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Fall Midyear Conference
Smart Move-Gaining An Edge
2008 Fall Midyear Conference
Oct. 15-17, 2008 Chicago
Smart Move-Gaining An Edge
Tour a smart home and elevate your professional IQ by attending the Construction Writers Association (CWA) Fall Midyear Conference titled Smart Move-Gaining An Edge.
The conference will be held on October 15-17, 2008 at the Hotel Allegro in Chicago, Illinois. The two-day conference includes green building issues, electronic communication, integrated project delivery, and the Smart Building tour at the Museum of Science and Industry. The Marketing Communications Awards and the Website and Electronic Communications Awards will be presented to the winners at the Awards Dinner.
Our speakers and topics include: David Dwyer, American Renewable Energy, is leading a panel on "Green Construction Today," which will include George Tuhowksi III, Leopardo Construction, who will discuss the Greenbuild 2007 Legacy Project and William(Tim) McConnell, Portland Cement Association, who will discuss full-depth reclamation for road building. On the electronic communications front, Adam Terese, web editor of Scranton Gillette Communications, is presenting on how to create effective video for the web and Shannon Darmody, Reed Building and Construction Group, will show the value of measuring click-throughs during her presentation titled "Benchmark Your Effectiveness?
A tour of the current exhibit The Smart Home at the Museum of Science and Industry aligns with the green construction emphasis of the conference. The Smart Home is the "greenest home in Chicago"- both inside and out. This is a three-story modular and sustainable "green" home on the Museum's campus. Learn about the advantages of a modular home; and explore sustainable landscaping and a rooftop garden. There is no extra charge for the tour with many of the conference packages; however, there is a limited capacity.
The CWA Awards Dinner, on Thursday evening, features the CWA Marketing Communication Awards; and the Website and Electronic Communications Awards. There are seven categories offering several opportunities to be recognized by your peers. The deadline for entries is Friday, August 15, 2008. The CWA Board of Directors will meet on Wednesday afternoon at the Hotel Allegro. Members are welcome.
A special thank you to our conference sponsors Caterpillar, Inc., Walter P Moore, and Roads and Bridges Magazine for their support. It is due to their generosity that CWA is able to offer quality programs to you.
2008 Conference Schedule
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| Wednesday, October 15 | |
|---|---|
| 2:00PM - 4:30PM | Board Meeting |
| 6:00PM - 7:30PM | Welcoming Reception Concrete Products, Penton Media, 330 North Wabash, Suite 2300, Chicago |
| Thursday, October 16 | |
| 7:30AM - 8:30AM | Breakfast |
| 8:30AM - 10:00AM | Electronic–Getting Wired! Bill Wilson, Editorial Director, Roads and Bridges Magazine, Moderator How to Create Compelling Webinars Craig Erpelding, Penton Media Barbara K. Iverson, PhD, Columbia College How to Create Effective Videos for the Web Adam Terese, Web Editor, Scranton Gillette Communications Benchmarking Your Effectiveness Shannon Darmody, Reed Building and Construction Group |
| 10:00AM - 10:15AM | Break |
| 10:15AM - 11:30AM | Green Construction Today Jay W. Schneider, Senior Editor, Building Design and Construction, Moderator David Dwyer, American Renewable Energy George Tuhowski III, Greenbuild 2007 Legacy Project William McConnell, Portland Cement Association |
| 11:30AM - 12:30PM | Lunch-your choice–on your own |
| 12:30PM | Depart for Tour |
| 1:30PM - 4:30PM | Tour of the Smart House at the Museum of Science and Industry Smart Home-Technology In and Out: Green & Wired Transportation provided to and from museum |
| 6:00PM - 7:00PM | Networking Reception |
| 7:00PM - 9:00PM | Awards Dinner |
| Friday, October 17 | |
| 7:30AM - 8:30AM | Breakfast |
| 8:30AM - 10:00AM | Crisis Communication-Interactive Workshop David Brimm, Brimm Communications, Inc. This breakout session will give editors and PR reps the opportunity to share ideas on effective implementation. |
| 10:00AM - 10:15AM | Break |
| 10:15AM - 11:45AM | Integrated Project Delivery Panel Tudor Van Hampton, Midwest Bureau Chief, ENR, Moderator Steve Weiss, Weiss Architects Andy Stapleton, M.A. Mortenson Company Tabitha S. Stine, P.E., American Institute of Steel Construction |
| 12:00PM - 1:00PM | Box Lunch |
Fees
| Early Registration by September 1, 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full Conference | Members $240.00 | Non-members $290.00 |
| Awards Dinner & Networking Event | Members $100.00 | Non-members $125.00 |
| One-day Pass-Thursday* | Members $125.00 | Non-members $150.00 |
| One-day Pass-Friday | Members $50.00 | Non-members $75.00 |
| After September 1, 2008 | ||
| Full Conference | Members $265.00 | Non-members $315.00 |
| Awards Dinner & Networking Event | Members $125.00 | Non-members $150.00 |
| One-day Pass-Thursday* | Members $150.00 | Non-members $175.00 |
| One-day Pass-Friday | Members $75.00 | Non-members $100.00 |
*Does not include Networking Event or Awards Dinner
Nonmembers are welcome. For the greatest savings, CWA recommends becoming a member now.
Hotel Information
We have provided hotel information for your convenience in making your hotel reservations.
Hotel Allegro
171 West Randolph
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Telephone 312 325-7184
Fax number 866-846-5686
Toll Free Reservations 1-800-643-1500
Please state you are part of the Construction Writers Association to obtain the special rate.
This special rate is available if you make your reservations by September 19, 2008. A limited group of rooms are available. Please call early for reservations.
| Single Rate: | $229.00 per night |
| Double Rate: | $229.00 per night |
| Triple Rate: | $269.00 per night |