● Resources

Industry resources for trade estimators.

Organizations and tools our users rely on around estimating and bidding. Listings are independent; ReadMyBlueprint does not endorse or receive payment from any of them.

Trade associations

Steel Framing Industry Association

Industry association for cold-formed steel framing, with technical and industry resources.

Steel Stud Manufacturers Association

Association of steel framing manufacturers, publishing product and standards information.

Finishing Contractors Association

Trade body for drywall finishing and related interior-finish contractors.

Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance

Industry association for spray foam insulation contractors and manufacturers.

Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association

Trade association for concrete masonry (CMU) with technical resources.

Insulation Institute

Educational hub on insulation benefits, tools and resources.

National Insulation Association

Trade association for commercial and industrial insulation contractors.

Mason Contractors Association of America

National association representing masonry contractors.

American Subcontractors Association

National association advocating for construction subcontractors.

National Association of Women in Construction

Association supporting women working across the construction industry.

Estimating training & standards

American Society of Professional Estimators

Professional society for construction estimators, with education and certification.

Construction Specifications Institute

Professional institute behind MasterFormat and other specification standards.

International Code Council

Publisher of the model building codes used across the United States.

Back-office tools for contractors

Taxstra

Accounting and tax firm serving contractors, including job costing and 1099 work.

Knowify

Job costing and billing software for trade contractors.

Workyard

Time tracking, GPS and payroll tools for field crews.

SimplySub

Job tracking and management software for subcontractors.

Siteline

Pay application and billing software for specialty contractors.

Levelset

Lien rights and payment-process resources for contractors and suppliers.

Jonas Construction Software

Accounting and project management software for specialty contractors.

Construction Financial Management Association

Professional association for construction finance and accounting.

Plan printing & document services

Vision Does It

Architectural, engineering and construction printing and document services.

Duncan-Parnell

Large-format plan printing and reprographics for bid distribution.

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