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Federal workplace safety standards specifically for the construction industry covering fall protection, scaffolding, excavation, and more.

The most widely used green building rating system, certifying the design, construction, and operation of high-performance buildings.

Government-backed program certifying energy-efficient products, homes, and buildings.

The industry-standard score for residential energy efficiency, governed by RESNET.

Technical standards for HVAC&R design, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality, widely adopted by building codes.

The International Residential Code (IRC) is a model code published by the International Code Council (ICC) that establishes minimum requirements for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories. It is a comprehensive, stand-alone code combining building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy conservation, and electrical provisions for residential construction.

The International Building Code (IBC) is a model building code published by the International Code Council (ICC) that establishes minimum requirements to safeguard public health, safety, and welfare in the built environment. It applies to the design, construction, and occupancy of most buildings except detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses, which are covered by the IRC.

The OSHA Outreach Training Program offers voluntary 10-hour and 30-hour courses that teach workers to recognize, avoid, abate, and prevent common job-related safety and health hazards. The 10-hour course targets entry-level workers, while the 30-hour course is intended for supervisors and workers with some safety responsibility.

A federal EPA regulation requiring firms and individual renovators to be certified and to follow lead-safe work practices when performing renovation, repair, or painting that disturbs painted surfaces in homes, childcare facilities, and preschools built before 1978. The rule aims to minimize exposure to hazardous lead-based paint dust and reduce childhood lead poisoning.

Federal regulations administered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation, governing the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) and motor carriers. They set requirements for commercial driver's licenses, hours of service, vehicle safety, and motor carrier registration.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. The ADA Standards for Accessible Design, issued by the U.S. Department of Justice, set the minimum technical and scoping requirements for accessible new construction and alterations of facilities covered under Titles II and III.

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national construction industry trade association founded in 1950 that advances and defends the merit shop philosophy, representing contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, and related firms across the United States.

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is a leading national trade association for the commercial construction industry, representing general contractors, specialty contractors, and industry service providers. Founded in 1918, it advocates for the industry and provides education, safety, and business resources to its members.

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) is a U.S. trade association dedicated exclusively to professional remodelers. It provides certifications, a Code of Ethics, education, and networking for residential and commercial remodeling contractors.

The American Subcontractors Association (ASA) is a national, nonprofit trade association representing construction subcontractors, specialty trade contractors, and suppliers. It advances members' interests through advocacy, education, networking, and professional growth.