Part of being an industry leader is to engage with the broad range of organizations that support the industry, tapping their specialized knowledge to augment our own. The landscape is changing from design trends to regulation to certification - so access to different perspectives helps us clarify our vision.  
 
We hope you find this collection of resources helpful and we urge you to support these organizations in ways that are appropriate for your business.

A/E/C from A to Z

ABC - Associated Builders & Contractors Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national association representing 24,000 merit shop construction and construction-related firms in 78 chapters across the United States.... Website

ACEC - American Council of Engineering Companies The voice of America's engineering industry. More than 5,500 firms throughout the country – are engaged in a wide range of engineering works that propel the nation's economy, and enhance and safeguard America's quality of life. The Council's mission is to contribute to America's prosperity and welfare by advancing the business interests of member firms.... Website

AFO - Architecture Foundation of Oregon The Architecture Foundation of Oregon advocates the enhancement of our built environment, the livability of our communities, and preservation of our rich architectural heritage.... Website

AGC-OR - Associated General Contractors Associated General Contractors is the largest and oldest national construction trade association in the United States. Operating in partnership with its nationwide network of Chapters, AGC provides a full range of services satisfying the needs and concerns of its members, thereby improving the quality of construction and protecting the public interest.... Website

AIA - American Institute of Architects Since 1857, the AIA has represented the professional interests of America's architects. As AIA members, over 81,000 licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners express their commitment to excellence in design and livability in our nation's buildings and communities.... Website

APWA - American Public Works Association The American Public Works Association is an international educational and professional association of public agencies, private sector companies, and individuals dedicated to providing high quality public works goods and services.... Website

ASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers To provide essential value to our members, their careers, our partners and the public by developing leadership, advancing technology, advocating lifelong learning and promoting the profession.... Website

ASHRAE - American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers advances technology to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world. Membership is open to any person associated with the field.... Website

C3DUG - Civil 3D Users Group The Portland and Seattle Civil 3D user groups are designed as a forum for users in the Civil 3D community to meet monthly to share their questions, thoughts and answers. Check PPI's website for upcoming dates.... Website

Cascadia Region of USGBC One of the three original chapters of the U.S. Green Building Council, this chapter covers Oregon, Washington and British Columbia, but also includes members from as far away as Idaho and Montana. Cascadia strives to become the first and last word on green building by forging alliances with organizations that have a stake in the future of this region.... Website

CRAB - County Road and Bridge Engineers The Mission of the County Road Administration Board is to preserve and enhance the transportation infrastructure of the Washington Counties by providing standards of good practice, fair administration of funding programs, visionary leadership, and integrated progressive and professional technical services.... Website

GITA - Geospatial Information and Technology Association To be the leading information resource and community for anyone who has a vested interest in the use of geospatial information.... Website

GPS UG- Oregon GPS User Group The Oregon GPS Users Group was established in 1988 to promote the use and understanding of GPS for surveying and mapping in the State of Oregon and also to cooperate in the establishment of the Oregon High Accuracy GPS Reference Network.... Website

LSAW - Land Surveyors' Association of Washington Committed to promoting the profession and science of surveying for the benefit of its members and the public. We promote lifelong learning, high standards of ethics and practice, legislative leadership, and community involvement.... Website

NUCA - National Utility Contractors Association Our mission is to preserve the identity and common interests of the utility contracting industry; promote better relations between utility contractors and governmental agencies, general contractors, labor, engineers and the public at large; foster, encourage and maintain safety standards; represent the common interests of utility contractors at national, state and local levels; and to engage in research to aid the utility contracting industry.... Website

PEO - Professional Engineers of Oregon PEO is the recognized voice and advocate of licensed Professional Engineers in the state of Oregon.... Website

PLSO - Professional Land Surveyors of Oregon To promote legislation and educational programs to improve the professional status of Oregon Land Surveyors; and to advance the profession of Land Surveying by promoting high standards of practive and ethical conduct, holding paramount the interests of the public.... Website

Portland Revit User Group This is a local community where Autodesk Revit users come together to share ideas, exchange and build technical skills and resolve challenges with the Revit product line.... Website

SEAO - Structural Engineers Association of Oregon SEAO is a non-profit volunteer professional organization whose purpose is to provide a forum for structural engineers in Oregon to interact, improve their technical knowledge and professional skills.... Website

SEARUG - Seattle Revit User Group This is a local community where Autodesk Revit users can learn from their peers, build technical skills, exchange ideas, resolve challenges, share successes, and elevate their capabilities with the Revit suite of products. The PPI Group is proud to be a participating sponsor for this group.... Website

URISA - Urban and Regional Information Systems Association URISA is a non-profit professional and educational association that promotes the effective and ethical use of spatial information and information technologies for the understanding and management of urban and regional systems. It is a multidisciplinary association where professionals from all parts of the spatial data community can come together and share concerns and ideas.... Website

USGBC - United States Green Building Council The U.S. Green Building Council is a 501©(3) non-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings accessible to everyone within a generation ... Website