Specifications

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

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

Arcom Master Systems - MASTERSPEC specifications and SPECWARE specification development and production tools.
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.
www.buildershardware.com/

Construction Product Marketing Group - Marketing Consultant to construction product manufacturers. Provide AIA/CES Continuing Education Programs, Guide Specifications, and Sales Training.
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.
www.csinet.org/

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

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

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

First Source Exchange - Building products catalogue with preliminary product selection information, comprehensive listing of manufacturers, technical product information, and MANU-SPEC proprietary specifications.
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. The site includes links to member organisations.
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.
www.pavementpro.org/

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

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

Specification Links - Links to manufacturers and associations.
www.ryanlinks.com/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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