Benefits of Membership
The Construction Writers Association is a professional organization that connects journalists, writers, photographers, publicists and marketers with the construction industries they cover. Your membership in CWA will offer many opportunities for professional growth and recognition including:
- Eligibility for prestigious annual industry awards in journalism, photography, website and electronic communications, and marketing communications;
- Participation in the association's annual meeting each spring and midyear meeting each fall, as well as periodic informal gatherings, workshops and seminars. These events provide valuable networking opportunities, informative seminars and educational sessions that will enhance your career and help you gain a better understanding of the industry we serve;
- Subscription to the CWA newsletter that keeps members informed about current association and member activities, announces important industry developments, publicizes upcoming industry meetings and lists job opportunities;
- A free e-mail account and access to the "Members Only" sections of the website; and
- Participation in exclusive social gatherings and press conferences with top officials in government and industry.
What Members Are Saying
The Construction Writers Association creates a forum for sharing ideas, information and resources with a network of professionals while making new friends and having fun. Here is what some of our members have to say…
"Thought I’d take a minute to express appreciation for the job leads you send to CWA freelancers. I found lasting business at one corporate client through your lead, and I did considerable work for a construction company based on another lead you provided. Recently, I’ve been tracking another construction company and a publishing company, and both leads were obtained through the Construction Writers Association system. Thank you, and keep ‘em coming!"
— Daniel C. Brown, Principal, TechniComm
"My check for membership renewal in CWA is enclosed. It's the best $100 I could possibly spend. The networking, professional support and new business I have received by being a member of CWA is worth far more than this or any dollar amount. Thank you for the opportunities you have provided for new business....I very much appreciate it....Keep up the wonderful work."
— Marge O'Connor, TMC Resources, Incorporated
"The conferences that I have attended have only increased my industry IQ."
— Bill Wilson, Editorial Director, Roads & Bridges
"I can find help with any business problem or question in minutes by calling my CWA colleagues."
— Mike Reilly, Principal, Reilly Communications
"I have made new friends by attending the meetings twice a year, and the contacts I have made have been very beneficial to the association I work for."
— Tracie Christie, Director of Awards & Marketing, National Asphalt Pavement Association
"When you are honored with a CWA award, you truly feel a sense of accomplishment. Recognition by your peers for a job well done… nothing could be better."
— Susan Garritano, Public Relations Manager, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
"CWA has been a great value in terms of networking… a great way to keep track of what's going on within our craft."
— Doug Drummond, President, National Editorial Services