spec near here provides the tool for a simplified geographic search to assist in locating regional manufacturers of building materials. Subscribers input the address of a project site, a material being specified using corresponding CSI MasterFormat section number provided, and a designated radius, and, in return, receive a map pinpointing the location of manufacturers of the specified product.

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Begin searching for a building material generally using keywords or as specifically as a CSI MasterFormat 1995 or 2004 section number.  The search will result in a comprehensive mapping of manufacturers that are available in your region. With a clutter-free and easy to navigate site, spec near here provides a simple means to evaluate relative distances of the manufacturers of your desired product.

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By specifying and purchasing building materials that are manufactured close to your project site, there is the obvious benefit in reducing the environmental impacts associated with the delivery of materials. spec near here provides you with the opportunity to consider the carbon footprint of the materials you specify from an accurate and objective standpoint.

This service is advantageous for those pursuing USGBC's LEED® Certification, specifically Regional Materials: MR Credit 5.1 and 5.2. The intent is to provide accurate information about the location of the manufacturers and encourages the manufacturers to provide the point of extraction, harvest, or recovery of their products’ raw materials. Additionally, spec near here facilitates the discovery of products contributing to synergies with other LEED credits.

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Utilizing regionally manufactured building materials should reduce transportation costs. Also, the support of regional manufacturers and labor forces retains investment in the community, contributing to a vital job market as well as an improved tax base. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act signed into law in 2009 includes a provision favoring domestic sources. spec near here is a supportive tool in that effort.

Currently, our database contains over 12,000 US and Canadian manufacturers. If you are a manufacturer and would like to add your company or update your contact information to the database at no cost, please join our database. If you would like to receive updates and further information, as it becomes available, please sign up to learn more.

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