Associations

ASSOCIATIONS/ORGANIZATIONS

American Concrete Institute

Phone: 248-848-3800 Web: www.concrete.org Description: A leading authority and resource worldwide for the development and distribution of consensus-based standards, technical resources, educational and training programs, certifi cation programs, and proven expertise for individuals and organizations involved in concrete design, construction, and materials.

American Institute of Steel Construction

Phone: 312-670-2400 Web: www.aisc.org Description: Serving the structural steel design community and construction industry in the U.S., AISC is the leader in structural-steel-related technical and market-building activities.

American Shotcrete Association

Phone: 248-848-3780 Web: www.shotcrete.org Description: A non-profi t organization of contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, designers, engineers, owners, and others with a common interest in promoting the use of shotcrete. ASA provides training, qualifi cation, certifi cation, education, networks, and leadership to increase the acceptance, quality, and safe practices of the shotcrete process.

American Wood Council

Phone: 202-463-2766 Web: www.awc.org Description: An extensive off ering of ANSI standards including the 2015 National Design Specifi cation® for Wood Construction, 2015 Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic, and 2015 Wood Frame Construction Manual. Partnered with National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA) Diamond Review Program to provide continuing education credits.

Brick Industry Assocation

Phone: 702-620-0010 Web: www.gobrick.com Description: BIA represents the manufacturers and distributors of brick. BIA provides technical support and design assistance on the use of brick in buildings and pavements.

Canadian Wood Council

Phone: 613-747-5544 Web: www.cwc.ca Description: CWC is the national association representing manufacturers of Canadian wood products used in construction. rough its member Associations, the Council represents those manufacturers.

Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute

Phone: 866-465-4732 Web: www.cfsei.org Description: e mission of the CFSEI is to enable and encourage the effi cient design of safe and cost eff ective cold-formed steel (CFS) framed structures. Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute

Phone: 847-517-1200 Web: www.crsi.org Description: CRSI is a national trade association that stands as the authoritative resource for information related to steel reinforced concrete construction.

Council of American Structural Engineers

Phone: 202-682-4377 Web: www.acec.org Description: CASE, a coalition of ACEC, is a national association of structural engineering fi rms providing a forum for action to improve the quality of structural engineering through enhancement of business practices, decreased professional liability exposure and increased profi tability.

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Offi cials

Phone: 909-472-4100 Web: www.iapmo.org Description: e IAPMO Group provides code development assistance, industry-leading education, and a manufacturer-preferred quality assurance program. IAPMO develops the Uniform Plumbing Code ® and Uniform Mechanical Code ® .

International Code Council

Phone: 800-786-4452 Web: www.iccsafe.org Description: A member-focused association dedicated to developing model codes, standards and related resources used to construct safe structures. ICC’s International Codes® are a comprehensive, coordinated set of building safety codes that benefi t public safety and support the industry’s need for one set of codes without regional limitations.

The Masonry Society (TMS)

Phone: 303-939-9700 Web: www.masonrysociety.org Description: A non-profi t, professional organization of volunteer members, dedicated to the advancement of masonry knowledge. rough our members, all aspects of masonry are discussed. e results are disseminated to provide guidance to the masonry and technical community on various aspects of masonry design, construction, evaluation, and repair.

National Concrete Masonry Association

Phone: 703-713-1900 Web: www.ncma.org Description: NCMA is the national trade association representing the concrete masonry industry... technical research, marketing, government relations and communications activities.

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ENGINEERS

Phone: 312-649-4600 T NATIONAL S R U C TURAL COUNCIL ASSOC I A T I O N S NCSEA Web: www.ncsea.com National Council of Structural Engineers Associations Description: NCSEA was formed to constantly improve the level of standard of practice of the structural engineering profession throughout the U.S., and to provide an identifi able resource for those needing communication with the profession.

NCEES

Phone: 864-654-6824 Web: www.ncees.org Description: Save yourself time, eff ort, and paperwork by consolidating your credentials for multiple jurisdictions online in an NCEES Record, a centralized means of storing and transmitting materials used in the comity licensure process.

Portland Cement Association

Phone: 847-966-6200 Web: www.cement.org Description: e Portland Cement Association represents cement companies in the U.S. and Canada. It conducts market development, engineering, research, education, and public aff airs programs.

Post Tensioning Institute

Phone: 248-848-3180 Web: www.post-tensioning.org Description: PTI is nonprofi t organization for the advancement of post-tensioned, prestressed concrete design and construction.

Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute

Phone: 312-786-0300 Web: www.pci.org Description: PCI is an organization dedicated to fostering greater understanding and use of precast and prestressed concrete.

Steel Deck Institute

Phone: 847-458-4647 Web: www.sdi.org Description: e SDI/ANSI Standards for Steel Roof Deck, Composite Floor Deck and Non-Composite Steel Floor Deck are now available for FREE download. ese standards are suitable for reference use in project specifi cations by the design community.

The Steel Joist Institute

Phone: 843-407-4091 Web: www.steeljoist.org Description: A not-for-profi t organization that sets standards for the steel joist industry and helps building code bodies to develop code regulations.

Structural Engineering Institute

Phone: 800-548-2723 STRUCTURAL

ENGINEERING

Web: www.seinstitute.org INSTITUTE Description: SEI is an organization of structural engineers within ASCE, serving the structural engineering community. SEI provides networking opportunities, and stimulates coordination and understanding between academia and practicing engineers.