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American Institute Of Architects - - Resources include AIA contract documents, handbooks, guidelines, and MasterSpec.

ARCAT - - Library of manufacturer's specifications and CAD details; directory of building products and manufacturers. Free downloads, sponsored by vendors.

Arcom Master Systems - - MASTERSPEC specifications and SPECWARE specification development and production tools.

Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association-Standards and Certification for Architectural Hardware - - Publisher of standards for architectural (door and window) hardware. Product directory, sales of standards documents, and technical support.

Construction Criteria Base - - Documents used in building design and construction, including guide specifications, manuals, handbooks, regulations, and reference standards. Drawn from U.S. Federal agencies and private sources, a limited number of these documents are free to "guest" users.

Construction Product Marketing Group - - Marketing Consultant to construction product manufacturers. Provide AIA/CES Continuing Education Programs, Guide Specifications, and Sales Training.

The Construction Specifications Institute - - Technical information and products, continuing education, professional conferences, and product shows. CSI MasterFormat provides a common system of organizing and presenting construction documents.

Construction Specifications Canada - - Specifications documents and templates, directory of members.

Digicon Information Inc - - Canadian "National Master Specification" and SpecSUITE documents and consulting services.

e-specs - - Information on this specifications consulting firm.

First Source Exchange - - Building products catalogue with preliminary product selection information, comprehensive listing of manufacturers, technical product information, and MANU-SPEC proprietary specifications.

International Construction Information Society - - ICIS is an association of 16 organisations in 14 countries, each of whom produce national master specification systems and/or construction cost planning tools. The site includes links to member organisations.

National Pavement Contractors Association - - Specifications for pavement related work, a glossary of pavement terms, and personal help with pavement specifications or questions.

NBS National Building Specification (UK) - - Publisher of specification publishing software and documents. Description of products and services, contact info.

School Dude - - Information for school maintenance professionals, including postings of specifications and bid documents.

Specification Links - - Links to manufacturers and associations.

Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice - - Directory of members, forum for specifiers, and information on the organization.

Speclink - - Products for cost management, cost engineering, value analysis, and construction specifications.

4specs - - Building products catalogue, with links to manufacturers.

Spectext Master Guide Specifications - - System for preparing clear, concise specifications that conform to CSI formats.

SpecType - - Training for SGML SPECSINTACT (Military specs)in the United States.

Sweets - - Building products catalogue includes product specifications, CAD Libraries, Manufacturer's Rep listings, and instant RFI service.

ToolBase Services - - Housing industry resources and technical information on building products, materials, new technologies, business management, and housing systems.

US Veterans Administration Facilities Management - - Guidelines, standards, and information on USVA construction programs.