Education and Training

AcTecHelp.com
Online learning modules for HVAC. Basic informational modules on thermodynamics, mechanical refrigeration and basic electricity.
http://www.actechelp.com/

Assured Contractor's Expediting Service.
Insurance restoration instruction for building contractors. Information on structures, adjusters, fire, flood, wind, water, house, home, business, disaster recovery.
http://aces.4mg.com/

AVO Training Institute
Electrical, telecommunications, and safety training with locations throughout the United States. Also, offers books, videos, tools, and safety apparel.
http://www.avotraining.com/

Bookworkz
Browse and purchase from thousands of construction, engineering and architectural titles.
http://www.bookworkz.com/

B.T. Builders, Inc.
Americans with Disabilities Act continuing education for architects, building officials, building inspectors, and plans examiners.
http://www.btbuilders.com/

Cam Tech School of Construction and Bookstore
Cam Tech School of Construction specializes in licensing exam preparation for Florida certified contractors. Also offers construction books and Continuing Education Courses.
http://www.camtechschool.com

Clear Solutions Training Division
Offer training and assessment services for underground construction techniques including horizontal directional and land drilling.
http://www.clearsolutionsint.com

Construction Industry Resource Training Network
An organization of training directors for larger construction companies in the US and Canada. The site gives basic information on the organization, and future meetings.
http://www.cirtn.org/

Construction Safety Association of Ontario
Consultation, education, instruction, videos, manuals and interactive training for construction workers and management.
http://www.csao.org/

Construction Spanish Book
The pocket translator has over 1,000 words and terms, English/Spanish and Spanish/English, related to the construction industry, including safety, tools, and machinery.
http://constructionspanish.com/

Dreamhouse Institute
Dreamhouse Institute offers seminars in project management for homeowners planning to build their custom home.
http://www.dreamhouseinstitute.com

Efficient Windows Collaborative
Provides unbiased information on the benefits of energy-efficient windows, descriptions of how they work, and recommendations for their selection and use.
http://www.efficientwindows.org

Elite Specialist Training Ltd
Provides refrigeration and air conditioning training. All work carried out on-site or at a suitable nearby venue.
http://www.elitestl.com

Forklift Operator Training Courses for OSHA certification
Forklift training courses on line for OSHA forklift operator certification through Occupational Safety and Health Consultants
http://www.oshc.com/courses.htm

Go With The Faux
Classes in multi-color glazing, textured faux finishes and advanced wall glazing.
http://www.gofaux.com/

Heartwood School for the Homebuilding Crafts
Timber-framing and carpentry school in Massachusetts. Also offers a carpentry class just for women.
http://www.heartwoodschool.com/

HG & Associates
Offers training in construction management, marketing, and business development to the construction industry.
http://www.hgassociates.com

Home Tech On-Line
Provides information for professional remodelers and home inspectors with books, seminars and computer software.
http://www.hometechonline.com/

The House That Jack Built
Career education and work specialties in construction, including commercial, civil, and residential.
http://votech.about.com/library/weekly/aa030100a.htm

The Industrial Electricians Notebook
Offers training for electricans in electrical theory, electrical reference data, electrical maintenance information, and electrical troubleshooting tips.
http://www.kilowattclassroom.com/Notebook4.htm

Kitchen and Bath Design Training Services
We train kitchen and bath designers. Courses include CAD, selling skills, layout and customer service all related to the Kitchen and Bath Industry.
http://davidnewtonandassoc.com

Lasko School of Log Building
Careers in handcrafted full-scribe log building, entry-level and owner-builder workshops. Includes employment postings and schedule.
http://www.laskoschooloflogbuilding.com/

Learn Plumbing
Distance learning study modules for plumbing, bathroom design, central heating and related skills. Based in the United Kingdom.
http://www.olci.info/plumbing/

Lee Evans Group
Offers management education for the home building industry.
http://www.leeevansgroup.com/

Lee Resources International, Inc.
General business consulting, sales training, operations training, psychological testing, roundtables, newsletters and recruiting services for the lumber and building supply industry.
http://www.leeresources.com/

Log Home Builder's Association of North America
Offers two day classes on building log homes and log cabins for owner builders. Lots of information and log home pictures.
http://www.loghomebuilders.org/

Northsore Crane, Inc.
Certifies crane operators, riggers and forklift drivers. Trains crane mechanics. Crane inspections, maintenance, repairs on virtually any crane, onshore, offshore. Located in Covington, LA.
http://www.northshorecrane.com/

NW Technical Institute
Training center for cost estimators and project managers.
http://www.nwtech.org/

On Site Productions
Offers track excavator safety and productivity videos.
http://www.onsiteproductions.com

Palm Construction School
Florida contractor's licensing information, exam preparation, reference materials, continuing education and schedules.
http://www.palm-school.com

Petroleum Management Consultants
Interactive maintenance or sales training programs to better understand the fundamentals of lubrication. Extensive use of equipment (bearings, gears, couplings, internal combustion engine components and hydraulic pumps).
http://www.sandybrae.com/training/index.htm

Polyurethane Roof Training Center Mexico
Dedicated to improving the quality of polyurethane roofs through basic theory and intensive hands-on training of people involved in roofing, construction or insulation industry.
http://www.geocities.com/j3hdz/

School of Surface Technology
Holds training classes on floorcovering care, installation and inspection.
http://www.carpetschool.com/

Star Electrical Training
Training offered to industry and electrical contractors. Subjects include the National Electrical Code, industrial controls (PLCs), and three-phase power applications.
http://starelectricaltraining.com/

Technical Electrical Consulting and Training
TECT, Inc. offers on-site lineman's training, consulting services, audits, and contracting specializing in live line maintenance.
http://www.tect-inc.com/

TheContractorsGroup.com
Offers editable construction forms, tutorials, forums, and related links.
http://www.thecontractorsgroup.com/

Tom Henry's Code Electrical Classes and Bookstore
Prepares electricians and contractors for their electrical license exam. Offers electrical books, videos, audio, seminar and training to electricians and anyone who wishes to understand the National Electrical Code.
http://www.code-electrical.com/

Tool Box Topics
Free construction safety meeting topics. Use these scripts as the basis for employee briefings to help reduce construction accidents.
http://www.toolboxtopics.com

VISTA Training, Inc.
Develop training programs for the construction and surface mining industries.Services include onsite equipment operator and Internet based training. Includes product catalog and pricing.
http://www.vista-start-smart.com/

The Window Cleaning Guide
Learn to clean and wash windows like the pros. Window cleaning manual on CD-ROM.
http://www.geocities.com/the_window_cleaning_guide/

Yestermorrow Design/Build School
Alternative construction classes in Vermont for owner-builders who want to design their own home.
http://www.yestermorrow.org/