Research Guides: Construction Trades: Online Resources

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Build YouTube Channel
Matt Risinger's Build Show. Know better— Build Better.
Fine Homebuilding YouTube Channel
Videos from the most widely read home construction magazine in the country, covering all aspects of residential construction and remodeling for hands-on homeowners and professional builders
Inside Carpentry YouTube Channel
Spencer Lewis's channel dedicated to knowledge, quality, productivity, and process in trim carpentry.
This Old House, on YouTube
Expert advice on home improvement, remodeling, upgrades, tools, and products.

Construction Dive
In-depth journalism and insight into the news and trends shaping the construction and building industry.
Glossary of Construction Terms
From Constructionplace.com
Understanding Building Codes
From the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology
U.S. Census data on Construction Spending
The Value of Construction Put in Place Survey (VIP) provides monthly estimates of the total dollar value of construction work done in the U.S. The United States Code, Title. The survey covers construction work done each month on new structures or improvements to existing structures for private and public sectors.