Building Construction Technology Construction References

Careers and jobs	References / Local resources	Woodworking
Green building	Construction business information
Gain Skills Through Volunteering - Austin Habitat for Humanity

Construction careers and jobs

Construction.com - McGraw Hill company's web site that "connects people, projects, and products across the design and construction industry". Has many resources and job listings.

ihireconstruction.com - listings for many constructiion jobs

Reference and local resources links

Austin Home Builders

National Association of Home Builders

National Association of Women in Construction

Austin Construction News - a monthly journal filled with news and features focusing on the construction industry in the Austin area - free subscriptions

Construction Specifications Institute

Disaster Safety - learn how to build new fortified homes and strengthen existing ones to survive disasters such as floods, tornados, hurricanes and much more.

Construction Terms (Construction Jargon)

Construction Terms Glossary (Dallas Home Builders)

International Assn. of Certified Home Inspectors
Inspector Terms Glossary

Journal of Light Construction

Portland Cement Association

Decorative Concrete Supply - concrete supplies and training seminars in Buda

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

TEEX (Texas Engineering Extension Service) - OSHA classes and more

top

Woodworking

Woodworking

Fine Woodworking

Woods Library (wood photos, descriptions and sources)

Beginner's Guide to WoodWorking
(suggested by the Westwood Youth Group)

Alan's Factory Outlet Guide to Woodcarving

top

Green Building References

Austin Energy Green Building Program

Green Builder Magazine

Green Resource Council - Resources

Green Building Inspection
Green Building Inspection Course (online)

Greenguide - a database of over 600 green building materials and products

Build It Solar

Green Building Glossary

Home Power Magazine - online and print magazine about solar, wind and hydro energy. Much information is available without subscription.

top

Contractors and construction business web sites

Contractor Talk - has articles on a wide variety of construction topics, from marketing and general business issues to trade and tool specific articles. Also has classified ads, directory listings for tools, contractors and more.

Construction Contractor's Digest states "This site is for the express purpose of being a resource for construction leaders. We work as management consultants with construction firms. We are Stevens Construction Institute.Management Advisors to Construction Contractors."

top

Learn homebuilding and construction skills through volunteering

Austin Habitat for Humanity