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Through the partnership, FCA members will have free access via the Web site (http://www.finishingcontractors.org) to the extensive research and evaluation tools of RiverGuide. In addition, RiverGuide for Construction Software's experts will provide individual consulting through the FCA Member Expert Hotline. RiverGuide will write articles and whitepapers for the FCA newsletters and Web site. RiverGuide for Construction Software has also set up a category on its Web site exclusively for finishing contractors.

RiverGuide for Construction Software is a free web-based resource designed to help contractors, architects and building owners research and select new construction software. RiverGuide offers:

• Insightful articles and papers, as well as the latest industry news;
• Software search tools to find industry specific software; and,
• Detailed product profiles and side-by-side product comparisons.

"This will provide our members with the expertise they to need to make informed IT decision to save money and make them more competitive," said Vincent R. Sandusky, FCA Chief Executive Officer.

"Companies of all sizes in the construction industry are learning that they must invest in new software systems to better manage their businesses," said Don Fornes, founder of RiverGuide. "However, most people aren't comfortable buying new technology. They face an enormous challenge in sorting through unfamiliar concepts and a dizzying range of options. "

The Finishing Contractors Association is the only international association that exclusively represents union contractors who are signatory to collective bargaining agreements with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades.

The FCA works at the national level by building relationships with leaders of the international union, lawmakers and regulatory agencies. Through the FCA's network of local affiliates, the association offers members the tools that help them be more competitive and retain market share.

About RiverGuide
RiverGuide, Inc. helps small- and medium-size businesses make the right technology decisions. Visitors to RiverGuide can read insightful articles, learn best practices, compare products and build a short list of software vendors to contact for further research. The company's online community brings industry experts and software vendors together to provide an unparalleled resource for software buyers. This powerful community-driven content model ensures a wide range of opinions and expertise, while enabling RiverGuide to remain a free resource. RiverGuide can be found on the Web at http://www.riverguideinc.com/construction.

About the FCA
The Finishing Contractors Association is a Viriginia-based trade association representing over 1,400 finishing contractors in the construction industry. Since 1997, the FCA has become affiliated with more than 30 local trade associations, extending its reach across the nation. The FCA supports its members by expanding work opportunities, improving contractor competitiveness, ensuring the availability of a superiorly trained workforce, and improving the image of the organized segment of the industry. The FCA is on the Web at http://www.finishingcontractors.org