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2004 Cement Shortage
A revised look at the 2004 summer cement shortage.

Asphalt Institute
Information on Asphalt products, from basic to advanced, glossary, and Specs.

World of Concrete
Thorough information on Concrete and Cement Masonry products, with reviews, articles, buyer's guide, and even a library of troubleshooting tips.

B4UBuild
Links to hundreds of product manufacturers, geared for the Residential builder.

ARCAT
ARCAT's informational site for architects and design professionals has reviews of building products, CAD drawings, and a huge library of product specs.

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Buildcore
This site specifically addresses building products available in Canada. Contains detailed product information and reviews, plus geographic availability.

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Well organized, easy to use direct links to thousands of Manufacturer's product specifications.

American Metal Market
"Metals Marketplace" lists hundreds of Manufacturers, listed by company, product, and keyword.

Environmental Building Products
A directory of Green products and manufacturers, with links to designers, product information, and energy systems.

Environmentally Preferable Products
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts' EPP program lists information about environmentally friendly building and maintinence supplies.

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