The Architectural Institute of British Columbia
The Architectural Institute of British Columbia is a self-governing body dedicated to excellence in the profession of architecture for the benefit of its membership, the environment and society.

American Architectural Manufacturers Association
Performance standards, product certification and educational programs for the fenestration industry.

American Galvanizers Association
The American Galvanizers Association (AGA) is a non-profit trade association dedicated to serving the needs of after-fabrication galvanizers, fabricators, architects, specifiers, and engineers, providing technical support on today's innovative applications and state-of-the-art technological developments in hot-dip galvanizing for corrosion control.

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Condintioning Engineers
ASHRAE is organized for advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration for the public's benefit through research, standards writing, continuing education and publications.

Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of BC
The ASTTBC advances the profession of Applied Science Technology and the professional recognition and career development of Applied Science Technologists and Certified Technicians and other members in a manner that serves and protects the public interest.

ASTM International - (American Society for Testing and Materials)
ASTM International is a not-for-profit organization that provides a global forum for the development and publication of voluntary consensus standards for materials, products, systems, and services.

BC Wall and Ceiling Association
The British Columbia Wall and Ceiling Association is a Non-Profit, Professional Trade Organization overseeing the development and promotion of the Wall and Ceiling Industry.

British Columbia Building Envelope Council
BCBEC is dedicated to providing a platform for proponents of the building industry to discuss issues and exchange information on building envelope issues.

Building Envelopes.org
This website is the result of a non-profit consortium of building industry companies, universities, and research centers joined to create an informative and useful web portal for the real estate / design / engineering / construction community.

Canada Green Building Council
The CaGBC exists to accelerate the design and construction of Green Buildings across Canada. The Council is a broad-based inclusive coalition of representatives from different segments of the design and building industry. The CaGBC is the developer of LEED Canada-NC 1.0 and administrator of LEED Canada-NC 1.0 & LEED BC Green Building Rating System

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
CMHC is the Government of Canada's national housing agency. Website has extensive information on a wide variety of topics related to the housing industry.

CMHC Publication Library

Canadian Construction Materials Centre
The CCMC offers a national evaluation service for all types of innovative construction materials, products, systems and services. Operating within the National Research Council's Institute for Research in Construction (IRC), CCMC ensures that its evaluations are based on the latest technical research and expertise

Canadian Standards Association
CSA is an association serving business, industry, government and consumers in Canada and the global marketplace. CSA works in Canada and around the world to develop standards that address real needs.

Canadian Wood Council
The CWC is the national association representing Canadian manufacturers of wood products used in construction. Through its member Associations, the Council represents those manufacturers. CWC's mission is to maintain and expand markets for Canadian wood products. CWC accomplishes this by working with building codes and standards and by developing and communicating technical information to architects, engineers and builders.

Condominium Homeowners Association of BC
CHOA promotes the understanding of strata property living and the interests of strata property owners by providing advisory services, education, advocacy, resources, and support for its members.

Construction Specifications Canada
Construction Specifications Canada is a multi-disciplinary, non-profit association dedicated to the improvement of communication, contract documentation, and technical information in the construction industry.

Environment Canada - National Climate Data
Environment Canada - National Climate Data and Information Archive The National Climate Data and Information Archive, operated and maintained by Environment Canada, contains official climate and weather observations for climate elements, such as temperature, precipitation, relative humidity, atmospheric pressure and more.

Environment Canada - Weather for Vancouver
Environment Canada's web site for Vancouver's weather information, including current and 5 day forcasts with links to marine weather, aviation weather, seasonal forecasts, RADAR Imagery, satellite imagery, weather maps, climate data and more.

Forintek Canada Corp
Forintek is Canada's national wood products research institute. Our role is to support the forest products industry in optimizing manufacturing processes, extracting higher value products from the available resource and meeting customer's expectations of performance, durability and affordability.

Glazing Contractors Association
The Glazing Contractors Association provides information and assistance to architects, contractors, specification writers, and other persons dealing with glazing contractors, glazing suppliers and glazing consultants.

Homeowner Protection Office
The HPO is a provincial Crown corporation. Website contains information on the HPO's mandate, the Homeowner Protection Act, Building Envelope Renovation Regulation and more.

Institute for Research in Construction
The National Research Council's Institute for Research in Construction (IRC) is Canada's construction technology centre. IRC provides research, building code development, and materials evaluation services.

IRC - Building Science Insights
Scientific and technical information of a practical nature for construction professionals on specific topics largely based on a series of seminars offered by the Institute for Research in Construction.

IRC - Canadian Building Digests
Canadian Building Digests published by NRC's Institute for Research in Construction and its predecessor, the Division of Building Research. The topics reflect the diversity of the industry and cover virtually every aspect of design and construction in Canada.

Masonry Canada
The goals of Masonry Canada are to ensure the advancement of masonry technology, to promote the use of masonry materials, components and assemblies in construction across Canada.

Masonry Institute of BC
The mandate of the MIBC is to enhance the development of masonry in BC through technical support to designers, educators and building officials.

Master Painters & Decorators Association
Master Painters and Decorators Association is a not-for-profit association of painting contractors and paint/coatings manufacturers - providing technical advice, specification manuals, and technical activities.

Master Painters Institute
MPI is dedicated to the establishment of quality standards and quality assurance in the architectural painting and coating application industries.

National Building Envelope Council
National web site has links to the regional building envelope councils (BECs) as well as National Building Science Conferences.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service
The National Weather Service provides weather, hydrologic, and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States, its territories, adjacent waters and ocean areas. NWS data and products form a national information database which can be used by other governmental agencies, the private sector, the public, and the global community.

National Research Council Canada.
NRC, Canada's premier science and technology research organization, is a leader in scientific and technical research, the diffusion of technology and the dissemination of scientific and technical information.

National Roofing Contractors Association
The National Roofing Contractors Association is an association of roofing, roof deck, and waterproofing contractors; industry-related associate members, including manufacturers, distributors, architects, consultants, engineers, and city, state, and government agencies; and international members.

Roofing Contractors Association of British Columbia
RCABC is an association of professional roofing contractors, manufacturers and suppliers who are dedicated to the promotion and protection of the public's interests in everything that relates to roofing.

Roof Consultants Institute
The RCI is an American based, international non-profit association of professional roof consultants, architects, and engineers who specialize in the specification and design of roof systems.

Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association
SMACNA standards and manuals address all facets of the sheet metal and HVAC industry, from duct construction and installation to indoor air quality, from energy recovery to roofing, from solar energy to welding, from commissioning to performance service maintenance.

The Society for Protective Coatings
The Society for Protective Coatings is a non-profit professional society created to advance the technology and promote the use of protective coatings.

The Terrazzo Tile And Marble Association of Canada
The Terrazzo Tile And Marble Association of Canada's mandate is to develop a method of standardizing terrazzo, tile and marble installation techniques, as well as being a technical resource and liaison for architects, specifiers, designers and engineers.