Computers for Construction 2002 Announces Keynote: Technology to the Bottom Line.

Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers

Computers for Construction 2002

EXTON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 24, 2002

Computers for Construction 2002 announced the speakers for the keynote "Technology to the Bottom Line" which kicks off the tradeshow and conference October 22-24 at the Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, TX.

Representatives from Nabholz Construction Company, Layton Construction and Choice Homes will discuss how they use technology to enhance operating efficiency and exceed customer satisfaction.

Corporate Culture and Technology Implementation

Al Peterson, President, Layton Construction will address the challenges, potential solutions and the cultural commitment that needs to take place for successful technology implementation. Peterson comments, "Purchasing hardware and software for a technology solution may be the least painful step in the process of implementation." He adds, "Convincing and teaching our people to use the tools we provide can become the most difficult step in our technology solution."

Since starting with Layton Construction Co. in a field engineering job, Al Peterson spent 18 years working his way to the top, and now serves as the company's President.

Ranked 129 with ENR on the US Contractor Report and as the Top Commercial Builder for the past six years buy Utah Business Magazine, Layton Construction specializes in general contracting, construction management and design-build construction.

Real Time Data

Stephen Wall, President and CEO, Choice Homes will explain the importance of real time data and the impact it has on Choice Homes. He notes, "Choice's integrated intranet and internet sites play a major role in data collection and distribution to help managers make the most timely business decisions."

As President and CEO of one of the largest homebuilders in the nation, Stephen Wall has helped Choice Homes become one of the fastest growing companies in the Dallas area. Founded in response to a need for more quality, affordable housing, Choice Homes has grown to over 120 communities, ranking them as the largest home builder in Dallas/Forth Worth for five consecutive years.

Balancing the Use of Technology with Multi Location Offices

Don Greenland, Chief Operating Officer, Nabholz Construction Corporation will discuss how technology has played an important role in supporting 18 separate business units with unique product lines and offices in multiple geographic locations.

"Technology is so important in connecting our diverse team, marketing our broad range of services, sharing knowledge and resources internally, and providing value to our clients." comments Greenland. "It is also essential that we maximize and leverage our technology to meet the special needs of our multiple business units. We are in a highly competitive business and we demand a high return on our technology investments."

As an 18 year veteran of Nabholz Construction Co., Don Greenland's focus as Chief Operating Officer is on customer satisfaction and quality improvement, operational excellence and information technology. Integrity, safety and total satisfaction have been the foundation for Nabholz's growth since 1949.

Today, the company provides a complete package of construction and management services for commercial, industrial and institutional projects.

The "Technology to the Bottom Line" keynote takes place Tuesday, October 22 at 8:30 AM and is free for all registered attendees. Computers for Construction, The One Stop to Keep You On Top, takes place October 22-24, 2002 at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, TX.

The three-day conference and exhibits feature the latest technology solutions for commercial and residential contractors and builders, developers and owners, architects and engineers. For more information on attending Computers for Construction 2002, visit www.computersforconstruction.com or call: [phone]; fax: [phone].

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