National Organizations Directory
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Following is a list of national organizations with an interest in sustainable development, many with local chapters. Each provides an excellent opportunity to educate local communities on the environmental benefits of building with cement-based materials.
CONTENTS:
Architecture
• American Institute of Architects - AIA
• Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture - ACSA
Building Industry
• Building America
• National Association of Home Builders – NAHB
• Concrete Home Building Council of the NAHB
• Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing - PATH
• Sustainable Buildings Industry Council - SBIC
Cement and Concrete Allies
• Portland Cement Association (PCA)
• Cement Association of Canada (CAC)
• Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI)
• American Concrete Institute (ACI)
• Concrete Foundation Association (CFA)
• Interlocking Concrete Paving Institute (ICPI)
• Insulating Concrete Form Association (ICFA)
• National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA)
• National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)
• Precast / Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI)
• Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA)
Environmental
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• Green Building Initiative (GBI)
• Green Seal
• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
• World Business Council For Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
Architecture
American Institute of Architects - AIA
AIA represents the professional interests of America's architects. More than 80,000 licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners express their commitment to excellence in design and livability in our nation's buildings and communities.
URL: http://www.aia.org/
Address
The American Institute of Architects
1735 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20006-5292
Phone/Fax
Phone: (800) AIA-3837 or (202) 626-7300
Fax: (202) 626-7547
E-mails
Government Affairs - govaffs@aia.org
Continuing Education - tlowther@aia.org
Economics - economics@aia.org
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Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture - ACSA
ACSA, unique in its representative role for schools of architecture, provides a forum for ideas on the leading edge of architectural thought.
URL: https://www.acsa-arch.org
Address
Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture
1735 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20006
Phone/Fax
Phone: (202) 785-2324
Fax: (202) 628-0448
E-mails
mmonti@acsa-arch.org
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Building Industry
Building America
Building America is a private/public partnership sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy that conducts research to find energy-efficient solutions for new and existing housing that can be implemented on a production basis.
URL: http://www.buildingamerica.org
Address
U.S. Department of Energy
Building America
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20585-0121
Phone/Fax
Phone: (202) 586-9472
Fax: (202) 586-8134
E-mails
George.James@ee.doe.gov
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National Association of Home Builders - NAHB
NAHB is a trade association that helps promote policies that make housing a national priority.
URL: http://www.nahb.org/
Address
National Association of Home Builders
1201 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
Phone/Fax
Phone: (202) 266-8200 x0 or 800-368-5242
Fax: (202) 266-8400
E-mails
Online form provided: http://www.nahb.org/contact_us_form.aspx?sectionID=178
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Concrete Home Building Council of NAHB
The council serves as the National Association of Home Builders' cement-based building material resource for the residential, multifamily, and light commercial construction industries.
URL: http://www.nahb.org/generic.aspx?sectionID=455&genericContentID=33670
Address
NAHB’s Concrete Home Building Council
1201 15th Street, NW
Washington DC, 20005
Phone/Fax
Phone: (800) 368-5242
Fax: (202) 266-8141
E-mails
kdriscoll@nahb.com
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Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing - PATH
The Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) is dedicated to accelerating the development and use of technologies that radically improve the quality, durability, energy efficiency, environmental performance, and affordability of America's housing.
URL: http://www.pathnet.org/
Address
Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing - PATH
451 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20410
Phone/Fax
Phone: (202) 708-4277
Fax: (202) 708-5873
E-mails
pathnet@pathnet.org
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Sustainable Buildings Industry Council - SBIC
SBIC is an independent, nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance the design, affordability, energy performance, and environmental soundness of America's buildings.
URL: http://www.sbicouncil.org/
Address
Sustainable Buildings Industry Council
1112 16th Street, NW
Suite 240
Washington, D.C. 20036
Phone/Fax
Phone: (202) 628-7400
Fax: (202) 393-5043
E-mails
sbic@sbicouncil.org
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Cement and Concrete Allied Associations
Portland Cement Association - PCA
Where cement and concrete are concerned, so is the Portland Cement Association: in manufacturing, in raising the quality of construction, in improving our product and its uses, in contributing to a better environment. In practice, this mandate means well-rounded programs of market development, education, research, technical services, and government affairs on behalf of PCA members-cement companies in the United States and Canada.
URL: http://www.cement.org
Sustainability site URL: http:/www.ConcreteThinker.com
Address
5420 Old Orchard Road
Skokie, IL 60077
Phone/Fax
Phone: (847) 966-6200
Fax: (847) 966-8389
E-mails
info@cement.org
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Cement Association of Canada - CAC
Cement Association of Canada is an organization of cement companies committed to a sustainable industry and to improving and expanding the uses of cement and concrete in Canada. CAC accomplishes this through marketing cement and concrete solutions, participating in public affairs, and providing technical and engineering support to the users of concrete and other cement-based solutions.
URL: http://www.cement.ca
Address
1500-60 Queen Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 5Y7
Phone/Fax
Phone: (613) 236-9471
Fax: (613) 563-4498
E-mails
headquarters@cement.ca
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American Concrete Institute
The American Concrete Institute advances concrete knowledge by conducting seminars, managing certification programs, and publishing technical documents. The American Concrete Institute currently has 98 chapters and about 15,000 members spanning 108 countries.
URL: http://www.concrete.org
Address
38800 Country Club Drive
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
Phone/Fax
Phone: (248) 848-3700
Fax: (248) 848-3701
E-mails
bkstore@concrete.org
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Concrete Foundation Association
The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) provides promotional materials, educational seminars, networking opportunities, and technical and informative meetings for its members.
URL: http://www.cfawalls.org
Address
113 W First Street
Mt. Vernon, Iowa 52314
Phone/Fax
Phone: (847) 517-1200
Fax: (847) 517-12066
E-mails
info@cfawalls.org
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Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute
Founded in 1924, the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) is a trade association that stands as the authoritative resource for information related to steel reinforced concrete construction. Serving the needs of architects, engineers and construction professionals, CRSI offers many technical publications, design aids, software programs, educational seminars, promotional activities, membership functions and design award programs.
URL: http://www.crsi.org
Address
933 North Plum Grove Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173-4758
Phone/Fax
Phone: (319) 895-6940
Fax: (320) 213-5556
E-mails
NA
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Interlocking Concrete Paving Institute (ICPI)
URL: http://www.icpi.org
Address
1444 I Street, NW
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20005
Phone/Fax
Phone: (202) 712-9036
Fax: (202) 408-0285
E-mails
icpi@icpi.org
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Insulating Concrete Form Association
ICFA’s mission is to promote the use of ICFs, and to help overcome obstacles to industry growth. Through ICFA's primary activities in promotion, codes and standards, research, partnering and education, the association plays a leading role in the ICF revolution that is changing the face of residential and light commercial construction.
URL: http://www.forms.org
Address
1730 Dewes Street
Suite #2
Glenview, Illinois, USA 60025
Phone/Fax
Phone: (888) 864-4232
Fax: (847) 657-9728
E-mails
NA
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National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA)
The National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA), established in 1918, is the national trade association representing the concrete masonry industry. The Association is involved in a broad range of technical, research, marketing, government relations and communications activities. NCMA offers a variety of technical services and design aids through publications, computer programs, slide presentations and technical training.
URL: http://www.ncma.org
Address
13750 Sunrise Valley Drive
Herndon, VA 20171-4662
Phone/Fax
Phone: (703) 713-1900
Fax: (703) 713-1910
E-mails
ncma@ncma.org
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National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)
Portland Cement Association - PCA
National Ready Mixed Concrete Association provides exceptional value for itsmembers by responsibly representing and serving the entire ready mixed concrete through leadership, promotion, education, and partnering to ensure ready mixed concrete is the building material of choice.
URL: http://www.nrmca.org/
Address
900 Spring Street
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone/Fax
Phone: (301) 587-1400 or (888) 84NRMCA (846-7622)
Fax: (301) 585-4219
E-mails
info@nrmca.org
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Precast / Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI)
PCI is an organization dedicated to fostering greater understanding and use of precast and prestressed concrete, maintains a full staff of technical and marketing specialists.
URL: http://www.pci.org
Address
209 W. Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60606-6938
Phone/Fax
Phone: (312) 786-0300
Fax: (312) 786-0353
E-mails
info@pci.org
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Tilt-Up Concrete Association
Founded in 1986 by a dedicated group of contractors, professionals, and manufacturers, the mission of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association is to expand and improve the use of tilt-up as the preferred construction method by providing education and resources that enhance quality and performance.
URL: http://www.tilt-up.org/
Address
PO Box 204
113 W First Street
Mt. Vernon, Iowa 52314
Phone/Fax
Phone: (319) 895-6911
Fax: (320) 213-5555
E-mails
Info@tilt-up.org
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Environmental
Environmental Protection Agency - EPA
EPA is responsible for researching and setting national standards for a variety of environmental programs, and delegates to states and tribes the responsibility for issuing permits and for monitoring and enforcing compliance.
URL: http://www.epa.gov/
Sustainability site URL: http:/www.ConcreteThinker.com
Address
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Ariel Rios Building
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
Phone/Fax
Phone: (202) 272-0167
Fax: (202) 566-9744
E-mails
oei.docket@epa.gov
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Green Building Initiative
The Green Building Initiative’s mission is to accelerate the adoption of building practices that result in energy efficient, healthier and environmentally sustainable buildings by promoting credible and practical green building approaches for residential and commercial construction.
URL: http://www.thegbi.org
Address
222 SW Columbia Street
Ste. 1800
Portland, Oregon 97201
Phone/Fax
Phone: (877) GBI-GBI1
Fax: (503) 961-8991
E-mails
info@thegbi.org
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Green Seal
Green Seal provides science-based environmental certification standards that are credible, transparent, and essential in an increasingly educated and competitive marketplace.
URL: http://www.greenseal.org
Address
Green Seal
1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 827
Washington, DC 20036-5525
Phone/Fax
Phone: (202) 872-6400
Fax: (202) 872-4324
E-mails
greenseal@greenseal.org
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U.S. Green Building Council - USGBC
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is the nation’s foremost coalition 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.
URL: http://www.usgbc.org/
Address
U.S. Green Building Council
1800 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036
Phone/Fax
Phone: (202) 82-USGBC or 828-7422
Fax: (202) 828-5110
E-mails
General USGBC - info@usgbc.org
LEED - leedinfo@usgbc.org
Accreditation - exam@usgbc.org
LEED workshop - workshop@usgbc.org
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World Business Council for Sustainable Development - WBCSD
The Council provides a platform for companies to explore sustainable development, share knowledge, experiences and best practices, and to advocate business positions on these issues in a variety of forums, working with governments, non-governmental and intergovernmental organizations.
URL: http://www.wbcsd.ch
Address
World Business Council for Sustainable Development
1744 R Street ,NW
Washington, DC 20009
Phone/Fax
Phone: (202) 420-7745
Fax: (202) 265-1662
E-mails
info@wbcsd.org
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