February 22 - May 24, 2010:

National Electric Code Review (ELC 407)

16 Week class, Mondays 6:30PM to 9:30PM; Joliet Junior College; Fee: $349; Registration: call (815) 280-1423  

This fourteen week seminar is based on the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) publication entitled; 1-& 2-Family Dwellings Electrical Systems. The presentation addresses the requirements of electrical systems for residential applications that are defined by the National Electrical Code. (NEC) This course is designed for electrical professionals and is especially helpful for anyone who is interested in taking the International Code Council (ICC) inspector certification test or the electrical license test in the future. 1 & 2 Family book is included. Bring your NEC code book and a calculator. Details....

March 9-11, 2010:

2010 IAFSM CONFERENCE

Holiday Inn and Tinley Park Convention Center;

The conference will be held on March 9-11, 2010, at the Holiday Inn and Tinley Park Convention Center 18501 S. Harlem Avenue Tinley Park, IL 60477. Lodging is available at the special conference rate of $109. A full conference brochure with a program will be distributed in January 2010. Space is limited, to reserve your room call (708) 444-1100 and note that your reservation is in association with the Conference. Reservations must be received on or before February 7, 2009. The hotel requires payment for the first night’s stay at the time of reservation. Details.....

March 11-12, 2010:

Construction Site Stormwater BMPs (Best Management Practices)

2–day class will be held 03/11/2009 and meets 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Registration; Location: Unversity of Milwaukee Wisconsin  

It is estimated that average unstabilized construction sites release 35-45 tons of sediment each year into waterways, lakes, and streams from construction sites that are not stabilized. Uncontrolled releases adversely impact water quality. It can immediately degrade fish habitat and interfere with our use of recreational waters. Heavy turbidity gets noticed! Details....

March 18, 2010:

Mississippi Valley ASHRAE Spring Seminar "Build Tight and Ventilate Right"

1–day class, Seminar 7:30 AM- 4:00 PM  Location: Best Western Steeplegate Inn, Davenport, Iowa. Registration 

This year's seminar is about constructing better envelopes for buildings.  If you are involved in building design and construction this seminar may be important to you because the construction of buildings with more energy efficient envelopes to attain High Performance is predicted to create more issues with moisture concentration.  The result may be a increase of problems with moisture control, and mold growth. Details....

March 21-25, 2010:

ACI Spring 2010 Convention

Location: Chicago IL

It' s already time to mark your calendar for the American Concrete Iinstitute Spring 2010 Convention in Chicago, Illinois. This spring's convention will feature 300+ committee meetings, numerous techincal sessions with emphasis on extreme concrete condtions and applications, repair and fly ash, and valuablle networking opportunities. Details.... 

April 5-7, 2010:

Understanding the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code©

3–day class starts 04/05/2010 and meets 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Registration Deadline: 03/22/2010 Location: Jumers Casino, Rock Island, IL

This new 3-day class provides the attendee the knowledge to review a set of plans for compliance with the Energy Code requirements. It also provides the code knowledge to perform field inspections for compliance with the Energy Code. It explains the terms and definitions and how they are applied. The use and application of the tables are reviewed and explained. The information is combined together so the attendee has a comprehensive understanding of the use and application of the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code©.  Flyer, Details... 

April 14-16, 2010:

IAEI 72nd Annual Chapter Educational Meeting 

Registration Info; Location: Riverside Casino & Golf Resort, Riverside IA

The Iowa Chapter of  IAEI will hold its 72nd Annual Chapter Educational Meeting in Riverside IA. Details....

May 11-14, 2010:

Construct 2010

Registration Info. Location: Philadelphia, PA  

CONSTRUCT2010 and the 54th CSI Annual Convention is your most cost effective strategy for combining educational opportunities with product and service solutions for your business success. Now, co-located with The TFM Show, an event for the senior executive facility manager, this event is dedicated to the institutional, industrial and commercial building industry. If you design, build, specify, engineer, renovate or operate in the built environment, this is your event. Find hundreds of exhibitors with the newest trends and practices, relevant accredited educational sessions, a complete CSI agenda and expanded networking opportunities.  Details....

May 16-21, 2010:

ASFPM 34th Annual National Conference 

Location: Oklahoma City, OK  

The Association of State Floodplain Managers will convene the world's largest and most comprehensive floodplain management conference – our 34th annual gathering – the week of May 16 – 21, 2010, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. We invite you to share your experiences with local, state, and federal officials, industry leaders, consultants, and other interested parties relevant to our theme, "Building Blocks of Floodplain Management". Details....

August 24-28, 2010:

Fire Rescue International 2010

August 24-28, Expo Dates: August 27-28; Location: McCormick Place, Chicago IL   

New City. New Ideas. New Solutions. FRI is coming to Chicago, bringing with it new ideas, new solutions and new excitement! On top of a new location for 2010, we are also introducing a new level of learning with the launch of the Battalion Chief program. In addition to providing the highest level of executive education, FRI brings together the most chief officers from across the United States and around the world to exchange ideas, learn from experts and see the latest equipment, products and services for emergency responders. And FRI is the only national event where the revenue generated goes directly back to you in the fire service, supporting the work of the International Association of Fire Chiefs. Details....

September 19-22, 2010:

2010 IAEI Western Section Meeting

Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin; Hotel Sierra 

This three day event will include many training opportunities and social networking opportunities. More.... 

October 25-28, 2010:

ICC Annual Conference

4–day cconference starts 10/25/2010 Location: Charlotte North Carolina at the Charlotte Convention Center

November 3, 2010:

Understand the complexities of the NEC® for electrical safety and compliance

3 day class; Doubletree Hotel, Oakbrook, Illinois; Fee: $1165;  

Correct application of the National Electrical Code requires an in-depth understanding of how provisions work to ensure reliable systems and equipment while reducing the risks of electrical fires, shocks, and other electrical hazards. NFPA’s NEC Essentials seminar provides the clear technical explanations you need to work confidently and “meet code” in commercial and industrial environments. Details....