2008 Events
2008 Design-Build for Federal Facilities - www.dbia.org
Summer 2008. Washington, DC
Sponsored by the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the conference offers two educational tracks: Defining the Scope of a Project and Effective Implementation of a Design-Build Project. The theme for the event, A Proven Process, Not a Panacea, reflects the role of design-build as another "tool in the capital construction toolbox" to assist federal practitioners in implementing integrated project delivery methods and processes employing best practices, while recognizing the government's need to develop utilitarian facilities within budgetary constraints.
2008 Johnson Conference: Critical Issues in Monitoring Asbestos - www.astm.org
July 14-18. Burlington, Vt.
Asbestos monitoring, with emphasis on topics such as the current regulatory framework, risk management, risk assessment, and methods for monitoring asbestos in air and soils will be the focus of the 2008 Johnson Conference. Current monitoring strategies, methods, data, results interpretation, and quality assurance associated with asbestos monitoring programs and research frontiers for the subject will be highlighted.
International Association of Fire Chiefs Fire Rescue International 2008 - www.iafc.org
August 14-16, 2008. Denver.
More than 16,000 leaders in the fire and emergency service attend. The Conference workshops cover all areas of the fire service including navigating the political environment, managing change, ethical leadership, and EMS issues. On the Expo floor, more than 600 exhibitors showcase fire service innovations in apparatus, technology, equipment, and gear.
StormCon: The North American Surface Water Quality Conference & Exposition - www.stormcon.com
August 3–7. Orlando World Center Marriott, Orlando, FL.
Conference provides the latest stormwater program management and BMPs performance case studies, research, technology, and services–in an unparalleled education and training setting for anyone involved in surface-water quality.
14th International Society for Respiratory Protection - www.isrp.com/dublin/
September 14-19. O'Callaghan Davenport Hotel, Dublin, Ireland.
An educational and informational service to all individuals involved in respiratory protection. Conference provides the latest information on important industry innovations for both residential and commercial sectors.
Facility Decisions - www.facilitydecisions.com
September 16-17. Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas
Conference tracks include the FM mission: managing assets, people and initiatives; building technology: applications and innovations; operations and engineering: optimizing system performance and investments; energy and power: ensuring efficiency and supply; at work: the practitioner's perspective; sustainability: design, operations and interiors; and security: redefining 'safe'.
IIDEX/NeoCon® Canada - www.merchandisemart.com
September 25-26. The Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto, ON, Canada
Now in its 24th year IIDEX/NeoCon Canada is Canada’s leading exposition and conference for the design, construction and management of the built environment. It attracts more than 15,000 attendees and features more than 385 exhibitors from across Canada and the United States.
Building Maintenance & Asset Management Expo Asia 2008 - www.maintenance-asia.com
September 25-26. IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre; Bangkok, Thailand
The international exhibition and conference dedicated exclusively on building maintenance and asset management industry in Asia is set to be the largest annual gathering and dedicated market place for international suppliers to showcase their latest equipment, tools, technology and methods to a targeted maintenance professional audience from across Asia.
GreenXchange Xpo - www.greenxchangexpo.com/live/50/TB796668
October 1-3. Los Angeles Convention Center.
The Marketplace Areas on the Expo Floor will include: a Transportation Showcase, Sustainable Building, Design and Development Showcase, Renewable Energy Showcase, Clean Tech Showcase, and an International and Investment Showcase. The Conference Themes will include: non-renewable energy; renewable Energy; air, water, and waste; sustainable building and design; clean technology; IT, transport and infrastructure; capitalizing on green technology; and climate change policy.
World Workplace - www.worldworkplace.org/2008/
October 15-17. Dallas Convention Center. Dallas.
Sponsored by the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), the World Workplace Conference & Expo represents a multi-national, multi-disciplined discussion on the built environment, addressing challenges universal to the facility management profession in order to help you find the best solutions for your workplace.
2008 National Occupational Injury Research Symposium (NOIRS) - www.cdc.gov/niosh/noirs/2008
October 21-23. Pittsburgh, PA.
Many of the foremost researchers in occupational injury will convene to present their latest findings and methods. The symposium will consist of contributed oral presentations in concurrent sessions and poster presentations. The presentations will describe research studies, methods, and findings related to traumatic occupational injuries.
9th World Congress of Metropolis - www.metropoliscongress2008.com
October 22-25. Sydney, Australia.
Metropolis is an organization based in Barcelona which represents 100 of the world’s cities with populations greater than 1 million people.
Urban Land Institute 2008 Fall Meeting - www.uli.org
October 27-30. Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach.
What’s next for real estate and the economy? Are new sources of market capital filling in the gaps? How will climate change concerns affect future development patterns? How are demographic shifts changing housing demand? What are the possible real estate ramifications – including federal housing policy changes -- of the November elections? These are just a few of a broad variety of land use-related topics to be discussed by leading industry experts at the conference.
NeoCon® East - www.merchandisemart.com
October 29-30. Baltimore Convention Center. Baltimore.
NeoCon East showcases interior design, architectural, and facilities management industries of the Mid-Atlantic region, with a special focus on the Federal Design Community. Highlights include a variety of manufacturers on GSA schedule, keynote speakers, the Prime Design competition, tours and educational programming. The show includes four show components, including: Government Interiors™; Buildings Show; GREENlife™: Products for Sustainable Environments; and the Architectural Stone and Ceramic Tile Exposition.
2008 Design-Build Conference & Expo - www.designbuildexpo.com
November 3-5. Mandalay Bay Hotel Casino & Convention Center, Las Vegas.
This conference attracts nearly 1,700 owners, architects, engineers, general and specialty contractors, acquisition professionals, project managers, and many other industry leaders who represent the entire spectrum of integrated project delivery services. Educational sessions cover four tracks: Managing the Design-Build Process; Risk Management; Innovation in Design-Build; and Engaging Specialty Contractors and Suppliers.
HEALTHCARE DESIGN ’08 - www.hcd08.com
November 8-11. Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, Washington D.C.
The conference is sponsored by Vendome Group LLC, in association with The Center for Health Design and encompasses the AIA Academy of Architecture for Health Conference. Topics will include evidence-based design research methodologies, case studies, safe hospital design, green design and sustainability, and the impact of technology on facility design, both in the United States and internationally.
8th Conference of the European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology - www.ea-ohp.org
November 12-14. Valencia, Spain.
Occupational health psychology concerns the application of principles and practice in applied psychology to occupational health and safety issues for the promotion of the quality of working life. Focusing on research, education, and professional application in the discipline, the conference attracts delegates from more than 30 countries.
The Disaster Preparedness Summit - www.nationaldisastersummit.org
November 13. Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers
The conference will address business continuity plans, procedures and project management tools; business risk analysis and impact of potential disasters; developing business unit management plans and procedures; implementing disaster plans through detailed testing and employee training; environmental issues and air quality control following a disaster; deploying emergency response and recovery teams to ground zero; insurance claims management to ensure maximum benefits under a policy; procedures to follow in reconstructing and restoring your structure and operations; life/safety techniques and proper triage training; effective communication systems during emergencies; pandemic, avian flu and other dangerous viruses; private/Public partnerships and government funding; county fire department planning and resources available; and federal, State and Local Government disaster planning and preparations
GreenBuild International Conference and Expo - www.greenbuildexpo.org
November 19-21. Boston.
The theme of this year’s conference will be Revolutionary Green: Innovations for Global Sustainability. Sponsored by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the conference and expo is an opportunity to connect with other green building peers, industry experts, and influential leaders on the topic of green building movement and its diverse specialties.
2009
2009 AHR Expo - www.ahrexpo.com
January 26-28. McCormick Place (North & South Halls), Chicago
The International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR EXPO) is a comprehensive and hands-on event. It provides an opportunity to network with engineers and contractors, building managers and owners, system designers and installers, systems integrators and automation specialists, and technicians. And it covers topics including A/C, Heating and Refrigeration Systems, Equipment & Components; Building Automation & Controls; Specialized Climate Control Systems; Radiant Heating & Hydronic Systems; Ventilation & Air Movement Products; Energy Efficiency; Indoor Air Quality; Building System Integration; SEER 13; Green Building Initiatives/Sustainability; Information Technology & Business Management; Mold & Moisture Control; Labor-saving Tools and Software; and Business Support Services.
International Roofing Expo - www.theroofingexpo.com
February 3-5. Las Vegas.
The educational conference features a multi-track educational program, including technical, green, and workplace safety classes, as well as business-related sessions including leadership/management, legal/HR, money matters, sales & service, and general business. The expo offers 500 exhibiting companies filling 1,100 booths with the latest innovative styles, trends, and cutting-edge technologies.
19th International Symposium on Shiftwork and Working Time - www.shiftwork2009.it
August 2-6, 2009. Venezia, Italy.
This symposium has a tradition of more than 30 years in providing up-to-date information on night and shiftwork, as well as new trends in working time organization. The conference will cover a range of topics including accident risk, aging, biological rhythms, cancer risk, cardiovascular risk, compensatory measures, education and trainin, factors affecting tolerance, gender, performance efficiency, preventive actions, risk management, shift work sleep disorder, social aspects, work/non work conflicts, and working time arrangements.
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