Helpful Links for Construction Professionals
Bureau of Labor Statistics - The Bureau of Labor Statistics is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics.
Construction Industry Institute - CII is a consortium of leading owners, engineering and construction contractors, and suppliers who have a singular mission: to improve the cost effectiveness of the capital facility project life cycle, from pre-project planning through completion and commissioning. By collaborating on important industry issues and by providing guidance on best practices discovered through research, the CII members are collectively an industry forum for the engineer-procure-construct process. CII, through its research, implementation, education, and other initiatives, is a learning organization with a wealth of knowledge and information. The CII funded research program, with more than 30 leading U.S. universities involved, is unique in the engineering and construction industry. The research results lead to best practices for the entire industry to share and implement to improve project success.
ConstructionEquipment.com - Established in 1949, Construction Equipment is the leading source of information about the business of acquiring and managing construction machinery, trucks and related products used for construction, mining, material production, utilities, industry, government and rental.
Editorial Mission
Construction Equipment's mission is to provide cost-effective, pertinent information and ideas for managing equipment, regardless of vocation or location. This includes information on product development, product technology, and machine management: acquisition, maintenance and disposal strategies.
eBuild - Brought to you by the editors of Building Products Magazine, ebuild is the largest online directory of building materials, construction tools and building products for homebuilders and remodelers.
JLC-Online - JLC-Online is produced by the editors and publishers of The Journal of Light Construction, a monthly magazine serving residential and light-commercial builders, remodelers, designers, and other trade professionals. Since 1982, we have provided unbiased coverage of products, materials, and building techniques as well as hands-on management advice -- all written in plain English by fellow contractors and experts in the field. JLC is a Hanley-Wood publication.
We offer print subscriptions, as well as online memberships, and an archival DVD containing every article published since 1986 (updated yearly). We also publish JLC books and host an online bookstore.
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Mesothelioma Center - With more than 3,000 pages of content, this site features information on asbestos, mesothelioma, and other cancers that are caused by asbestos exposure. Unlike other sites, Asbestos.com has achieved HON code approval (Health On the Net (HON) Foundation is a not-for-profit foundation that works to preserve the accuracy and trustworthiness of Web-based medical information). The site has employed a full staff of writers dedicated to research and writing about asbestos exposure and the diseases that result from exposure to the toxic mineral. In addition, their medical adviser and editor, Dr. Mauricio Salazar,M.D., who has worked in the field of cancer treatment for years, has personally reviewed, edited, and approved all medical information on the site.
OSHA - Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthy workplace for their employees. OSHA's role is to promote the safety and health of America's working men and women by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual process improvement in workplace safety and health.
U.S. Department of Transportation - The mission of the Department is to: Serve the United States by ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future. The Department of Transportation was established by an act of Congress on October 15, 1966. The Department's first official day of operation was April 1, 1967.