Construction Writers Association Smart Move-Gaining An Edge
October 15-17, 2008
September, 2008
CHICAGO, IL –From “green building” to tools for the web, boost your IQ at the Construction Writers Association (CWA) Fall Midyear Conference October 15-17, 2008 titled Smart Move-Gaining An Edge that will be held at the Hotel Allegro in Chicago, Illinois.
The board meeting and welcome reception will be held on Wednesday, October 15. The conference kicks off on Thursday morning with the program titled “Electronic–Getting Wired!” Craig Erpelding of Penton Media and Barbara Iverson of Columbia College will present “How to Create Compelling Webinars,” followed by Adam Terese of Scranton Gillette Communications with “How to Create Effective Videos for the Web.” Sharon Darmody of Reed Building and Construction Group will then speak on “Benchmarking Your Effectiveness.”
Next, Jay W. Schneider, Senior Editor, Building Design and Construction, will moderate a panel discussion on “Green Construction Today.” The panel includes David Dwyer of American Renewable Energy, George Tuhowski III of Greenbuild 2007 Legacy Project, and William McConnell of Portland Cement Association.
The Smart Home, the "greenest home in Chicago" is a three-story, sustainable "green" home on the Museum of Science and Industry campus. Those attending the Thursday afternoon tour will learn about the advantages of a modular home, sustainable landscaping and a rooftop garden.
The CWA Awards Dinner features the CWA Marketing Communication Awards and the Website and Electronic Communications Awards, recognizing excellence in seven categories.
The conference resumes Friday with an interactive workshop on Crisis Communications conducted by David Brimm of Brimm Communications, Inc. The final presentation, a panel discussion on “Integrated Project Delivery,” will be moderated by Tudor Van Hampton, Midwest Bureau Chief of ENR, who will be joined by Steve Weiss of Weiss Architects, Andy Stapleton of M.A. Mortenson Company, and Tabitha S. Stine, P.E., of the American Institute of Steel Construction.
CWA appreciates the generosity of our sponsors Caterpillar Inc., Walter P Moore, and Roads and Bridges Magazine. Full conference, single day and awards dinner tickets are available. For more information see: www.constructionwriters.org.
Construction Writers Association is a non-profit, international organization for journalists, publicists, photographers, and marketing communications professionals serving the information needs of the construction industry. By providing opportunities for networking, education, and recognition, CWA promotes a strong community and improves the quality of construction writing. www.constructionwriters.org.
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Deborah J. Hodges
Executive Director
P.O. Box 14784
Chicago, Illinois 60614
Telephone 773 687-8726
Fax 773 687-8627
info@constructionwriters.org