Upcoming Events

Organized in 1952, the North Carolina Healthcare Engineers  Association (NCHEA) is a not-for-profit, incorporated association dedicated to serving and promoting the healthcare engineering profession.

Digital transformation, as well as climate change and the maritime energy transition demand groundbreaking, implementable solutions – they all take center stage at the 30th SMM. With an expanded spectrum of key areas and additional presentation formats, the leading international trade fair for the maritime industry accompanies the change at close quarters. From 6 -...

In this one-hour seminar, the basics of life safety and code-compliant design for firestopping installation are covered. Additionally, this course covers major issues in design such as the coordination of different trades responsible for firestopping. A UL system approach for firestopping for mechanical, plumbing, sprinkler, electrical, and data cabling penetrations is covered, as well as...

The goal of the Facades+ conference is to focus on the design and performance on the next generation of facades. We provide proven insights on how to make your ideas become reality. We bring together some of the world’s most productive building professionals and leading researchers to share insights on how facades ideas are brought...

During the 38th Annual AHCA Seminar and Expo, nationally recognized speakers will address these energy issues and provide the attendees with an expanded tool kit to engage and solve these challenges. In addition, there will be detailed training in the latest codes and standards applied and enforced in Florida for hospitals, nursing homes, ambulatory surgical centers,...

The Wisconsin Healthcare Engineering Association is a premier organization providing quality education; advocacy and outreach within our healthcare community. WHEA is recognized by local and national regulatory organizations as an essential partner in the codes and standards development and compliance process. The key to our success is a commitment to our members and the development...

The goal of the Facades+ conference is to focus on the design and performance on the next generation of facades. We provide proven insights on how to make your ideas become reality. We bring together some of the world’s most productive building professionals and leading researchers to share insights on how facades ideas are brought...

Firestopping is clearly defined in all model building codes and is essential to life safety. Passive containment is necessary to contain fire and smoke to their point of origin. This presentation covers code compliant design and contractor coordination for modular firestopping. We will be discussing a “system approach” to mechanical, plumbing and electrical through penetrations...

BICSI is THRILLED to invite you to the 2022 BICSI Fall Conference & Exhibition, back once again at the beautiful Mandalay Bay Hotel and Conference Center! As the connected world's premier information and communications technology (ICT) event for education and technological advancements, BICSI conferences bring the profession\'s best minds together! Network and learn from industry...

FIT Level 2 is a training course designed for those who will train and supervise the firestop installations of others. About this event This comprehensive, competency-based course is designed to educate and train participants in the fundamentals needed to become a resident firestop specialist. For additional information, click here. When registering, please make sure to...

AlaSHE is a professional society devoted exclusively to the education and development of skills and standards of the engineering discipline as performed in hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

A Preconstruction Risk Assessment Program for Firestopping is designed to minimize schedule delays, cost overruns, engineering judgments and code citations. Identifying barriers, determining firestopping responsibilities and coordinating with subcontractors in preconstruction meetings will make sure the intent of the code is met, while ensuring the life safety of the building’s occupants. This presentation will address...

The goal of the Facades+ conference is to focus on the design and performance on the next generation of facades. We provide proven insights on how to make your ideas become reality. We bring together some of the world’s most productive building professionals and leading researchers to share insights on how facades ideas are brought...

The SFPE Annual Conference & Expo is the place where fire protection engineers and fire safety professionals come together to learn, to network, to engage, and to be inspired.

Today’s high performance curtain wall systems demand high performance fire protection. Fully understanding the role and value of tested perimeter fire barrier systems in today’s ever changing and complex designs cannot be overstated. New hybrid window wall designs have changed the configuration of traditional window wall framing leaving architects, code officials, and curtain wall...

NECA opens the doors and invites the entire industry to participate in the #1 electrical industry trade show each year. Attendees come from all 50 states and several countries to discover innovative new solutions that will benefit their bottom line. Their success is your success. Come join us – it's good for your business.

Firestopping is crucial in healthcare facilities, particularly because of the life safety, “defend-in-place” strategy to protect patients who cannot physically leave in case of an emergency. IT cabling along with increased demand from a network’s data handling capability can cause frequent changes to existing infrastructure within a facility that can negatively impact compliance. This course...

In this one-hour seminar, the basics of Interior Finish and Joint system design for firestopping installation are covered. Additionally, this course covers joint types, how they are tested and what to look for when choosing the correct UL system for each application. Finally, this course covers movement capabilities, how and why this performance is tested...

This course provides an overview on the advancements in perimeter fire containment systems for vertical notched curtain wall systems. The value of understanding the performance of vertical notched systems in today’s ever-changing complex designs cannot be overstated. By identifying the unique challenges that these assemblies present in the design phase, you can eliminate costly changes,...

The goal of the Facades+ conference is to focus on the design and performance on the next generation of facades. We provide proven insights on how to make your ideas become reality. We bring together some of the world’s most productive building professionals and leading researchers to share insights on how facades ideas are brought...

FIT Level 2 is a training course designed for those who will train and supervise the firestop installations of others. About this event This course is non-proprietary to specific brands and as such is accredited with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for 8 LU/HSW credits, 6 BICSI CECs and will be delivered in...

The goal of the Facades+ conference is to focus on the design and performance on the next generation of facades. We provide proven insights on how to make your ideas become reality. We bring together some of the world’s most productive building professionals and leading researchers to share insights on how facades ideas are brought...

The International Building Code (IBC) is an essential tool intended to preserve public health and safety by providing safeguards from hazards associated with the built environment. The IBC addresses design and installation of firestopping materials that meet or exceed public health and safety goals. The IBC provisions provide many benefits, among which is the model...

The Firestop 101 course focuses on the basics of passive fire protection. The seminar will cover why firestopping is used today, where it is required, how it is tested, product options, UL systems selection, and common installations. Learning Objective 1: To understand the basic principles of how passive fire protection factors into the overall life safety...

Fully understanding the role and value of perimeter fire barrier systems in today’s ever changing and complex designs cannot be overstated. Small panel sizes, flush sill heights, exposed anchors, and steel backpan designs have made a difficult situation even more critical. As the industry changes almost on a monthly basis, understanding how to maintain the...

An important criterion for a first-class property environment is the establishment of risk management and loss prevention programs to assure the reliability of fire and life safety systems. Barrier management programs are one such risk management practice that entails identifying all types of fire rated assemblies including the types of penetrations, and the activities that...