Ann Bausum (author)
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Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce
New Elements Custom Countertops
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Plumbing and Heating
DrywallSchool.com's owner, Mike Bell, hails from Beloit, WI and offers complete drywall installation, texturing and repair service. This new website features a growing collection of installation and repair articles, with really professional techniques on display! There are also some inexpensive tutorials available on wall and ceiling texturing projects.
Thorough treatment of paint preparation and application techniques. Includes some really hardcore information on working with difficult surfaces such as concrete, asbestos shingles, galvanized metals, and hardboard siding.
Charles Products Ltd has developed paint-like products used to coat and restore stone or to make non-stone materials look like stone! Turn To Stone and Miniature Stone Coating are non-toxic, water-based and suitable for indoor or outdoor use.
Exterior staining prep and application tips from one of the top manufacturers of outdoor wood preservation and finishing products.
Krylon, part of The Sherwin-Williams Company, is well known for their high quality spray paints, but they also have a superb line of brush-on faux finishes, fluorescent and camouflage paints. Their site has a good FAQ and HOW TO section that will answer many questions concerning surface preparation and application of their products.
A Canadian-based company with over thirty years of manufacturing experience, Lemmer Spray Systems has a fine line of spray equipment for paints and textures, as well as a line of professional power paint rolling equipment worth taking a close look at! They were gracious enough to supply a graphic for our article on spray texture painting and repair.
MENCO is a dream for log home owners, with high quality products for all aspects of log home maintenance... many of which are difficult or impossible to get elsewhere. They also have products for maintaining wood siding, cedar, and decks.
Minwax... my favorite interior wood stain... has it's own page, with a good assortment of tips and tricks to do the best wood refinishing job you can!
OLD MASTERS has manufactured wood finishing and refinishing products for nearly 50 years! Their site features how-to articles on various finishing projects and overviews of their quality product line.
Paint Removal features the most innovative peel away paint removal products for home or business. Over 5 million paint removal gallons sold worldwide! Uses include graffiti removal, marine refinishing, industrial paint removal, furniture refinishing, lead abatement, and other household uses.
PAINTQUALITY.COM has a wealth of painting information for your reading pleasure. They cover a variety of painting topics to help you troubleshoot common paint problems, choose the correct paint and apply it professionally. They also have calculators to help you determine paint job costs and quantities needed. About the only thing they don't do is come out and slap it on the walls!
PAINTSTORE.COM is the online organ of PWC MAGAZINE, the professional painting and wallcovering contractor magazine. The site features monthly articles, a painter's forum and "Dr. Paint", a painting Q&A supported by Sherwin Williams. Their archive has 50 painting categories covering both routine and unusual topics.
Purdy manufactures the finest quality paint brushes and rollers this handyman has ever used. They are not the cheapest, but if you want a top quality paint job and tools that will last a long loooong time, these are my first choice! They're not one-use "throwaways", so you probably won't find them at a home store. Visit your local hardware store of paint retailer.
Paint products for difficult applications is their specialty. After all, they are appropriately located in Florida, one of the toughest climates in America on roofs and siding! A great source of info on roof paints and restorative products.
Steel City is a top notch industrial and commercial paint contractor, serving much of the Northeastern quarter of these United States. They have a quality paint estimating program on their site that is worth a look and a bookmark. I have run the program on a few different jobs, and have found it to be as much on the money as any estimator can be. Enjoy!
SOUND SPECIALTY COATINGS CORPORATION is a manufacturer of a wide variety of specialty paint products. All their products are user and environmentally friendly and meet the requirements of the "Clean Water" and "Clean Air" Acts. Their long list of invaluable products include epoxy coatings, non-skid floor coatings, acoustical coatings, rusty metal primers and even an underwater epoxy!
Watercolor Walls Colorwash is an easy-to-use water based decorative paint with an elegant look that fits any decor. It is for anyone who wants to quickly individualize their living space-and have fun doing it.







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National Association of State Facilities Administrators (NASFA)
NASFA's mission is to provide leadership in the development and implementation of state facility administration practices for the planning, development, operations and maintenance of state facilities, including hospitals, prisons, parks, and colleges and universities.

The Construction Users Roundtable (CURT)
CURT provides a forum for the exchange of information, views, practices and policies of various owners at the national level by construction and engineering executives representing major corporations that are among the largest consumers in the construction industry.

Construction Owners Association of America (COAA)
Construction Owners Association of America supports project owners' success in the design and construction of buildings and facilities through education, information and developing relationships within the industry.

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
AGC is the voice of the construction industry, is an organization of qualified construction contractors and industry related companies dedicated to skill, integrity, and responsibility. The association provides a full range of services satisfying the needs and concerns of its members, thereby improving the quality of construction and protecting the public interest.

Associated Specialty Contractors, Inc. (ASC)
ASC is an "umbrella organization" of nine national associations of construction specialty contractors, whose combined membership totals more than 25,000 firms.

Construction Industry Round Table (CIRT)
CIRT is exclusively composed of approximately 100 CEOs from the leading architectural, engineering and construction firms and its mission is to be a leading force for positive change in the design / construction industry while helping members improve the overall performance of their individual companies.

American Subcontractors Association, Inc. (ASA)
ASA is a non-profit, national, membership trade association of 5,500 subcontractors, specialty trade contractors and suppliers in the construction industry.

Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC)
ABC is a national association representing more than 24,000 merit shop construction and construction-related firms that perform work in the industrial and commercial sectors of the industry across the U.S.

Lean Construction Institute (LCI)
LCI's purpose is to reform the management of production in design, engineering and construction for capital facilities. LCI developed the Lean Project Delivery System™ (LPDS) that applies principles pioneered in manufacturing to construction.

Finishing Contractors Association (FCA)
FCA was created by union contractors seeking to address the unique labor-management and government relations needs of union employers.

Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA)

National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)
NECA is the voice of the $100 billion industry responsible for lighting, power, and communication systems in buildings and communities across the United States. NECA advances the electrical contracting industry through advocacy, education, research, and standards development.

National Insulation Association (NIA)
NIA represents 450 member companies consisting of contractors, manufacturers, distributors, laminators and fabricators.
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National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
NRCA is the voice of professional roofing contractors worldwide. It 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. NRCA has more than 4,600 members from all 50 states and 54 countries.

Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA)
For over 120 years, PDCA has served as the leader of the painting and decorating profession and industry. PDCA is dedicated to the promotion, advancement, and business education of the entire painting and decorating profession and industry through standards development, industry specific publication, advocacy and company accreditation.

Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC)
PHCC is dedicated to the promotion, advancement, education and training of the industry, for the protection of our environment and the health, safety, and comfort of society. PHCC's more than 4100 contractor members work in the residential, commercial, new construction, industrial and service and repair industry segments.

National Subcontractors Alliance (NSA)
NSA was formed to keep open lines of communication between its members, which is currently comprised of eight member organizations, with a total membership of over 2,000 member firms.

Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA)
SMACNA's mission is to provide products, services, and representation to enhance members' businesses, markets, and profitability. SMACNA has 1,944 members throughout the U.S. and internationally.

Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry (AWCI)
Since 1918, AWCI has been serving wall and ceiling contractors, manufacturers, suppliers/distributors and others allied to the fields of acoustics, drywall, EIFS, fireproofing, insulation, plaster, steel framing, stucco and many other interior and exterior applications.
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National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED)
Since 1908, the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) has served as the trade association for the electrical distribution industry. NAED is a 501(c)6 not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving and protecting the electrical distribution channel.

National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP)
NASBP is the international organization of professional surety bond producers and brokers and represents over 5,000 personnel who specialize in surety bonding, provide performance and payments bonds for the construction industry, and issue other types of surety bonds for guaranteeing performance.

The Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA)
SFAA, whose member companies collectively write the majority of surety and fidelity bonds in the United States, represents its member companies in matters of common interest before various federal, state and local government agencies.
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum - Illinois
American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
American Planning Association (APA)
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Associated General Contractors (AGC)
Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers (APPA)
BOMI Institute
BuildingGreen.com
Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)
Cleaner and Greener (sm) Environment Program
Construction Industry InstituteConstruction Specification Institute (CSI)
The Council of State Governments (CSG)
Cupolas of Capitalism - State Capital Building Histories
Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA)
FacilitiesNet, On-Line Information Service
Federal Facilities Council (FFC)
FM DataCom, a facilities discussion forum
Institute for Building Technology & Safety (IBTS)
The International Centre for Facilities
International Facility Management Association (IFMA)
IFMA Public Sector Facilities Council (IFMA-PSFC)
The Infrastructure Security Partnership (TISP)
LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design)
Maintenance Manager's Newsletter
National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers, and Treasurers (NASACT)
National Association of State Budget Officers (NASBO)
National Association of State Chief Administrators (NASCA)
The National Center for Construction Education and Research
National Conference of States on Building Codes &Standards (NCSBCS)
National Fire Protection Association
National Governors Association
National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)
Risk Management Institute (IRMI)
Stateline.org
Society for College and University Planning
Sustainable Buildings Industry Council
U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technology, State and Community Programs
U.S. General Services Administration
Whole Building Design Guide