Powerful Special Events Build Excitement for Computers for Construction 2001.

Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers

EXTON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 4, 2001

Computers for Construction 2001, produced by Penton Media, Inc., is only six weeks away and the excitement for the tradeshow, conference and value-added special events is escalating.

The following special seminars and events are taking place at Computers for Construction, November 13-15 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA:

-- At the invitation-only IT Roundtable for Large Contractors on Tuesday,
November 13, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, high level IT professionals from the 100
largest contractors listed by Engineering News-Record will freely exchange
information in a roundtable discussion on technology applications. This is an
opportunity for participants to talk peer to peer, share success stories and
lessons learned.

-- Attendees can relax and unwind as they mingle with colleagues, exchange
ideas and visit the exhibit booths in a relaxed atmosphere at the Networking
Party on Tuesday, November 13, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

-- The CFC 2001 Summit, Wednesday, November 14, 8:30 am - 11:30 am, is a
high-level meeting for presidents, executives, CEOs, CFOs from top design,
construction, facility management and development companies. Attendees will
receive keen insights into how to deliver greater value to clients using
technology and advanced processes. Kenneth Stowe, PE, Director of Project
Services for George BH Macomber Co. will facilitate the discussion focusing on
what technology will produce higher quality facilities, lower capital cost,
decrease time-to-market and increase service flexibility.

-- The Commercial Real Estate Symposium, Wednesday, November 14, 1:00 pm - 2:30
pm, brings together building owners and commercial real estate developers to
explore the commercial real estate (CRE) industry struggles and successes in
adopting technology. Property Owners, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) and
CRE Brokers will provide insights into what technologies they're benefiting
from, and what constitutes high value in today's competitive marketplace.

-- On Wednesday, November 14, 2:00 pm -3:00 pm, Axium will present the seminar
A/E Financial Management: The Next Step. This session, ideally suited for the
A/E firm that is not using a discipline specific financial management system,
will review new methods to better analyze project profitability, track staff
utilization and capture your billable time.

-- Forum: Women in Construction, sponsored by the National Association of Women
in Construction (NAWIC), takes place Wednesday, November 14, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm.
Attendees will discuss topics suggested and selected by peers. The forum will
offer attendees the opportunity to meet with leading women in the industry,
share key issues facing women in the industry today, gain useful information on
recruiting and retaining qualified professionals and impact future forums.

-- A Day in the Life of a Project demonstrate how technology is being applied
and used successfully in the real world. Demonstrations include the following:

Tuesday, November 13
10:15 am - 11:00 am
Repeating Project Success via Reusable Process
      This session will review a unique approach of 'deliverables-based
processes' that drive the facilities build-out which accelerates
market penetration for AFN Communications, a rapidly growing broadband
network service provider.

11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Bay Street Project
      Attendees will hear first hand how DPR Construction, Inc. is
expanding its technology reach by building a team of new and proven
applications.

2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
Online Collaboration Tools in Action
      Arizona School Facilities Board and Heery International will
discuss how they have partnered to provide project management and
collaboration services for the $1.1 billion renovation program
involving more than 1,000 school renovation projects.

Wednesday, November 14
10:15 am - 11:00 am
Continental Global Gateway Project
      Attendees will find out about a $700M expansion project for
Continental Airlines at Newark International Airport.

11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Improving Efficiency through Integrated Project Management and
Accounting
      This presentation will show how everyday project managers, who are
not necessarily computer literate, integrate accounting and project
management software to efficiently manage and complete their
construction projects.

12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
Field and Home Office Collaboration: Enterprise Systems in Action
      Attendees will hear how field project management personnel and
systems exchange information with home office financial personnel for
fully collaborative enterprise project and financial management.

2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
Drawing Management
      The Barona Tribal Gaming Authority, Construction Managers for the
Barona Indian Tribe in Lakeside, CA, will discuss how they are
managing the construction documentation for a 1.5 million square-foot,
$225 million expansion project online.

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 and these special sessions visit www.computersforconstruction.com or call: [phone]; fax: [phone]. For information on exhibiting call: [phone]; fax: [phone].

Penton Media (NYSE:PME) is a leading, global business-to-business media company that produces market focused magazines, trade shows and conferences, and Web sites.

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