Chief economists from Reed Construction Data, the American Institute of Architects and the Associated General Contractors of America are coming together for a complimentary construction economy webcast:  Riding the Roller Coaster - Ups and Downs in Construction Spending, Materials and Labor. Set for May 9, the webcast features leading chief economists, Ken Simonson of the AGC, Kermit Baker of the AIA and Bernard Markstein of Reed Construction Data, who share their insight into the outlook for commercial construction. The construction economy has taken many turns over the past several years. Although the sequester, the federal debt ceiling and rising oil prices are factoring into upcoming risks, there are many signs that recovery is just ahead. Find out where opportunities exist for commercial construction when the economists discuss: What issues are directly affecting the construction outlook? Which markets are showing the most growth? Will housing numbers continue to climb? What’s ahead for the housing industry? Which building material prices will spike? Which will fall? Which areas of commercial construction will perform best? What are architects seeing for commercial construction? Will unemployment numbers continue to fall? Will labor shortages derail the industry’s rebound? Which areas are experiencing the most change? What are the top risks to the 2013 economy? The live webcast airs on May 9, 2013, from 2-3:30 p.m., EDT, with the speakers accepting questions from the online audience in the last half hour. An archived version and presentation slides are available to registrants after the broadcast. Sponsored by InfoTech International, the webcast is free of charge and open to everyone. AIA members who register and attend the live broadcast are eligible to receive 1.5 AIA continuing education credits. To sign up for the webcast, please click here to register. About Reed Construction Data 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 project leads, accurate and up-to-date RSMeans cost data, marketing solutions and market intelligence to provide insight to construction industry professionals throughout the U.S and Canada. Visit the Reed Construction Data website at www.reedconstructiondata.com. About The AGC of America 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 www.agc.org. About The American Institute of Architects 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 www.aia.org. About InfoTech International, LLC InfoTech International, LLC provides cloud-based software solutions that combine advanced mathematics and innovative technology. InfoTech’s big data analytic capabilities bring on-demand business intelligence and management metrics to the construction industry. It’s Project Tracker Lite (PT Lite) software helps businesses strengthen their lead and sales execution process, increase channel visibility and build stronger customers relationships. For more information, go to www.ptlite.com.

AEC Cares, Reed Construction Data, Hanley Wood and the AIA join forces to renovate the historic Beacon Place facility for the homeless on the day before the 2013 AIA National Convention.AEC Cares will make something very special happen in Denver this June when it brings together leading industry professionals for a project to help the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless. Working with Reed Construction Data, the AIA and Hanley Wood, “projectDenver” will mobilize architects, manufacturers and construction professionals to renovate the Coalition’s Beacon Place — a Denver facility that provides housing and health care assistance to homeless and disabled men and women. The project takes place on June 19, 2013. “Every year, AEC Cares inspires the construction community to transform lives and create a lasting legacy for some of those who most need our support,” stated Iain Melville, CEO, Reed Construction Data and Board President, ae Cares. “This year, we are excited to bring that collaboration to Denver and the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless.” The Coalition provides services for homeless individuals and families throughout Colorado. Their Beacon Place facility offers safe, stable housing specifically to disabled veterans and homeless men and women who are battling disabilities, serious medical challenges and mental illness. Beacon Place also opens its doors to adults who are suffering or recovering from illness or surgery, but have nowhere to go upon release from a hospital. Scheduled to occur the day before the 2013 AIA National Convention, AEC Cares projectDenver will bring together Reed, Hanley Wood, the AIA and as many as 100 volunteers for the June 19 “blitz build” event. Denver-based Path21 Architecture,   Layton Construction  and Landwise Landscape Architecture have signed on, donating on-site skills and expertise to the project. “Design and construction industry build shelter for their clients every day,” stated Mike Waldinger, Executive Director, AIA Illinois. “The people AEC Cares helps may never be in a position to be clients, but they need shelter and support from our partnership every bit as much. That’s the beauty of the support made possible by our sponsors and volunteers.”“Working together, we can make an amazing difference in the space of just one day,” agreed Iain Melville. “It’s a rewarding and fulfilling opportunity to really give something back, and I encourage sponsors and volunteers alike to get involved and help this great industry initiative.” To sponsor the AEC Cares project and help build a better environment for those who need it most, visit www.aeccares.com. About AEC Cares AEC Cares is an autonomous not-for-profit corporation actively supported by Reed Construction Data, the AIA, Hanley Wood, generous sponsors, donors and volunteers. Bringing together architects, contractors, manufacturers and industry professionals from across the United States and Canada, AEC Cares works to create positive change through meaningful projects that benefit a new community every year. 501 (c)(3) status applied for. To learn more about AEC Cares, visit www.aeccares.com. About Reed Construction Data Reed Construction Data, a division of Reed Business Information and the Inaugural Strategic Partner of the AIA, is a leading North American provider of construction information. Reed provides actionable insight to construction professionals through a diverse portfolio of innovative products and services, including national, regional and local construction project data, accurate and reliable construction cost data, effective marketing solutions and dynamic market intelligence. To learn more about Reed, visit reedconstructiondata.com.