American National Standards Institute

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a private, non-profit organization (501(c)3) that administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system.

Amvic-Pacific

Amvic-Pacific based in Nevada City California is the exclusive distributor of Amvic Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) servicing Northern California and Northern Nevada.

BASF - The Chemical Company

BASF, one of the world's leading chemical companies, produces Styropor TM expanded polystyrene (EPS) resins that are converted into expanded polystyrene foam. These foams are uses for thermal insulation for the building and construction market, and for protective packaging.

Builders Network

The Building Industry Exchange is the original and most visited employer directory by construction executives, and is utilized as the premier online tool for construction employer research, construction employment, construction recruitment, construction careers and construction jobs.

CADdetails.com

CADdetails.com delivers manufacturer approved construction product information (CAD drawings, 3-Part Specifications, Images) to Architects, Engineers, Landscape Architects and other Design Professionals, in a standard format set out and approved by industry experts. This link will allow you todownload CAD drawings and specifications for AMVIC Building Systems.

Canadian Roofing Contractors Association

The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association is the national voice of the roofing industry in Canada. It is also a valuable source for: National member's directory & service database, important national news briefs, industry technology manuals, safety practice guidelines & regulations and monthly industry newsletters.

Cement Association of Canada

The Cement Association of Canada represents 100% of Canadian cement producers and is the national voice of Canada's cement industry.

Concordia Language Villages

The BioHaus is part of a larger effort by the Language Villages and Germany's Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt, Europe's largest environmental foundation, to create a "Transatlantic Green Bridge" between Germany and the United States. The BioHaus promotes a dialogue and exchange of sustainable building components and technologies as well as encourages cooperative work on the development of innovative educational curricula on the subject of sustainability with emphasis on sustainable building.

Concrete Network

The concrete network is a valuable source for information, products and service providers in the concretindustry.

Concrete Thinker

This website is a great a resource to help architects make sustainable design a reality through the durability, versatility and energy efficiency of concrete.

Construction Specification Institute

CSI's mission is to continuously improve the process of creating and sustaining the built environment. This is done by facilitating communication among all those involved in that process. They currently hae approximately 17,000 members representing all the disciplines engaged in non-residential building design and construction.

Design Basics

Design Basics is an industry leader in the marketing and distribution of new home plans. Together with Rehau, Amvic has designed over 40 home plans using Amvic ICF available through design basics.

Design Build Institute of America

The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Process Documents offer a concise, easy to understand overview of the design-build process. This set of documents is available on their website in Pdf. format.

Design Guide

DesignGuide is dedicated to providing the design + construction industry with the most comprehensive and efficient directory for professionals, products + on-line resources.

eBuild
E-Build is a professional's guide to building products.

EIFS Council of Canada
The EIFS Council of Canada (ECC) was formed to help raise awareness and quality in the Canadian EIFS industry. The creation of the EIFS Quality Assurance Program (QAP) began in 2000 to provide enhanced consumer protection through consistent guidelines and specifications for installers. By providing standards in materials, systems, and design and installation requirements, the ECC can provide reduced liability and positive promotion and growth of the EIFS industry throughout Canada.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has designed this website to keep the community aware of possible threats and dangers in the United States.

Fine Homebuilding Magazine
Fine Homebuilding Magazine covers various topics within the area of Home Building, remodelling and Design.

Green Infrastructure Inc.
As a non profit company Green Infrastructure collects funding from individuals, companies and government to achieve the goal of helping society ensure a healthier and more sustainable environment. 

Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is an organization that builds homes for underpriviledged families.

Home and Communities - U.S. department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
On this website, the U.S. Department of Housing and Development provides a variety of information on homes and communities that would be of interest to a home owner.

ICC-ES Internation Code Council Evaluation Services
ICC-ES came into being on February 1, 2003, when America's four building-product evaluation services officially combined their operations. The four "legacy" evaluation services that came together to form ICC-ES were the National Evaluation Service, Inc.; BOCAI Evaluation Services; ICBO Evaluation Service, Inc.; and SBCCI Public Service Testing and Evaluation Services, Inc. Through the legacy evaluation services, ICC-ES has a history that goes back more than seventy years.

Insulating Concrete Form Association
Since it's inception in 1995, the ICFA has been the voice of the ICF industry. The Association's mission is to promote the use of ICFs and help overcome obstacles to industry growth.

 

National Association of Home Builders
This site is designed for those interested in home building and the industry - it contains vast resources for both members and comsumers alike. Learn more about home building - do a search, buy a publication, or simply browse the site.

National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
NAHB is a Washington, D.C.-based trade association whose mission is to enhance the climate for housing and the building industry. Chief among NAHB's goals is providing and expanding opportunities for all consumers to have safe, decent and affordable housing. As the voice of America's housing industry, NAHB helps promote policies that will keep housing a national priority.

Oikos: Green Building Source
Oikos is a popular source for current green building news.

Ontario Ready Mix Concrete Association
The Ready Mixed Concrete Association of Ontario was formed in 1959 to act in the best interest of Ontario's ready mixed concrete producers and the industry in general. It is fully funded by the membership (Active and Associate) and provides a broad range of services designed to benefit its members and the industry in general. With a total membership of about 180 companies, it is recognized as the authoritative voice of the ready mixed concrete industry in Ontario.

PCA - Portland Cement Association
Founded in 1916, the Portland Cement Association represents cement companies in the United States and Canada. It conducts market development, engineering, research, education, and public affairs programs.

Poliestireno Alfa-Gamma
Since its creation in 1991 Poliestireno Alfa Gamma has focused on introducing new technologies to the Construction industry.  This company is an Amvic ICF molder in Mexico.

Rehau
REHAU manufactures high-quality technical products from polymer materials. Focusing on development work as well as the actual processes of extrusion and moulding, we also provide complete, tailor-made systems for virtually every walk of industry. Our strengths also lie in finishing and fabrication work, right up to total engineering.

RESNET: Residential Energy Services Network
The Residential Energy Services Network's (RESNET) mission is to improve the energy efficiency of the nation's housing stock and to qualify more families for home ownership by expanding the national availability of mortgage financing options and home energy ratings.

Sustainable Buildings Industry Council
With an active membership of key leaders in the industry, SBIC brings together design professionals, corporations, and individuals who are committed to sustainable design.

Tindell's Builder Supply
Tindell's Building Supply is an Amvic insulated concrete form (ICF) distributor in Tennessee. They also carry a full range of building products from truss to trim.

U.S Greenbuilding Council
The council is the nation's foremost coalition of leaders from across the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work.

Wind-Lock
Windlock is an excellent source for all materials you man need on a construction site. They carry a wide variety of specialized tools for use with ICF And EPS.