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Resources
AECB
Association for Environment Conscious Building
The AECB is the leading independent environmental building trade organisation in the UK.
Affordable Comfort
Affordable Comfort is "the source for building science solutions" and is about improving the way old and new homes perform in terms of health, safety, durability, and the reduction of energy use/cost. Don't miss their annual conference in May.
American Society of Home Inspectors
ASHI, a not-for-profit organization is the largest and most respected professional association for home inspectors in North America.
Building Performance Institute, Inc.
The BPI promotes excellence in the contracting trades by establishiing standards of performance for technicians and providing certifications for qualified contractors.
Centraalbureau voor Schimmelcultures
The CBS, an institute of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) contains a world-reknowned collection of living filamentous fungi, yeasts and bacteria. Read the "Significance of Molds in Indoor Proliferation"
C.A.N.DO The Lung Association
The movement for clean air now in Canada.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Canada’s national housing agency.
Canadian Construction Association
A Web site devoted to mold information, including mold insurance claims and other links.
Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors
A national association "whose mission is to promote and develop the home inspection industry". There are 7 provincial/regional organizations across Canada.
Canadian Construction Materials Centre
A national evaluation service for new and innovative construction materials, products, systems and services.
Canadian Home Builders' Association
Canada's association for the home builders and renovators.
DOE EnergyStar
ENERGY STAR offers businesses and consumers energy efficient solutions -- helping to save money while protecting environment for future generations.
ENERGY STAR® is a voluntary program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This Federal partnership strives to increase consumer awareness, interest, and desire for energy efficient products.
European Union Eco-label
So far only paint and varnishes and light bulbs relate to housing materials – more on “equipping” houses rather than construction.
Facts About Mold
A simple consumer factsheet developed by the New York City Health Department.
Guidelines on Assessment and Remediation of Fungi in Indoor Environments
These New York City guidelines are considered to be current best practice.
The House-Builders Federation, England
Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification
The IICRC is an independent, non-profit certification body that sets up and promotes high standards and ethics; and advances communication and technical proficiency within the inspection, cleaning and restoration service industry.
Institute for Research in Construction
Canada’s centre for construction research, technnology and innovation.
National Association of Certified Home Inspectors
The world's largest home inspection association.
National Association of Home Builders
NAHB
US association for home builders.
R-2000
Canada’s better way to build the most comfortable, technically advanced and environmentally responsible new homes on the market.
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