LibGuides: Building Skills, Construction Management & Building Engineering: Web Sites

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Useful Washington State resources, safety information, and more useful web links.

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Construction & Building Web Sites

These are some websites we think you'll find useful. They offer information about construction careers, safety issues, state resources, and more.

Carpentry and Construction Career Guide
Information on carpentry and construction careers, glossaries of construction terms, building organizations, building plans, safety and materials information.
Cleaver Brooks
Extensive collection of reference information, energy efficiency data, and related boiler operation material.
Construction Management Association of America
Information about the current trends in construction management, continuing education opportunities, and leads to job opportunities.
Construction Management Glossary
Definitions of construction management terms from Addendum to Zoning permit.
Electronic Library of Construction Occupational Safety and Health
Search for information by hazard (chemical, safety, etc.) or by trade. Some resources are in Spanish.
Floor marking comprehensive research, education and training
Tips on marking floors for safety.
National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors
Their mission is "to promote greater safety through uniformity in the construction, installation, repair, maintenance, and inspection of boilers and pressure vessels." See this site for training opportunities.
RTC Construction Center of Excellence Program & Resource Guide
Information on construction career paths and education in Washington State.
Seattle Boiler Operator Licensing Information
Learn Seattle requirements for a boiler license.
US Green Building Council
Promotes the design and construction of "buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work." Their Research page offers useful information and statistics.
Washington State Building Codes
View Washington fire, mechanical, and air quality building codes and standards. See the .pdf files on the bottom third of the page.
Where to find Material Safety Data Sheets on the Internet
Links to US MSDS sites, plus links to international MSDS sites, terms, and product manufacturers.

Building Skills, Construction Management & Building Engineering: Web Sites

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