Advantage Sport USA, Inc.
Specializing in quality sport flooring systems since 1988.

• Exclusive distributor and certified installer of Gerflor/Taraflex Sport Flooring throughout the Northeastern United States. (VT, NH, ME, MA, CT, RI, PA, NY, NJ)
• Exclusive distributor and installer for Uni-Turf/Alpha-Sport Surfacing Systems worldwide.
• Distributor and installer for NorthWest Rubber Flooring.

1 Tigan Street, Winooski, Vermont 05404
Tel: 800-653-2674
Fax: 802-655-2809
Email: info@advantagesportusa.com
Website: http://www.advantagesportusa.com

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AE123™
AE123™ is a unique professional liability insurance program specifically developed for low risk architects and design professionals. The benefits of AE123™ are:

• Simple application
• Competitive premiums
• Broad policy with unique coverage enhancements, including:
  - Wide definition of covered act, professional services and covered
     persons
  - Supplemental payments feature
  - Coverage for electronic media claims
  - Low cost Extended Reporting Period options
  - Free Retiree Extended Reporting Period option
• Limits of up to $1,000,000
• Experienced staff and risk management personnel

AE123™ is underwritten by New York Marine and General Insurance Company, which is rated ‘A’ [Excellent] by A. M. Best & Company and managed by Jorgensen & Company, a specialist professional liability insurance agency.

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ALPOLIC® Materials
Now producing FR material in our state of the art facility in Chesapeake, Virginia, ALPOLIC® Materials Aluminum & Metal Composites are used extensively domestically and internationally on some of the worlds highest profile buildings. Using the latest in high performance fluorocarbon resins, all of which meet or exceed the performance criteria of the AAMA 2605 standard, we can offer you unlimited color options. If your project calls for something more out of the ordinary we also offer Natural and Exotic Metals. With the added benefits of being economical, practical and easy to fabricate Alpolic is your natural solution.

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Altair
Altair’s visualization and concept design generation tools are currently being utilized by the architectural industry to explore innovative new ideas and methods. Recent applications have produced faster visualization and modeling, increased efficiency in analysis studies, and new innovative design concepts.

Altair is a leading global provider of technology that strengthens client innovation. Altair provides software and services in the form of Enterprise CAE Solutions, Grid Computing Technology, Product Innovation Consulting, and Business Intelligence Software.

Privately held with more than 1300 employees, Altair has offices throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Asia/Pacific. With a 23-year track record for innovation excellence, Altair has over 3000 corporate clients throughout industry vertical such as Automotive, Aerospace, Government/Defense, Architectural/Civil Engineering, Consumer Products, Life Sciences, Financial Services, and Energy.

Altair’s focus is to deliver solutions that allow our clients to rapidly experiment with their ideas by evaluating options and trade-offs in near-real time. We continue to make significant investments in our core offerings, increasing our ability to make Altair customers the most competitive in their respective industries.

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Amerlux

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Armstrong Commercial Flooring
Armstrong's broad portfolio of commercial floor products lets customers choose from a wide variety of green, greener and greenest solutions. Products includes BBT™, linoleum, LVT, commercial hardwood, sheet, VCT and specialty flooring – all of which contribute to or comply with at least one LEED® credit. Armstrong resilient products are independently tested and certified for compliance with California's Section 01350 for low VOC emissions and can comply with credit EQ4.3 for low emitting materials. Additionally, Armstrong’s line of commercial flooring adhesives comply with LEED credit EQ4.1 for low emitting adhesives. Visit www.armstrong.com/flooring

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ASSA ABLOY
ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions provides end-users with unsurpassed security and life-safety solutions and the essential support services to ensure well-functioning doorway systems.

Our team of architectural representatives and specification consultants provide many professional services, including product research and selection, specification writing, code compliance review, integration of electronic access control systems and LEED consultation. This is all accomplished by combining the strengths of industry leading door and hardware brands: ADAMS RITE, BARON, CECO Door, CORBIN RUSSWIN, CURRIES, GRAHAM, HES, MARKAR, McKINNEY, NORTON, RIXSON, SARGENT, SECURITRON and YALE.

For more information, contact Scott J. Tobias, AHC, CSI, CDT at stobias@assaabloydss.com or 845-742-4827 or visit www.assaabloydss.com.

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ATAS International, Inc.
Founded in 1963, ATAS International, Inc., a leading manufacturer of metal roofing, wall and ceiling panels, produces systems for commercial and residential buildings.

The ATAS product line offers over 20 profiles available in aluminum, steel, zinc and copper. These profiles include: standing and batten seams; corrugated; curved; tapered; shingles; tiles; shakes; mansards; narrow or wide ribbed panels with hidden or exposed fasteners; rainware; crown moulding; and perimeter edge trim are also available with the same finish to match or accent a roofing or wall system. Profiles are coated with a Kynar500® or Hylar5000® finish in 30 standard colors.

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Benjamin Moore
We've been dreaming in color since 1883.

Benjamin Moore & Co., a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a high-performing, innovative manufacturer and retailer of quality coatings and provider of related goods and services for decoration and preservation. We continue as a leader in the architectural coatings industry with products that set new standards of excellence. We manufacture at 7 plants, distribute from 22 facilities, and sell the finest paints, stains, and finishes through a network of more than 4,000 independent retailers across North America.

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The Blue Book of Building and Construction
Since 1913, The Blue Book of Building and Construction has been the construction industry's premier information source. The Blue Book, headquartered in Westchester County, New York, publishes regional construction directories in most major markets throughout the United States. Online, thebluebook.com provides easy access to continually updated information for each of The Blue Book's regional editions. Construction buyers and sellers also have free access to BB-Bid, The Blue Book's online bid management system.

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Canright
Websites for Architects is a product of Canright, the longest-standing software development and website design firm in Oregon. We are a small firm focused on quality custom solutions.

Our streamlined design process makes it easy for your firm to achieve a strong web presence. Our designs employ an intuitive user interface and navigation structure, large images with quick load times, and artful layouts. Your website will be custom designed, not based on a template.Canright is dedicated to providing architectural firms with the best possible experience in designing a new website; as members of the AIA, we actively support the architectural community.

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Ceiling Solutions
Don't replace your ceilings--restore them! For 18 years we have restored 20+ million square feet of ceiling tile in the NY tri-state area. That's about 4 million less cubic feet of landfill in the world!

• 80% less cost than replacement
• Improved brightness, fire rating, and acoustic values - Applied overnight -- no disruption to operations and no mess - Zero environmental impact

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Day Elevator & Lift
Day Elevator & Lift has served architects, building owners and facility managers throughout the tri-state area for over 17 years. Day Elevator & Lift provides low cost solutions for buildings needing to comply with ADA requirements. Our products include lifts and elevators for a new and existing construction.

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Ecoglo® Photo Luminescent Way Finding Systems
Ecoglo enables the efficient, safe, fast and orderly movement or evacuation of people around or out of any public building.

• Superior photo luminescence compared to competitive products
• 24 hour step edge contrast for better step safety in all light conditions
• Passive emergency lighting as a supplementary fail-safe back-up
• Indoor and outdoor application for installation flexibility
• Enables faster egress while preventing falls because steps are no longer
    in shadow
• Meets and exceeds national, state and city building code requirements
• Proven in public buildings world-wide
www.us.ecoglo.com

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Georgia-Pacific Gypsum
Georgia-Pacific Gypsum provides an array of building products for the single and multi-family builder and commercial construction marketplace. As a brand leader, our high quality building materials are specified in many innovative building envelopes.

Georgia-Pacific products include DensArmor Plus® Paperless Drywall, DensGlass Gold® Exterior Sheathing, DensShield® Tile Backer and DensGlass Ultra® Shaftliner. For more information, visit our web site at www.gp.com/build or call (800) BUILD GP.

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Epic Metals Corporation
EPIC Metals is the innovative leader in the design and production of structural long-span acoustical roof deck and composite floor deck ceiling systems. With over 40 years of experience in architectural steel deck production, we have cultivated our product lines to address not only long, uncluttered clear spans of up to 55 feet, but also state of the art interior acoustic control.

Epic promotes architecturally pleasing aesthetics with various ceiling appearance options including; plank, ribbed, flush with shadow lines, beamed, and even curved. Our unique hanging system features address both convenience and versatility. Epic has the panels for any project requiring uncluttered, open public spaces.

EPIC Metals Corporation
11 Talbot Avenue
Rankin, PA 15235
877-696-3742 toll-free
412-351-2018 fax
www.epicmetals.com

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W. P. Hickman Systems, Inc.
W. P. Hickman Systems, Inc., a Serefex company (NASDAQ: SFXC), is a leading provider of quality roofing and waterproofing systems and solutions to the commercial and industrial building segments. Backed by decades of experience, W. P. Hickman applies a unique performance-oriented approach to identify problems and provide the best solution to meet clients’ needs, whether repair, restoration, retrofit or replacement. Many W. P. Hickman products are environmentally preferable and carry Energy Star® ratings, Cool Roof Rating Council ratings and can contribute to achieving LEED® certification. W. P. Hickman Systems, Inc. is the industry benchmark for service excellence, delivering world-class Roofing Systems Built for Life™. For more information, visit www.wphickman.com.

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Huber Engineered Woods LLC
Huber Engineered Woods LLC is a recognized leader in creating high-performance, oriented-strand board (OSB) panels for residential construction and industrial applications.

HEW is focused on providing superior quality, branded products including AdvanTech® flooring, sheathing and rimboard; ZIP System® roof and wall with embedded water-resistive barriers and several specialty original equipment manufacturing (OEM) products for millwork and transportation industries.

HEW products provide innovative solutions and enhancements through superior performance, weatherability and ease of installation.

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Indiana Limestone Company
Indiana Limestone Company is unmatched as the only fully integrated supplier of Indiana Limestone. From raw block and slab material to finished dimensional cut stone and standard building products, we are a leading supplier of the Nation’s Building Stone. Since our founding in 1926, we continue to be the largest limestone quarrier and fabricator in the United States. At Indiana Limestone Company, our strength is in our reliability as we consistently provide high quality products and services to meet your commercial and residential building needs.

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The International Masonry Institute
The International Masonry Institute offers quality training for craftworkers, professional education for masonry contractors and free technical assistance to the design and construction communities. IMI is a strategic alliance between the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) and their signatory contractors to promote quality masonry construction.

Team IMI consists of architects, engineers, construction managers, skilled craftworkers and instructors, offering what no other group can: expertise in training, craftsmanship, design, installation and marketing. That means buildings built by union craftworkers and contractors get built the right way.

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Karndean
Karndean design flooring replicates the look and feel of natural materials; slate, ceramic, marble, glass, limestone and wood. Made from an exceptionally durable form of customised vinyl, Karndean is much warmer and quieter under foot, offering any home or business an easy and low cost flooring option. Karndean comes as individual planks and tiles, offering a significant advantage to designing your own personalised floor.

Karndean was established in 1973 with offices in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and the USA. Our dedication to product research and development has earned the company a reputation around the globe for supplying imaginative, innovative and affordable flooring products to both consumers and businesses.

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William A. Kelly & Co.
William A. Kelly & Co. offers a full-range of general contracting and construction management services. Kelly Company's professional staff has broad experience in all types and phases of construction. Our firm's capabilities include commercial buildings, interior renovations, retail facilities, schools, churches, firehouses, medical and manufacturing facilities, libraries and luxurious private homes. We are also a supplier of Nucor Buildings. Nucor's pre-engineered metal buildings are LEED certified. Kelly Company has provided its clients with significant cost savings. Our building expertise ensures that you get the building you want, on time and within your budget.

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Kidde Residential & Commercial
As the world’s largest manufacturer of fire safety products, Kidde’s mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and its related hazards. For more than 90 years, consumers have relied on Kidde to deliver superior fire detection and suppression products such as smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers and other safety products.

Based in Mebane, NC, Kidde is part of UTC Fire and Security, a business unit of United Technologies Corp, and provides fire safety and security solutions to more than one million customers worldwide. More information can be found at www.utcfireandsecurity.com.

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Super Enterprises - Marvin Windows and Doors
(800) 48MARVIN
www.marvin.com
Whether you’re designing for eco-friendly sustainability, the performance demands of commercial projects or simply the discerning
homeowner, Marvin Windows and Doors is
the premier choice among both residential and commercial architects.

Create a magnificent entrance with mahogany entry doors. Update existing space with replacement windows. Or add the perfect finishing touch with designer window and door hardware. At Super Enterprises, we pride ourselves on the value added services that we can deliver to your firm; including project consultations, technical support, CAD drawings, AIA/CES presentations and complimentary Marvin factory tours with AIA approved CEUs. For more information, please visit www.marvin.com/architect.

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John Meyer Consulting, PC
John Meyer Consulting, PC is a full service site design firm providing expertise in planning, civil engineering, traffic engineering, landscape architecture, environmental studies, land surveying and construction observation services. The JMC team of professionals work together to provide comprehensive site design and consulting services for a wide array of land use projects throughout the United States. From small residential developments to regional shopping centers, JMC excels at gaining the "right to build" in today's complex regulatory environment. We assess a site’s development feasibility, prepare the plans and reports necessary to secure approval and monitor the site construction to guide the project through to fruition.

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Liquid Plastics Inc.
Liquid Plastics Inc. is a manufacturer of cold, fluid applied, seamless, high performance waterproofing systems. Unique formulations offer exceptional resistance to all the common causes of deterioration including prolonged U.V. exposure and attack by aggressive atmospheric chemicals. Liquid Plastics Inc. manufactures roofing membranes, in addition to an extensive range of technologically advanced membranes for walls and hygiene control. These membrane systems offer high performance structural waterproofing and anti-microbial properties at the most advanced levels of durability and reliability. Please contact LPI today to learn more about our extremely versatile weatherproofing systems at 860-613-2688.

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Microdesk
At Microdesk, almost everyone has worked in the AECO industry and we know that technology should help an idea evolve as smoothly and fully as possible. So we offer a complete range of the world’s leading CAD, GIS, FM and BIM software solutions, fit precisely to your needs. To increase efficiency. To improve process. To nurture innovation.

We want to help you deliver more value to your clients. Because working with Microdesk means working as partners. And with 120 team members spread across 13 states, we offer the most comprehensive support for Autodesk, ESRI, Google and Adobe.

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Mythic Paint
Mythic Paint is Non-Toxic, Zero VOC, almost no odor, high performance architectural product line. Mythic contains no solvents, no carcinogens and no crystalline silica and is totally safe. Mythic is extremely tough and durable, ideal for commercial and residential application. Available in over 1200 colors and can custom match competitor’s colors.

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National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
Visit the NCARB booth to learn more about the Council services; Professional Development Program (continuing education courses), IDP, the ARE, certification and reciprocity or visit the NCARB website at www.ncarb.org

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Northeast Masonry
Northeast Masonry is a distributor of quality natural stone products and has tailored its operations to service the needs of the masonry landscape and architectural stone users. We offer a full range of natural stone products. We source products from around the United States and the world, so you can choose from a wide range of products, colors and materials. Northeast Masonry Distributors has many years of work experience in the business as craftsmen, material producers and suppliers of quality products.

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ProAct Sales
ProAct Sales, an AIA member, is a manufacturer’s rep firm specializing in providing audio and video design solutions for residential and commercial spaces. We understand the desires and expectations of the most discriminating clients, and provide design solutions to architects and designers for a wide range of applications.

Our agency has many years of experience in the industry and has been selected to represent several of the most prestigious manufacturers in the business. We offer an AIA approved seminar enabling AIA members to get 1.5 CEU’s of Health, Safety and Welfare credits.

ProAct Sales is your resource or assistance, information and training for your audio, video and lighting control design solutions.

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ReCeil It Professional Ceiling Restoration
ReCycle? ReNew? ReStore? YES! ReCeil It Professional Ceiling Restoration is the process of renewing existing aged or discolored ceiling tiles and ceiling grid systems to like new condition. Ceilings are transformed back to a clean and bright surface like they were when new. The ceilings characteristics including sound absorption, light reflectance, and fire ratings are not harmed. This process is completed at about 1/2 the cost and 1/3 the time of installing new ceiling tiles. Our service is performed after hours with no business disruption and also includes restoring the entire grid system. Great for LEED projects.

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R & L Construction
R & L Construction is a Construction Management Company & General Contractor specializing in Residential & Commercial Projects in the metro New York market.

For ~ 25 years, we have demonstrated success via our unique ability to address all aspects of your construction project which streamlines & significantly accelerates the building process. We own demolition, dry wall/carpentry, paint & steel divisions. Significant savings are attained through our “vertical integration” & “open shop labor.”

R & L Construction collaborates with Architectural Professionals “adding value to projects.” R & L steps in and confirms hard costs necessary for restoration, renovation, or building augmentation. We add value by ultimately helping the owner decide to build the project. We have access to developers and financing sources capable of resurrecting projects that may be dormant.

Let the professionals at R & L Construction help you build dreams.

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Show Distribution
Show Distribution is the exclusive distributor of Chain Master products. They also carry the Prolyte complete line of products. They supply venues, theatres, events and tours with the safest rigging equipment. Variable and fixed speed is available on all their hoists and trolleys.

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TransTech Group
QCQA Laboratories, Inc. was established in 2004, as a division of TransTech Systems, Inc. Harry Apkarian, long time entrepreneur of the Capital District, and his son, David Apkarian, saw the vision to establish a top notch materials testing laboratory in upstate New York. The establishment of QCQA Labs works in close conjunction with TransTech Systems' Research and Development team, which allows QCQA Labs to be on the cutting edge of new technological advances in the industry.

TransTech Geotechnical Services - The first step in ensuring a successful engineering project is obtaining a quality geotechnical evaluation of the site. Our team of experienced field personnel and Licensed Professional Engineers offers the value-added expertise critical to the successful design and construction of any project.

TransTech Drilling Services has a dedicated staff of expert drillers with over 25 years of combined experience in geotechnical and environmental drilling. By procuring accurate subsurface information, TransTech Drilling Services offer the value added expertise critical to the successful design and completion of your next project.

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Trenwyth Company
Exceptional high-performance buildings begin with Trenwyth high-end architectural concrete masonry units. Whether you prefer the beauty of ceramic tile, classic ground face, the timeless look of terrazzo or a more textured finished, Trenwyth offers a full line of inspiring concrete masonry units available in colors, shapes and sizes you won’t find anywhere else. Mold and moisture resistant, Trenwyth units are easy to clean (never paint or refinish) and will last the life of your building. Graffiti resistant, Trenwyth glazed and filled & polished units are exceptionally resistant to staining, abrasion, impact and chemicals. Trenwyth recycled units contain pre-consumer recycled content.

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Wales-Darby, Inc.
For over 35 years Wales-Darby, Inc. – a Manufacturer’s Representative - has been dedicated to providing the highest caliber of sales, engineering, customer service and training to the HVAC and plumbing industry. We represent only quality manufacturers enabling us to offer a complete package of products and systems. Wales-Darby offers complete system engineering, application and design assistance as well as a comprehensive training program reaching all corners of the industry. Wales-Darby is anxiously anticipating the opening of our Energy Showroom scheduled for October 2008. This unique center will offer a hands-on venue in which energy-efficient and eco-conscious products and systems will be installed. Be sure to visit our website for more information – www.walesdarby.com.