They also discussed the role of the internet in expanding publication opportunities and increasing the timeliness of information. ENR, a weekly publication, prefers to receive brief synopses of projects in construction, highlighting unusual technical, site or construction features. Their expanded web site allows editors to publish breaking news quickly. Architectural Record, as a monthly publication, works with much longer lead times, writing toward themes established the year before. Record is expanding their web site, offering several additional slots for projects not published in the print magazine.
All editors appreciate careful forethought in preparing materials for their review.
They suggest reading the magazine or newspaper to get ideas for the stories they might be interested in, pointing out the unique features in your project that will be of interest to readers of each publication, and being brief and to the point in your communications with the editors to increase your chances for publication. Inc. Weidlinger Associates, Inc. specializes in structural, civil, geotechnical, transportation and traffic engineering, and applied sciences. Since its establishment in 1949, Weidlinger has become one of the largest consulting firms in the United States. Weidlinger's clientele includes architects, developers, educational institutions, state agencies, and contractors. Structures designed and built by Weidlinger include libraries, educational facilities, office buildings, housing, continuing health care facilities, hotels, hospitals, laboratories, shopping malls, sports facilities, airport facilities, convention centers, parking garages, and the renovations of historic buildings.