December 3, 2006
Construction resources
Tools & resources
» Construction fact sheets
» Construction material aggregate calculator
» Construction material concrete calculator
» Construction material road materials calculator
» Contractor registration sample (PDF 183Kb)
» Money saving tips for contractors and subcontractors
» Percentage of completion and the IRS
» = client only access
Resources
American Institute of Timber Construction
AITC Publications
Design standards
» Typical Construction Details
» Reference for designers, building officials, laminated timber manufacturers
and quality assurance agencies
» Standard for heavy timber construction
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Technical notes
» Checking in glued laminated timber
» Mathematical solution for design of a three-hinged arch
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Manufacturing standards
» Standard specifications for structural glued laminated timber of hardwood species
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Other publications
» Timber Construction Manual, 5th edition 2004
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Links
» American Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute
» American Architectural Manufacturers Association
» American Resort Development Association
» American Society for Testing & Materials
» Construction Specifications Canada - CSC
Energy
» Appliances and Commercial Equipment Standards Program
» Building Energy Codes - Compliance Tools
» Building Energy Codes Resource Center
» ENERGY STAR Business Improvement Guide
» Energy Efficiency Claims and Labeling Requirements
» Workplace Guide to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Federal Contracting
» Construction Contractors’ Technical Assistance Guide
» Federal Building Facilities Standards
Hazardous Materials
» Lead in Paint, Dust and Soil - Rules and Regulations
» Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Rule
» Model Standards and Techniques for Control of Radon in New Residential Buildings
» Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control - Compliance Assistance
» OSHA eTool - Asbestos Advisor
