TOP LINKS:
National Association of Home Builders (nahb.org)
NAHB Research Center (nahbrc.org)
Toolbase News (toolbase.org)
(NOTE: Links on this site are listed as a source of information to VHBA members and the home buying public. VHBA does not endorse these sites or the companies with which they are affiliated.)
"Green Links" are highlighted in green...
Accounting Net
http://www.taxsites.com
Tax and Accounting Sites Directory.
AEC Info-Architecture, Engineering, Construction news
http://www.aecinfo.com
AIA Online
http://www.aiaonline.com
American Institute of Architects resources online.
All My Money
http://www.ace.uiuc.edu/cfe/mymoney/
16 modules focusing on budgeting, spending, credit, banking, debit, insurance, benefits and taxes.
American Demographics
http://www.demographics.com
Journal articles. Who is living where and why? What are the population trends?
American Home Guides
http://www.americanhomeguides.com
American Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org
Architectural Lighting Magazine
http://www.archlighting.com
Builder Homesite
http://www.builderhomesite.com
Builder News (news wires and newsgroups)
http://www.buildernews.com
Builder Online
http://www.builderonline.com
BuildNet
http://www.buildnet.com
BuildTopia
http://www.buildtopia.com
Bureau of Transportation Statistics
http://www.bts.gov
U.S. Department of Transportation site. State and local information. Transportation studies. Statistical policy and research. Links to other transportation sites.
Business Resource Center
http://www.morebusiness.com
Business plans, marketing, financing, financial calculators, business news updated daily.
The Center for Livable Communities
http://www.lgc.org/clc
Promotes adoption of land use policies and growth planning. Addresses expansion of transportation alternatives, reduction of infrastructure costs, creation of more affordable housing, improvement of air quality, preservation of natural resources, conservation of farm land and open space, and restoration of economically strong communities. Principal partner in EPA's Transportation Partners program. Lists publications, resources, workshops, conferences, surveys.
Construction.com
http://www.construction.coM
The Council for Urban Economics
http://cued.org
Links to resources for economic development of communities.
CreditSmart
http://www.freddiemac.com/creditsmart/
CreditSmart is a money management & credit improvement curriculum.
Diggers' Hotline -- just call 8-1-1
http://www.diggershotline.com
Ebuild
http://www.ebuild.com
eBuilder.com
http://www.e-builder.net
eHome
http://www.ehome.com
Electrical Contractor Magazine
http://www.ecmag.com
Engineered Systems (HVAC)
http://www.esmagazine.com
Environmental Building News
http://www.ebuild.com
EPA -- Green Link
http://www.epa.gov
eRealty.com
http://www.erealty.com
Facilities Design & Management
http://www.fdm.com
Family Business Links
http://www.fbrinc.com
Links to resources, services and news for family businesses.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
http://www.fema.gov
Get the Facts: SEC's Roadmap to Saving & Investing
http://www.sec.gov/investor/pubs/roadmap.htm
Free Securities & Exchange Commission website related to the basics of saving and investing.
Green Built Home™
http://www.greenbuilthome.org
Green Built Home is a voluntary green building initiative that reviews and certifies homes that meet sustainable building and energy standards. The program is implemented in partnership with the Madison Area Builders Association in cooperation with other participating builders associations, leading utilities and organizations that promote green building.
Growing Your Money
http://www.fanniemaefoundation.org/programs/finance_tools.shtml
Short financial literacy curriculum, with four sessions covering spending, banking, savings, credit and loans.
Home Depot--Eco Options
http://www.homedepot.com/ecooptions
Learn about ways you and your home can protect the environment and save money in five major categories: clean air, energy efficiency, healthy home, sustainable forestry, water conservation.
Home Safety Council
http://www.homesafetycouncil.org
Homebase Services and PATH (Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing)
http://www.toolbase.org
NAHB Research Center's new site for answers to construction and technical questions. Information on building products and systems, business practices, technology innovation, ongoing research. Forums, surveys, workshops, roundtables, "Ask an Expert." Searchable database.
HomeBuilder.COM
http://www.homebuilder.com
The Official New Home Listing Internet Site of the National Association of Home Builders. Mega-site for home builders, buyers, and new home agents. Builders can be located by state and city. Buyers can tour new homes and communities at this site. Also available is a resource center featuring books, mortgage and insurance information.
Housing Zone
http://www.housingzone.com
HUD
http://www.hud.gov
Numerous links to housing-related topics.
ICC
http://www.intlcode.org
International Code Council, dedicated to developing a single set of national codes. CABO, the umbrella organization for ICBO, BOCA and SBCCI, has been incorporated into the ICC. Links to specific codes and standards sites, including ANSI, NES, NSSN, NCSBCS, ASHRAE, ASCE, NFPA, ASTM, American Wood Council, and Ontario Building Code. Links to related organizations.
Journal of Light Construction
http://www.jlconline.com/jlc
Law News Network
http://www.lawnewsnetwork.com
Law news, articles, links to laws.
The Legal Pad
http://www.legal-pad.com
Legal resources on the Internet: courts, journals, U.S. and state resources, law firms, general resources, links to legal resources on the net. Searchable database.
Main Street
http://www.mainst.org
Information and resources on downtown revitalization through preservation and economic development. National Trust site.
Mainstream Green Home
http://www.mainstreamgreenhome.com
Manufactured Housing Today
http://www.mhtoday.com
Money Smart
http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/moneysmart/
A popular financial literacy curricula. Consists of ten modules including basic banking, credit, saving, home ownership, and consumer rights.
National Association of Home Builders
http://www.nahb.com
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
http://www.nist.gov
Technology, Measurement, Standards, Programs, Products, Services, Conferences, Employment Opportunities, Budget Updates, Congressional Testimony, Newsworthy Announcements, Staff Directory, Site Maps and Web Links.
National Survey Systems
http://www.naa-usa.com
National Trust for Historic Preservation
http://www.nationaltrust.org
National Wildlife Federation's Backyard Habitat Program
http://www.nwf.org/backyard
National Weather Service
http://www.nws.noaa.gov
Newspapers Worldwide
http://www.newspapers.com
Links to newspapers, news services and publications in the U.S. and countries around the world.
Ordinance.com
http://www.ordinance.com
OSHA Sites: Safety Links Directory
http://www.osha.gov
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. OSHA Regulations on the Web.
Permits.com
http://www.permits.com
Planners Web
http://www.plannersweb.com
City & Regional Planning Resources. Planning Commissioners Journal online. The Web for Citizen Planners. Sprawl Resource Guide. Web sites of interest to planners. Planning Law. Growth Issues.
Plumbing & Mechanical Magazine
http://www.pmmag.com
Professional Builder
http://www.probuilder.com
Remodeler Online
http://www.remodelers.com
Join Remodelers Chat to ask questions and share ideas.
Small Business Administration Home Page
http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov
Smart Growth Network
http://www.smartgrowth.org
Sustainable Communities Network
http://www.sustainable.org
Transportation Action Network
http://www.transact.org
Links to resources encouraging well-planned and environmentally friendly transportation systems, in order to make our communities more livable. Surface Transportation Policy Project, Transportation Partners Program, Case Studies, Directory of Transportation Resources.
Urban Land Institute
http://www.uli.org
Resources on land planning, growth and sprawl issues.
U.S. Architects
http://www.usarchitects.com
Search for architects: residential, commercial, industrial in U.S. and worldwide. Includes links to architectural resources on the net.
U.S. Housing Markets
http://www.housingusa.com
Busiest residential construction markets, market hotness, sales, starts, permits. Selected statistics online.
