Construction

▸ Agencies

Census Bureau (Commerce Dept.), Manufacturing and Construction, 4600 Silver Hill Rd., #7K154, Suitland, MD 20746-4600 (for mailing address, change city and zip code to: Washington, DC 20233); (301) 763-4593. Fax, (301) 768-7783. Thomas E. Zabelsky, Division Chief.

Web, http://www.census.gov

Publishes statistics on the value of construction put in place; housing starts, sales, and completions; building [Page 391]permits; price index of single-family homes sold; characteristics of new housing; and expenditures for residential improvements. Conducts a census of construction industries every five years.

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General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service, 1800 F St. N.W., #6340 20405; (202) 501-1100. Fax, (202) 219-2310. Tony Costa, Commissioner (Acting).

Web, http://www.gsa.gov/pbs

Administers the acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of buildings owned or leased by the federal government. Manages and disposes of federal real estate.

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International Trade Administration (ITA), (Commerce Dept.), Manufacturing and Services: Manufacturing, 14th St. and Constitution Ave. N.W., #2800 20230; (202) 482-1872. Fax, (202) 482-0856. Vacant, Assistant Secretary.

Web, http://www.trade.gov

Analyzes and maintains data on international construction and engineering. Monitors production costs, prices, financial and labor conditions, technological changes, distribution, markets, trade patterns, and other aspects of these industries. Promotes international trade, develops competitive assessments, and assists engineering and construction companies in obtaining overseas construction projects.

▸ Nongovernmental

American Public Works Assn., Washington Office, 1401 K St. N.W., 11th Floor 20005; (202) 408-9541. Fax, (202) 408-9542. Peter B. King, Executive Director.

General e-mail, apwa.dc@apwa.net

Web, http://www.apwa.net

Membership: engineers, architects, and others who maintain and manage public works facilities and services. Conducts research and education and promotes exchange of information on transportation and infrastructure-related issues. (Headquarters in Kansas City, Mo.)

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American Subcontractors Assn., 1004 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314-3588; (703) 684-3450. Fax, (703) 836-3482. Colette Nelson, Executive Vice President.

General e-mail, asaoffice@asa-hq.com

Web, http://www.asaonline.com

Membership: construction subcontractors, specialty contractors, and their suppliers. Addresses business, contract, and payment issues affecting all subcontractors. Interests include procurement laws, payment practices, and lien laws. Monitors legislation and regulations.

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Associated Builders and Contractors, 4250 N. Fairfax Dr., 9th Floor, Arlington, VA 22203-1607; (703) 812-2000. Fax, (703) 812-8202. M. Kirk Pickerel, President.

General e-mail, info@abc.org

Web, http://www.abc.org

Membership: construction contractors engaged primarily in nonresidential construction, subcontractors, and suppliers. Sponsors apprenticeship, safety, and training programs. Provides labor relations information; compiles statistics. Monitors legislation and regulations.

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Associated General Contractors of America, 2300 Wilson Blvd., #400, Arlington, VA 22201; (703) 548-3118. Fax, (703) 548-3119. Stephen E. Sandherr, Chief Executive Officer.

General e-mail, info@agc.org

Web, http://www.agc.org

Membership: general contractors engaged primarily in nonresidential construction; subcontractors; suppliers; accounting, insurance and bonding, and law firms. Conducts training programs, conferences, seminars, and market development activities for members. Produces position papers on construction issues. Monitors legislation and regulations.

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Construction Management Assn. of America, 7926 Jones Branch Dr., #800, McLean, VA 22102-3303; (703) 356-2622. Fax, (703) 356-6388. Bruce D'Agostino, President.

General e-mail, info@cmaanet.org

Web, http://www.cmaanet.org

Promotes the development of construction management as a profession through publications, education, a certification program, and an information network. Serves as an advocate for construction management in the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government.

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Construction Specifications Institute, 99 Canal Center Plaza, #300, Alexandria, VA 22314-1588; (703) 684-0300. Fax, (703) 684-0465. Walter T. Marlowe, Executive Director. Information, (800) 689-2900.

General e-mail, csi@csinet.org

Web, http://csinet.org

Membership: architects, engineers, contractors, and others in the construction industry. Promotes construction technology; publishes reference materials to help individuals prepare construction documents; sponsors certification programs for construction specifiers and manufacturing representatives.

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