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About The Event Join us for a roundtable and site tour event where we’ll explore the latest innovation in concrete construction: Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs). You’ll learn how ICFs are helping apartment developers and other building owners provide high-performance concrete buildings at a competitive first cost and low operating cost. October 17: We’ll start the evening with a reception and dinner at the Intercontinental Hotel, Milwaukee. October 18: We’ll meet at Walker’s Landing, an ICF apartment building, where you’ll learn from the developer, architect, and contractor about their experiences designing and building with ICFs. They will tell you about energy efficiency, fire safety and noise reduction provided by concrete construction. You will have a chance to ask questions during the roundtable discussion before taking a tour of Walker’s Landing. This event qualifies for 3 AIA-CES HSW Learning Units Who Should Attend Developers, architects, engineers, building owners, and contractors. Product manufacturers and distributors will also benefit. Registration Fee $145 for the first attendee (SPONSOR), free for accompanying guest. Click here for more information- Build With Strength - Milwaukee

About The Event Join us for a two-day roundtable and site tour event where we’ll explore the latest innovation in concrete construction: Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs). You’ll learn how ICFs are helping hotel operators, school districts, churches, apartment building owners and other developers provide high-performance concrete buildings at a competitive first cost and low operating cost. November 14: Start with a short bus ride from the Springhill Suites to the iconic Tadao Ando designed The Modern art museum for a tour, reception, and dinner. November 15: At the Springhill Suites you’ll learn from design professionals and building owners about their experiences designing and building with ICFs. You’ll learn about energy efficient ICF hotels and schools in the Dallas/Fort Worth area along with other projects including an office complex and a beautiful church. We’ll take a bus tour of two ICF schools, one completed and one under construction, and an ICF church before returning to the Springhill Suites. This event qualifies for 6 AIA-CES HSW Learning Units Who Should Attend Architects, engineers, developers, building owners, and contractors. Product manufacturers and distributors will also benefit. Registration Fee $245 for the first attendee (SPONSOR), free for accompanying guest. Click here for more information- Build [...]

Event Description Lighter, faster and more cost effective than other forms of construction, Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) are quickly becoming the construction method of choice for all forms of construction including single and multi-family, hotels, schools, and offices. Concrete contractors, masons, and framers have an opportunity to learn how their trade can work with ICFs to enhance their competitiveness in today’s construction environment. This course will give you the training you need to begin building with one of the fastest growing building systems on the market – ICFs. Agenda 7:30 am Continental Breakfast 8:00 - 12:00 noon • Demonstrate the specific characteristics of ICFs • Describe the benefits of ICF construction • Explain the construction advantages and efficiencies • Demonstrate the interaction between trades and ICF installation requirements and techniques • Show how to expand your business with ICF technology Who Should Attend? Concrete Contractors, Masonry Contractors, Wood, and Steel Framers. Design professionals and product manufacturers may also benefit. Registration Fee If you are interested in attending, contact Bruce Chattin, [email protected] or (206) 571-3395. Or register online at www.nrmca.org/Education/Seminars/icfs.asp Continuing Education Earn 4 AIA-CES Learning Units and 4 Professional Development Hours (PDH)