XLERATOR® hand dryer, The New Industry Standard, dries hands completely in 10- 15 seconds and uses 80 percent less energy than conventional dryers. XLERATOR represents a 95% cost savings versus paper towels and eliminates their maintenance while improving restroom hygiene. XLERATOR is the only hand dryer that is MADE IN USA Certified®, working in compliance with the Buy American Act and meets American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) guidelines for cost savings, energy efficiency and LEED credits.

Guardian SunGuard Advanced Architectural Glass performance products offer a variety of appearance and light transmission options with outstanding solar energy control. The SunGuard SuperNeutral product line delivers high light transmittance while reducing solar heat gain. Their neutral appearance is the most similar to clear uncoated glass.

When a complete tear-out of the existing window sash and frame is necessary for historic, aesthetic, or structural considerations, Pella can supply new windows to match the historic windows. In some tear-outs, a receptor and subsill system may be a better solution. If the existing window frames are in good condition and only the sash need to be replaced, pocket windows, frame expander systems, brickmoulds, and subframes may be options.

SuperLite II-XL 45 The Best Value in Clear, Wire-free 45 minute Glazing Provides maximum fire safety with hose stream and full radiant heat protection at a better value than any 45 minute product. CPSC Cat. I and II impact safety-rated. Acoustical barrier with 40 STC. Made in the USA.

Bluworld of Water continues to lead the water feature industry with their cutting edge designs and technology. Their scope of capabilities encompasses design consultation, engineering, production, testing and quality control and full-service installation from Bluworld Installation Services. Dedication and craftsmanship ensure that each water feature will create a beautiful signature element for any project.

ELP's Full Face Lens Plate option for gypsum installation minimizes edges where particulates collect and allows easy thorough cleaning. When combined with the "HG" option (Hospital Grade) the lens/fixture is double gasketed to minimize air and dust penetration. Additionally, the Hospital-grade luminaires are supplied standard with anti-microbial paint.

XLERATOR XL-SB stainless steel retrofit kit provides a simple, cost-effective solution for replacing built-in paper towel dispensers with high-speed, energy-efficient XLERATOR® hand dryers. An ADA-compliant, stainless steel panel is mounted precisely into the space where the paper towel dispensers once were, leaving restrooms clean and green.

Guardian SunGuard Advanced Architectural Glass performance products offer a variety of appearance and light transmission options with outstanding solar energy control. The SunGuard SuperNeutral product line delivers high light transmittance while reducing solar heat gain. Their neutral appearance is the most similar to clear uncoated glass. Shown: Omaha Women's Methodist Hospital. The project used Guardian SunGuard SuperNeutral 68 and Royal Blue 40.

SAFTI FIRST offers SuperLite, advanced fire-rated glass with superior clarity and performance for every application. From fire-rated doors and windows to custom-engineered wall assemblies, you can count on them to deliver high-quality products with fast lead times and competitive pricing made here in the USA.

TIMELY frames are available in a variety of metals, including galvanized, stainless steel, and brass. A wide selection of standard finishes and pre-matched custom finishes allows TIMELY frames to perfectly complement any decor. TIMELY frames are stronger and easier to install than conventional hollow metal frames and are perfect for steel stud and drywall construction applications.

For creating "green wall" landscape elements, greenscreen®'s unique structure wire truss configuration enables spanning between structural members for use as a security fence, privacy screen, shade element, or three-dimensional enclosure. Attachment hardware, posts, colors, shapes, engineering, CAD and BIM available.

Georgia-Pacific Gypsum is a leading manufacturer of innovative and award-winning gypsum solutions which have long been recognized for contributing to the sustainability of commercial and residential buildings. Their pioneering and state-of-the-art fiberglass mat technology has inspired the construction industry to build with products that help manage moisture during and after the construction cycle.

The thermally broken aluminum framed NanaWall HSW60 System, an exterior, weather-resistant, individual (single) panel sliding NanaWall system provides the ultimate in versatility and flexibility.

Nystrom offers an online library of BIM families for their 10 complementary building product lines—another way to simplify the construction process. This BIM rendering of a wall expansion joint shows the installed joint and adjacent construction. For additional AIA credits, check out Nystrom’s continuing education course, “Building Movement Joints and BIM.”

Pella Commercial offers comprehensive Revit® families for its aluminum-clad wood and fiberglass windows and doors. The families provide flexibility with muntin patterns and sizing, include exterior and interior finish options, provide fields for important energy data like U-factor, and make it easy to group windows, adjust setbacks, and change interior trim conditions. Visit www.pellabim.com to learn more.

Solarban R100 glass is a neutral-reflective, solar control, low-e glass. With visible light transmittance (VLT) of 42 percent and a solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) of 0.23, Solarban R100 glass has a 1.79 light-to-solar gain (LSG) ratio, up to 29 percent greater than competing neutral-reflective, low-e glasses.

The rapid emergence of Building Information Modeling (BIM) is changing the way AEC project teams work together to communicate, solve problems and build better projects faster and at less cost. And no one can match McGraw-Hill Construction's ability to help you understand and benefit from this transformation. Our special BIM section includes news and case studies; in-depth research; conference & product info; image galleries; and more.

Modernus Sliding Doors are custom built and feature a top-hung track system with shock-absorbing sliding hardware. Doors can be produced in recycled aluminum, stainless steel and wood. Doors do not require a floor track and sliding hardware is 100% concealed within the track system—making for the most minimal system available.

Wall Slide (Barn) Doors, as well as Room Dividers, are a sliding door system separating one part of a room from another using a proprietary panel-clamp smooth-glide system. Design is customizable with choice of finishes and with highly safe glass types (tempered or laminated).

BlueskinVP™ picks up where traditional polymeric wraps leave off. This fully adhered system functions not only as a water-resistive barrier but also as an air barrier, eliminating uncontrolled air leakage created by various mechanisms, such as stack effects, wind effects and mechanical air handling effects.

Bradley's new Diplomat™ Series offers a contemporary alternative to boxy-looking washroom accessories. The unique, dual-curve geometry design offers a sleek and elegant touch to any restroom. The roll towel dispenser accepts any brand of paper allowing the designer to maintain restroom aesthetics. The Diplomat series is manufactured with renewable energy.

CoreFlex Thermoplastic Waterproofing Membrane provides superior waterproofing technology for above and belowgrade applications. Its advanced technology and dual membrane design allows for minimal demolition in Plaza Deck Restoration and enables CoreFlex to be installed over most adhered existing waterproofing membranes. Offering huge savings in time, cost and building disruption, CoreFlex is the ideal solution for Plaza Deck Restoration.

Eldorado offers a collection of beautifully hand-crafted engineered limestone fireplace surrounds in nine distinctive styles. They come in a variety of colors and sizes from traditional, transitional to contemporary. The surrounds are lightweight, easy to install and more affordable than natural limestone. Installation kit included.

Often used in historic renovation projects, Pella® Architect Series® wood and aluminum-clad wood windows are available in a broad range of sizes, shapes, wood types (pine, douglas fir, alder, & mahogany) and include many custom glass options and muntin patterns. Sustainable product attributes include recycled aluminum and glass, renewable wood, and energy efficient design.

Room dividers are a sliding door system separating one part of a room from another, using a proprietary panel-clamp smooth-glide system. Design is customizable with choice of finishes and highly safe glass types (tempered or laminated). Shown here: 3-inch, trio frame design, in black finish with combination-laminated clear and semi translucent glass.

The 20/20 Railing System is just one of the many railing designs offered by Livers Bronze—and just one of the many innovative designs waiting for your next project. See why Livers Bronze is redefining the industry, one railing system at a time.

CertainTeed's line of Ecophon Hygiene ceiling systems is specifically designed to perform in healthcare and laboratory applications where exceptional acoustical performance, humidity resistance and cleanability properties are required. The Hygiene product family features five different systems suited for multiple spaces and are installed on standard 15/16-in. grid.

When it comes to comfort and hygiene, the TOTO Washlet is the ultimate personal care system. The Washlet incorporates Universal Design principles, which provide ease of use by all ages and abilities. TOTO's mission is to deliver, through Universal Design, elegant products that focus on the human-centered detail.

Bison products include: deck supports (made in USA, 20% post-consumer recycled materials, gravity-based system); cubes (modular planters with recycled content, custom colors, finishes and sizes that integrate with Bison Decks); and wood tiles (commercial grade, Class A fire rated, FSC® certified [FSC -C013454] with custom sizes available).

The unique single-panel design of CENTRIA's MetalWrap™ Series insulated composite back-up panel makes it the best choice to provide thermal and moisture protection for building exteriors with metal, brick or terra cotta by eliminating the need for traditional multi-component back-up systems.

Active beams are one of the most energy-efficient heating and cooling solutions available to schools, and work by harnessing the superior power of water to transport energy. A hybrid air-water solution, beams can reduce air duct sizes, thereby reducing the mechanical footprint of a building. Beams can also deliver draft-free comfort to classrooms and common areas.

Guardian SunGuard Advanced Architectural Glass offers a variety of appearance and light transmission options with outstanding solar energy control. SunGuard SuperNeutral high-performance products allow architects to incorporate natural light into their designs while reducing solar heat gain. Their neutral appearance is the most similar to clear uncoated glass

Berkshire HDP, with its rich colors and hand-scraped texture, looks and feels like panels of reclaimed lumber that have already lived a lifetime. With up to 40% recycled content and available in 6x24 planks, the five-color palette offers both contemporary and traditional design options that take your traditional hardwood and put it to the test in high-traffic areas.

The patented, 100% maintenance-free Dri-Design wall panel system is a true dry joint pressure equalized rainscreen system. These single skin plate panels have no potential to delaminate and can be made from a variety of metals. No standard colors and no standard sizes, these panels are detailed to meet the specific unique design requirements of each project.

The Tranquility 27 Two-Stage (TT) Series blends the most advanced technology with the most advanced design to create some of the highest efficiency water-source heat pumps available today. In addition, it utilizes EarthPure® (HFC-410A) refrigerant along with the Copeland UltraTech two-stage compressor and ECM variable speed motor to bring unmatched performance and comfort.

BEDR™ Wall* – Insulating Solutions for High-Performance Rainscreen Systems. Roxul's premium quality stone wool insulation products meet the increasing need for higher energy efficiency, sustainability, durability and better overall performance in commercial buildings. Stone wool is also fire resistant for added safety. *Building Envelope Designed with Roxul.

SAFTI FIRST offers SuperLite, advanced fire-rated glass with superior clarity and performance for every application. From fire-rated doors and windows to custom-engineered wall assemblies, you can count on them to deliver high-quality products with fast lead times and competitive pricing made here in the USA.

Whether you are seeking to complement or contrast a specific building design, depict a school logo, or simply inject a splash of vibrant color, terrazzo can earn your next school project high marks across the board.

SNAP-CLAD Panels feature architectural panel aesthetics and structural panel performance. SNAP-CLAD is corrective leveled to provide superior flatness. PAC-CLAD® Kynar 500® finish, covered by a non-prorated 20-year warranty, is available in 38 colors on steel and aluminum. Most colors meet LEED®, ENERGY STAR® and cool roof certification requirements.

NanaWall FlexSpace: NanaWall operable glass wall systems optimize limited floor space in schools, increase classroom flexibility, enhance student learning, and create a more rewarding teaching environment for educators. Teaching staff can use the operable glass walls to either combine classroom activities or to separate students for specific activities.

Aridus^® is a proprietary concrete mix that helps prevent moisture problems by drying faster than conventional concrete mixes, allowing flooring materials to be installed on concrete in 30 days or less. The result is a faster and more effective floor covering installation that helps keep critical projects on schedule and significantly reduces the risk of liabilities for owners, designers and builders.

Engineered to require no electricity or routine battery replacement, EcoPower technology is the perfect combination of hands-free operation, low maintenance, easy installation and ecology. EcoPower products save energy and provide maximum performance in even the most demanding high-traffic commercial spaces.

NanaWall operable glass wall systems optimize limited floor space in schools, increase classroom flexibility, and create a more enjoyable teaching environment for educators. Teaching staff can use the operable glass walls to either combine classroom activities or to separate students for specific activities.

The Tranquility^®22 Digital series is a unique, industry-changing product that incorporates high-end features like a two-stage compressor, EnergyStar^™ tier 3 efficiency, variable-speed fan, communicating digital controls and true "plug-and-play" functionality at a very competitive price point. It also has one of the industry's smallest footprints, making it suitable for installation in tight places.

Bradley Corp. introduces its elegantly refined Verge^™ Lavatory System in a new design made expressly for individual users. Verge is characterized by its graceful curves, soft radius edges and sleek design. Made with Bradley's Evero^® Natural Quartz Material, composed of a bio-based resin, Verge is durable and eco-friendly.

The 8750XD Unitized Curtain Wall is the newest member of EFCO's XTherm^® family of products. Thanks to their strut design, with patented Duracast^® fiberglass composite, they can offer a best-in-class U-factor. With their optional 875X Wall Vent, EFCO is sure to meet your design needs.