Upcoming Events

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 Virginia Society of Healthcare Engineers is a Platinum Level affiliated chapter of the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE). Our mission is to improve and enhance our healthcare facilities infrastructure, operations, and maintenance through planning, education, cooperation, advocacy, and design innovation. We endeavor to serve our community by shaping leaders and creating the...

Please join Michael Zanotelli, STI's Façade & Curtain Wall Specialist for the Western US & Canada for the upcoming webinar entitled, The Basics of Perimeter Fire Containment. This course was designed to eliminate the confusion associated with the different aspects of perimeter fire barrier systems. Fully understanding the role and value of tested systems in...

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...

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 NECA SHOW is where leaders of the $171 billion electrical construction industry convene each year to stay ahead of the ever-changing industry landscape. These electrical contractors bring power, light, and communication technology to buildings and communities across the U.S.

Standard Operating Practices (SOP) exist in healthcare facilities for emergency room care, the administration of anesthesia, and life-saving surgical procedures to name a few. SOP’s are put into place in many areas in healthcare to save people’s lives. And yet when it comes to firestopping, or passive fire protection, a life safety component designed to...

CISCA is the leading, global authority for information on the interior construction, acoustical ceilings and acoustical treatment industry.

During the AHCA Seminar, nationally recognized speakers will review past experiences for lessons learned, identify present vulnerabilities, and develop possible future strategies to create a more resilient and safer environment in which healing can continue to occur regardless of external conditions.

Today’s high-performance building enclosures demand high performance fire protection and the development of newer “Hybrid Window Wall designs” has created issues on projects throughout North America. Curtain wall consultants and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ’s) are requiring tested firestop solutions for this growing wall type. Fully understanding the role and value of perimeter fire barrier...

SNAME is an internationally recognized non-profit, professional society of individual members serving the maritime and offshore industries and their suppliers. For many, SNAME has been absolutely essential to career development and success in the industry. With more than 6,000 members around the world in 95 countries, SNAME is THE International Community for Maritime and Ocean Professionals!...

Cruise Ship Interiors Expo America (CSI) is the global platform for designers, architects, outfitters, shipyards and interior suppliers working in the cruise industry. Doubled in size since its launch in 2019, the award nominated event has been hailed a major success and is seen as the premier exhibition and conference by all of the industry’s...

According to the IBC, “…Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code…as determined by the building official.” Failure to properly to do so can jeopardize life safety and property and result...

Fire rated shaft enclosures are perhaps one of the most important features of modern high-rise construction. From fire alarm cables to fuel oil, rated enclosures are imperative to the life safety of a building’s occupants. For the better part of 100 years these fire rated enclosures have kept the buildings most important services safe...

Firestopping Engineering Judgements, or “EJs” as they are commonly referred to as, show up on construction projects often when field conditions differ from the original intended design. These unanticipated construction hindrances encountered in the field often cannot be easily or cost-effectively redesigned, so firestop manufacturer recommendations are typically made to propose alternative designs to ensure...

Join STI project engineer, David Vail, P.E. for the webinar Firestopping Requirements in the IBC. 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...

The mission of the Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo is to create a multi-disciplinary environment that inspires you to evoke change and the advancement of a better delivery of healthcare through the physical space. Competitors, clients, and colleagues come together as friends to collaborate, share research, hear fresh perspectives and participate in the ever changing conversation...

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...

n 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...

The Florida Healthcare Engineering Association ​is comprised of dedicated individuals who work in and support the field of healthcare facilities management. Educational presentations and seminars are offered to keep industry professionals informed of the latest codes and ​standards, best work practices, and other information to promote knowledge of its members

Each day AIA members across the country and throughout the world create the places where people live and learn, work, and play. We design hospitals that heal us and houses of worship that sustain us. We create next generation energy-saving buildings to make our communities healthier and safer. All the while, architects work with clients...