APA- has focused on helping the industry create structural wood products of exceptional strength, versatility and reliability. Combining the research efforts of scientists at APA’s 37,000 square-foot research center with the knowledge gained from decades of field work, and cooperation with our member manufacturers, APA promotes new solutions and improved processes that benefit the entire industry.
TEC manufactures precision diagnostic equipment used to solve comfort, energy use, durability and air quality problems in buildings. Our reputation for innovative design and excellent technical support have made us a leading manufacturer of performance testing tools for the building industry.
is the Environmental Protection Agency’s efficiency program for residential construction. This comprehensive energy program focuses on air tight construction, proper mechanical equipment selection, air tight ducts, correct insulation levels, and most importantly, third-party verification. Created by the Mortgage industry, ENERGY STAR Homes can help homeowners qualify for Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEM). This program is a prerequisite for all the green building programs across the state. The average ENERGY STAR home saves $350 - $450 each year in utility bills. Take a tour of an ENERGY STAR home
ITC has invested in the people, resources and technology to create a world class training program and facility. The ITC originally emerged as an operator training course, but has evolved over the past 25 years into an infrared predictive maintenance certification program that teaches operator training as well as infrared theory and applications.
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.
National web site has links to the regional building envelope councils (BECs) as well as National Building Science Conferences of Canada.
NIBS is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that successfully brings together representatives of government, the professions, industry, labor and consumer interests, and regulatory agencies to focus on the identification and resolution of problems and potential problems that hamper the construction of safe, affordable structures for housing, commerce and industry throughout the United States.
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.
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.
Use of the Infrared Camera in many aspects the Building and Science world is steadily increasing and has opened up the world we see and work with on a daily basis.
