Engineering Contractors Association Trade organization for all facets of the construction industry. Provides safety training, updates, member benefits, fundraisers, scholarships, and DOT Drug Program. http://www.nceca.org

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) National trade association representing merit shop contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers and related firms in the United States. Chapter locator, history, leadership, community service initiatives, and contractor search directory are showcased. http://www.abc.org/

National Fire Sprinkler Association The Northern Illinois Chapter of the National Fire Sprinkler Association is dedicated to educating and informing the Chicago area public of the vital role sprinkler systems play in fire protection. http://www.firesprinklerassoc.org/

Thermal Insulation Manufacturers and Suppliers Associations Conservation of energy to preserve environment through the reduction in co2 emissions. http://www.timsa.org.uk

American Society of Professional Estimators ASPE. The American Society of Professional Estimators serves construction estimators by providing education, fellowship, and opportunity for professional development. http://www.aspenational.com/

Maintenance Engineering Society of Australia (MESA) Provides the focus for and the recognition and development of the discipline of maintenance Engineering. http://www.mesa.org.au/

National Register of Professional Awning Cleaners The National Register of Professional Awning Cleaners was created to make it easy to find an awning cleaning professional in your area. http://www.awningpro.com/

National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee The NJATC was created in 1941 and has developed into what perhaps is the largest apprenticeship and training program of its kind. http://www.njatc.org/

United States Contractors Association Site describes national association that provides insurance products through independent agents, and other services, to its trade contractor membership. http://www.usca.com/

Mechanical Power Transmission Association Information, publications, and links to more than a dozen U.S. manufacturers of sprockets, pulleys, and sheaves used in the transmisson components of the material handling industry. http://www.mpta.org/

EFNARC European federation which unites national associations and companies involved in concrete repair, flooring, sprayed concrete and the protection and repair of structures. http://www.efnarc.org/

Association of Specialist Underpinning Contractors (ASUCplus) Provides support and networking for United Kingdom professionals in subsidence repair techniques and engineered foundation solutions. News, membership criteria, publications, and an events calendar are featured. http://www.asuc.org.uk/

Professional Turf Maintenance Golf Course Maintenance from course care to the administrative division, total golf course management. http://proturf.net/

ARI CoolNet The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) is the national trade association representing manufacturers of U.S.-produced air-conditioning equipment. http://www.ari.org/

Institute of Plumbing (IoP), The United Kingdom organisation that offers a country-wide list, by postcode, of professional plumbers who are members. Details of IoP activities, including involvement with legislation, government, lifetime learning (CPD) and other industry bodies. http://www.plumbers.org.uk/

World Plumbing Council The mission of the World Plumbing Council is to unite the world plumbing industry to safeguard and protect the environment and the health of nations, for the benefit of all. http://www.worldplumbing.org/

The Institution of Civil Engineers UK-based international organisation with 80, 000 members ranging from professional civil engineers to students, a fifth of whom live outside the UK in some 140 countries. http://www.ice.org.uk/

Master Pools Guild Site of international association of pool builders features membership information, member locator, and a step-by-step description and photos of a pool under construction. http://www.masterpoolsguild.com/

Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) Support and networking for construction financial professionals within the United States. Chapter listings, publications, mailing lists, newsletters, education and training resources, and conferences are featured. http://www.cfma.org/

Association House Home to trade associations in the construction industry covering fire protection, thermal insulation, concret repair, resin flooring, industrial rope access, sprayed concrete and underpinning. http://www.associationhouse.org.uk/