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Local & State Industry Associations
National & International Industry Associations
Labor Organizations
City & County Links
State of California Links
Safety
Employment Services
Local & State Industry Associations
American Institute of Architects, San Joaquin Chapter - With over 74,000 members he AIA represents the professional interests of architects on a national level through advocacy and information services.
American Society of Civil Engineers, Fresno Branch, San Francisco Section - Provides services to members within the civil engineering profession by developing leadership, advancing technology, advocating lifelong learning and promoting the profession.
Associated Builders and Contractors, Golden Gate Chapter - A national association representing 23,000 construction and construction-related firms in 79 chapters across the United States through various services including legislative advocacy and workforce development. ABC's membership represents all specialties within construction industry, especially in the industrial and commercial sectors of the industry.
Associated General Contractors of California - The Associated General Contractors of California, the voice of the construction industry since 1920, is an organization of responsible construction firms and industry-related companies dedicated to skill, integrity and responsibility in improving our physical environment.
Building Industry Association of Fresno/Madera Counties - A membership-based organization representing builders, developers, subcontractors, and affiliated businesses in the residential, commercial, and industrial building industry in Fresno and Madera Counties. The mission is to cooperate with all branches of government and with other community organizations to promote housing affordability and economic development in Fresno and Madera Counties.
California Building Industry Association - The CBIA is a statewide trade association representing more than 6,000 businesses, homebuilders, remodelers, subcontractors, architects, engineers, designers, and other industry professionals. The association emphasizes removal of barriers to housing construction in the state.
Construction Employers Association - The Construction Employers’ Association is the premier association in Northern California representing union commercial building contractors in collective bargaining, labor relations and legislative advocacy. It is the only organization whose sole purpose is to protect and promote the interests of the unionized commercial building construction industry in Northern California.
Construction Industry Crime Prevention Program - CICPP is a non-profit organization that seeks to reduce crime on the construction site through an anonymous construction crime hot-line that is a link to law enforcement and other government agencies.
Construction Industry Research Board - The Construction Industry Research Board (CIRB) is a nonprofit research center established in 1974 to provide statistical information on the California building and construction industry.
Construction Specification Institute, Fresno Chapter - CSI is a national association dedicated to creating standards and formats to improve construction documents and project delivery. The organization is unique in the industry in that its members are a cross section of specifiers, architects, engineers, contractors and building materials suppliers.
Engineering & Utility Contractors Association - The Engineering & Utility Contractors Association represents 400+ contractors, vendors, engineering, and design firms and public agencies. Paving, grading, utility, bridges, airports, transit rail, and similar heavy engineering work is performed for most every major owner in Northern California, including local, state, and federal agencies.
Fresno Builders Exchange - With over 800 members, the exchange disseminates project information, promotes education, legislative awareness and community involvement for the betterment of the construction industry in Fresno County through a variety of services.
National Association of Women in Construction, Fresno Chapter - In its 50 years of service to its membership, NAWIC has advanced the causes of all women in construction, from trades women to business owners.
Tulare-Kings Counties Builders Exchange - Provides members bidders lists, bid results, addendum information, bid processing, online plans and specs, seminars, workers compensation group insurance, and supports legislation and civic action for Tulare and Kings Counties.
U.S. Green Building Council Central California Chapter - A non-profit composed of leaders from every sector of the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work.
Valley Builders Exchange, Inc. - A non-profit corporation serving the San Joaquin Valley that is comprised of dues paying members provides a weekly bulletin and project database for its membership along with a variety of other services.
National & International Industry Associations
American Construction Inspection Association - An organization to advance, protect, and improve the practice of inspection in the construction industry.
Associated General Contractors of America - As the nation's oldest and largest trade association, AGC is an organization of construction contractors and industry related companies dedicated to promotion of the latest construction technology, education for skill improvement, and excellence within the industry.
Construction Innovation Forum - International, non-profit organization formed to recognize and encourage innovation in the construction industry that improves quality and reduces costs.
International Code Council - Membership association dedicated to building safety and fire prevention.
International Facility Management Association - IFMA is a member-centered association that exists to guide and develop facility management professionals. IFMA certifies facility managers, conducts research, provides educational programs, recognizes facility management degree and certificate programs, and produces World Workplace, the largest facility management-related conference and exposition.
Mechanical Contractors Association of America - MCAA sponsors exceptional events that bring you face-to-face with the leaders in mechanical construction, plumbing, and service.
National Academy of Building Inspection Engineers - NABIE strives to protect the integrity of the home and building inspection industry. Reviews legislation, examines court cases, and monitors relevant government activities in all 50 states.
National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials - The leading housing and community development advocate for the provision of adequate and affordable housing and strong, viable communities for all Americans—particularly those with low- and moderate-incomes.
National Electrical Contractors Association - NECA is a national organization that strives to serve the management interests of the technical contracting industry through research, advocacy, leadership and workforce development among other services.
National Institute of Building Sciences - NIBS focuses on the challenges our nation faces in protecting occupants in homes, schools, and buildings and infrastructure from the physical assaults from natural disasters and acts of terror and the competitive global market of the building industry.
National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association, Inc. - The only not-for-profit association organized specifically to serve the needs of the railroad and transit construction industry.
Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association - PHCC has been an advocate for plumbing, heating and cooling contractors since 1883. The association lobbies local, state and federal governments and provides forums for networking and educational programs.
Project Management Institute - Non-profit professional association that establishes project management standards, provides seminars, educational programs and professional certification.
Urban and Regional Information Systems Association - A nonprofit association of professionals using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other information technologies to solve challenges in state and local government agencies and departments.
Western Construction Consultants Association - WCCA promotes the highest standards of professionalism and protects the general welfare of the construction consultant, improves the practice of the professional construction consultant, and offers expertise and knowledge to the construction industry.
Labor Organizations
Drywall Laters Union #9083
Fresno Madera Tulare Kings Central Labor Council
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #100
Ironworkers #155
Northern California Laborers #294
Northern California Carpenters #701
Operating Engineers #3
Sheet Metal Workers #162
United Association of Plumbers & Pipefitters #246
City & County Links
City of Clovis - Provides information regarding the services provides by the City including maps, public documents, employment, City Council meetings and various other services.
City of Fresno - The Web site is a source of information about city services including economic development, documents, licenses and permits, bidding opportunities, city planning, and a calendar of events.
Fresno County - Provides information about upcoming events within the County, various services and news updates from the County Board of Supervisors and other staff and agencies.
Greater Fresno Area Chamber of Commerce - Through its business directory and other services, the chamber strives to promote business and enhance the economic and cultural well being of the people in Fresno County.
State of California Links
State of California - Provides a wide spectrum of information about agencies, licensing, legislation and records in the State including education and training, business services, health and safety, consumers, labor and employment, and travel and transportation.
California Department of Industrial Relations - The DIR strives to improve working conditions for California's wage earners, and to advance opportunities for profitable employment in California by providing information about workers compensation, occupational safety and health, labor law, apprenticeships, mediation and conciliation opportunities, statistics and research and other industry related topics.
Contractors State License Board -The Contractors State License Board protects consumers by regulating the construction industry through policies that promote the health, safety and general welfare of the public in matters relating to construction. The site provides application and a listing of laws and regulations among other services.
California Office of Emergency Services - Offers information about and access to California's Standardized Emergency Management System.
California Chamber of Commerce - Provides information about the chamber including its areas of advocacy and membership services.
California Building Standards Commission - Provides information regarding BSC prosses, proposed and recently approved changes in building code standards and a calendar of important events concerning state building standards and administrative regulations that implement or enforce those standards.
California Environmental Protection Agency - Provides access to information and governmental processes that effect the environment and regulations relating to its management.
California Public Utilities Commission - The site offers information about the proceedings of the PUC whose purpose is to regulate privately owned electric, telecommunications, natural gas, water and transportation companies, in addition to household goods movers and rail safety. Access to documents, consumer information, laws, rules and regulations is available on the site.
Department of Transportation (CalTrans) - Provides information about road conditions, local office locations and publications.
Safety
OSHA Standards Search Engine - Offers access to an OSHA standards query mechanism as well as information regarding how to obtain a Cal/OSHA consultation, get permit forms, file a health and safety complaint and develop an injury and illness prevention program.
Occupational Safety & Health Administration - OSHA strives to assure the safety and health of America's workers by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach, and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual improvement in workplace safety and health.
California Department of Industrial Relations - Provides information about current and proposed labor regulations, databases, meeting notices and the California labor code in order to further the department's goal of improving working conditions for California's wage earners, and to advance opportunities for profitable employment in California.
Employment Services
www.workforce-connection.com/jobboard - Careers In The Central Valley is a clearinghouse of information, resources and jobs available in the Fresno Area. Employers: Streamline your recruitment and hiring cycle, and maximize your exposure and savings while finding your perfect candidate match. Job seekers: discover yourself through a satisfying and rewarding career in the Central Valley.
www.centralvalleyjobquest.com
www.bulldogjobs.com
www.jobs.fresnocitycollege.edu
www.hotjobs.com
www.craigslist.org
www.monster.com
www.caljobs.ca.gov
www.construction101.net
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