Internet Construction Resources

General Resources

• Advanced Building Technologies
• Ask the Builder: Tips and tricks from columnist Tim Carver
• The Blue Book of Building and Construction
• Builder Online
• Building Materials and Wood Technology
• BuildingOnline
• Buildings.com
• Center for the Built Environment
• Construction Terminology: from Peter R. Brown Construction, Inc.
• Construction Trades Occupations: Section of the Occupational Outlook Handbook outlines work conditions and educational requirements for many different positions (from the US Dept. of Labor)
• Electrical Wiring FAQ: Answers to the most frequently asked questions about electrical wiring from the newsgroup news.answers
• Green Building/Sustainable Building Reference Guide
• Sweets: from McGraw-Hill
• Martindale's Remodeling and Construction
• Sourcebook: Straw Bale Construction

Organizations and Agencies

• American Society of Home Inspectors
• Arizona Registrar of Contractors
• Habitat for Humanity: Links to many Habitat for Humanity local chapters with information about current and past projects
• National Roofing Contractors Association
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration: Information about OSHA programs, standards, and statistics
• Portland Cement Association`

Local Codes & Other Information

Info Guides: Building Codes: Information on the building codes for Tucson, Pima County, Marana, Oro Valley, South Tucson & Sahuarita from the Pima County Public Library.

Marana

• Building Codes
• Town Code: Building Code Chapter 7

Oro Valley

• Building Safety: Forms & Checklists
• Ordinances and Codes

Pima County

• Pima County Code
• Pima County Development Services

Sahuarita

• Building Safety: Permits, site plan check list, etc.
• Town Code: Building Chapter 7

Tucson

• City of Tucson Development Services: Permits, inspections, etc.
• Code City of Tucson, Arizona: See Chapter 6: Buildings, Electricity, Plumbing, and Mechanical Code

Codes for Other Cities & States

• First Source – Building Code Library: national codes resource for 50 states, some cities and countries, accessing the codes does require setting up a free login and password.
• Municode.com: Online Library

Electronic Journals and Newsletters

• BuildingGreen.com
• Code Wise: Information for the public about how to keep in compliance with the current Pima County Building Codes.
• Equipment Today
• Journal Light Construction
• Woodworking Times: Online magazine with tips for woodworkers

More Extensive Lists of Resources

• Construction Web Links