Standards Resources
You want all of the tools necessary to ensure the quality and safety of people, products and processes, as defined by trusted industry standards. While many standards have been developed by many organizations, the following list includes many of the best known and most respected.
American Petroleum Institute (API)
The American Petroleum Institute (API) is the only national trade association that represents all aspects of America’s oil and natural gas industry. More than 550 corporate members, from the largest major oil company to the smallest of independents, come from all segments of the industry. They are producers, refiners, suppliers, pipeline operators and marine transporters, as well as service and supply companies that support all segments of the industry.
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
ASTM International is a globally recognized leader in the development and delivery of international voluntary consensus standards. Today, some 12,000 ASTM standards are used around the world to improve product quality, enhance safety, facilitate market access and trade, and build consumer confidence.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ASME helps the global engineering community develop solutions to real world challenges. Founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a not-for-profit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing and skill development across all engineering disciplines, while promoting the vital role of the engineer in society. ASME codes and standards, publications, conferences, continuing education and professional development programs provide a foundation for advancing technical knowledge and a safer world.
American Water Works Association (AWWA)
Established in 1881, the American Water Works Association is the largest nonprofit, scientific and educational association dedicated to managing and treating water, the world’s most important resource. With approximately 50,000 members, AWWA provides solutions to improve public health, protect the environment, strengthen the economy and enhance our quality of life.
British Standards Institution (BSI)
BSI is the business standards company that helps organizations all over the world make excellence a habit. For more than a century we have been challenging mediocrity and complacency to help embed excellence into the way people and products work. That means showing businesses how to improve performance, reduce risk and achieve sustainable growth. As a global leader in helping organizations improve, our clients range from high profile brands to small, local companies in 150 countries worldwide.
Cooling Technology Institute (CTI)
CTI has a mission to advocate and promote the use of environmentally responsible Evaporative Heat Transfer Systems (EHTS), cooling towers, and cooling technology for the benefit of the public by encouraging education, research, standards development/verification, government relations, and technical information exchange.
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
The National Research Council (NRC) is the Government of Canada’s premier research and technology organization (RTO).Working with clients and partners, we provide innovation support, strategic research, scientific and technical services.
Oil & Gas UK (UKOOA)
“Our aim is to strengthen the long-term health of the offshore oil and gas industry in the United Kingdom by working closely with companies across the entire sector, governments and other stakeholders to address the important issues.”
Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI)
With administrative offices located in Dallas, Texas, The Plastics Pipe Institute Inc. (PPI) is the major trade association representing all segments of the plastics piping industry. PPI members share a common interest in broadening awareness and creating opportunities that expand market share and extend the use of plastics pipe in all its many applications. As an association, PPI focuses collaborative efforts to accumulate data, concentrate facts and target resources toward advancements in applications and increases in widespread usage.
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA)
SMACNA’s mission is to provide products, services, and representation to enhance members’ businesses, markets, and profitability. Located in headquarters outside Washington, D.C., the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA), an international association of union contractors, has 1,834 members in 103 chapters throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and Brazil.
United States Department
of Commerce
The Commerce Department’s mission is to help make American businesses more innovative at home and more competitive abroad. Comprised of 12 different agencies responsible for everything from weather forecasts to patent protection, the Commerce Department touches the lives of Americans every day.
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA)
Our continuing mission is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world. We strive to reach the next level of safety, efficiency, environmental responsibility and global leadership. We are accountable to the American public and our stakeholders.
Welding Research Council (WRC)
The Welding Research Council, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit scientific research corporation, brings to bear in the solution of problems in welding and pressure vessel technology the talents of diverse science and engineering specialists. They exchange knowledge, share perspectives, and develop and guide R & D activities. As needed, the Council organizes and manages cooperative programs to advance codes and standards. Also incorporates the Pressure Vessel Research Council (PVRC) and Materials Properties Council (MPC)
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