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Reed Construction Data's John Weatherhead Elected to Board of Directors
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01/16/2005
NORCROSS, Ga., -- Reed Construction Data (formerly CMD), a world wide market leader and provider of quality construction information products and services, today announced the appointment of JohnWeatherhead, executive vice president of Custom Publishing for Reed Construction Data's Regional Publications to the American Road & Transportation Association's (ARTBA) board of directors. ARTBA is a national federation of private firms, public agencies and associations that advocates strong federal investment in transportation infrastructure.<p>"We are extremely pleased that John Weatherhead is continuing his service on the ARTBA Board," said Pete Ruane, president and CEO of the American Road &Transportation Builders Association. "John's longstanding industry leadership and volunteer work are deeply appreciated and have helped advance ouractivities to build and protect the U.S. transportation construction market in the public interest."<p>During his three-year term on ARTBA's board of directors, Weatherhead will work with other board members to decide the course of action the organizationwill follow and review the fulfillment of that mission. The board also will influence direction of the association's legislative recommendations, which ispresently engaged in promoting the reauthorization of TEA-21, the Highway Trust Fund bill. This bill is designed to provide funding for the maintenanceof highway infrastructures.Working in the construction industry for more than 30 years, Weatherhead has developed valuable industry knowledge, an understanding of how it functions and its importance to the U.S. economy. By serving on the board, he will demonstrate Reed Construction Data's commitment to the construction industry and increase the company's exposure in the heavy construction side of the industry.<p> "John's appointment to serve on the ARTBA board is clearly a validation of his commitment to the industry and how he is trusted and well respected byindustry leaders," said Wayne Curtis, vice president and group publisher of Reed Construction Data's Regional Publications. "Over the years, he hasclearly provided objective leadership in association and industry activities and has given of his own time and energy to make things happen. We are proudof John's prestigious appointment." <p> About the American Road & Transportation Association Founded in 1902, ARTBA is a full-service association with more than 5,000 members. The association conducts conferences, publishes a newsletter,magazine, educational materials, and maintains a comprehensive Web site( http://www.artba.org ). ARTBA has a number of standing committees, policy advisory councils and professional development sections that work on issues to promote the effectiveness and efficiency of the transportation construction industry.It also conducts training programs and endorses a comprehensive business insurance program. The association has eight membership divisions:contractors, planning and design, transportation officials, traffic safety, materials and services, public-private ventures in transportation, educationand research, and equipment manufacturers. ARTBA's members have extensive knowledge and experience in building the road, rail, airport, public transit,port and waterway facilities of the United States. Its unique federation structure and 100-year track record have no parallel in the U.S. constructionindustry.<P> About Reed Construction Data Reed Construction Data is a leading worldwide provider of quality construction information products and services designed to advance the businesses of its customers with timely, accurate and actionable project,product, and cost data. Reed Construction Data collects, adds value to and distributes construction industry information through print and onlinereferences and resources for architects, engineers, contractors, manufacturers and other professionals in the construction industry. For more information,visit http://www.reedconstructiondata.com or call 1-800-322-6996. Reed Construction Data is a division of Reed Business Information, a leading provider of critical information and marketing solutions to businessprofessionals and a member of the Reed Elsevier Group plc.
