National Paint & Coatings Association (NPCA) is the preeminent organization representing the paint and coatings industry in the United States.  A voluntary, nonprofit trade association, NPCA represents some 400 paint and coatings manufacturers, raw materials suppliers, and distributors.  Jerry D. Jones (President and CEO of JONES-BLAIR™ Company) is on the Board of Directors and is very active in the organization.

The American Institute of Architects is the voice of the architecture profession dedicated to:
 

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.

Sealant, Waterproofing and Restoration Institute is an international trade association that represents the commercial sealant, waterproofing and restoration construction industry.

Sweets: The construction’s product marketplace—with over 61,000 products!   At the website, you can find specs, download CAD Libraries, contact local manufacturers’ reps and complete other inquiries of individual interest.

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is an independent, not-for-profit product safety testing and certification organization. They have tested products for public safety for more than a century.

ASTM International is one of the largest voluntary standards development organizations in the world.  ASTM Intl. is a not-for-profit organization that provides a forum for the development and publication of voluntary consensus standards for materials, products, systems, and services.  More than 20,000 members representing producers, users, ultimate consumers, and representatives of government and academia develop documents that serve as a basis for manufacturing, procurement, and regulatory activities.

The Society for Protective Coatings serves its members and advances the industry through standards, regulatory advocacy, education, and information exchange.

Energy Star^® is a government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency.