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Jan
22
to Jan 26
Industry

World of Concrete

  • Las Vegas Convention Center (map)
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SOLID TO THE CORE

We provide the foundation. You reap the rewards. Attend World of Concrete, the largest annual international event dedicated to concrete and masonry professionals. 
Leave with the core knowledge and latest equipment you need to win more jobs and strengthen your business. This is your world.

Introduced to the commercial construction industry in Houston, Texas in February 1975, World of Concrete presented 77 exhibiting companies in 22,200 net square feet of exhibit space with 1,550 construction industry professionals in attendance. 43 years later, World of Concrete now boasts more than 1,500 exhibiting companies and 55,000 registered industry professionals in more than 700,000 net square feet of exhibit space.

WOC offers both 90-minute and 3-hour seminar sessions; more than 100 skill-building seminars with top industry experts. This unsurpassed education program provides training and certifications, safety and construction fundamentals and other safety training programs vital to the industry.

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Jul
27
8:00 AM08:00
Industry

Commercial Real Estate Marketing Innovations

Commercial Real Estate Marketing Innovations

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Technology is allowing commercial real estate landlords and brokers to promote their properties like never before. In fact, property owners and prospective tenants have come to expect cutting-edge marketing solutions and brokers who don’t offer these tools risk missing out. From augmented reality to CRE specific CRMs, the deluge of options can overwhelm busy real estate sales and leasing professionals. Join us to examine the latest technologies and best practices that leading commercial brokers are adopting to impress picky clients and fill vacancies faster.

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Jul
12
9:00 AM09:00
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SMPS Build Business

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Build Business 2017 will bring together A/E/C clients, content experts, principals, business developers, and marketers to historic Indianapolis, IN, from July 12–14, 2017 to learn from and challenge one another to think differently about business. As a participant, you will experience your choice of never-before-seen breakout sessions, provocative keynote speakers, and plenty of networking to make priceless business contacts. The JW Marriott Downtown, located in Marriott Place Indianapolis, and connected to the Indiana Convention Center, is the site of the 2017 Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Build Business conference.

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AEC Solutions Workshops | Tech Talks: Construction Verification + Scan to BIM
Jun
29
1:00 PM13:00
Industry

AEC Solutions Workshops | Tech Talks: Construction Verification + Scan to BIM

AEC Professionals are constantly striving to improve speed, quality, and safety on the projects they execute. One emerging technology impacting all three of these areas is 3D laser scanning.

The U.S. Institute of Building Documentation (USIBD) is a non-profit organization dedicated to furthering excellence within the building documentation industry by promoting, educating, guiding, and supporting stakeholders who are working in, or have an interest in building documentation.

This is your opportunity to join industry experts from USIBD and FARO Technologies for a FREE, educational hands-on workshop to learn how to utilize scan data in popular building applications

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Jun
12
to Jun 14
Industry

NeoCon 2017

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Held from June 12-14 at The Mart in Chicago, NeoCon has evolved into one of the most recognized and attended trade shows in the industry and this year will be no exception. With the help of our Advisory Council, the show has remained focused on being at the forefront of changing commercial design and business trends.

Learn more about NeoCon 2017 Here

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May
25
8:00 AM08:00
Industry

Intelligent and Productive Workplaces

Intelligent and Productive Workplaces

Today's offices are being reshaped by technology. From lighting, to HVAC, to access control, we are increasingly able to monitor and fine-tune every system in our workplace. And technology isn’t just improving the built environment but also the way we work and communicate, reshaping traditional boundaries while enhancing productivity, collaboration, and flexibility. "Smart office” technologies are making the physical and virtual work environment more intelligent and adaptable.

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May
12
6:00 PM18:00
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Visible/Invisible

  • 565 West Adams, Building Lobby Chicago, IL (map)
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Visible/Invisible

Exhibition continues through Saturday,
May 13 – Tuesday, May 16, 12 - 4pm

Visible Invisible explores the thinking behind the designed world. Displays of student work reveal how the process of design leads to products, services, and experiences that integrate seamlessly with our lives. Through each visible expression, visitors will also gain an understanding of the normally invisible thought process that guides designers from problem to solution.

Please join us for this End of Year Show to highlight the work of students and celebrate IIT Institute of Design’s 80 years of making the invisible visible.  

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Apr
27
to Apr 29
Industry

AIA Convention 2017

  • Orlando Orange County Convention Center (map)
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Have it all in Orlando

AIA Convention 2017 is the architecture and design event of the year.

A provocative lineup of celebrity speakers. An awe-inspiring array of tours, parties, exhibitors, seminars, and more. All happening in Orlando, nicknamed "The City Beautiful" and one of the world's most popular vacation destinations.

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Mar
7
to Mar 11
Industry

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017

  • Las Vegas Convention Center (map)
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About the Show

Imagine What's Next.

CONEXPO-CON/AGG – Where every major construction industry is represented amongst 2,500+ exhibitors over 2,500,000 square feet and more than 150 education sessions including asphalt, aggregates, concrete, earthmoving, lifting, mining, utilities and more.

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Adaptive Growth in Mexico City
Feb
28
6:00 PM18:00
Industry

Adaptive Growth in Mexico City

During a period of growth within a context of political upheaval and border contestation, Mexico City plays a critical role in defining the new economy. How are key stakeholders in Mexico City's new ecosystem driving growth to reflect Mexican identity, consumer interests, and partnerships?

Join venture capitalists, entrepreneurs and designers for a discussion on adaptive growth in Latin America, a panel focused on innovation and strategic design in the ecology of financial products and services in Mexico City. Panelists will explore how relevant innovations or investments in Mexico City have been adapted to fit the local context and could inform other cities within the "network" of Latin America and business globally. 

Panel will be followed by a cocktail reception.

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IIT Institute of Design Spring Open House
Feb
16
5:30 PM17:30
Industry

IIT Institute of Design Spring Open House

IIT Institute of Design students have the opportunity to solve real business problems, learn the fundamentals of design in a single foundation year, conduct research around the world with our global immersion program, and join a close-knit network of alumni in leadership roles at innovative organizations. You could too.

We invite you to join us for a reception, short presentations featuring students and faculty, campus tours, and information on how you can join our transcultural graduate program. We welcome prospective students and the curious to learn more about IIT Institute of Design and our role in the design community today

More Information

Email design@id.iit.edu or call 312-595-4927.

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Jan
17
to Jan 19
Industry

World of Concrete 2017

  • Las Vegas Convention Center (map)
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YOU CAN’T COMPETE WITH THE REAL THING
This is World of Concrete—a firm foundation for the entire concrete and masonry industries and the first and most important annual international event of the year. It’s everything you need and nothing you don’t. Put in four high-efficiency, low-cost, smart-work days at WOC 2017 and you’ll see your bang/buck ratio go through the roof. 

 
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Digital Construction Week 2016
Oct
26
to Oct 27
Industry

Digital Construction Week 2016

  • London United Kingdom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In its second year, Digital Construction Week will explore the impact of technology and innovation in the built environment. Whether you work for a huge multi-disciplinary or small SME, if you're getting to grips with the BIM mandate, exploring new methods of construction, the use of mobile and connected technologies, on-site, or simply want to find out about more efficient ways of working. This is the show for you.

Register for 2016 here

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CREforge Commercial Real Estate Hackathon
Aug
26
to Aug 28
Industry

CREforge Commercial Real Estate Hackathon

ABOUT THE EVENT

Whats a Hackathon? 

A hackaton is a creation event, typically lasting several days, in which a large number of people collaborate to engage in computer programming. Generally, hackathons are funded from large organizations and industry partners who seek to creation solutions within a particular industry which can be solved through technology. 

Simply put, CREforge is an event where organizations sign up to have a large group of developers solve an industry problem through the creation of a new technology. Developers have 3 days to collaborate and program, and prizes are awarded to the top solutions. 

What Are We Trying to Accomplish?

With CREforge, we're trying to bring innovative solutions to the commercial real estate industry. With the recent innovations in technology, our industry is ripe for creation. We want to connect big businesses with the developer community, and create something new and execiting while introducing the possibilities of development for their industries.  

Where's the Event Taking Place? 

CREforge 2016 will take place at Transwestern's Midwest HQ located at 200 West Madison, suite 1200, in Chicago. Satellite events, receptions, and the event kick-off will be located at numerous other locations around the city, with the development taking place at Transwestern's office. 

What Else is Happening at the Event? 

We're going to have numerous speakers from the tech community and real estate community around Chicago. We're also exhibiting some cutting-edge technological innovations including 3D printing, virtual reality, and more. Lastly, we are going to host social events around the hackathon to put developers and industry leaders in the same room. 

Looking to Participate? 

We currently have an open registration for developers, sponsors, and participating organizations for the event. Please click the links below if you're interested in learning more about these options. 

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SMACNA Presents: Sheet Metal Industry Night
Aug
11
5:00 PM17:00
Industry

SMACNA Presents: Sheet Metal Industry Night

SMACNA GREATER CHICAGO IS PROUD TO PRESENT
SHEET METAL INDUSTRY NIGHT AT BUILTWORLDS

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FEATURING

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On August 11th, join us at BuiltWorlds in the West Loop for a fun and fascinating event that will also help you boost your bottom line. No matter where you or your company is on the timeline of this unending tech revolution, you will gain useful insight from this hands-on event. Speakers from Hard Hat Hub and SMACNA's National Technical Resources division will share the latest on what apps and practices are best for performing your work and finding the right people for the job.

All this will come together on Thursday August 11th. As the economy continues to surge both locally and nationally, this useful event offers welcome opportunity to do good while improving your own marketability. Toward that end, Imerman Angels offers cancer sufferers and their families one-on-one support and guidance to negotiate the disquieting shoals of loss and fear. So come, be a part of this community of compassion and discover again how technology can help us all to grow closer and more responsive to both our families... and our customers.

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BuildingSuccess Chicago: Fostering Discovery Through Design
Jun
15
5:30 PM17:30
Industry

BuildingSuccess Chicago: Fostering Discovery Through Design

  • School of the Art Institute (SAIC), Ballroom (map)
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Featuring Guest Panelists: 
Mickey Collins, AIA, LEED AP, Vice President - Senior Project Manager, HOK
John Ekholm, Senior Project Manager, University of Chicago 
Helen Torres, S.E., LEED AP BD+C, Vice President, Thornton Tomasetti  

Join the William Eckhardt Research Center project team to hear first-hand about the innovative techniques employed and key lessons learned during the course of designing, constructing, and managing this groundbreaking new research facility. 

The William Eckhardt Research Center, designed by HOK, brings together the University of Chicago’s first molecular engineering program, and its Nobel Prize-winning physical sciences research groups into one space. The 277,000 sq. ft., $225-million research facility opened last September, features state-of-the-art laboratories, offices, conference rooms, and a 150-seat conference facility and café.  

The center, which is seeking LEED Gold certification, was exceedingly complex, presenting its fair share of design opportunities and challenges. In addition to its numerous laboratories, offices, conference rooms, and below grade cleanroom, the center was designed to feature plenty of open spaces to foster collaboration. Additionally, the facilityrequired unique structural engineering expertise, designed by Thornton Tomasetti, due to the site conditions for the foundations and deep double basement.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear how the William Eckhardt Research Center moved from design to construction, to operations and is now serving as the home for cutting-edge research at the University of Chicago.

RSVP Today!

Event is free to attend. Hor’dourves and beverages will be provided.

Questions? Contact Brittini Smith.REGISTER HERE

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Eats for Education By: Women's Global Education Project - Young Professionals Board
Jun
14
6:00 PM18:00
Industry

Eats for Education By: Women's Global Education Project - Young Professionals Board

LISTEN AND LEARN:

Hear testimonials from Women's Global scholars in Senegal and Kenya.  Learn about Our Sisters Read Kenya and support the project with solar lanterns, children's books, proceeds for an operations truck.

Explore joining the Young Professionals Board and sign up for cool activities.

TRANSPORTATION:

Enter on Elizabeth St. through the gate on the southeast corner, Madison St. and Elizabeth St.

Take the Madison St. bus (#20) to Throop St. stop.

Or take the Blue Line to Racine St. and walk north 5-10 min.  Or the Green Line to Morgan St. and walk southwest 10 mins.  Limited parking is available on Madison St. and Monroe St. (free).  

EATS: CHICAGO TREATS FROM FOOD TRUCKS OWNED AND/OR RUN BY AWESOME WOMEN

The Slide Ride: Two Sliders, Chips, and a Drink

Big Star: Two Tacos

Cupcakes for Courage: Two Mini Cupcakes

BREWS:

Two tickets for locally brewed beers. Plus more tickets for purchase.

PRIZES:

Raffle prize for great Chicago experiences.  $5/ticket, 5 for $20.  Stay tuned for prize previews!  (Hint: Coldplay)

PLAY:

Take advantage of the outdoors with great summer games like Baggo, the bean bag toss.

Women's Global Education Project - Young Professionals Board

In our 2nd year, the Young Professional Board supports and raises awareness for Women's Global's work.  We host events and share information to build awareness for girls' education and its impact.

Women's Global Education Project (WGEP)

WGEP supports education for girls and young women in Senegal and Kenya.  We believe that universal education, gender equality, and the empowerment of girls and women are critical to a society’s development.  WGEP provides scholarships, literacy programs, mentorship, and various cultural interventions to break down the barriers to education.

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IIT Institute of Design Strategy Conference
May
19
to May 20
Industry

IIT Institute of Design Strategy Conference

Our goal for the 13th year of the IIT Institute of Design Strategy Conference is to build on insights from emerging trends and behaviors we observed in the four preceding Strategy World Tour events in San Francisco, Hong Kong, Mumbai and Detroit. We are bringing some of the drivers of change to the Conference. While the high level of speakers and conversation will be the same as before, the format has changed to enable everyone to contribute to the content. The speakers and additional strategists, thinkers, and business leaders will lead focused discussions and work sessions on how the changes we are facing impact specific industries or domains, and how we can apply strategic design-driven approaches to address them.

ProvocateursDuring the first morning, provocateurs will challenge us by presenting ideas driving change. These will include the confluence of robotics and AI, the emergence of the maker movement, carrying out sustainable design while world’s middle …

Provocateurs

During the first morning, provocateurs will challenge us by presenting ideas driving change. These will include the confluence of robotics and AI, the emergence of the maker movement, carrying out sustainable design while world’s middle class grows another billion people, the rise of innovation in China and India, and the trend to applying strategic design to social challenges.

Creators

In the afternoon of the first day, creators we will lead small groups in exploring how these provocations will impact industries, services, environments, information, and strategy. The application areas will include broad areas like health, learning, work, the future of food, social innovation, the changing nature of design services, and the role of innovation centers inside organizations. Brief share outs will take place on the second morning.

Integrators

During the last afternoon, integrators will transform wide-ranging ideas from the previous 36 hours into enlightened insights via on-stage discussions and debates. Integrators will describe early indicators of how design and strategy are changing.

Venues

May 19 day, MATTER and IIT Institute of Design
May 19 evening, IA Collaborative
May 20, Morningstar

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May
18
8:00 AM08:00
Industry

MCA Tech Showcase

  • PIPEFITTERS LOCAL UNION 597 TRAINING CENTER (map)
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The MCA of Chicago is the association other MCA locals look to when making plans to spread new ideas about technology and its importance to their members. To fill this need, in 2012 MCA Chicago launched its innovative, annual Technology Day seminar. Due to its outstanding success, last year the Mechanical Contractors Association of America teamed up with MCA Chicago to turn this Technology Conference into a national event. Now, for this year’s seminar, MCA Chicago has partnered with Pipe Fitters Local 597, one of the largest UA local in the country, and BuiltWorlds to present Technology Showcase 2016 on May 18, 2016. Our goal is to match our contractors with top technology experts within the built industries, and expand the overall reach for innovative technologies in construction.

 

MORE DETAILS TO COME

 

IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN SPEAKING OR SHOWCASING AT THIS EVENT,
PLEASE CONTACT:

Matt Abeles | Co-Founder + Managing Director
matt.abeles@builtworlds.com | (847) 337-3777

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May
18
7:45 AM07:45
Industry

Midwest Healthcare Real Estate 2016

Attendee: “Perfect balance of focusing on healthcare real estate and covering all aspects linked to it such as trends, practices, strategy"

Panelist: "This was the most fun I’ve had doing these types of things. The format wasn’t like the usual things I do"

Morning Sessions:

What’s Hot, What’s Not in Healthcare Real Estate – A Candid Off-Script Dialogue with Senior Leaders

Competition, consolidation, and changing economics are forcing a dramatic rethink of the healthcare we’ve known for the past century. No formal presentations in this session – just tough questions and real answers. Be sure to take notes as we dig deep into the current thinking of strategic leaders on future size, scope, location, mergers and acquisition, facility types, service lines, and ownership.
 

Mining Demographic & Medical Data to Find Gold in Healthcare Real Estate

See how the latest in the science of demographics, GIS, and “Big Medical Data” can uncover. Learn whether your new healthcare project is in the right place at the right time; or if an existing project is missing a great opportunity, or past its financial prime.
-Tod Fetherling, CEO of Perception Health, based in Nashville

Best of TED: Latest Research, Design & Construction Solutions
Quick-hitting TED format sessions give you the latest research, and innovative solutions you can start using immediately. You will receive supplemental supporting material. Covering:

  • ACA After Implementation: Winners, Losers and Shifting Thoughts of Healthcare Leaders - Results of Healthcare Leaders Survey Commissioned by Mortenson Construction with Larry Arndt, General Manager of Chicago office

  • Reimagining Outpatient Care Facilities for the Future

  • Breathing New Life into Aging Healthcare Facilities

  • Repurposing Buildings for Healthcare

Luncheon & Networking

Afternoon Sessions:

Survival of the Fittest: Why Mergers & Acquisitions are Reshaping Healthcare Facilities, How to Survive the Shakeout

Hospital mergers and acquisition of physician practices are forcing a top to bottom reevaluation of every piece of the bricks and mortar delivery model in healthcare. Some healthcare facilities will expand, others repositioned, new ones built, and some shuttered. Pickup strategies, tactics, and insights on the tough decisions healthcare providers must make.

Healthcare Real Estate Market Trends – What the Data Really Means
Get the latest research and analysis on what’s currently happening in the healthcare real estate market and where healthcare systems and investors can profit.

Evaluating Real Estate Options for Healthcare Providers - Lease, Own, Partner, Sell
Healthcare is discovering the same truth that Corporate America faced in the 1980s – real estate ownership is not always the best use of hard-earned capital. This roundtable digs deep into the real issues for healthcare providers: impact on bond rating, monetization, long-term control, surplus assets, and strategies and tactics that work.

Negotiating Healthcare Leases

  • The Regulatory Traps That Are Snaring Landlords and Tenants in Clinics and MOBs

  • Leasing Strategies that Create Flexibility and Yield Win-Win Deals

  • Averting T/I Build Out Problems and Disputes in Leased Healthcare Facilities

  • Hot Button Issues in Leasing Outpatient Care Facilities in Retail and Office Buildings

-Moderated by: B. Alan Whitson, RPA, Author of “327 Questions to Ask Before You Sign A Lease” and “Understanding Regulatory Issues in Leasing Medical Office Buildings and Healthcare Facilities”

Who Should Attend:

  • Hospital, Healthcare System, and Physician Group: Senior healthcare executives and trustees, finance, real estate and facilities professionals, strategic planners, in-house architects
  • Design/Build: Architects, designers, engineers, and contractors
  • Real Estate: Developers, investors, REITs, lenders, real estate brokers, accountants, lawyers, consultants, appraisers, title insurance companies, property and casualty insurers, valuation specialists
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Great Water Cities 2016: Rainfall to Results in Action
May
11
8:30 AM08:30
Industry

Great Water Cities 2016: Rainfall to Results in Action

Stormwater runoff is the largest growing source of water pollution across the United States. To help stormwater professionals apply best-in-class solutions to this growing problem, WEF launched the WEF Stormwater Institute in 2015. In late 2015, the Institute released a landmark report, Rainfall to Results: The Future of Stormwater, which was the first effort to identify priorities in the wake of significant rulemaking and resulting rapid changes in the industry.

Great Water Cities 2016: Rainfall to Results in Action will build upon the Rainfall to Results report and provide the catalyst for continued advancement in several key areas of managing stormwater runoff and valuing it as a resource. Both new and familiar themes will be addressed during the event, through the lens of the stormwater and wet weather sector. The summit will bring together thought leaders from various sectors who are impacted by and manage urban stormwater and water resources to exchange information and experience on the following areas:  

  • Close the Funding Gap 
  • Manage Assets and Resources 
  • Work at the Watershed Scale 
  • Support Innovation and Best Practices 

In addition to plenary discussions, the summit will challenge participants to engage in small groups so that participants can come away with ideas and actionable solutions to successfully meet the challenge of managing and valuing stormwater runoff at the local level.  

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