ABSTRACT

This practical guide explains to architects, engineers, designers and other consultants how to establish press plans for firms and for individual projects, and how to actively develop reputation by getting work published in the architectural, engineering and construction press.

With quotes, advice and opinions from the industry's key journalists – including expert image generation and selection advice from Gareth Gardner, photo-journalist and past editor of FX and Features editor of Building Design – Effective Press Relations for the Built Environment, offers practical guidance on topics such as:

  • how to approach planning a strategy for a project
  • how to write, seek approval, build a target press list and issue the information to magazines
  • how to speak to the press
  • how to manage a crisis and handle bad press.

With its hands-on approach and comprehensive publications, architectural photographers and PR consultants listings, this book is an invaluable tool for new starters, or larger firms that want to take a more pro-active role in generating their own publicity, while also helping practices to get the most from their press relations consultant.

chapter 1|7 pages

The organised reputation

chapter 2|9 pages

Target audiences

chapter 3|6 pages

Teamwork

chapter 4|6 pages

Making information into news

chapter 5|11 pages

Writing a press release

chapter 6|17 pages

Getting the news out there

chapter 8|12 pages

Press response

chapter 9|6 pages

Giving a press interview

chapter 10|6 pages

Events for the press

chapter 11|6 pages

Crisis management

chapter 12|11 pages

Use a PR firm or do it yourself?

chapter 13|8 pages

Measurement