Providing global information by means of an online database, telephone, facsimile, mail, and communication to consumers and businesses in the building industry (including architecture, engineering, construction, real estate building product companies, home improvement, lawn and garden)via the internet. Providing also a search engine and directory, electronic mail services, list serves, electronic newsletter subscription services, e-commerce (retail) of building industries products, electronic news, press releases, usenet newsgroup, web site development and hosting, banner advertising network, employment data (jobs and resumes), virtual offices with online messaging, message boards, classified advertising and referral service for contractors, architects and hardware supply companies.