
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP

The Industry Partnership Committee provides outreach to ACCE's construction industry stakeholders, opportunities for engagement with ACCE's industry partners, and industry perspectives to the Executive Committee.
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The Committee shall recruit members from construction industry associations, organizations, corporations, and individuals to strengthen industry participation in ACCE activities. It identifies potential industry partners who may wish to become members. It also solicits industry sponsors for ACCE events.
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Committee meetings are conducted during each Midyear and Annual Conference. Meetings are also held between the ACCE Conferences via web-based video conferencing. During the Midyear Conference meeting, the Practitioner members of the Committee shall identify Practitioner Trustees to nominate to fill Practitioner Trustee vacancies on the Board of Trustees during the Annual Conference meeting.
Industry Partnership Subcommittees
Industry Development Subcommittee
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Purpose
Targeted fundraising from sponsorships and foundations
Uses
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Facilitate funding for research and innovation projects, papers or other publications with financial partners and the ACCE programs faculty.
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Fund the CIF
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Long-term - fund an ACCE Membership Director position
Industry Engagement Subcommittee​
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Purpose
Coordinate ACCE promotion at external events
External Events
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Identify events of interest and coordinate with attending ACCE members
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Work with marketing on road show displays and promotional materials
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Explore other means of making a presence, i.e. hospitality rooms
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Develop a list of affiliate associations for targeting interactions
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Possibilities with ASC?
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IAB
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Develop marketing aimed at IAB’s distribution through VTs
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Work with Development on IAB memberships
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Complete IAB Rosters
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Connect IAB’s with active ACCE members around the program
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Develop recognition of IAB high performers
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Industry Engagement
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Strategy to keep industry and educator retirees involved
Construction Industry Forum Subcommittee​
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Purpose
Organize and promote the annual CIF
Event Development
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Do we continue with and further develop a theme of technology and innovation?
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Identify companies to present high-performance, unique, or innovative processes.
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Develop early, mid, and closing marketing strategies to boost attendance
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Find meaningful IAB content/participation
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IAB attendance strategies
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Develop plenary sessions
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Research available speakers
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Create a session with interactive activities with attendees
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Identify industry drivers
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New attendee engagement/recognition
Possible Topics
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Tech/Innovation
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Health and Safety
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University’s structure and politics
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Quality internships
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Economic forecasts
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Non-traditional students
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HBCU
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CWE and PDC topics or highlight a program
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High-level communication skills in a tech world
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Presentation of research/innovation projects and publications generated with the Development Subcommittee.