Construction & Construction Accident Resources:
Government Sites:
Access Board: State accessibility code contact list, by state.
Internal Revenue Service: Construction industry tax information.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: Information and fact sheets about construction industry hazards and injuries.
National Institute of Standards and Technology: Computer Integrated Building Processes Group-provides simulation software for construction equipment training.
U.S. Census Bureau-Residential Construction Statistics: Manufacturing, Mining and Construction Statistics-tracks residential construction monthly.
U.S. Census Bureau-Construction Spending Statistics: Monthly statistics on construction spending.
U.S. Census Bureau-Construction Industry Census: Census of Construction Industries-State Summary of Findings.
U.S. Dept. of Labor-Construction Industry Statistics: Bureau of Labor Statistics Guide to the Construction Industry, includes employment and wage statistics.
U.S. Dept. of Labor-Guide to Construction Industry Management: Bureau of Labor Statistics publication describing what it takes to be a construction manager, including working conditions, training, employment outlook, earnings and related occupations.
U.S. Dept. of Labor-Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Federal agency oversees regulatory compliance for work sites. Website includes links to OSHA statistics, state compliance plans, and compliance assistance.
U.S. Dept. of Labor-OSHA Safety Regulations: Index of OSHA Safety Regulations for Construction.
U.S. Environment Protection Agency (EPA): Radon-resistant construction information.
Construction Industry Associations:
Allied Construction Industry: Non-profit trade association based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
American Underground Construction Association: Organization devoted to promoting underground construction.
Associated General Contractors of America: Industry news and training information for general contractors.
Center to Protect Workers Rights: Non-profit organization dedicated to research, training and service in the construction industry.
Change the Face of Construction: Non-profit organization to promote interests of women and minorities in the construction industry.
Construction Institute: Non-profit, non-partisan division of the University of Hartford dedicated to the promotion of the construction industry.
National Association of Home Builders: Construction Safety and Health Committee resources and materials.
National Association of Women in Construction: Support network for women in construction industry.
Construction Statistics, Research & Education:
American Institute of Steel Construction: Publications about the steel industry and steel construction.
Construction Industry Institute: Construction research think-tank affiliated with the University of Texas at Austin.
Construction Safety Council: Training programs, safety videos and publications are available from this non-profit council.
Electronic Library of Construction Occupational Safety and Health: Database of safety information and resources organized by hazard, work site, and trade.
Journal of Construction Engineering and Management: Articles about the science of construction and engineering.
National Center for Construction Education and Research: Non-profit foundation to address shortage of construction industry workers.
U.S. Census Bureau-Residential Construction Statistics: Manufacturing, Mining and Construction Statistics-tracks residential construction monthly.
U.S. Census Bureau-Construction Spending Statistics: Monthly statistics on construction spending.
U.S. Census Bureau-Construction Industry Census: Census of Construction Industries-State Summary of Findings.
U.S. Dept. of Labor-Construction Industry Statistics: Bureau of Labor Statistics Guide to the Construction Industry, includes employment and wage statistics.
U.S. Dept. of Labor-Guide to Construction Industry Management: Bureau of Labor Statistics publication describing what it takes to be a construction manager, including working conditions, training, employment outlook, earnings and related occupations.
U.S. Dept. of Labor-Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Federal agency oversees regulatory compliance for work sites. Website includes links to OSHA statistics, state compliance plans, and compliance assistance.
U.S. Dept. of Labor-OSHA Safety Regulations: Index of OSHA Safety Regulations for Construction.
U.S. Environment Protection Agency (EPA): Radon-resistant construction information.
Construction Accident Lawyers:
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