Stone, Concrete, Ceramics, and Glass

This international association provides the latest technical, scientific, and educational information to its members and others in the ceramics and related materials field.
American Ceramic Society (ACerS)
470 Olde Worthington Road, Suite 229
Westerville, OH, 43082-8985
Tel: (866) 721-3322
Tel 2: (614) 890-4700
Email: customerservice@ceramics.org
https://ceramics.org/

This trade association promotes quality construction, builds markets for general contractors, and helps implement training through its national center and apprenticeship programs.
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
2300 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300
Arlington, VA, 22201-5426
Tel: (703) 548-3118
Fax: (703) 842-8817
https://www.agc.org

This museum and educational site has thousands of glass objects on view, a comprehensive library on the art and history of glass, and a studio that offers classes for all skill levels.
Corning Museum of Glass (CMOG)
One Museum Way
Corning, NY, 14830-2253
Tel: (800) 732-6845
Tel 2: (607) 937-5371
Email: info@cmog.org
https://home.cmog.org

The NGA represents the flat-glass industry and offers educational and certification programs.
National Glass Association (NGA)
344 Maple Avenue West, Unit 272
Vienna, VA, 22180-5612
Tel: (703) 442-4890
https://www.glass.org

The NSSGA provides advocacy, education, and other resources for stone, sand, and gravel providers and related professionals.
National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA)
66 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 300
Alexandria, VA, 22314-1576
Tel: (703) 525-8788
https://www.nssga.org

The OPCMIA is the oldest building and trades union in the United States, with roots dating back to 1864.
Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' International Association (OPCMIA)
9700 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 200
Columbia, MD, 21046-1678
Tel: (301) 623-1000
http://www.opcmia.org

The TMS offers education, career development, and other resources for minerals, metals, and materials professionals.
The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS)
5700 Corporate Drive, Suite 750
Pittsburgh, PA, 15237-5851
Tel: (800) 759-4867 (U.S. and Canada only)
Tel 2: (724) 776-9000 (all other countries)
Fax: (724) 776-3770
https://www.tms.org