Calendar of Events
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February 2012
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| February 8 - 10 |
| Sustainable Communities Conference and Trade Show organized by Federation of Canadian Municipalities at the Westin Ottawa, Ottawa, ON Tel:613-241-5221 Ext. 293 Email:kmcdowell@fcm.ca |
| February 8 - 10 |
| Point of Connection-Irrigation Contractor Leadership Summit organized by Irrigation Association Augustine, FL Tel:703-536-7080 Email:kathy@irrigation.org |
| February 8 - 11 |
| 2012 International Builders' Show® organized by National Association of Homebuilders Orlando, FL Tel:1-800-368-5242 Ext. 8111 |
| February 9 - 10 |
| Worker Asbestos Abatement (MTCU Program 253 W) - Two Day Course organized by Pinchin Environmental at the Ottawa Office, Ottawa, ON Tel:1-855-746-2446 Email:courses@pinchin.com |
| February 11 |
| TCA Gala - 007 Diamond Casino organized by Toronto Construction Association at the Liberty Grand, Toronto, ON Tel:416-499-4000 Ext. 114 |
| February 11 - 12 |
| OACETT's Technology Report Writing Seminar organized by Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists at the Etobicoke Civic Centre, Toronto, ON Tel:416-621-9621 Email:aduval@oacett.org |
| February 15 |
| OCA Annual General Meeting organized by Ottawa Construction Association at the Hampton Inn Conference Center, Ottawa, ON Tel:613-236-0488 |
| February 15 - 18 |
| Radon Mitigation Course organized by Pinchin Environmental at the Mississauga Head Office, Mississauga, ON Tel:1-855-746-2446 Email:courses@pinchin.com |
| February 16 |
| CanBIM Seminar organized by Canada BIM Council at the Maritime Hotel, Montreal, QC Tel:1-877-778-5194 |
| February 16 |
| Update on Asbestos in Drywall organized by Pinchin Environmental at the Winnipeg Office, Winnipeg, MB Tel:1-855-746-2446 Email:courses@pinchin.com |
| February 16 |
| 2012 Health and Safety Workshop in Windsor organized by Alliance Creative Marketing/ TRH Group/ Safety Comp Services at the Tecumseh Room, Holiday Inn, Windsor, ON Tel:519-791-8851 Email:derekt@scswindsor.com |
| February 20 - 24 |
| NRCA's 125th Annual Convention and International Roofing Expo (IRE) organized by National Roofing Contractors Association at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL Tel:847-299-9070 |
| February 20 - 24 |
| GANA Annual Conference organized by Glass Association of North America (GANA) at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota, Sarasota, FL Tel:785-271-0208 |
| February 21 - 23 |
| Asbestos Control in Buildings & Industry In Ontario Three Day Course organized by Pinchin Environmental at the Mississauga Head Office, Mississauga, ON Tel:1-855-746-2446 Email:courses@pinchin.com |
| February 21 - 24 |
| IronPlanet Equipment Auction organized by IronPlanet at the Fantasy of Flight, Orlando, FL Email:jdunaway@mcrae.com |
| February 22 - 23 |
| Electric Vehicle and Infrastructure Summit organized by Strategy Institute at the Double Tree Toronto Airport, Toronto, ON |
| February 22 - 24 |
| OSSGA Annual General Meeting organized by Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (formerly Aggregate Producers Association of Ontario) Toronto, ON Tel:905-507-0711 |
| February 23 |
| Indoor Air Quality Breakfast organized by Pinchin Environmental at the Ottawa Office, Ottawa, ON Tel:1-855-746-2446 Email:courses@pinchin.com |
| February 23 |
| Introduction to Radon organized by Pinchin Environmental at the Winnipeg Office, Winnipeg, MB Tel:1-855-746-2446 Email:courses@pinchin.com |
| February 23 - 24 |
| Atlantic Building Materials Show organized by Atlantic Building Supply Dealers Association at the Moncton Coliseum Complex, Moncton, NB Tel:1-800-561-7114 |
| February 24 |
| TCA Annual Ski Day organized by Toronto Construction Association at the Alpine Ski Club, Collingwood, ON Tel:416-499-4000 |
| February 26 - 29 |
| ROMA/OGRA Combined Conference 2012 organized by Rural Ontario Municipal Association/Ontario Good Roads Association at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto, ON Tel:905-795-2555 |
| February 27 - March 1 |
| Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo organized by Cole Inc. at the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN Tel:1-800-257-7222 |
| February 28 |
| Carbon Offset Breakfast organized by Pinchin Environmental at the Mississauga Head Office, Mississauga, ON Tel:1-855-746-2446 Email:courses@pinchin.com |
| February 28 |
| Mould Awareness Breakfast organized by Pinchin Environmental at the Winnipeg Office, Winnipeg, MB Tel:1-855-746-2446 Email:courses@pinchin.com |
| February 28 - 29 |
| Creative Economy Summit organized by Strategy Institute at the Metropolitan Hotel, Toronto, ON |
| February 28 - 29 |
| SHUTDOWNS FORT MCMURRAY organized by The Canadian Institute at the Sawridge Inn, Fort McMurray, AB Tel:1-877-927-7936 Email:CustomerService@CanadianInstitute.com |
| February 29 - March 2 |
| GlobalShop 2012-Retail Design and In Store Marketing Conference organized by DDI at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV Tel:770-569-1540 |
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March 2012
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| March 1 - 3 |
| NLCA Annual Conference organized by Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland, St. John's, NFLD Tel:709-753-8920 |
| March 4 - 9 |
| CSDA Annual Convention organized by Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association at the Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa, Ka'anapali Beach, HI Tel:727-577-5004 Email:info@csda.org |
| March 5 |
| NO FRILLS Trade Show organized by CSC Toronto Chapter at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, ON Tel:1-888-494-9350 Email:info@csctradeshow.com |
| March 5 |
| 2012 Wood Design Awards organized by Wood WORKS! BC at the Vancouver Convention Centre - West, Vancouver, BC Tel:1-877-92- 9663 ext 4 Email:lmalone@wood-works.ca |
| March 6 - 7 |
| 10th Annual Urban Transportation Summit organized by Strategy Institute Toronto, ON Tel:416-944-8833 Email:info@strategyinstitute.com |
| March 10 - 13 |
| NDA 39th Annual Convention organized by National Demolition Association San Antonio, TX Tel:1-800-541-2412 |
| March 11 - 15 |
| No-Dig Trenchless Technology Show organized by North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel, Nashville, TN Tel:218-687-8617 |
| March 11 - 16 |
| CCA 94th Annual Conference organized by Canadian Construction Association at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, Savannah, GA Tel:613-236-9455 |
| March 13 - 15 |
| World of Asphalt 2012 organized by National Asphalt Pavement Association at the Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, NC Tel:1-800-355-6635 |
| March 16 - 18 |
| CHBA 69th National Conference organized by Canadian Homebuilders' Association at the Mont Tremblant, Quebec, QC Tel:905-954-0730 |
| March 16 - 25 |
| National Home Show and Canada Blooms Combined Show organized by Re/Max at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto, ON Tel:416-385-1880 |
| March 19 - 20 |
| Lean Facility Lifecycle 2012 Conference organized by Tradeline Inc. St. Petersburg, FL Tel:925-254-1744 Ext. 19 |
| March 20 - 21 |
| Buildex Edmonton organized by MMPI Canada at the Edmonton Expo Centre, Northlands, Edmonton, AB Tel:604-730-2057 Email:pmaryschak@mmart.com |
| March 22 - 24 |
| CMX-CIPHEX 2012 organized by HRAI at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, ON Tel:416-444-5225 |
| March 24 - 26 |
| 2012 World of Modular organized by Modular Building Institute at the Hilton Bonnet Creek, Orlando, FL Tel:888-811-3288 Email:info@modular.org |
| March 26 - 28 |
| ENERCOM 13th Annual Conference organized by Electricity Distributors Association at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto, ON Tel:1-800-668-9979 |
| March 29 - 30 |
| Atlantic Heavy Equipment Show organized by Master Promotions Ltd. at the Moncton Coliseum Complex, Moncton, NB Tel:1-888-454-7469 |
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April 2012
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| April 2 - 4 |
| 13th Canadian Conference on Building Science-BEST3 organized by Ontario Building Envelope Council Atlanta, GA Tel:416-491-2886 Email:admin@obec.on.ca |
| April 5 - 6 |
| Worker Asbestos Abatement Two Day Course organized by Pinchin Environmental Ltd at the Pinchin Head Office, Mississauga, ON Tel:888-767-3330 ext 1335 Email:courses@pinchin.com |
| April 13 - 15 |
| Green Living Show organized by Green Living Enterprises at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto, ON Tel:416-360-0044 Ext. 110 Email:info@greenlivingshow.ca |
| April 15 - 17 |
| Ontario Onsite Wastewater Association Conference and Exhibition organized by Ontario Onsite Wastewater Association at the Deerhurst Resort, Huntsville, ON Tel:905-372-2722 Email:dorendt@yahoo.ca |
| April 15 - 22 |
| MCAC Ontario Conference organized by Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada Punta Cana, DR Tel:613-232-0492 Email:mcac@mcac.ca |
| April 18 - 19 |
| Hazards & Control of Mould in Buildings in Manitoba - 2 Day Course organized by Pinchin Environmental at the Winnipeg Office, Winnipeg, MB Tel:1-855-746-2446 Email:courses@pinchin.com |
| April 18 - 21 |
| CMCA 45th Annual Conference organized by Canadian Masonry Contractors Association at the Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver, BC Tel:905-564-6622 Email:events@canadamasonrycentre.com |
| April 19 - 20 |
| Project Management-Gold Seal Certified Course organized by Vancouver Regional Construction Association at the VRCA Classroom, Abbotsford, BC Tel:604-870-9293 Email:ron@vrca.bc.ca |
| April 23 - 24 |
| International Conference on Research Facilities organized by Tradeline Inc. Scottsdale, AZ Tel:925-254-1744 Ext. 19 |
| April 25 - 27 |
| NOMA Annual Meeting and Conference organized by Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association at the Best Western Lakeside Inn, Kenora, ON Tel:807-626-0155 |
| April 30 - May 2 |
| CANECT 2012- Annual Canadian Environmental Conference & Tradeshow organized by Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine at the International Centre, Mississauga, ON Tel:905-727-4666 |
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May 2012
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| May 1 - 2 |
| Partners in Prevention 2012 Conference and Tradeshow organized by Health and Safety Ontario at the International Centre, Mississauga, ON Tel:905-614-4272 Ext 2424 |
| May 2 - 4 |
| OSUM 59th Conference and Trade Show organized by Ontario Small Urban Municipalities at the Deerhusrt Resort , Huntsville, ON Tel:1-877-426-6527 |
| May 9 |
| TCA's 18th Members Day organized by Toronto Construction Association at the TCA Office, Richmond Hill, ON Tel:416-499-4000 Ext. 14/57 |
| May 9 - 12 |
| OAA Annual Conference organized by Ontario Association of Architects at the Westin Ottawa, Ottawa, ON Tel:416-449-6898 |
| May 14 - 15 |
| International Conference on Biocontainment Facilities organized by Tradeline Inc. National Harbor, Maryland Tel:925-254-1744 Ext. 19 |
| May 16 - 17 |
| Property Loss & Restoration Expo organized by DRC Services Inc. at the Fallsview Casino, Niagara Falls, ON Tel:905-820-5215 Email:info@PLRExpo.ca |
| May 17 |
| TCA Annual Golf Classic organized by Toronto Construction Association at the Copper Creek, Eagles Nest, The Country Club, Richmond Hill, ON Tel:416-499-4000 |
| May 17 |
| Masonry Design Awards Gala organized by Masonry Institute of British Columbia at the Roundhouse, Vancouver, BC Tel:604-291-1458 |
| May 17 - 19 |
| AIA 2012 National Convention and Design Expo organized by The American Institute of Architects at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC Tel:1-800-242-3837 |
| May 23 - 27 |
| CSC Conference 2012 organized by Construction Specifications Canada-Toronto Chapter Ottawa, ON Tel:1-800-668-5684 |
| May 25 - 26 |
| VRCA's 1st Construction Learning Forum organized by Vancouver Regional Construction Association at the Four Seasons Resort, Whistler, BC Tel:604-294-3766 Email:lwolfe@vrca.bc.ca |
| May 29 |
| Building Envelope Solutions Toronto organized by MMPI Canada at the Toronto Don Valley Hotel & Suites, Toronto, ON Tel:416-512-3807 Email:york@mmart.com |
| May 30 |
| Construction Law Update - Toronto organized by MMPI Canada at the Toronto Don Valley Hotel & Suites, Toronto, ON Tel:416-2-512-3807 Email:york@mmart.com |
| May 30 - June 3 |
| AWMAC National Convention organized by Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada (AWMAC) at the White Oaks Conference Centre & Spa, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON Email:sally@awmac.com, info@awmac.com |
| May 31 |
| The Project Management Conference organized by MMPI Canada at the Toronto Don Valley Hotel & Suites, Toronto, ON Tel:416-512-3807 Email:york@mmart.com |
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June 2012
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| June 10 - 12 |
| CSA Annual Conference organized by Canadian Standards Association at the Quebec City Convention Centre, Quebec, QC Tel:1-800-463-6727 |
| June 12 - 13 |
| Shutdowns Superconference Houston organized by The Canadian Institute Houston, TX Tel:1-877-927-7936 Email:CustomerService@CanadianInstitute.com |
| June 13 - 15 |
| IBEE Annual Meeting organized by International Builders Exchange Executives at the Hilton San Francisco at Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, CA Tel:860-243-3977 Email:info@ibeeonline.com |
| June 13 - 16 |
| CISC/SSEF Annual Convention organized by Canadian Institute of Steel Construction at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, Ottawa, ON Tel:416-491-4552 |
| June 23 - 27 |
| ASHRAE Annual Conference organized by American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers San Antonio, TX |
| June 24 - 26 |
| CIPH Annual Business Conference organized by The Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating at the Le Chateau Montebello, Montebello, QC Tel:416-695-0447 |
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August 2012
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| August 19 - 22 |
| AMO Annual Conference organized by Association of Municipalities of Ontario at the Ottawa Convention Centre, Ottawa, ON Tel:416-971-9856 |
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September 2012
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| September 20 - 21 |
| IIDEX/NeoCon Canada Exposition & Conference organized by IDC and RAIC at the Direct Energy Centre, Toronto, ON Tel:416-960-4518 |
| September 20 - 23 |
| ASCC Annual Conference organized by American Society of Concrete Contractors at the Wyndham Lisle-Chicago Hotel and Exchange Meeting Center, Lisle, IL Tel:1-866-788-2722 |
| September 20 - 23 |
| Fall Home Show organized by dmg world media at the Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto, ON Tel:416-385-1880 |
| September 27 |
| 27th Annual CanaData Construction Industry Forecasts Conference organized by Reed Construction Data at the Liberty Grand Entertainment and Conference Centre, Toronto, ON Tel:1-800-465-6475 Ext. 5471 Email:canadataconference@reedbusiness.com |
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October 2012
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| October 1 - 2 |
| Space Strategies 2012 organized by Tradeline Inc. San Diego, CA Tel:925-254-1744 Ext. 19 |
| October 4 - 5 |
| Making Great Places-Canadian Brownfields 2012 organized by Canadian Urban Institute at the Sheraton on the Falls, Niagara Falls, ON Tel:416-365-0816 Ext. 221 Email:cgee@canurb.org |
| October 4 - 5 |
| College and University Science Facilities 2012 organized by Tradeline Inc. San Diego, CA Tel:925-254-1744 Ext. 19 |
| October 21- 25 |
| ACI Fall Convention organized by American Concrete Institute Ontario Chapter at the Sheraton Centre, Toronto, ON Tel:416-245-4720 |
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November 2012
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| November 12 - 13 |
| Academic Medical and Health Science Centers 2012 organized by Tradeline Inc. San Francisco, CA Tel:925-254-1744 Ext. 19 |
| November 12 - 15 |
| Mechanical Contractors Association Canada National Conference organized by Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada Maui, HI Tel:613-232-0492 |
| November 28 - 30 |
| Home Builder & Renovator Expo organized by MMPI Canada at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, ON |
| November 28 - 30 |
| Design Trends organized by MMPI Canada at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, ON |
| November 28 - 30 |
| National Green Building Conference organized by MMPI Canada at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, ON |
| November 28 - 30 |
| Construct Canada Annual Conferece and Tradeshow organized by MMPI Canada at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, ON |
| November 28 - 30 |
| Concrete Canada Expo organized by MMPI Canada at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, ON |
| November 30 |
| TCA 's 70th Annual Christmas Lunch organized by Toronto Construction Association at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, Toronto, ON Tel:416-499-4000 |
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December 2012
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| December 3 - 4 |
| Animal Research Facilities 2012 organized by Tradeline, Inc. Scottsdale, AZ Tel:925-254-1744 Ext.19 |
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Reed Construction Data Canada’s Chief Economist Alex Carrick discusses current developments in the North American economic environment with emphasis on the construction industry.
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