Building & Construction: Finding Related Industry And Technologies Resources

How do I find industry information for building/construction?
How do I find out about technologies related to building/construction?
[Dictionaries and Encyclopedias] [Handbooks]
What are regulations & standards that I have to follow for the building/construction industry?
How do I find contractors, suppliers, buyers, competitors and other related professionals in the building/construction industry?
[Associations] [Tradeshows] [Directories]
How can I keep current with the latest information in building/construction industry?
[Electronic Databases] [Print Indexes/Abstracts] [Websites]