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MISSION: To improve building physics technologies.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research in thermal engineering, lighting, acoustics, climatology,
moisture control, and economics.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Government and fees for services.
PUBLICATIONS: Monographs and specialty publications.
CENTRAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR BUILDING STRUCTURES
Gosstroy
12 Marx Avenue
103828 Moscow
CONTACT: A. F. Smirnov, Director
MISSION: To improve building mechanics knowledge.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research on civil and seismic engineering, computing, test methods,
and fire protection.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Government and fees for services.
PUBLICATION: Bimonthly journal.
ASLIB
3 Belgrave Square
London SW1X 8PL
CONTACT: Dennis A. Lewis, Director
UNITED KINGDOM
MISSION: To process and disseminate building technology information.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs work in information handling and retrieval systems, training, and
referral services.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Member subscriptions, grants, and sales of publications and services.
PUBLICATIONS: Monthly and quarterly journals, index, handbooks, directories, monographs,
research reports, and bibliographies.
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BRIGHTON POLYTECHNIC, BUILDING DEPARTMENT AND
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Mithras House,
Lewes Road
Mouisecoomb, Brighton
CONIACI: P. I. Rutiand, Head, Building Department
Barry W. Staynes, Director, Civil Engineering Department
MISSION: To provide education and research to improve building technology.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research in environmental sciences, building services, materials,
material sciences, concrete, timber, economics, project control, construction management,
civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, traffic engineering, CAD, testing, and
information systems.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Government.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports and papers.
BRISTOL POLYTECHNIC,
DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Ashley Down Road
Bristol BS7 9BU
CONTACT: M. M. Cusack, Director
MISSION: To educate and advance construction technologies.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs work in environmental health, management, and organization.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Government.
PUBLICATIONS: Annual research report.
THE BRITISH BOARD OF AGREMENI (BBA)
P.O. Box 195
BucknaDs Lane
Garston, Watford, Herts WD2 7NG
CONTACT: T. P. R. Lant, Director
MISSION: To provide for quality control of the construction industry through independent
assessment of materials, products, components, and processes.
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PRIMARY WORK: Performs work in evaluating materials, timber, insulations, structures,
cladding, floors, windows, condensation, and thermal performance; testing; and issues
certificates.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Fees for services and government grants.
PUBLICATIONS: Agrement certificates, assessment and test methods, information sheets, and
newsletter.
BRITISH CERAMIC RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, LTD. (CERAM RESEARCH)
Queens Road
Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent
Staffs ST4 7LQ
CONTACT: D. W. F. James, Chief Executive
MISSION: Research and development, consultancy, testing services, and information on
ceramics and inorganic materials.
PRIMARY WORK: Provides contract research, consultancy, and testing into ceramics and
inorganic materials for all segments of the ceramic industry including: ceramic tableware;
sanitaryware; roof, floor, and wall tiles; masonry products; ~refractories; and advanced
ceramics.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Member programs, fees for contract research, consultancy, testing, and
information services.
PUBLICATIONS: Quarterly journal, quarterly newsletter, technical standards, research
reports, catalogues, and monthly abstracts.
BUILDING CENTER
26 Store Street
London WC1E 7BT
CONTACT: John F. George, Chief Executive
MISSION: To provide information to specifiers and users of building materials and
services.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs services through permanent display of products, advisory service,
information systems, retrieval services, and dissemination methods.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Fees for services.
PUBLICATIONS: Facts sheets.
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BUILDING RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT (BRE)
Garston, Watford WD2 7JR
CONTACT: Rex Watson,Director
MISSION: National research laboratory that develops advanced building technology for
building and construction and for the prevention and control of fires.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering,
construction, fire protection, building regulations, energy conservation, thermal
engineering, acoustics, lighting, building services, materials, concrete, and information
systems.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Government with some private industry sponsorship.
PUBLICATIONS: Monthly journals, research reports, catalogues, annual report, monthly\
digests, defect sheets, and information papers.
BUILDING SERVICES RESEARCH AND INFORMATION ASSOCIATION
01d Bracknell Lane West
BrackneD
Berks RG12 4AH
CONTACT: D. P. Gregory, Director
MISSION: To provide members with information and research services on improving building
services technology.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research on energy conservation and use, air movement, lighting,
ventilation, building communication systems; maintains information and documentation
services; and conducts specialized consultations and testing.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Member subscriptions and fees for services.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports, technical notes, bimonthly abstracts, bibliographies, and
guides.
CEMENT AND CONCRETE ASSOCIATION (C&CA)
Wexham Springs
Slough SL3 6PL
CONTACT R. E. Rowe, Director-General
MISSION: To serve cement industry members with advanced building technology, research and
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advisory services.
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PRIMARY WORK: Performs work in cement, concrete, masonry, testing, advisory services, and
training.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Cement industry members.
PUBLICATIONS: Quarterly journal and magazine, technical reports, and advisory
publications.
CHARTERED INSTITUTION OF BUILDING SERVICES
Delta House
222 Balham High Road
Balham
London SW12 SIBS
CONTACT: A. V. Ramsey, Secretary
MISSION: To promote the improvement of building services engineering techniques and
practices.
PRIMARY WORK: Professional qualification and registration, accreditation of courses,
examinations, technical publications, meetings, seminars in fields of heating, ventilation,
air conditioning, lighting, energy use, electrical services, and mechanical services.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Membership and sale of publications.
PUBLICATIONS: Technical handbooks, data books, monthly and quarterly journals, research
reports, and symposium proceedings.
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY RESEARCH AND INFORMATION ASSOCIATION (CIRIA)
6 Storers Gate
Westminister
London SW1P 3AU
CONTACT: P. L. Bransby, Director
MISSION: To identify research needs, manage research, and disseminate results for the
construction industry.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs work in structural design, civil engineering, construction,
foundation engineering, and underground construction, offshore construction.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Subscriptions and fees for research.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports, technical reports, bimonthly newsletter, annual report,
and bibliographies.
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COVENTRY POLYTECHNIC, DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND BUILDING
Priory Street
Coventry, West Midlands CV1 SFB
CONTACT: H. E. Walker, Head
MISSION: To educate and advance building technology.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research in soil mechanics, civil engineering, reinforced
brickwork, energy conservation, air flows, economics, acoustics, bunlding performance, and
construction management.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Government, fees for services, and Science and Engineering Research
Council.
PUBLICATIONS: Triennial research report, research results, and specialty publications.
HERIOT-WA1T UNIVERSITY, DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING
Chambers Street
Edinburgh, EH1 lHY
CONTACT: Victor Brownlie Torrance, Head
MISSION: To provide academic education and advance the state of building technology.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research on construction management, acoustics, energy conservation
and use, CAD, air flows, bulldog services, economics, architecture, and environmental
studies.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: University, grants, government, and fees for services.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports, monographs, and specialty publications.
IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE ANI) TECHNOLOGY,
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
London SW7 2BU
CONTACT: Patrick Dowling, Head
MISSION: To teach and and advance the state of civil engineering and building technology.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research on steel and concrete structures (onshore and offshore),
soil mechanics, earthquake engineering, hydraulics, and water technology.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Government and industry.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports.
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LAING TECHNOLOGY GROUP, LTD.
Page Street
Mill Hill
London NW7 2ER
CONTACT: P. D. Westwood, Director
MISSION: To provide improved technology and support services to Lading Design and to the
building industry.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs work in civil engineering, energy use, construction, quality
assurance, product testing, training, geotechnical engineering, and soil mechanics.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Corporation and fees for services from industry.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports for clients.
LEEDS POLYTECHNIC, SCHOOL OF CONSTRUCTION STUDIES
Brunswick Terrace
Leeds LS2 8BU '
CONTACT: D. W. H. Skinner
MISSION: Education and research to improve building technology.
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PRIMARY WORK: Performs work in civil engineering, environmental health, construction,
thermal engineering, test methods, and building renovation.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Government.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports, brochures, text books, and specialty publications.
LEICESTER POL~CHNIC, SCHOOL OF ~CHITECTU~
P.O. Box 143
Leicester LE1 9BH
CONTACT: Theo Matoff, Director
MISSION: To educate and perform research to advance building practices.
PRIMARY WORK: Environmental studies and CAD.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: University.
PUBLICATIONS: Semiannual journal and research reports.
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MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING ASSOCIATION
Paisley College Of Technology
47 High Street
Paisley PA1 2BE
CONTACT: E. Downey, Director
MISSION: Education and research for construction practices.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs work on materials, structures, product testing and certification,
and acoustics.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Fees for services.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports.
NEW UNIVlERSITY OF ULSTER
Colerine
N. Ireland BT52 ISA
CONTACT: J. T. McMullan and R. Morgan, Directors
MISSION: To develop technology to improve the quality of building practices.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research on building physics, heat pumps, controls, heat recovery,
and energy use.
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SOURCE OF FINANCES: University, government, and grants.
PUBLICATIONS: Specialty publications.
OVE ARUP & PARTNERS
13 Fitzroy Street
London W1P 6BQ
CONTACT: PovIAhm,Chairman
MISSION: To provide consultation in engineering and analysis of building structures.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs work in civil engineering, engineering design, acoustics, fire
engineering, mechanical engineering, and economics.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Fees for services.
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PUBLICATION: Quarterly journal.
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SOURCE OF FINANCES: University and fees for research.
PUBLICATIONS: Technical standards, research reports, and bibliographies.
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OXFORD POLYTECHNIC, DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
BUILDING AND CARTOGRAPHY
Gypsy Lane
He adingt on, Oxford OX3 OB P
CONTACT: R. W. Morris, Head
MISSION: To undertake research to advance building and civil engineering practices.
PRIMARY WORK: Provides research on materials, concrete, soil mechanics, structures,
hydraulics, hydrology, and testing.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Fees for research, consultancy, arid grants.
PUBLICATIONS: Professional journals.
PLYMOUTH POLYTECHNIC, DEPARTMENT OF COIL ENGI - ERING
Place Court
Palace Street
Plymouth PL1 2DE
CONTACT: R. J. Cope, Head
MISSION: Education and research in civil and structural engineering, including building technology.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research on civil engineering, materials, concrete, reinforced brickwork,
soil mechanics, hydraulics, highway maintenance, coastal engineering, and underwater technology.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Government and fees for services.
PUBLICATIONS: Journal and research reports.
POLYTECHNIC OF THE SOUTH BANK, FACULA OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Wandsworth Road
London SWS
CONTACT: Patricia Roberts, Dean
MISSION: Education to advance building practices.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research on civil engineering, town planning, economics, organization and
management, and construction;
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PORTSMOUTH POLYTECHNIC, DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
Burnaby Building
Burnaby Road
Portsmouth PO1 3QL
CONTACT: P. A. Stead, Head of Department
MISSION: To advance the development of new techniques and systems.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research on materials engineering, structural engineering,
geotechnical engineering, construction, transportation, hydraulics, CAD, transportation
systems, and waste water treatment.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: University, government, industry, and fees for research.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports and text books.
REDLAND TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
Graylands, Langhurstwood Road
Horsham
West Sussex RH12 4QG
CONTACT: S. E. Horsley, Managing Director
MISSION: To develop new technology and products.
PRDMARY WORK: Provides work on materials, ceramics, concrete, polymers, economics, energy,
road surfaces, mud tunnel, and environmental testings.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Member companies.
PUBLICATIONS: Specialty publications and technical reports.
ROYAL INSTITUTE OF BRITISH ARCHITECTS (RIBA)
66 Portland Place
London WIN 4AD
CONTACT: Donald Brooks, Acting Secretary
MISSION: To advance civil architecture and to promote and facilitate the acquirement of
knowledge of the various arts and sciences connected therewith.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research into specific aspects of design and construction, training,
forums, and information systems.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Members and services to members.
PUBLICATIONS: Monthly and quarterly journals, indexes, books, and specialty publications.
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THE STEEL CONSTRUCTION INSTITUTE
Silwood Park
Ascot
Berkshire SL5 7QN
CONTACT: C. J. Billington
MISSION: To develop and promote the proper and effective use of steel as a construction
material.
PRIMARY WORK: Develops design recommendations for steel construction, fire protection,
etc.; provides advisory services, information services, quality assurance, computer aids,
technical education for universities and practitioners, and technical publications; and
performs research into new techniques and uses for steel in construction.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Membership subscriptions, sales of publications, and research
contracts.
PUBLICATIONS: Design guidelines, handbooks, monographs, and research results.
TIMBER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (TRADA)
Stocking Lane
Hughenden Valley
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire HP14 4ND
CONTACT: J. G. Sunley, Director
MISSION: To perform research to advance timber practices.
PRIMARY WORK: Provides work in construction, timber engineering, fire engineering, quality
assurance, and testing.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Members, levy from unparted timber trade, and
PUBLICATIONS: Recommendations, information sheets, books, and bibliographies.
TRANSPORT AND ROAD RESEARCH LABORATORY (TRRL)
Crowthorne
Berkshire RG11 6AU
CONTACT: R. Bridle, Director
fees for services.
MISSION: To advance technology to formulate, develop, and implement government road and
transport policies.
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PRIMARY WORK: Performs research on civil engineering, construction engineering, highway -
engineering, urban and regional planning, and economics.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Government.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports, papers in scientific journals, and specialty publications.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON,
BARTLETT SCHOOL OF ARClIITECTURE AND PI^NNING
Wates House
22 Gordon Street
London WC1H OQB
CONTACT: John Andrews, Director
MISSION: Education to advance the state of knowledge of construction, architecture,
planning, and economics.
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PRIMARY WORK: Performs work in architecture, construction, housing, economics,
urbanization, and low-cost buildings.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Government, university, and fees for research.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports,bibliographies,theses,andpapersin journals.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON, DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
Gower Street
London WC1E 6BT
CONTACT: K. O. Kemp, Head
MISSION: Education to advance civil engmeer~ng technologies.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research on geotechnical engineenng, structural mechanics, offshore
structural engineering, concrete and concrete structures, and fluid mechanics.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: University and government.
PUBLICATIONS: Research and project reports.
BATH UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING ENGINEERING
Clavertyon Down,
Bath BA2 7AY
CONTACT: MichaelBrawne,Director
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MISSION: Education to advance the state of technology In building sciences.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research on architecture, environmental engineering, construction,
acoustics, lighting, structures, soil mechanics, and civil engineering.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: University and grants.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports and papers in journals.
BIRMINGHAM UNIVERSITY, CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
P.O. Box 363
Birmingham B15 211
CONTACT: B. P. Hughes, Acting Head
MISSION: Education to advance the state of technology in civil engineering.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research on structures, materials, concrete, fluid mechanics,
hydrology, public health, soil mechanics, and foundation engineering.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: University research grants and fees for services.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports, annual report, and biannual research reports.
EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY,
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND BUILDING SCIENCE
The King's Buildings
Mayfield Road
Edinburgh EH9 3JL
CONIACI: J. Morgan, Head
MISSION: Education to advance civil engineering practices.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research in structural masonry, ceramics, nondestructive testing,
timber structures, geotechnical engineering, concrete, and wind loads.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: University and grants.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports, proceedings, and papers in journals.
LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND
BUILDING ENGINEERING
P.O. Box 147
Liverpool L69 3BX
CONTACT: D. W. Cheetham, Director of Studies in Building Engineering
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MISSION: Education to advance technology for better building practices.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research on building construction engineering, acoustics, energy
consumption, building services, lighting, materials, concrete, and productivity.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: University and grants.
PUBLICATIONS: Papersin journals.
MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY,
INSTITU'IE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY,
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING
P.O. Box ~
Manchester M60 1QD
CONTACT: R. Pitcher and P. J. Burberry, Co-Directors
MISSION: Education to advance building services and construction engineering technologies.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research on materials, construction, nondestructive testing,
building design, econometrics, and housing.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: University, grants, and fees for services.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports, bibliographies, and papers in journals.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYPE,
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE,
BUILDING SCIENCE SECTION
The University
Claremont Road
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU
CONTACT: A. C. Hardy, Professor of Building Science
MISSION: Education to advance building technology.
PRIMARY WORK: Undertakes research into building physical performance, energy conservation,
environmental standards, natural and artificial lighting, building acoustics, and building
performance prediction techniques by computer simulation.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: External funding from research councils and statutory bodies.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports available from British Scientific Library.
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NEWCASTLE UPON DYNE llNIVERSIlY,
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
The University
Claremont Road
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU
CONTACT: M. B. Pescod, Head, Civil Engineering
MISSION: Education to advance the state of building technology.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research on structural, environmental, and hydraulic eng~neer~g.
SOURCES OF FINANCE: University and grants.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports and papers in journals.
SALFORD UNIVERSITY,
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
Salford M5 4WT
CONTACT: E. R. Bryan, Chairman
MISSION: Education to advance the knowledge of the built environment.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research and consultancy on civil engineering, quantity surveying,
building surveying, environmental sciences, housing materials, construction, CAD, testing,
and management.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: University and grants.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports and papers in journals.
SHEFFIELD UNIVERSITY,
DEPARTMENT Ol? CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Mappin Street
Sheffield S1 3JD
CONTACT: T. H. Hanna, Head
MISSION: Education to advance building practices.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research on civil, geotechnical, transport and traffic engineering,
and structural steel and concrete.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: University and government.
PUBLICATIONS: Papers in journals and annual report.
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STRATHCLYDE UNIVERSITY,
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING SCIENCES
131 Rottnrow
Glasgow G4 ONG
CONTACT: P. P. Yaneske
MISSION: Education and advanced trading to apply building technology to the efficient
design of buildings.
PRIMARY WORK: Research on building performance, CAD, construction, energy conservation,
housing rehabilitation, information management and CAD systems.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: University, government, industry professions, and grants.
P1JBLICATIONS: Biannual bulletin, research reports, occasional paper series, and specialty
publications.
UNIVERSITY OF WALES,
INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY,
WELSH SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, RESEARCH, AND DEVELOPMENT
20-22 North Road
Cardiff, CF1 3DY
CONTACT: J. E. Eynon, Head
MISSION: Education to advance environmental sciences, user attitudes, and design
techniques.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research on acoustics, CAD, lighting, space use, and energy
conservation.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: University and grants.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports and papers in journals.
PROPERTY SERVICES AGENCY (PSA)
Whitgift Center
Wellesley Road
Crouton CR9 SLY
CONTACT: Charles Rogers, Chief Librarian
MISSION: To provide, manage, maintain, and furnish information about building design and
construction, and to design and supervise government construction.
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