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Useful Resources

American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Good resource for finding architects whether it be for Commercial, Residential, or Institutional architecture.

Canadian Lumbermen's Association
The membership of the CLA is divided into four bureaus primarily servicing the softwood and hardwood lumber manufacturing community.

Maple Floor Manufacturers Association
Since 1897 the Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association has established itself as the authoritative source of technical and general information on maple sports flooring and has attracted a membership of manufacturing mills, installation contractors, distributors and allied product manufacturers who subscribe to the high standards for which the association stands.

National Association of Home Builders
NAHB has 182,000 members, including more than 50,000 who build more than 80 percent of all U.S. homes.

National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association
It's hard to put your finger on it, but there's something about a real oak floor that just brings a room together.

The Hardwood Council
Founded in 1993, the Hardwood Council is a coalition of 11 hardwood lumber and product associations. The Council provides technical information on North American hardwood applications for builders, architects, interior designers and remodelers.

The National Wood Flooring Assocication
The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) is a non-profit trade association representing all segments of the wood flooring industry, including manufacturers, distributors, retailers and installers.

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