'Recovery and Rebuilding' Seminar Added to Computers for Construction 2001 Conference Program.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers EXTON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 22, 2001 Responding to the September 11 terrorist attacks, Penton Media Penton Media, Inc. (OTC: PTON.OB), founded in 1892, is a diversified business-to-business media company. Penton Media is a mass media corporation that publishes and produces over 40 magazines, 80 trade shows, and 47 web sites. , Inc., just announced adding a general session to the Computers for Construction 2001 conference program taking place November 13-15 at the Pennsylvania Center in Philadelphia. The seminar, "Recovery and Rebuilding after September 11," will take place Wednesday, November 14 from 2:45 - 4:00 pm. Paul Doherty, Managing Director, the digit group; Jonathan Rudes, President, Delphi Real Estate; Steve Kopke, Marriott Corporation; Mark Job, Tishman and Stephen Hagan, Consultant and Technology Evangelist Not to be confused with televangelist. A technical or technology evangelist is a person whose job or role is to promote technologies, usually new technologies. will present this high-level forensic study of the attacks on the World Trade Center. Based on initial studies done by forensic engineers at the WTC WTC World Trade Center, see there , now commonly known as Ground Zero, the seminar will cover suggested disaster recovery and business continuity plans, life safety issues, structural issues and thoughts on how the industry should respond to the September 11th attacks On September 11, 2001, in the deadliest case of domestic Terrorism in the history of the United States, a group of 19 terrorists hijacked four U.S. airliners for use as missiles against targets in New York City and Washington, D.C. . From the presenters' first-hand knowledge and case studies, attendees will find out where the buildings were hit, how the buildings collapsed, and where we, as an industry, go from here. Carol Konecny, Conference and Business Manager, Computers for Construction 2001 says, "We feel it is essential to incorporate this timely and important subject matter into the conference program." She adds, "We've asked a team with knowledge of the events to provide a session where attendees can learn about the impact on the building and construction industry and find resources for future planning." There is no additional cost for registered Computers for Construction 2001 attendees. However, contributions will be collected and donated do·nate v. do·nat·ed, do·nat·ing, do·nates v.tr. To present as a gift to a fund or cause; contribute. v.intr. To make a contribution to a fund or cause. to the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund. Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund provides educational assistance to financially needy need·y adj. need·i·er, need·i·est 1. Being in need; impoverished. See Synonyms at poor. 2. Wanting or needing affection, attention, or reassurance, especially to an excessive degree. families of the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Computers for Construction 2001, Where Technology Means Business, will deliver technology solutions specific to the needs of contractors, engineers, architects and owners. For more information and to register for Computers for Construction 2001, visit www.computersforconstruction.com or call: (800) 451-1196; fax: (610) 458-1553. For information on exhibiting call: (610) 458-7070; fax: (610) 458-7171. Penton Media (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :PME PME Petites et Moyennes Entreprises PME Professional Military Education PME Pequenas e Médias Empresas (Portugal) PME Petite et Moyenne Entreprise PME Psychology of Mathematics Education PME Pi Mu Epsilon ) is a leading, global business-to-business media company that produces market focused magazines, trade shows and conferences, and Web sites. Penton's integrated media portfolio serves the following industries: Internet/broadband; information technology; electronics; natural products; food/retail; manufacturing; design/engineering; supply chain; aviation; government/compliance; mechanical systems/construction; and leisure/hospitality. For more information, visit www.penton.com. Note to editor: To obtain press credentials CREDENTIALS, international law. The instruments which authorize and establish a public minister in his character with the state or prince to whom they are addressed. If the state or prince receive the minister, he can be received only in the quality attributed to him in his credentials. for Computers for Construction 2001, visit http://www.computersforconstruction.com/pressregistration.htm |
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