Allied Member Directory

AIA Charlotte's vendor list consists of our Allied Members: AEC professionals whose work is essential to architects. They are builders, engineers, planners, craftspeople, and artists.

Allied Membership provides several opportunities to connect with AIA Charlotte's community of architectural professionals. Join us!

Allegion Services Group


Allegion Services Group LLC is a trusted consultancy specializing in openings, door hardware, and security solutions. To make projects more efficient, consultancy services are designed to seamlessly synchronize with clients' project phases, providing the reliable and responsive partnership required to keep complex builds running smoothly.

Eric Miles
360.553.9034

Antebellum


Domestic Manufacturer of Aluminum Ornamental Fence and Gates

Kyle Robinson
352.817.0883

Apex Technology


Apex Technology is the Carolinas' leading managed IT and cybersecurity partner helping growing businesses stay secure, productive, and compliant. We deliver proactive IT support, human-centric security strategies, and cost-effective technology solutions that align IT with business goals and reduce risk.

Michael Pauer
828.273.0079

Benjamin Obdyke, Inc.


With a tradition of innovation in building products since 1868, Benjamin Obdyke is one of America's leading providers of high-quality roof and wall building solutions. Our roof material and wall system products enhance the building system to maximize the performance, durability, and value of a building's most critical elements -- its outer structure. In short, when you "build better" with Benjamin Obdyke, you build to last.

Alex Arney
828.381.3022

Bennett & Pless


Molly Harris
mharris@bennett-pless.com

Bodwell Associates


Bodwell is the preeminent Commercial Lighting & Controls Agency in Charlotte and western North Carolina. We provide lighting and controls solutions from concept to completion with the highest level of customer service in the industry.  With a full line of partnered manufacturers, we work with the A&D community in commercial, education, healthcare, civic, industrial, and residential, etc verticals.  Our staff are experts in the field and seasoned with experience in this lighting market with service, technical knowledge and project management. Bodwell has earned a reputation for working as partners with our allied team members, offering the highest level of integrity, value, and service available in the Charlotte region.

Heather La Vigne
773.991.3616

Britt, Peters, & Associates


Britt, Peters and Associates is a civil and structural engineering firm with offices in Greenville, Charleston, Norfolk, Charlotte, and Athens. For over five decades, our multidisciplinary team has delivered innovative, value-driven solutions, making the complex simple and the risky achievable while building relationships that positively impact clients, communities, and partners.

Brian Turner
bturner@brittpeters.com

Crown Lighting Group


Crown Lighting Group is a lighting manufacturer's representative, serving Central and Western North Carolina since 1972. We are dedicated to providing first class service, support and expertise across all sectors of the construction community.

Matt Sohner
704.358.9229

dormakaba


Britney Harter
980.867.9326

Edifice Construction


Edifice Construction is a regional commercial contractor headquartered in Charlotte, NC with offices in Greenville and Charleston, SC. Since 1978, Edifice has grown to a leading contractor as an ENR 400 U.S. General Contractor. With a diverse portfolio, Edifice teams excel in projects ranging from interior renovations to multi-faceted structures.

Mary Wallace
mwallace@edificeinc.com

EM Structural


Mike Gardina
704.806.1075

FRM Lighting & Controls


FRM Lighting & Controls is the newest lighting manufacturer's representative in North Carolina with statewide territory coverage and office locations in both Western NC (Charlotte) and Eastern NC (Raleigh). FRM Lighting & Controls have a team of dedicated professionals with decades of experience providing first-class service, support, and expertise to all sectors of the construction community. We pride ourselves on being a trusted and valued partner to designers, developers, electrical contractors, and distributors throughout our market. We partner with leading brands to deliver innovative, quality solutions to meet our client's lighting and lighting control needs. We strive to deliver the best solutions, service, and experience to our clients and customers on every project.

Kenny Barnes
kbarnes@frminc.com

HGC Acoustics


From our offices in Toronto, Ontario; Calgary, Alberta; Montreal, Quebec; Dallas,Texas; and Charlotte, North Carolina, we serve clients around the world to meet their needs in all areas of noise, vibration, and acoustics.

Nick McCabe
nmccabe@hgcacoustics.com

IMEG


IMEG is a leading U.S.-based engineering & consulting firm. We are employee-owned and results-driven, with a passion for transforming environments and communities through high-performance design and infrastructure. With more than 100 offices and 3,000 team members, we serve regions and markets with full-service, in-house engineering design & consulting services.

Matthew Main
704.200.2614

Inpro


Obsessed with protecting buildings!

Harold Harrell
704.975.3226

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.


Kimley-Horn is a multi-discipline civil engineering firm with offices acorss the US.

Matt Sumpter
980.785.0732

Walter P Moore and Associates


Walter P Moore is an international company of engineers, architects, innovators, and creative people who solve some of the world's most complex structural, technological, and infrastructure challenges. Providing structural, diagnostics, civil, traffic, parking, transportation, enclosure, technology consulting, and construction engineering services, we design solutions that are cost- and resource-efficient, forward-thinking, and help support and shape communities worldwide. Founded in 1931, our 1000  professionals work across 27 U.S. offices and nine international locations

Chuck Cardwell
704.961.9201

Old Castle


Oldcastle Infrastructure products and services have been positively impacting millions of lives across North America every day for nearly half a century. The thousands of products we manufacture are all around your communities, often unseen, just below the surface. Reliably providing protection and access to water, communications, energy and transportation infrastructure with a focus on sustainability which is in line with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

Byard Stevens
byard.stevens@oldcastle.com

Optima Engineers


Optima Engineering is an award winning mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology engineering firm with four offices across the Carolinas. We provide MEP design, low voltage and technology systems, BIM, lighting design, commissioning, and construction administration, serving healthcare, education, government, mission critical, and commercial clients nationwide.

Suzanne Epps
704.338.292

Palacio Collaborative


At Palacio Collaborative, we are problem solvers and solution seekers who guide clients to project success through innovative tools and proactive collaboration, delivering accurate, timely construction cost information to ensure the highest quality and value. A minority-owned, full-service construction cost estimating firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with offices in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Louisiana, we provide cost estimating services nationwide across a variety of sectors. Since 2007, our experienced professionals have delivered services through a collaborative spirit and unwavering commitment to exceeding client expectations.

Andrea Newman
404.609.9006

PORCELANOSA


Porcelanosa is a global leader in the design and manufacture of ceramic tile, kitchen and bathroom furniture, countertops, and architectural solutions. Founded in Spain over 50 years ago, the company is recognized for its innovation, quality materials, and design-driven approach to residential and commercial projects worldwide.

Christy McCormick
704.605.6203

RedBuilt


For over 60 years, RedBuilt has partnered with architects to bring visionary projects to life--efficiently and sustainably. Our full suite of engineered wood products, including Open-Web Trusses, Red-I™ Joists, RedLam™ LVL, Mass Timber, and Glulam Beams, provides design flexibility without compromising strength or sustainability.

Kent Cloniger
704.239.4860

Resolute Elevators


Resolute Elevator specializes in modular elevator systems and modernization services, delivering flexible, efficient solutions for new and existing buildings. The company focuses on upgrading performance, safety, and reliability through modern technology, responsive service, and expert installation and maintenance.

Heather Pate
336.908.4927 

Reynaers Aluminium


Reynaers Aluminium is a leading specialist in the development and marketing of innovative, sustainable aluminium solutions for windows, doors and façades. Together with our partners, we focus on creating energy-efficient, responsibly-made products that make a difference for homes, buildings and the people they serve. Together we are improving the living and working environment for people now and for future generations.

RMF Engineering


RMF is at the forefront of complex Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing engineering solutions since before terms like efficiency, sustainability, LEED and green requirements were common terminology. With over 350 staff in 12 offices, RMF is a client-focused practice routinely ranked as one of the top MEP firms in the country.

Stephanie Adler
704.221.7503

SDP Engineering


SDP Engineering is a structural engineering design and consulting firm focused in the K-12, higher education and multi-family space. Our responsive staff is ready to assist with all of your structural engineering needs.

Anthony Tarantino
631.724.7888

Sherwin Williams


Our mission began more than 150 years ago in 1866 when Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams founded the company in Cleveland, Ohio. With stores, distribution centers and facilities spanning the globe, we're able to deliver the best in paints, coatings and related products to the world. From our headquarters to our 130 distribution centers and more than 5,000 retail locations, we continue to grow in new and exciting ways.

Steve Goode
steven.r.goode@sherwin.com

snapWerx, LLC


snapWerx specializes in architecture and interior photography, offering high quality images and great service at affordable prices. We help clients grow their business. . . one pixel at a time.

Jim Graziano
704.604.9764

Speight Marshall Francis


Speight, Marshall & Francis is a mid-sized, team-oriented firm with a knack for developing cost-effective, creative, and award-winning structural engineering solutions for our clients. We emphasis a collaborative, family-first work environment across our 40-person team. We have over 30 years of experience in the industry, and we're licensed to work in 33 states!

Doug Sweeney
704.641.1567

Stewart


Founded in 1994 by structural engineer Willy Stewart, Stewart is a Stratus Team company delivering integrated design, engineering, surveying, and planning solutions. We partner with clients to create resilient, community-centered places to heal, learn, and thrive. Our services include civil engineering, community planning, geomatics, landscape architecture, structural engineering, and transportation.

Betsy Loeb
919.380.8750

Stewart Acoustical Consultants


We provide Acoustic, Environmental Noise, and Vibration consulting services and measurements

Aaron Betit
818.571.9064

Structura, Inc.


Founded in 1988, we are a structural engineering firm providing tailored planning, design, and construction-phase services for new and existing buildings. With experience across multiple delivery methods, we emphasize early value engineering, advanced analysis tools, and BIM to deliver efficient, high-quality results.

Ryan Sarazen
301.987.9234

Swirnow Building Systems


Swirnow Building Systems has supported the design and construction community since 1972 through innovative building solutions and decades of proven expertise. We offer NeaCera® Terra Cotta Rainscreen Cladding and Hambro® Composite Structural Floor Systems, engineered for exceptional performance, efficiency, and flexible design options across a wide range of projects.

John Stahl
443.928.0381

TLC Engineering Solutions



Berni Medina
708.870.6857

Thorburn Associates


At Thorburn Associates, we empower architects to create extraordinary spaces through expert design consulting on acoustics, technology, and lighting. We strive to craft spaces that are not just built but felt: uniting sensory design and integrated technology to elevate the human experience.

Dwight Reid
704.334.1040

Thorson Baker and Associates


Thorson Baker & Associates (TBA), founded in 1993, is a leader in engineering design for the building construction industry, offering a diverse range of services across educational, healthcare, institutional, public, residential, commercial, and retail sectors. Our experience enables us to deliver engineering solutions, including structural, mechanical, electrical, and commissioning services

Eric Fritz
704.770.5721

Triangle Brick Company


For more than 70 years, we have focused on helping our customers find the most affordable solution for their brick needs. Triangle Brick Company has always led the way in the Brick Industry in innovation. From our automated manufacturing processes, to our customer driven color innovation process, to our design service we have used innovative solutions to satisfy customer needs

Allison Walls
allisonw@trianglebrick.com

Wildan, Contractor for Duke Energy


Energy Design Assistance (EDA) Duke Energy helps building stakeholders realize energy-efficient buildings for commercial and multifamily new construction. Through EDA, no-cost energy modeling, design assistance and financial incentives support architects, engineers, contractors and building owners who optimize energy savings to reduce operating costs in new construction and renovation projects.

Katelynn Simmons
877.939.1001