ABC - Associated Builders and Contractors
Associated Builders and Contractors is a national trade association representing more than 23,000 contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, and related firms from across the country and from all specialties in the construction industry.
Website:
http://www.abc.org
ANSI - American National Standard Institute
The Institute's mission is to enhance both the global competitiveness of U.S. business and the U.S. quality of life by promoting and facilitating voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessment systems, and safeguarding their integrity.
Website:
http://www.ansi.org
ASA - American Subcontractors Association
The American Subcontractors Association is the association of professional contractors.
Website:
http://www.asaonline.com
ASME International
American Society of Mechanical Engineers International mission is to promote and enhance the technical competency and professional well-being of our members, and through quality programs and activities in mechanical engineering, better enable its practitioners to contribute to the well-being of humankind.
Website:
http://www.asme.org
BOCA - Building Officials and Code Administrators International
Founded in 1915, Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc., is a nonprofit member- ship association, comprised of members who span the building community, from code enforcement officials to materials manufacturers. Dedicated to preserving the public health, safety and welfare in the built environment through the effective, efficient use and enforcement of Model Codes.
Website:
http://www.bocai.org
BOMA - Building Owners and Managers Association International
The mission of the Building Owners and Managers Association International is to enhance the human, intellectual and physical assets of the commercial real estate industry through advocacy, education, research, standards and information.
Website:
http://www.boma.org
BSI - British Standards Institution
BSI is the U.K.’s standards body. It is responsible for producing specifications and codes of practice used in all industries. BSI’s wide range of services to industry includes product certification, management systems assessment and registration, testing, training, technical information and advice.
Website:
http://www.bsi.org.uk/bsi
CECA - Canadian Elevator Contractors Association
The Canadian Elevator Contractors Association is an organization of elevator contractors and suppliers serving the interests of independent elevator contractors and vertical lift suppliers in Canada for over 30 years
Website:
http://www.ceca-acea.org/
CSI - The Construction Specifications Institute
The Construction Specifications Institute advances the process of creating and sustaining the built environment for the benefit of the construction community by using the diversity of its members to exchange knowledge.
Website:
http://www.csinet.org
EADAI - Elevator Code Authority Code Directory
Sponsored by Edward A. Donoghue Associates, Inc.
Website:
http://www.eadai.com
ECA - Elevator Contractors of America
Our group was recently formed (as the NEII MBG) to assist signatory elevator contractors manage negotiations and contract administration with the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC). The name of the group has now been changed to the ECA to properly reflect its independence.
Website:
http://www.elevatorcontractors.org
ECNY - Elevator Conference of New York
To promote, foster and advance in every lawful manner, the common interest and goals of those engaged in the vertical transportation industry, also known as the Industry; to encourage, increase and advance fellowship, cooperation and mutual interest among manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, consultants, inspectors, public employees and field personnel engaged in the industry; to inform those in the vertical transportation industry and the general public on the safety and operation of all vertical transportation; to organize, hold and conduct meetings, discussions, lectures, seminars and forums on issues affecting the vertical transportation industry; to acquire, assemble, preserve and distribute educational and informational literature in connection with improving safety and the overall operation of vertical transportation systems; to maintain, develop, improve and enhance the standards, practices, and ethics of those engaged in the Industry; to aid, assist, cooperate and otherwise engage in concerted action with private and governmental agencies, organizations and institutions on all issues involving the common interests and goals of those engaged in the vertical transportation industry.
Website:
http://www.ecnyweb.com/
EEA - The European Elevator Association
The main purpose of EEA is to promote the quality and safety of equipment and services related to elevators, freight lifts, escalators, passenger conveyors and associated systems manufactured, installed or maintained in the European Union to serve the public interest in safe and uninterrupted usage of such equipments.
Website:
http://www.eea-eeig.org
Elevator Industry Group of Southern California
The ELEVATOR INDUSTRY GROUP OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA is an informal not for profit association formed in 1947 and in continual existence since that time. The purpose of the group is to facilitate the common interests of the elevator industry and the public welfare by social interaction and bilateral information distribution. Membership is open to all persons sharing those interests.
Website:
http://www.elevatorindustry.org
Elevator U (EU)
Elevator U supports and encourages the exchange of ideas and information relative to vertical transportation in academic facilities. Membership includes university facility managers, consultants, vendors and others with ties to the elevator industry. Elevator U provides many resources including an updated email mailing list and annual conferences.
Website:
http://www.elevatoru.org/
Elevator World Magazine
Elevator World is the leading magazine for the commercial elevator industry. It is every contractor\'s reference in addition to the resources and information provided by the NAEC.
The web site contains the following:
• Articles extracted from the print magazine
• A calendar of industry related events
• Fresh news about the industry
• Research material
• A tool to submit classifieds ads for the print magazine
• A host of additional tools and resources
Website:
http://www.elevator-world.com
LEIA - Lift and Escalator Industry Association
LEIA is the trade association and advisory body for the lift and escalator industry. LEIA was formed in 1997 by the merging of two long standing associations with a history dating back to 1932. LEIA members supply passenger and goods lifts,
Website:
http://www.leia.co.uk
NAESA International
The purpose of the National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities International is to foster and assist in the promulgation of a standard safety code and interpretation thereof, for elevators and related equipment, and to engage in activities and establish programs to exchange and impart information of common interest to the membership and to develop the professional reputation of elevator safety authorities.
Website:
http://www.naesai.org
NAVTP - National Association of Vertical Transportation Professionals
NAVTP\'s purpose is to bring together qualified professionals so as to improve the general function of the industry in all its phases, and to create a forum for professionals in the vertical transportation industry to exchange ideas, reports, innovations and regulations, all of which are designed to improve the vertical transportation industry.
Website:
http://www.navtp.org
NEII - National Elevator Industry, Inc.
National Elevator Industry, Inc is a national trade association representing the interests of firms that manufacture, install and/or maintain elevators, escalators, moving walks and other short range transportation products.
Website:
http://www.neii.org
NEMA - National Electrical Manufacturers Association
NEMA\'s mission is to promote the competitiveness of its member companies by providing quality services that will impact positively on standards, government regulations and market economics.
Website:
http://www.nema.org
TSSA - Technical Standards & Safety Authority
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is an independent, not-for-profit safety organization mandated to deliver specific public safety programs and services under Ontario\'s Safety and Consumer Statutes Administration Act.
Website:
http://www.tssa.org
