Four recipients for the 2009 Award for Excellence have been selected by the Washington, D.C.-based American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System. The award recognizes educational providers that show an exceptional commitment to developing and maintaining high-quality education for architects. The winners in four different categories are as follows: Architectural Firm Provider: Marshall Craft Associates Inc., Baltimore Commercial Organization Provider: Whirlpool Corp., Benton Harbor, Mich. Educational Organization Provider: Kaplan, New York City Internet Platform Provider: AEC Daily, Buffalo, N.Y.,
Continuing education awards (March 2009)
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Protective Expanded Metals for Keeping Networks Online
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