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AHR Expo’s educational program features 100+ presentations, workshops and exams

A variety of educational sessions, workshops and certification programs designed to provide HVACR professionals with information and insights to perform their jobs more effectively will be offered during the 2012 AHR Expo, January 23-25, at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

Sponsored by nearly two-dozen of the leading industry associations and trade publications, 43 free educational sessions covering a variety of critical topics will be offered during the first two days of the Show. Ranging from such technical topics as “New Open Source Technologies” to more general/business topics as “Selling Energy Efficiency in Today’s Marketplace”, these sessions are targeted to a broad range of industry professionals attending the Show.

Other show features include:

• The Building Automation & Control Showcase: From energy and building management systems to controls and networking solutions.
• The Software Center: From design programs to estimating and business management software.
• New Product Technology Theater - Dozens of presentations of the latest products and solutions from participating exhibitors.
• Free Educational Sessions
  Dozens of seminars and workshops presented by endorsing industry associations and other groups addressing current industry initiatives and topics of practical interest.
• Seminars, Testing for a Nominal Fee
  Numerous educational courses and certification testing hosted by industry groups.
• ASHRAE Winter Meeting
  Held concurrently with the Show, ASHRAE holds its annual meeting onsite and at the Show Hotel. For details visit the ASHRAE Website
• Industry Trade Associations
  Many of the industry's leading trade associations have booths in the Exhibit Hall where you can talk to staff, review literature and get information on membership.

The 2012 Show in Chicago is shaping up to be the largest AHR Expo ever, hosting more than 2,000 exhibiting companies from over 30 countries from around the globe. AHR Expo is the one event where leading manufacturers and innovative suppliers showcase their latest products: from the most energy efficient systems and more sustainable building technology to state-of-the-art automation and controls, software, innovative tools, services, and much more. 54,000 exhibitors and attendees were on the show floor in Las Vegas in 2011.

Building managers, facilities managers and any professional involved in the industries of Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration, Ventilation, Plumbing, Building Automation & Control, Radiant Heating & Hydronic Systems, Plumbing Products, Tools, Instruments, Software, Business Support Services and much more are encouraged to attend. In fact, more than 50,000 visitors come to see what's new—contractors, engineers, facility managers, OEMs, and other HVAC&R industry professionals—from all 50 states and over 120 countries.

For more information, visit: www.ahrexpo.com

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NFMT is four shows under one Baltimore roof

NFMT, sponsored by Building Operating Management, attracts building owners, facility managers, maintenance engineers, sustainability directors, heads of facility operations and management, and other facilities management professionals. Taking place at the Baltimore Convention Center from March 13-15, NFMT consists of four shows under one roof: The National Facilities Management & Technology Conference & Expo, Maintenance Solutions Expo, GreenTech and Safe Buildings Expo.

Educational tracks are:  

• Energy Efficiency, Upgrades, and Utilities
• Green Standards
• Greening an Existing Building
• Leadership and Career Advancement
• Maintenance and Operations
• Power: Generation and Reliability
• Safety and Security
• Staff Training and Development
• Strategic Planning
• Systems
• Technology

In addition, the NFMT Expo Hall showcases more than 400 leading companies and their products and services. It encompasses areas such as: access control and security; ADA; building automation; carpet & carpet care; diagnostic, monitoring and testing instruments; doors and door hardware; energy management; restroom/plumbing; roofing; sustainable solutions/LEED products; and training information.

For further information, www.nfmt.com/baltimore

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CoreNet offers international opportunities

CoreNet Global Summits offer opportunities to network, learn, and achieve recognition. Case study presentations, interactive learning sessions, industry tours of the host city, smaller interest group activities, Executive Development training and continuing education. The dates and locations for 2012 are:

Singapore March 27-29
San Diego April 29 – May 1
Orlando  October 7-9

Further information at www.corenetglobal.org

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IIDEX Canada expands to include architecture and lighting

Joining forces for the first time, Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) and Architecture Canada|RAIC announce their historic new collaboration as co-presenters of IIDEX/NeoCon Canada, Canada’s National Design + Architecture Exposition & Conference, September 21-22 at the Direct Energy Center, Toronto.

The 27th annual event brings together professionals in all areas of design including workplace, hospitality, healthcare, retain, and institutional projects. The Architecture Canada Expo will focus on interior architectural and technology products. And Light Canada Expo and Conference, a show-within-a-show, specializes in lighting technologies, design, and use in interior and exterior applications.

For more information, see www.iidexneocon.com

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