AAMA Certification Manager Jason Seals will discuss changes to the AAMA air, water and structural extension program, plus testing and labeling of combination assemblies. Register now for “Updates to the AAMA Air-Water-Structural Certification Program,” taking place at 11:30 a.m. Eastern on Tues., Jan. 15.
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CONSTRUCT is seeking dynamic speakers with a firm grasp of technical issues, including building scientists, researchers, architects, specifiers, contractors, owners and code experts. Sessions are 30 – 120 minutes in length and should contain timely, practical information and solutions that can be immediately implemented in the workplace. Sessions can also be formatted into two-hour or four-hour hands-on workshops. In addition, CONSTRUCT is looking for industry experts to participate in panel sessions for 2019.
Read MoreCONSTRUCT is an AEC Conference & Expo specifically designed to provide the construction teams with real-world, practical design/construction solutions, education, products and networking. Our participants design, build, specify, engineer, renovate and operate in the built environment and are hungry for knowledge. The CONSTRUCT Education team and Advisory Council is seeking presentations from industry experts covering topics including design and construction, emerging trends, innovative projects, documentation, building science, technology, preservation, resilience, methods, and much more.
Read MoreAs North America’s most tightly focused event dedicated exclusively to stormwater and surface water quality professionals, StormCon provides speakers with significant opportunities to gain industry exposure, share their knowledge and experiences, and help guide the important conversation on managing stormwater-related urban flooding and water pollution.
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Greenbuild 2018 concluded last week in Chicago where thousands of members of the global green building community gathered. The theme was Human X Nature, representing how the green building movement embraces all of humanity by making sustainable buildings and environments accessible to everyone while benefiting the natural environment all around us. Mahesh Ramanujam gave powerful remarks highlighting plans for the future and USGBC’s role in creating a new living standard for all people. Plus several programmatic updates to the LEED green building rating system were announced.
Read MoreIn addition to a phenomenal educational program, the CONTRUCT 2018 Exhibit Hall was brimming with activity. The two-day exhibition featured over 175 top companies showcasing the latest products, services and technologies for the AEC industry. Attendees explored the aisles to see new innovative ideas and solutions from manufacturers including ARCAT, Sherwin-Williams, Behr Pro, School Guard Glass, Viper II Barriers, Pella Corporation, Georgia-Pacific, Detex, Dorken, BSD Spec Link, Benjamin Moore, LP Building Products, Allegion, CoatingsPro and more.
Read MoreThose attending the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) 2018 Fall Conference heard from Sylvia Moore, director of technical development at Shintech, regarding PVC resins and compounds and their different attributes. She discussed the versatility of the material, as well as the importance of sustainability efforts pertaining to PVC.
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ULI Los Angeles presents Transit Oriented Los Angeles 2018: Upward Mobility – Pathways to Inclusive Transit Neighborhoods. This year’s ToLA unveils exclusive research from the UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies on transit-oriented development and its impact on housing and neighborhood amenities. ToLA also presents transportation, planning and development leaders discussing how L.A.’s transit systems can be an equitable economic force.
Read MoreThe International Code Council is hosting its 2018 Annual Conference, Code Hearings and Expo in Richmond, Va., from October 21-29, 2018. This important industry event offers insights from compelling experts and top-notch trainers on building safety, sustainability, innovation, plumbing, disaster mitigation and more. Bringing together professionals from across the built environment, the 2018 program includes special networking events, historic building tours and education sessions.
Read MoreA “generational humorist” discussed how Baby Boomers and Millennials can better work together as the keynote address during the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) 2018 Fall Conference. Meagan Johnson, a Gen-Xer, said she has been speaking about how to work with the younger generation since 1998.
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