The Construction Marketing Association (CMA), a professional organization launched in 2010,  and has appointed six directors and seeks more. In addition, a number of Groups are forming that will require leadership including Construction Technology, Social Media, Home Center/Retail, Architectural/Engineering, Chief Marketing Officers and more. Founder and chairman Neil M. Brown has announced that Rick Kean , Jim Scarlata , Kevin Enke , Tim O’Brien , Deborah Hodges and Paul Deffenbaugh have agreed to serve on the board. Mr. Deffenbaugh is Chief Content Officer of Deep Brook Media. MORE >>

But I thought today I would indulge and include some posts about fashion design using materials most often found in build design When they merge with building materials there is a perfect organic symmetry that cannot be committed to a blog about sustainability and green build - or can they? found today wk-shp.com a clothing line dedicated to materials and design most often found in Architecture and Building. Airi Isoda earned a an architecture degree and has worked for a number of prominent firms in Los Angeles. A Tyvek Rain Coat. Seemingly light but also substantial. MORE >>

We’ll have our booth (3027) and on Wednesday afternoon I’ll present the findings from my SMPS Foundation white paper about strategic alliance best practices for the architectural, engineering and construction industr y.  The show organizers have set a $35 fee but I’m confident you’ll find enough value in that investment.  Today, I travel to Toronto for the annual Construct Canada show, which begins tomorrow.  The show combines relationship-building, learning, connecting and marketing in an intensive three-day package. Does it work?  You can register here. MORE >>

That’s right, if Arakawa and Gins had their way with architecture – and ultimately its influence on mankind – you and I wouldn’t have to die. Interior, Bioscleave House, Arakawa & Gins Rather than dismiss Arakawa and Gins on what may be considered a hyperbolic proposal, it seems more valuable to challenge our established assumptions in light of their provocative call to arms against death through the use of architecture. Unfortunately, there’s no universal formula that if we all just applied would ensure optimal health for everyone. MORE >>

Founded in 2000, Debbie and MillerPierce have completed countless, successful marketing, research and operational programs for public utilities, not-for-profit organizations and Fortune 500 organizations including DowElanco, Caterpillar, Medtronic, Ansell, Sleep Comfort and 3M. Brown was a brand manager at electrical products marketing powerhouse IDEAL Industries, and later CMO of an architectural metals manufacturer. The free webcast for members and non-members is scheduled for Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 1 pm CST. The Product Development Survey is available at: [link]. MORE >>