Research Guides: Construction Trades: Faculty & Industry Resources

Professional Organizations & Industry Health and Safety Guidance

American Subcontractors Association
Promotes the rights and interests of subcontractors by building strength in community through education, advocacy, networking and professional growth.
Associated General Contractors
A leading association for the construction industry.
National Association of Home Builders
Represents the largest network of craftsmen, innovators and problem solvers dedicated to building and enriching communities.
U.S. Green Building Council
Sets new standards for sustainable building, pushes boundaries, and creates efficient and extraordinary spaces

Health & Safety

NFPA Free Access to Safety Code and Standards
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has been helping to solve some of the planet’s toughest safety problems for more than 125 years.
OSHA- Construction Industry
Information to assist those in the industry - whether worker or employer - to identify, reduce, and eliminate construction-related hazards.
Washington State Building Code Council
Created in 1974 (RCW 19.27), the State Building Code Council advises the Legislature on matters relating to Building Codes.