| Sheet_Metal_and_Air_Conditioning_Contractors\'_National_Association_(SMACNA) An international trade association representing 4,500 contributing contractor firms, that promotes quality and excellence in the sheet metal and air conditioning industry within North America. Provide |
| American_Society_of_Interior_Designers_(ASID) Headquarters for national association for the United States. Includes bulletin boards, members only space, calendar and trade news. |
| American_Society_of_Interior_Designers_(ASID),_California_Los_Angeles_Chapter Includes information on membership, articles of interest to consumers, and a database on local designers. |
| American_Society_of_Interior_Designers_(ASID),_Nebraska_-_Iowa_Chapter Includes calendar, membership, news, fast facts, students and contacts. |
| American_Society_of_Interior_Designers_(ASID),_Texas_Chapter Promotion of Texas Chapter designers to the public including online portfolios and technology for the public to search for the right interior designer. |
| American_Society_of_Interior_Designers_(ASID),_Washington_Metro_Chapter Chapter newsletter, events, continuing education calendar, member profiles and finding interior designers for specific markets. |
| American_Society_of_Interior_Designers_(ASID),_Wisconsin_Chapter Information included on membership, programs, calendar of events and an online store. |
| American_Society_of_Interior_Designers_Michigan_Chapter Included are member login, locate a designer and contact information. |
| American_Society_of_Interior_Designers_Referral_Service Database for finding an ASID interior designer for either residential or commercial installations. |
| ASID_New_Jersey_Chapter Membership requirements, education and contact information, membership directory and contact information. |
| ASID_New_York_Metro_Chapter Official website of the New York Metropolitan Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). Includes individual portfolios, membership information, chapter events, design resources, m |
| ASID_South_Central_Chapter Serving Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas. Design information, area chapters, news, events and contacts are listed. |
| California_Legislative_Conference_on_Interior_Design Formed to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the public by maintaining the right of the interior designer to practice in a favorable business environment through legislation. |
| Center_for_Health_Design Includes online newsletter, links, articles of interest and contact information. |
| CID_International A professional association exclusively for interior decorators who are educated in interior design and decoration, tested by a CID entrance exam and are in possession of credentials validating same. |
| Foundation_for_Design_Integrity The growing problem of knock-offs in the design industry led to the creation the Foundation as a means to fight this unethical practice. Included is membership information, activities, news and legisl |
| IADA;_Interior_Arrangement_and_Design_Association An organization of professionals trained and certified in the field of one-day interior makeovers using existing furnishings. A national locator map helps homeowners find decorating assistance in the |
| IFDA_-_International_Furnishings_and_Design_Association An alliance of leaders from every segment of the furnishings and design industry. Information on membership, calendar of events and industry news is found here. |
| Interior_Design_Educators_Council Fosters exchange of information, improvement of educational standards and development of the body of knowledge relative to the quality of life and human performance in the interior environment. |
| The_Interior_Designers_Club For designers, decorators and do-it-yourselfers who want carpets, fabrics, vinyl, wallcoverings all at wholesale prices. Online quotes available. |
| Interior_Designers_of_Alberta Information for the general public and professional interior designer in Alberta. Includes designer resources, supplier directories, professional information and education. |
| International_Association_of_Home_Staging_Professionals Information about staging your home for sale and links to Accredited Staging Professionals and StagedHomes.com. |
| International_Interior_Design_Association A professional networking and educational association of more than 11,000 members. |
| International_Interior_Design_Association_--_Florida_Chapter IIDA Florida is a non-profit trade association for commercial interior designers, architects, space planners, and business furniture companies. Includes calendar, careers and education. |
| Salt_Lake_Design_Awareness_Foundation An organization for interior designers throughout the intermountain region (Utah, Montana, Wyoming or Idaho. Membership information and programs are highlighted. |
| Society_of_Gilders Dedicated to the advancement of the use of gold leaf and gilded metals in all forms. |
| South_African_Guild_of_Interior_Designers Displaying a list of designers, decorators, affiliated members and associated members throughout South Africa. Also included is membership requirements, calendar, news, classifieds and contacts. |
| Associated_Equipment_Distributors,_Inc Association of independent distributors, manufacturers, and other organizations involved in the distribution of construction equipment and related products and services in North America and throughout |
| Canadian_Association_of_Equipment_Distributors_(CAED) National organization of companies selling and servicing light, medium and heavy machinery equipment. Offers information about industry, careers, and upcoming industry events |
| Construction_Equipment_Association_(CEA) British association that represents and assists original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), component and accessory suppliers, and specialist service providers. Company and product locator services, exhi |
| Historical_Construction_Equipment_Association_(HCEA) Brings together those interested in historic construction equipment and that have a concern for the preservation of these machines and their history. Membership benefits, an events calendar, museum, m |
| Independent_Equipment_Dealers_Association_(IEDA) Focuses exclusively on issues affecting independent equipment dealers and lessors. Features legislative news and views, member benefits, and contact details. |
| American_Public_Works_Association_[APWA] The American Public Works Association [APWA] serves its members by promoting professional excellence and public awareness through education, advocacy and the exchange of knowledge. |
| American_Society_of_Civil_Engineers_[ASCE] The Pipeline Infrastructure Committee [PINS] of the American Society of Civil Engineers regularly considers issues pertaining to trenchless technology. |
| American_Underground-Construction_Association_(AUA) Professional association involved in the planning, design, development, construction and use of underground facilities. |
| Associated_Research_Centers_for_the_Underground_Urban_Space_[ACUUS] The ACUUS is an international non-governmental association actively promoting partnerships amongst all actors in the field of planning, management, research and uses of urban underground space. |
| Association_of_Metropolitan_Water_Agencies_[AMWA] Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies [AMWA] - The site features items of interest in the fields of drinking water regulation and legislation, the Safe Drinking Water Act, Source Water Protectio |
| ASTM_Committee_F-17_on_Plastic_Piping_Systems Sub-committee F-17.67 is focused upon the development of trenchless technology standards. |
| CeoCor Committee on the study of pipe corrosion and protection. |
| Chinese_Society_for_Trenchless_Technology_(CSTT) ISTT Affiliate in China. |
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The New Home Buyer's Tax Credit Questions & Answers
No doubt you've heard about the new First Time Home Buyer's Tax Credit which was just signed into law by President Bush. Below in question and answer format, the credit is explained. The credit is a refundable credit of up to $7,500 which becomes the equivalent of a no interest loan from the federal government. Pay particular attention to the repayment provisions related to the credit covered in questions 12 to 14 below.
Who is eligible to claim the $7,500 tax credit? First time home buyers purchasing any kind of home-new or resale-are eligible for the tax credit.
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President Bush Signs HR 3221
The housing bill signed by President Bush on July 30, 2008, includes a long list of provisions. We've sifted through the bill and highlighted major topic areas of interest to the factory built housing industry. A separate summary is provided for the first time homebuyer tax credit. There were no basic changes to the bill in the Senate prior to passage.
A new Federal Housing Finance Agency is created by the bill which consolidates the regulation of the GSE's (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac specifically) and the Federal Home Loan Banks (together the three agencies are referred to as the entities hereafter.) The Director of this agency will have to power to regulate the entities and has a requirement to report to Congress on their activities.
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System-built homes provide a green alternative
Looking for green options in home ownership? System-built homes have an eco-friendly advantage over site-built homes from the moment construction begins. Being built in a factory, it's easier to control the amounts of waste created and recycled throughout the homebuilding process. Building materials are precut with system-built homes, significantly reducing waste by up to 70 percent.
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Homes designed to meet the needs of all generations
Imagine a beautiful home that is specially designed to meet the needs of you and your growing family, one that allows you to care for an aging parent, and appeals to everyone in your family. A universally designed home is making great strides, with features that increase the functionality of your home for people of all ages, sizes and abilities.
Universal design is a way of ensuring that homes are designed and built to be used by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or remodeling at a later date. These design principles are easily applied to system-built homes. When a system-built home is universally designed from the start, it simplifies life for everyone, regardless of life stage or abilities. It meets the wide span of the homeowners' needs, now and into the future.
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