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Join NAWIC to Build Your Pathway in Success Sunny Las Vegas! in Las Vegas! your invitation from president tamie k. taylor, cds, cdt, cit he odds are in your favor to Build Your Pathway to Success at naWIC’s 53rd annual Convention, Sept. 3-6, 2008 in Las Vegas, nev. Las Vegas has something for everyone, and the possibilities are endless. Convention is an excellent opportunity to meet our sponsors and partners; build upon your knowledge base; find a mentor; hone your leadership skills; and discover what’s in store for the future of the construction industry and naWIC. Double down and bet on yourself by attending seminars and workshops that will increase your knowledge of the industry and provide you with insight on upcoming trends and products. Roll the dice, and improve your spirit as you garner tips for individual achievement. You will learn how to “Be The Best” from the keynote speaker, Harvey alston, who will also provide seminars to help empower you as a leader. In addition to networking and educational opportunities, Las Vegas and the surrounding areas boast many spectacular sites — from the Grand Canyon (just five hours away) and the Hoover Dam (currently under construction) to the magnanimous hotels and casinos right in the heart of Vegas. You definitely don’t want to miss this opportunity. Please join me in Las Vegas for the annual Convention — it’s your ace in the hole to success! Convention Highlights entertainment provided by Dana Daniels & luigi the psychic parrot Join us as we kick off Convention with the Vintage Vegas Welcome Party Dinner and Show. Be prepared for a fun evening as you mix, mingle and make new friends. Come dressed in Retro Rat Pack attire, and step back in time to the early hey days of Las Vegas, the traditional supper club and lounge — all with a plated dinner, music and a show. You will enjoy live entertainment from Dana Daniels, one of today’s funniest comedy magicians, and his trusty sidekick Luigi, the psychic parrot. Together, they are sure to keep you laughing. Don’t miss this elegant and fun evening! Preliminary Schedule* Food served Sunday, Aug. 31 7 - 9 p.m. naWIC Board Rap Session Important Information registrAtiOn & pOliCies • naWIC members must pay the full registration fee in order to attend the 53rd annual Meeting and Convention or participate in any activities of the annual Convention. • naWIC members who have more than 30 years of continuous membership and who are 70 years of age or older may be allowed to purchase guest tickets for their personal use, with prior approval of the Executive Vice President. • Registration fees include admission to all events except the nEF Review and Exam, Hard Hat Tour and Hoover Dam Tour. • Spouses and/or guests of members may register for the entire Convention at the member rate, or registered members may purchase individual tickets for selected functions. • Members must be registered for Convention in order to purchase extra tickets. Members may not purchase tickets for non-registered naWIC members. • Guest tickets should be purchased when pre-registering for Convention. • Registration forms and fees must be postmarked by July 7, 2008 to receive the $575 registration rate. Registrations will not be accepted at the naWIC Office after this date. • On-site registration is available for those wishing to register after July 7, 2008. • Delegates must send in their registrations before their chapter’s “Certificate of Voting Credentials” is due at the naWIC Office, which is July 14, 2008. all registrations not postmarked by July 7, 2008 must pay the $675 on-site registration rate. • Method of payment is check, money order or VISa/MasterCard/Discover/amex. • annual Meeting/Convention registration fee, tickets, sales items or badges are not transferable, except as provided in the naWIC Policies. • Registrants cannot pick up Convention registration packets for other registrants. • Requests for refunds must be postmarked by registered/certified mail or sent via email or fax by august 4, 2008. Send requests to: naWIC, 327 S. adams St., Fort Worth, TX 76104-1002, or email dedeh@nawic.org. Registration Form Pre-Registration Rate Deadline is July 7, 2008. Register online at www.nawicconvention.org. Mail Registration Form with payment to: naWic • 327 s. adams st. • fort Worth, tX 76104-1002 . fax Registration form to (817) 877-0324. All AttenDees must COmplete A registrAtiOn FOrm. T Wednesday, sept. 3 • “Vintage Vegas” Welcome party dinner & show • 7 p.m. Cash Bar naWIC annual Meeting awards Luncheon Directors Banquet Ticket Exchange Professional Seminars** nEF Press Conference Region Directors/Chapter Pres. Meeting Professional Seminars** nEF K-12 Programs Chap. Presidents Leadership Training naWIC Board/Past Pres. Meeting 1 Monday, Sept. 1 7:30 - 8 a.m. 8 a.m. - noon noon - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 - 4 p.m. 1:30 - 4 p.m. 7:30 - 8 a.m. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. noon - 1 p.m. 1 - 5 p.m. 1 - 5 p.m. 1 - 5 p.m. 1 - 5 p.m. 5:30 - 9 p.m. 8 - 10 a.m. 8 - 11 a.m. naWIC Board Continental Breakfast naWIC Board Strategic Plan Meeting Lunch On Own naWIC Directors Meeting naWIC Exec. Committee Meeting naWIC Board Continental Breakfast Pre-annual Board Meeting naWIC Board Luncheon Convention Registration Voting Credentials Registration naWIC Store nEF Store / Information Desk nEF Exec. Committee Meeting TM Flamingo Hotel 3555 Las Vegas Blvd. S. • Las Vegas, Nev. Headquarters Hotel Keynote Speaker: Harvey Alston • “Be The Best” Considered one of the most dynamic, “high octane” speakers in america, Harvey alston has taken his personal proven message, “Be the Best,” to literally millions of people. alston has been a full-time speaker since 1989. He has spoken to millions of people throughout the United States who have benefited not only from his knowledge, but also from the wisdom he brings to the finish line. His unforgettable words of individual responsibility for achievement have improved spirits, spurred growth and changed lives. Harvey’s powerful, soul-searching presentation uplifts people to a higher standard — to a level where people strive only for the BEST! thursday, sept. 4 • annual meeting • 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2 8:30 a.m. - noon noon - 2 p.m. 2 - 3 p.m. 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. 3 - 4 p.m. 4 - 5 p.m. 4 - 5 p.m. 4 - 6 p.m. 6 - 7 p.m. RegistRation infoRmation • foRm must be postmaRked by July 7, 2008 1 Registration fee includes admittance to all functions unless otherwise noted. check oNe: Member o $575 by July 7 Nonmember o $675 by July 7 o $675 after July 7 o $775 after July 7 name_________________________________________________________________________________ Firm__________________________________________________________________________________ address _______________________________________________________________________________ ✂ City, State, Zip __________________________________________________________________________ Chapter name ________________________________________ number ___________ Region ________ First name for Convention Badge ____________________ Is this your first naWIC Convention? ❑ Yes Phone (_____)________________ Email ____________________________________________________ Emergency Contact name_______________________________________ Emergency Contact number _____________________________________ Friday, Sept. 5 7:45 - 8:30 a.m. Reg. 8 - 14 Photos 8:15 - 9 a.m. Reg. 1 - 7 Photos 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Convention Information Desk 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. naWIC Store 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. nEF Store / Information Desk 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Convention Photographer’s Desk 9 - 10 a.m. Professional Seminars** 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Professional Seminars** 11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. Installation Luncheon 2 - 2:30 p.m. Board/Exec. Committee Photos 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Professional Seminars** 4 - 5 p.m. Professional Seminars** 4 - 8 p.m. Hard Hat Tour 5 - 6 p.m. Past Presidents Meeting 1 ToTal: REGISTRanT $_______________ 2 Don’t wait until Convention — Order now, and save $5 per item! pRomotional items Wednesday, Sept. 3 Pre-annual Board Meeting nEF CDS “Introduction to Construction Estimating & Scheduling” Study Session 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. nEF Store / Information Desk 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. nEF Board Meeting noon - 1 p.m. nEF Board Luncheon noon - 5 p.m. nEF Putting Tournament Fundraiser noon - 7 p.m. naWIC Marketplace noon - 8 p.m. Convention Registration noon - 8 p.m. Voting Credentials Registration noon - 8 p.m. naWIC Store 1 - 4 p.m. nEF Exams: CCa,CDS,CIT 3 - 3:15 p.m. nEF Board Break 5 :30- 6:30 p.m. First Timers Orientation 7 - 10 p.m. Welcome Party Dinner & Show e ful w b s elp H nawicconvention.org FlamingoLasVegas.com www.mccarran.com The Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel and Casino is a resort casino located amid a tropical setting in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. The Flamingo Las Vegas has it all — world-class entertainment, more than 3,600 rooms and suites, a full-service casino, fine dining and casual restaurants, tennis courts, health spa, wedding chapel, fabulous pools and gardens, and even a wildlife habitat! About the Hotel naWIC has rooms blocked at the Flamingo, where all Convention functions will be held. To make hotel You reservations, call (800) 732-2111, and use the code r 4 F registr “SFnaW8” to get our special room rates. Special 14 ood Fu ation in rates are: Single/Double — $119, additional 22 Work nctions cludes: e persons (4 max) $20 per room, per night. You lf Sem shops must be 21 or older to reserve a room. Special inar get e s rates for hotel reservations end aug. 1, 2008. mplo Reservations made after this date will be at the yer s Garne uppo hotel’s standard rack rates. all room types will r your emplo rt suppo be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. y e r ’s rt to inv es ti Hotel Reservations Carpenters international training Center tour Sign up to tour the Carpenters International Training Center (CITC) the hub of learning and research for the UBC in north america, located on 14 acres. The training center was built in 2001 and just completed its third major expansion, an R&D facility where relevant curriculum is developed. Built to train trainers, instructors, members, staff and union leaders, this one-of-a-kind facility is an engine that improves the competitiveness of the UBC everywhere. Come tour the almost 400 thousand square-feet of classrooms, dorms, cafeteria, and training areas including gas and steam turbines, overhead cranes, conveyers and monorails, and much more. after the concurrent tours, join us for a reception hosted by Carpenters International Training Fund at the CITC, and learn more about UBC’s philosophy — it’s not what you say that matters, it’s what you do. The cost of the tour is $10 and must be received with your Convention registration form. friday, sept. 5 • hard hat tour • 4-8 p.m. Quantity Item/Cost Total 2 ToTal: Free! _______ Carharrt Tote Bag - FREE! $_______ 1 PROMOTIOnaL ITEMS _______ Souvenir Pin - $5 $_______ _______ Sleepshirt - $25 (One Size) $_______ $_______________ _______ T-shirt - $20 Circle Size (S, M, L, XL, XXL) $_______ _______ Raffle* for 54th Convention Reg. - $10 (or 3 for $20) $_______ * Winning ticket has no cash value, is non-transferable & must be redeemed for the 2009 Convention. 3 optional touRs Item/Cost Hard Hat Tour - $10 Hoover Dam Tour - $65 Total $_______ $_______ Saturday, Sept. 6 8 - 9 a.m. 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. - noon noon - 2 p.m. 1 - 5 p.m. 2 - 4 p.m. 6 - 7 p.m. 7 - 10 p.m. 8 a.m. - noon association Meetings ** Photographer’s Desk association Workshops ** association Workshops ** 2008-2009 Exec. Committee Mtg. Hoover Dam Tour Post-Convention Board Meeting Crystal Vision Cocktail Hour Crystal Vision awards Gala Convention Photographer’s Desk saturday, sept. 6 • crystal Vision awards gala • 7 p.m. Join us as naWIC honors excellence in the construction industry during the elegant Crystal Vision awards Gala. We will recognize Crystal Vision award recipient Janet Rickstrew and Crystal achievement award recipient nancy a. Eaton, CCa, CDS, CIT. a special video presentation will highlight the achievements of both individuals, and you’ll discover the remarkable vision and accomplishments of these outstanding women in construction. Plus, it’s time to laugh, relax and recharge as comedian Jan McInnis takes us on a fun journey from working with crazy bosses/employees to dealing with kids and handling every day life. Jan’s comedy was featured in the Wall Street Journal as “smart-but-twisted,” and she has performed throughout the country for hundreds of organizations. This “no-note-taking-allowed” program will help you refresh, re-motivate and give you a humorous perspective on work, family, kids and “stuff.” Don’t miss this chance to renew your spirit and tickle your funny bone! Thursday, Sept. 4 8 - 8:30 a.m. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Voting Credentials Registration Convention Registration naWIC Store nEF Store / Information Desk Sunday, Sept. 7 if you must cancel your convention registration, you can receive a full refund if your cancellation is received in writing at the naWic office by aug. 4, 2008. after aug. 4, refunds for cancellations will not be granted. however, registrations are transferable between chapter members. should a compelling emergency prevent a duly elected delegate or alternate from attending convention, the chapter may elect a replacement. if you submit the proper certificate of transfer of Registration form, the registration that was previously paid for may be transferred to the replacement and will not be subject to a payment of penalty for late registration. nO reFunDs will Be mADe AFter Aug. 4, 2008. Cancellation policy Quantity _______ _______ 3 ToTal: TOUR $_______________ spons Conve or y ntion Regist our by sha ratio rin Presid g a letter f n en ro a t w w t Ta y l o r. P r m int a c w. n a w op icconv ention y .org. s ite 4 tickets foR guests Item/Cost Welcome Party - $100 awards Luncheon - $60 Installation Luncheon - $60 Thursday Professional Seminars - $150 Friday Professional Seminars - $200 Crystal Vision awards Gala - $125 Total $_______ $ _______ $ _______ $ _______ $ _______ $_______ ToTal: GUEST TICKETS $_______________ Quantity _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ 4 Shuttle transportation (one-way and round-trip) is available for a fee at the Caesars check-in desk located near carousel one in the main baggage claim at McCarran International airport. The Caesars checkin desk handles check-in and shuttle arrangements for guests of Caesars, Bally’s, Paris Las Vegas and the Flamingo. Shuttle transportation can be billed to your hotel room. The check-in desk is open daily from 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. n u yo rs * Schedule subject to change. ** Professional seminars and Association workshop descriptions are listed on their respective panels in this brochure. Visit the NAWIC Marketplace on Wednesday from noon to 7 p.m. for a chance to win an iPod touch! HelpFul tHings tO KnOw dress for the Welcome party on Wednesday is casual, or come dressed in Retro Rat pack attire. cash bars will be available. business casual is appropriate for the annual meeting and other convention functions on Wednesday through saturday. the crystal Vision awards gala on saturday evening is semiformal. a three-course meal will be served to all attendees. cash bars will also be available during the cocktail hour prior to the crystal Vision awards gala. 5 method of payment foR office use only Check # __________________ Date _____________________ Firm _____________________ _________________________ amount $ _________________ Airport & Shuttle Service NHOOver DAm tOur — sAturDAy, sept. 6 Take this opportunity to visit one of America’s proudest achievements…the dam that tamed the Colorado River. Listed as one of the United State’s seven modern civil engineering wonders, Hoover Dam rises 726.4 feet above the Colorado River. The dam, listed on the registry of National Historic Landmarks, was named for Herbert Hoover, our nation’s 31st president. During its construction, 6.6 million tons of concrete were used — enough to build a two-lane highway from San Francisco to New York City. Hoover Dam remains the tallest all-concrete dam in the United States. Enjoy learning the fascinating history of the dam at the newly constructed Visitor’s Center. This tour is a must-see for all Las Vegas visitors. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Guests will be transported from the Flamingo Hotel to Hoover Dam. The cost of the tour is $65. To reserve your space on the tour, you must purchase a ticket with your Convention registration. Space is limited — first-come, first-served. No refunds for the Hoover Dam Tour will be issued after Aug. 1, 2008. GRaND ToTal $_________ Totals from Sections 1, 2 and 3 o MasterCard o VISa o Check payable to naWIC o Discover o aMEX ____________________________________________________ Credit Card number ____________________________________________________ CVV Code (3 digit code on back of card) Exp. Date ____________________________________________________ Billing address Billing Zip Code ____________________________________________________ authorized Signature credit cards will not be processed without complete information. Janet Rickstrew Crystal Vision Recipient nancy a. eaton, cca, cds, cit Crystal Achievement Recipient Jan mcinnis Crystal Vision Entertainment Cancellation Policy: You may receive a full refund if your cancellation is received in writing at the NAWIC Office by mail, fax or email by Aug.4. Send emails to EVP Dede Hughes at dedeh@nawic.org. After Aug. 4, no refunds for cancellations will be granted. postmark deadline to return registration: July 7, 2008. Saturday September 6, 2008 8 - 9 a.m. • da/forum/apc hostess chapters and more How to successfully plan and carry out a regional conference. • nef committee chairs — national, Regional and chapter Let’s produce award winning nEF programs in our regions and chapters. • committee chairs — national, Regional and Chapter Get motivated to lead your regions and chapters • president to president naWIC President rap, plus question and answer session. • nef Rap session plus Q & a Everything you wanted to know about nEF but were afraid to ask. Wednesday, Sept. 3 8 – 11 a.m. | NEF CDS “Introduction to Construction Estimating and Scheduling” Study Session pre-registration by July 15 is required. Presented by Christine a. Piper, Ph.D., Clemson University, this session provides an excellent review of course material to reinforce your individual study. The fundamentals of preparing estimates are discussed in considerable detail for the major trades, such as site work, concrete, masonry, structural steel, interior finishes, mechanical and electrical construction. Estimating general and job overhead is discussed as well as accounting for allowances and alternates in the bid proposal. With an understanding of the drawings, the Project Manual and estimating, a stepby-step approach is provided in preparing project schedules utilizing the critical path method and precedence schedules. The importance of schedule adjustments is discussed to provide realistic and valid information for decision-making. The comprehensive analysis of scheduling provides the reader with an understanding of the optimal work sequence and the impact of deviations on the work schedule and ultimately on the project’s cost. note: you must pre-register to attend this review. to register, contact neF at (866) 277-2883 or nef@ bellsouth.net by July 15. this review session is sponsored by neF, so there is no charge for attendance. However, you must bring your own CDs book. Order your CDs book, and start studying today! 10:45 a.m. - noon • pR / marketing — national, Regional and Chapter* Tips on making naWIC not be the best kept secret. • membership — national, Regional and Chapter* Grow your chapter by filling the needs of the industry and the member. • naWic - nef - nfsf: money and non-profits Panel discussion of what’s legal, what’s gray and how to tell the difference. • naWic professional book club: The Difference Maker by John c. maxwell Read and discuss this offering — how to make your attitude your greatest asset. * Since these workshops overlap, they will include a five-minute overview of the WIC Week, Membership, PR/Marketing and PE-CI Committees. • board of director training — secretaries, treasurers and directors Responsibilities of a member of the Board PLUS individual training session for officers. Thursday, Sept. 4 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. | neF press Conference Fabulous Items! stock-up on what is sure to be your “lucky” t-shirt and sleepshirt. You won’t want to miss the latest nEF news. Come and hear first-hand what is happening at nEF, including a report on the upcoming Construction Bookkeeping 101 and other exciting developments. promotional sneak peek! pre-register for promotional items, and save $5 per item! Artwork and colors subject to change. 4 – 5 p.m. | neF K-12 programs Come and hear the highlights of the naWIC Education Foundation’s programs for the Construction Industry of tomorrow. Block-Kids, Building Design and CaD/Drafting Chairs will convince you that it is a “must” to introduce these programs to our next generation of construction leaders. Learn more about how easy it is to offer the new Garden Shed Project to children in your local area. oin J WOM E 3Annual 5Convention 20 IN rd 08 T-shirts will be “Turquoise,” and sleepshirts will be “white.” Sept. 3-6 For a complete listing of Convention seminars, visit www.nawicconvention.org. 20 T-Shirt neF FunDrAiser – nO Frills putting tOurnAment Cost: $75, proceeds benefit NEF • Pre-Register by July 31, 2008 bring your hats and sunscreen for nef’s “no frills” putting tournament. Whether you’re a beginner or an old pro, you will enjoy an afternoon of fun in the sun at one of las Vegas’ 18-hole golf courses. afterwards, you will be treated to an ice cream social — just the ticket to cool you off. you’ll be back at your hotel in time for the first timers orientation and the “Vintage Vegas” Welcome party. transportation to and from the convention hotel will be provided and so will the golf clubs and balls. to register, email nancy a. eaton, cca, cds, cit, at nancy@tomboytools.info by July 31. Wednesday, Sept. 3 • Noon – 5 p.m. NST N CO RUCT NI ASSOCIATION AL OF IN T-shi rt & Sleepshirt S rt irt A psh lee 08 • professional education and construction industry — national, Regional and chapter* How to make your projects and speakers compliment each other. visit www.nawiceducation.org for more information. you must pre-register for these functions by July 15. L ASSOCIATI NA • Wic Week — national Regional and Chapter* Share successes and get new ideas. pre-registration by July 15 is required. aLL nEF certification tests will be offered during this time – CCa, CDS and CIT. If you are interested in taking a certification exam, please contact the nEF Office at (866) 277-2883. The registration deadline is July 15, 2008. all registration forms and applicable testing fees must be received at the nEF Office by the registration deadline. WO M IN EN CONSTR U 53rd Annual Convention 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. 1 - 4 p.m. | neF exams • Competent Communication In this seminar, you will hone your skills to communicate more competently. From effective listening and nonverbal communication to strategies for public group communication, the various aspects of communicating effectively will be explored. • Conflict Resolution This session will focus on the ability to impact those around you by using your personal code of conduct and the skills learned during the seminar. The group will be shown how to resolve conflicts, and role play will be used to illustrate daily conflicts participants face. • Creating Tax-Advantaged Liquidity For Your Privately Held Corporations Through the Use of an ESOP Succession planning is a key element of business today, and many construction companies are Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) firms. This seminar will discuss why your company should consider an ESOP in today’s environment and how to transfer business to the next generation or a key employee by learning the aBC’s of forming an ESOP. • How To Write A Safety Plan This seminar will assist firms in writing their own effective and easy-to-understand safety policies using “free” resources from the OSHa Small Business Handbook and Construction Training Guidelines. Don’t miss the opportunity to jump-start your safety program or enhance your existing plan. • NAWIC in South Africa Explore the beauty of South africa through the eyes of naWIC members and gain an understanding of how South africa Women in Construction (SaWiC) achieves success in nontraditional roles. Follow the delegates as they tour jobsites and learn about this fascinating country, its captivating people, and the motivation that drives these women to be part of the construction industry. • Powerful Communication for Constructors While some grammar and style will be explained, attendees will learn structural and linguistic changes anyone can easily apply. Get hints on how to alter language choices in particular situations to reduce conflict and enhance influence. • Strategic Planning Fundamentals for Construction Companies Did you know that 80 to 90 percent of all companies are family-owned or closely held, but only 30 percent of them survive into the second generation? Further, only 10 percent survive to the third generation. The demise of many of these companies is primarily due to the lack of a strategic plan and the development of strategic thinkers that provide for the long-term growth and stable leadership of the company. In this session, you will learn how strategic planning enables long-term success. You will also learn about the common components and stages of developing a strategic plan, how to develop strategic thinking skills, and ways to overcome typical obstacles to strategic planning. • Seven Deadly Mistakes Construction Businesses Make: How to Recognize, Quantify and Avoid Them This seminar demonstrates how poor fundamental financial controls, poor cash management, and not understanding financial information can kill a business. We explain how to protect a business and increase profit and revenue by avoiding mistakes such as: not holding your people accountable, ignoring your cash position, violating bank covenants, not knowing your true costs, failing to work for a profit, ignoring your employees, and not having an effective sales process. We discuss what accountability means and how to attain it; how to read the fine print of banking; how to identify and manage your cash needs; how to maximize profit; how to recruit and retain good employees; and how to identify and sell to your “top-tier” customers. • The Impact of Certification on Women-Owned Construction Firms attend this seminar to learn the facts about the history and difference between women business construction owners and women business owners. Learn first-hand the “fun facts” about the history of women business owners and the areas in which WBE certification helps women-owned businesses. • The Psychology of Safety Safety is important on and off the jobsite. Many factors affect the safety mindset of the company, managers and employees, which determine the resulting behavior and success of the safety program. Come learn what elements of thought shape safety behavior, and learn easy ways to change behavior to a positive and successful safety program. • Women’s Advantage: Gender Based Power in Business This one goes beyond the Mars/Venus communication differences that stymie men and women in business and personal communication. This session is based on how biology affects relationships, and how women’s particular ways of thinking benefit their companies and clients. • Doing It Right This Time: Design, Bottom Line and the Environment by DIRTT Get an understanding of modular interior construction; identify why conventionally built interiors shorten the lifecycle of buildings; observe design benefits that come with schedule acceleration; explore the environmental sustainability of reducing material waste, greenhouse gases, energy and real estate foot print. Leave with a deeper knowledge of the importance of environmental sustainability through reuse and technology, which is more powerful than recycling. the ss! ce in Succe ur Ale to Yo o H Association Workshops nAwiC Education Foundation Professional Seminars OF ON Sept. 3-6, 2008 ION CT NAT IO nAwiC is appreciative of its Convention sponsors. their support is invaluable to the Association and success of women in construction. national association of Women in construction 327 s. adams st. fort Worth, tX 76104-1002 fiRst class pRsRt us postage paid dallas tX peRmit 1259 ION NATIO N