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.

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.