KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — (Marketwire) — 04/23/12 — , a leading provider of complete solutions, today announced its sponsorship of an economic webcast presented by chief economists from , the , and the .
The , “A Construction Recovery At Last — But How Long And How Strong?” will broadcast live on May 3, 2012 from 2:00-3:30 p.m. EDT. The presenters will address the topic of the construction industry-s signs of sustained growth in multiple regions and market segments, and comment on how the recovery remains fragmentary and tentative.
The team of experts includes Kermit Baker of the AIA, Bernard Markstein of Reed Construction Data, and Ken Simonson of the AGC, in an analysis of likely future activity within the various construction sectors and answering these questions:
Will the current recovery gain strength or will it simply stall?
Can the strength extend to additional geographic areas?
Which segments and regions are still vulnerable?
What global or domestic economic developments could derail the recovery?
What will happen with materials costs?
The complimentary webcast, sponsored by Maxwell Systems, is open to the public. is required prior to the event. Registrants who are AIA members and who attend the live broadcast are eligible to receive 1.5 AIA CEU credits. Speakers will accept questions from the online audience during the presentation. The webcast will be archived for later viewing.
“We are pleased to help these prestigious organizations deliver this valuable webcast to construction professionals,” said , President & CEO of Maxwell Systems. “Beyond innovating and providing , we are committed to partnering with industry associations to further their missions and deliver quality educational offerings for contractors. This webcast is a great opportunity for construction business leaders to hear what experts have to say about the economic recovery and its impact on our industry.”
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is a national trade association, dedicated to furthering the ever-changing agenda of commercial construction contractors, improving job site safety, expanding the use of cutting edge technologies and techniques, and strengthening the dialogue between contractors and owners. Founded in 1918, AGC today represents more than 33,500 member firms, including 7,500 of America-s leading general contractors and over 13,000 specialty-contracting firms. Visit the AGC website at
For over 150 years, members of the American Institute of Architects have worked with each other and their communities to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings and cityscapes. Members adhere to a code of ethics and professional conduct to ensure the highest standards in professional practice. Embracing their responsibility to serve society, AIA members engage civic and government leaders and the public in helping find needed solutions to pressing issues facing our communities, institutions, nation and world. Visit the AIA website at .
Reed Construction Data LLC (RCD), a division of Reed Business Information and the Inaugural Strategic Partner of the AIA, is a leading North American provider of construction information. Reed Construction Data-s diverse portfolio of innovative products and services includes national, regional and local construction data, building product information, advertising channels, construction cost data and market intelligence for construction industry professionals in the U.S and Canada. Visit the Reed Construction Data website at
is a leading provider of complete construction business management and property management software solutions and services. Founded in 1975, Maxwell Systems is dedicated to helping its 10,000 customers streamline their estimating, job cost accounting, and project management processes and improve profitability. To deliver true of critical business processes, the company-s product offerings include: , , , ®, and ®. To further help customers grow their business while maximizing the return on their technology investment, Maxwell Systems provides comprehensive support and maintenance, training, and consulting. The company-s headquarters are in King of Prussia, Pa., with offices in Baltimore, Md., Fort Collins, Colo., Santa Cruz, Calif., and Sarasota, Fla. More information is available at .
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