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American Institute Of Architects Resources include AIA contract documents, handbooks, guidelines, and MasterSpec. http://www.aia.org/

ARCAT Library of manufacturer's specifications and CAD details; directory of building products and manufacturers. Free downloads, sponsored by vendors. http://www.arcat.com

Arcom Master Systems MASTERSPEC specifications and SPECWARE specification development and production tools. http://www.arcomnet.com/

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. http://www.buildershardware.com/

Construction Product Marketing Group Marketing Consultant to construction product manufacturers. Provide AIA/CES Continuing Education Programs, Guide Specifications, and Sales Training. http://www.mcaspecs.com/

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. http://www.csinet.org/

Construction Specifications Canada Specifications documents and templates, directory of members. http://www.csc-dcc.ca/

Digicon Information Inc Canadian "National Master Specification" and SpecSUITE documents and consulting services. http://www.digicon.ab.ca/

e-specs Information on this specifications consulting firm. http://www.e-specs.com/

First Source Exchange Building products catalogue with preliminary product selection information, listing of manufacturers, technical product information, and MANU-SPEC proprietary specifications. http://www.firstsourceexchange.com/

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. Includes links to member organisations. http://www.icis.org/

National Pavement Contractors Association Specifications for pavement related work, a glossary of pavement terms, and personal help with pavement specifications or questions. http://www.pavementpro.org/

NBS National Building Specification (UK) Publisher of specification publishing software and documents. Description of products and services, contact info. http://www.thenbs.co.uk/

School Dude Information for school maintenance professionals, including postings of specifications and bid documents. http://www.schooldude.com/

Specification Links Links to manufacturers and associations. http://www.ryanlinks.com/

Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice Directory of members, forum for specifiers, and information on the organization. http://www.scip.com/

Speclink Products for cost management, cost engineering, value analysis, and construction specifications. http://www.bsdsoftlink.com/

4specs Building products catalogue, with links to manufacturers. http://4specs.com/

Spectext Master Guide Specifications System for preparing clear, concise specifications that conform to CSI formats. http://www.spectext.com/

Sweets Building products catalogue includes product specifications, CAD Libraries, Manufacturer's Rep listings, and instant RFI service. http://www.sweets.com/

ToolBase Services Housing industry resources and technical information on building products, materials, new technologies, business management, and housing systems. http://www.toolbase.org/

US Veterans Administration Facilities Management Guidelines, standards, and information on USVA construction programs. http://www.va.gov/facmgt/