Construction Publications
Builders Newsletters & Remodeling Magazines

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Architecture

The Builders BookLoft offers a great online selection of books, CD-Rom's, Videos & software titles for architects, engineers, contractors, homeowners & anyone interested in construction, architecture, design, building & home improvement. From Architecture and Design to Home Improvement our selction offers something for both the do-it-yourselfer (diys) and the professional builder.

Architecture Magazine Online
Offers news, features, technology, practice tips and more.

Architectural Record
With an international focus, Architectural Record is the leading journal for architects, engineers, and other building designers and specifiers.

Construction

BUILDERnews Magazine
BUILDERnews magazine is the largest regional building trade magazine in the U.S. BN is direct-mailed to 45,000 builders, developers, architects and engineers in 10 Western states (AZ, CA, CO, ID, NM, NV, OR, TX, UT and WA). Every issue of BN provides a broad range of region-specific news, information and product resources used to engage readers in ways to increase their business. For more information: (800) 401-0696 or http://www.BNmag.com//

Bluebook of Building and Construction
The Blue Book is the construction industry's most widely used resource, publishing regional construction directories for 23 major geographic regions of the United States. Each edition contains a classified list of general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, manufacturers, material and product equipment, suppliers and service providers.

Concrete Homes Magazine - Published bimonthly in a four-color glossy format, Concrete Homes Magazine takes the reader inside some of the most impressive and beautiful custom homes being built today; all from concrete. Focus topics include new technology and designs, the environmental benefits of building with concrete, the cost savings in energy and materials that come from the use of concrete, and other benefits that make concrete homes the most sensible and attractive home building alternative.

FindStone.com
is a Granite Marble Buyer Seller Meeting Point. Sources and advice for selection, use and care of natural stone are available here. There are useful links to related sites for users and the trade. Free advertisements and a free newsletter are making it a popular site for anyone buying granite, marble, slate, sandstone, landscape stone for residential or commercial projects.

Jobsite Magazine: Jobsite - Tools and Materials for the Drywall, Ceiling and EFIS Professional. The magazines are each published six times a year and are product tabloids featuring the latest tools, materials, systems and processes in each individual industry. The best thing about the magazine - it is FREE to qualified readers - professional tradesmen, independent contractors, certified installers and handlers, apprentice and journeymen in the fields. Toll Free: 1-877-587-6695 and ask for Dave.

Journal of Light Construction: Started in 1982, we are a monthly magazine serving builders, remodelers, general contractors, subcontractors, and other building professionals. We offer strategic help for the whole company, including Structure & Framing, Practical Engineering, Computers, Design, Business & Legal, New Products & Tools, Kitchens & Baths, and more.

Sustainable Building

Environmental Building News is a monthly newsletter featuring comprehensive, practical information on a wide range of topics related to sustainable building-from renewable energy and recycled-content materials to land-use planning and indoor air quality. The format includes in-depth articles, checklists of practical tips, the latest news and developments, detailed product reviews, case studies, reviews of other information sources, and calendar listings. For more information and a free sample issue, visit http://www.BuildingGreen.com

The Green Builder News
Published six times a year by the City of Austins' Green Builder Program. Call (512) 499-3545 or E-mail: JMayfield@greenbuilder.com.

Sales and Marketing

Sales and Marketing Ideas Sales and Marketing ideas is written to help builders improve their bottom line through better sales and marketing techniques. Its primary purpose is to provide the industry with the latest trends and techniques in new home sales and marketing, with how-to articles to help builders make and/or save money.

Business News

American Express: Ask The Advisor
View the Advisor's responses to questions by other small business owners, or ask a question of your own.

Advertising Age: Daily marketing and media news

MSNBC - Consumer News and Business Channel - Cable network focusing on business news and talk shows conceived from
the marriage of NBC and America's Talking.