Resources

ASHRAE: The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers

SMACNA: California Association of Sheet metal and Air Conditioning Contractor’s National Association

ENR: Trade journal for engineers, architects and contractors

DBIA: Design Build Institute of America

OSHPD: Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development

PELS: CA Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

USGBC: LEED: U.S. Green Building Council’s internationally recognized certification system. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™

AEE: The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) is your source for information and networking in the dynamic fields of energy engineering and management, renewable and alternative energy, power generation, energy services, sustainability, and all related areas.

ASPE: The American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) is the international organization for professionals skilled in the design, specification and inspection of plumbing systems.

NSPE: The National Society of Professional Engineers keeps its members in touch with the latest in their field through respected publications and information resources, opportunities for mentoring and continuing education, and through a national conference and meetings, where members can meet and share ideas with colleagues.

NFPA: The world's leading advocate of fire prevention and an authoritative source on public safety, the National Fire Protection Association develops, publishes, and disseminates more than 300 consensus codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks.

ICC: The International Code Council (ICC) is a membership association dedicated to building safety and fire prevention. ICC develops the codes and standards used to construct residential and commercial buildings, including homes and schools.

BSC: Established in 1953 by the California Building Standards Law, the California Building Standards Commission (BSC) is an independent commission within the State and Consumer Services Agency. Commission members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the State Senate.

CEC: The California Energy Commission is the state's primary energy policy and planning agency.

ICCIFP: Institute of Certified Construction Industry Financial Professionals.

ASPE: American Society of Professional Estimators.

ASME: American Society of Mechanical Engineers.