Industrial Designers Society of America

The Brick Industry Association (BIA), located in Reston, VA, is dedicated to promoting the benefits of clay brick as a sustainable and durable building material. With a focus on innovation, the BIA hosts the Brick in Architecture Awards, celebrating outstanding designs that incorporate clay brick in creative and environmentally friendly ways. In addition to recognizing architectural excellence, the BIA provides resources for homeowners, builders, and architects, including educational materials, technical resources, and inspiration galleries. Their commitment to durability, energy efficiency, and low maintenance makes clay brick a preferred choice for both residential and commercial projects. Generated from the website

Founded in 1902, AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology represents and promotes the interests of American providers of manufacturing machinery and equipment. It promotes technological advancements and improvements in the design, manufacture and sale of members' products. The company s manufacturing elements include design, automation, material removal and forming, assembly, inspection and testing, and communications and control. AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology facilitates networking, collaboration, match-making, new business opportunities and the exchange of ideas. It is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Additionally, the company administers various cost management, business benchmarking and financial programs. AMT-The Association For Manufacturing Technology is headquartered in McLean, Va.