Resources

Sustainable Construction & Green Building Resources


→ US Green Building Council
The USGBC is a nonprofit organization committed to a prosperous and sustainable future for our nation through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings.

Visit the USGBC for:
• Information regarding the LEED® green building certification program
• Green Building courses & workshops
• Greenbuild Conference information
• Registration for the LEED® AP Exam


→Green Building: US EPA
The US Environmental Protection Agency resource center for information on how to promote improve and maintain the environmental performance of buildings.

Precast Concrete Standards & Quality Resources


→ADA Guidelines: Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings & Facilities

• Section 12: Correctional Facilities

• Section 4: Accessible Elements & Spaces

                   › Subsection 4.2: Space Allowances & Reach Ranges

→Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute
PCI Certification is recognized as the leading and most widely specified quality-assurance program in the construction industry. It is the certification specified by Masterspec, United Facilities Guide Specifications, the General Services Administration, more than 30 state departments of transportation, and many other federal, state, and municipal bodies and is endorsed by the Federal Highway Administration. PCI Certification is the industry’s most comprehensive certification program, including plant, personnel, and field certification.

• All of RW's Onsite Manufacturing Facilities receive PCI Certification.  Learn why...
• All of RW's Quality Control Professionals obtain PCI Certification.  Learn why...
• PCI Resources for Architects
• PCI Resources for Engineers

→American Concrete Institute
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is a nonprofit technical and educational society organized in 1904 and is one of the world's leading authorities on concrete technology. ACI is a forum for the discussion of all matters related to concrete and the development of solutions to problems. ACI conducts this forum through conventions and meetings; the ACI Structural Journal, the ACI Materials Journal, Concrete International, and technical publications; chapter activities; and technical committee work. As its chartered objective states, its purpose is "to provide a comradeship in finding the best ways to do concrete work of all kinds and in spreading that knowledge."

• In addition to the PCI Certification, RW's Quality Control personnel obtain ACI certification.  Explore ACI Workshops and Courses...

Correctional & Industry Organizations

A guide to the correctional & building industry's leading organizations and forums.  Connect to a wide network of design and construction professionals, explore upcoming events and learn about the lastest developments in the design/build arena and topics related to the construction of new facilities.

→ American Correctional Association (ACA)
From professional development and certification to standards and accreditation, conferences and exhibits, ACA is the industry’s resource.
Click here for upcoming conferences.

→ American Institute of Architects - AIA & AAJ
The AIA Academy of Architecture for Justice (AAJ) promotes and fosters the exchange of information and knowledge between members, professional organizations, and the public for high-quality planning, design, and delivery of justice architecture.

→ Design/Build Institute of America (DBIA)
The industry srouce for design/build information, networking and efficient, successful and innovative building solutions. 

• Get information about the upcoming DBIA Expo
• Explore education opportunities
• Network with other Design/Build industry professionals