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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 12, 1998

Construction Innovation Forum Announces Opening of Nominations for 1999 NOVA Award

(Ann Arbor, Michigan)
The Construction Innovation Forum's Board of Directors has formally announced the opening of 1999 nominations for its 10th annual NOVA Award, honoring innovations around the world in the construction industry. The Call for Entries encourages nominations from every sector of the construction industry.

The Construction Innovation Forum (CIF) is an international, non-profit organization that was formed in 1987 to recognize innovations in the construction industry that improve the quality, productivity and cost-effectiveness of construction.

Thirty-one innovations worldwide have received the CIF's prestigious NOVA Award since the first awards were presented in 1990. Winners of the NOVA Award are selected by a distinguished jury who follow a thorough selection process.

TThe deadline to submit nominations is September 15, 1998 for the 1999 awards. Nominations require one page of specific information about the innovation to allow the award's jury to initiate the judging process. There is no entry fee, and you do not have to be a member of the CIF to submit a nomination. A copy of the nomination form may be obtained from the CIF office, or downloaded from the CIF web site at www.cif.org.

CIF's annual NOVA Awards are presented each year at its Innovation Celebration banquet. The 1999 Innovation Celebration will be held on March 11, 1999 at the Laurel Manor in Livonia, Michigan.

The CIF is looking for a major national sponsor to provide financial support to develop and annually fund the NOVA Award Mock Jury National Program, which it believes is an outstanding opportunity for one or more construction manufacturers or vendors to demonstrate support for construction innovation and to establish the innovative nature of their brand.

For nomination forms, ticket sales or information about the CIF please contact:

The Construction Innovation Forum, Inc.
350 South Main Street, Suite 350
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104-2131

Telephone: 734/995-1855; fax: 734/995-5002

e-mail: info@cif.org; web site: http//www.cif.org











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