AIA
National The
American Institute of Architects based in D.C.
AIA
Tennessee State Chapter: To shape the professional environment in
Tennessee so that architects,
clients, the building industry and the public at large understand
and appreciate the value we bring to the community.
American
Concrete Institute-ACI International
ACI is a technical and educational society dedicated to improving
the design, construction, maintenance and repair of concrete
structures.
American
Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) ASTM International provides standards that are accepted
and used in research and development, product testing, quality
systems, and commercial transactions around the globe.
The
Boston Society of Architects.
BSA administers programs
and provides resources that enhance the practice of architecture
and the public and professional understanding of design.
The
Brick Industry Association BIA
is the national trade association representing distributors
and manufacturers of clay brick and suppliers of related products
and services. It is the recognized national authority on brick
construction.
International
Masonry Institute IMI is a joint labor management trust dedicated to improving
market promotion and training of the unionized masonry industry.
Portland
Cement Association Where cement and concrete
are concerned, so is the PCA: in manufacturing, in raising the
quality of construction, in improving our product and its uses,
in contributing to a better environment..
Southeast Cement
Association, Inc. The corporation was formed to assure the increased use
of cement and cement-based products in the Southeast United
States Region.
Southern
Brick Institute (SBI) The Southern Brick Institute is a regional trade association
funded by the brick manufacturers it serves.
The
Stone Foundation
has a mission to educate stone masons, both professional and
amateur, architects, contractors and the general public regarding
sound practices and acceptable standards of stone workmanship.
