trade association for the concrete masonry industry

National Corrugated Steel Pipe Association [19075] ?

Trade organization for the corrugated steel pipe industry

National Electrical Contractors Association [19101] ?

Professional association for electrical contracting firms

National Ground Water Association [19118] ?

Former name: National Water Well Association (changed in 1991)

National Institute of Building Sciences [3717] ?

Non-profit that promotes the introduction of innovative technology in building construction

National Insulation Association [19114] ?

Representing the Mechanical and Specialty Insulation Industry

National Kitchen & Bath Association [19135] ?

A non-profit trade association that has educated and led the kitchen and bath industry

National Multi Housing Council [19070] ?

Engaged in all aspects of the development and operation of multifamily apartments

National Pavement Contractors Association [19082] ?

Promotes the interests of the asphalt paving industry

National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association [20618] ?

For professionals in the railroad construction industry

National Roofing Contractors Association [19084] ?

Trade association for professional roofing contractors worldwide

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association [19102] ?

Represents the crushed stone, sand and gravel-or aggregate-industries

National Utility Contractors Association [19103] ?

Trade association for utility contractors

North American Steel Framing Alliance [19142] ?

Promotes the use of light gauge steel framing in residential construction

Painting and Decorating Contractors of America [19112] ?

Trade organization that represents painting and decorating contractors

PLANET: Professional Landcare Network [19098] ?

Trade association for professional landscape contractors (formerly ALCA & PLCAA)

Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association [19111] ?

Trade association for plumbing, heating & cooling contractors

Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute [2836] ?

Professional association of precast / prestressed concrete manufacturers

Scaffold Industry Association [19110] ?

Trade association for the scaffold industry

Scaffolding, Shoring & Forming Institute [19109] ?

Promotes the interests of the scaffolding, shoring and forming industry

Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association [19086] ?

International association of sheet metal industry union contractors

Society for Protective Coatings [19076] ?

Concerned with the use of coatings to protect industrial steel structures

Steel Deck Institute [19085] ?

Create cold-formed steel decking specifications - SDI specs

Steel Market Development Institute - Construction Market Council [19143] ?

a business unit of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI)

Tile Contractors' Association of America [19108] ?

Trade organization for tile contractors


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