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Architectural
Automotive
Business
NGA Affiliated Chapters

Architectural
· American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA)-The source of performance standards, product certification and educational programs for the fenestration industry.
www.aamanet.org

· Aluminum Anodizers Council-The updated Web site now features a general overview of the anodizing process, a coil anodizing document, a frequently-asked questions (FAQs) page, and an anodizing reference guide.
www.anodizing.org

· American Institute of Architects-Represents and seeks to advance the value of architects and architecture.
www.aia.org

· American Subcontractors Association, Inc.-The voice of the specialty contracting industry.
www.asaonline.com

· Arcat - find building products, specs, and cad details easily and free.
www.arcat.com

· Architectural Woodwork Institute-800 member companies who are mfgs. and suppliers of paneling, fixtures, cases, laminates, windows and doors.
www.awinet.org

· Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)-Represents contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers and related firms from across the country and from all specialties in the construction industry.
www.abc.org

· Associated General Contractors of America-Represents general contractors and specialty contractors.
www.agc.org

· Bath Enclosure Manufacturers Association (BEMA)- Represents industry manufacturers, suppliers and dealers. BEMA is dedicated to consumers' and the bath enclosure industry's needs.
www.bathenclosures.org

· Buildingteam.com-The Internet portal site for construction professionals in the commercial, industrial and institutional market.
www.Buildingteam.com

· Columns Guide- A complete source for architectural columns and millwork for your home or business.
www.guidetocolumns.com

· Contractors Register, Inc.-Regional commercial construction resource directories. The Blue Book of Building and Construction is a source of regional, categorized construction information and is available in print and online.
www.thebluebook.com

· Construction Specifications Institute-A technical society whose core purpose is to improve the process of creating and sustaining the built environment.
www.csinet.org

· Constructionweblinks.com-A comprehensive guide to construction resources on the Internet. ConstructionWebLinks.com indexes, profiles, and links to more than 2,500 different Web sites with information useful to construction industry professionals.
www.Constructionweblinks.com

· DetailPros.com-A referral and marketing program that assists consumers seeking vehicle care specialists.
www.DetailPros.com

· Finishing Contractors Association-Painting and Coatings, Drywall, Glass, Flooring, Sign, Related Finishing Contractors.
www.finishingcontractors.org

· Glassfiles.com-Developed exclusively for glass professionals, the Web site is a portal for the international glass industry to expand the use and knowledge of glass.
www.glassfiles.com

· Glass Association of North America (GANA)-Organization made up of five divisions: Building Envelope Contractors, Distribution, Laminating, Mirror, and Tempering.
www.glasswebsite.com

· GDS-A glossary of glazing terms.
www.glazesoft.com/Product_htm/glossary.htm

· Glass Fabricators And Fabrication-Glass fabricators and glass fabrication including glass cutters, tempered glass, glass cutting, cut glass, and safety glass.
www.glass-fabricators.com/

· GlassOnWeb.com-A portal with news articles, business and product directory, and forum.
www.glassonweb.com

· The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) serves as the voice for the glass container industry in Washington, D.C., and across the country
www.gpi.org

· International Window Film Association (IWFA)-Represents the window film industry.
www.iwfa.com

· International Code Council, Inc.-An organization dedicated to developing a single set of comprehensive and coordinated national model construction codes. In 2003, more than 190 years of combined building and fire safety code development and 30 years of anticipation for one organization to produce codes for use across the country and around the globe became a reality when BOCA, ICBO and SBCCI consolidated to become the International Code Council.
www.iccsafe.org

· Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA)-A North American association of insulating glass manufacturers, suppliers of component materials and other industry-related professionals dedicated to upgrading product performance by promoting awareness of technological developments in the industry. IGMA provides the leadership required to assure the continued growth of the IG industry.
www.igmaonline.org

· National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC)-NFRC provides consistent ratings on window, door and skylight products.
www.nfrc.org

· National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)-Provides an authoritative source of advice for both the private and public sector of the economy with respect to the use of building science and technology.
www.nibs.org

· National Kitchen and Bath Association-Represents the kitchen and bath industry.
www.nkba.org

- Northeast Window & Door Association - Represents window and door manufacturers, supported by suppliers, for the goal of providing affordable access to information and education regarding market, government, building code, and business influencers shaping the window and door marketplace.
www.nwda.net

· SealantsandCoatings.com-A one stop source for people looking for information on sealants, coatings and accessory products that are used in the construction industry. Whether you are looking for product data sheets, MSDS's, case histories, manufacturers information, industry events, industry associations or news, you will find it here. You can even request samples of products from manufacturers.
SealantsandCoatings.com

· Southern Building Code Congress International (BCCI)-Provides technical, educational, and administrative support to governmental departments and agencies engaged in building codes administration and enforcement. SBCCI also provides similar support to others in the building design and construction industry.
www.iccsafe.org

Automotive
· Alliance of Automotive Service Providers
www.autoserviceproviders.com

· American Association of Insurance Services
www.aaisonline.com

· Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association
www.aftermarket.org

· Automotive Industry Action Group
www.aiag.org

· Automotive Management Institute
www.amionline.org

· Automotive Recyclers Association
www.a-r-a.org

· Automotive Retailers Association
www.ara.bc.ca

· Automotive Service Association
www.asashop.org

· Automotive Specialty Products Alliance
www.aspalliance.org

· Automotive Training Managers Council
www.atmc.org

· Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association
www.awda.org

· Chicago Auto Glass Group
www.chicagoautoglassgroup.com

· Coalition for Auto Glass Safety & Public Awareness (CASPA)
www.myautoglass.org

· Coalition for Auto Repair Equality
www.careauto.org

· Coalition for Collision Repair Excellence
www.theccre.com

· Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association
www.cieca.com

· Council of Advanced Automotive Trainers
www.caat.org

· Enhanced Protective Glass Automotive Association-Members are comprised of glass and laminate providers that work to educate the automotive industry about the benefits of Enhanced Protective Glass (EPG), a high-impact resistant glass technology developed specifically for use in side and rear automotive windows.
www.epgaa.com

· Equipment and Tool Institute
www.etools.org

· Flat Glass Logistics Council
www.fglc.com

· Independent Professional Glass Association
www.ipgaglasspro.ca

· Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
www.iihs.org

· International Automotive Technicians Network
www.iatn.net

· International Window Film Association
www.iwfa.com

· Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association
www.mema.org

· National Auto Body Council
www.autobodycouncil.org

· National Automobile Dealers Association
www.nada.org

· National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation
www.natef.org

· National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
www.nhtsa.dot.gov

· National Independent Automobile Dealers Association
www.niada.com

· National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
www.asecert.org

· National Windshield Repair Association-Represents the windshield repair professional and is made up of windshield repairers, product suppliers and other interested parties.
www.nwraassociation.org

· Occupant Restraints Council
www.aorc.org

· U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration
www.osha.gov

· Original Equipment Suppliers Association
www.oesa.org

· Property Casualty Insurers Association of America
www.pciaa.net

· SAE Service Technology Program Office
www.sae.org

· Society of Automotive Engineers
www.sae.org

· Society of Collision Repair Specialists
www.scrs.com

· Southeast Glass Association
www.southeastglass.org

· Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association
www.sema.org

· University of the Aftermarket
www.univaftmkt.org

Business
· Ducker has been studying the construction market since its inception in 1961, and has covered almost every category of building components and materials since then for both residential and nonresidential applications. Products of particular expertise include windows and doors, roofing systems, wall cladding, insulation, masonry products, flooring systems, glass and glazing, hardware and fixtures, as well as cement and concrete.
www.ducker.com

· Freedonia-A leading international industrial research company that specializes in information on product and market forecasts, industry trends, threats and opportunities, competitive strategies, market share determinations and company profiles.
www.freedoniagroup.com

· Firstgov.gov-A one-stop information and service portal for 20,000 government sites and 27 million pages of online information. The site, allows users to search by topic-rather than by agency. The site is designed to provide information, help users find forms, and complete other tasks that they traditionally had to do in person.
www.firstgov.gov

· Fry Consultants-Global Advantage combines market-proven management tools and techniques with local country presence to help firms formulate and implement strategies to develop new business and manage existing operations.
www.fryconsultants.com

· Thomas Regional-provides free access to an industrial marketplace of more than 550,000 distributors, manufacturers, and service companies searchable by product/service, company, brand name and location. With access to comprehensive supplier information, e-commerce enabled catalogs, brochures, line cards, fax forms and hotlinks to supplier Web sites, ThomasRegional.com is a useful sourcing/purchasing tool for the industrial/commercial community.
www.thomasnet.com/index.html

· U.S. Department of Commerce-A site for the United States business, economic and trade community, providing authoritative information from the Federal government.
STAT-USA.gov U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics-2000 Flat glass employment and wage estimates.
www.bls.gov/oes/2000/oesi3_321.htm#top

· U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau-The Economic Census profiles the United States economy every five years, from the national to the local level. Reports are now available for all geographic areas and all sectors.
www.census.gov

NGA Affiliated Chapters
· Connecticut Glass Dealers Association
www.ctglass.org

· Indiana Glass Association
www.indianaglassassociation.org

· Michigan Glass Association
www.mgaglass.org

· Minnesota Glass Association
www.mnglass.org

· North Carolina Glass Association

· Ohio Glass Association
www.ohioglass.org

· Southeast Glass Association
www.southeastglass.org

· Texas Glass Association
www.texasglass.org

· Washington Glass Association
www.wg-a.org

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