Demand for bandwidth has created entirely new markets, businesses  relying on high speed communications infrastructure. The advent of systems- rich facilities – EMCOR has worked  in over 500 in this sector – has placed the Company in an enviable market position. At the end of 2000, EMCOR had completed more than 260 data center/switch site projects in the United States. Additionally, with its combination of expertise, experience and diversity, few companies can match what EMCOR brings to the table when responding to these demanding projects. EMCOR’s network of operations offers high-quality service in almost every major area of the communications industry at a time when to stay competitive companies need across-the- board expertise in designing, building, operating and maintaining facilities and systems vital to sustaining their core operations. EMCOR leverages its knowledge base across systems and sectors to enhance  a facility’s operations. This leverage  also enables the Company to provide additional services to meet its customers evolving demands. Blue-Chip Service Most of today’s facilities require reliable operation of such diverse systems as HVAC, network infrastructure, and power generation in an integrated fashion. EMCOR’s size and diversity enables it to bring a broad base of knowledge to bear on all aspects of these facilities systems and service its customers on a global basis. 7 As needs change in evolving businesses, EMCOR’s service offerings continue to keep pace. From internet service providers to financial service institutions, many leading companies across the U.S. and internationally look to EMCOR for construction and expansion programs where EMCOR is able to offer services on turnkey, design/build and single trade basis, with post- completion support of operations and maintenance. The communications industry is undergoing rapid change as new demands create substantial challenges. In this environment, EMCOR has already built a worldwide reputation for high-caliber performance with a variety of inside- and outside-plant projects.