AIAS FORUM, the largest annual architecture and design conference that the AIAS puts on, offers students the opportunity to learn about issues facing architectural education and the profession, to meet and network with other students and professionals with common interests, and to interact with today’s leading architects. In addition to the keynote presentations, FORUM includes tours, daily seminars, and workshops that enable attendees to discuss relevant and current architectural and design issues.

BOMA International's 2021 Winter Business Meeting, which was scheduled to be held in Palm Springs, California, is going virtual! The meeting is open to all BOMA members, and with no registration fee or travel costs, it’s easier than ever to participate. Attendees will network with peers, exchange ideas to help shape the business of BOMA during these unprecedented times and gain meaningful insights from inspirational keynote speaker Sebastian Terry.

We have great expectations for the construction and infrastructure sector to build smarter and leverage technology in the post-pandemic recovery to address social, environmental, and economic challenges. With new ways to use data to manage projects, we can benchmark life cycle costs, carbon, and social value while driving operational efficiencies.

The IBSx Virtual Experience (IBSx) is your opportunity to access the best of the in-person NAHB International Builders’ Show®, online and at your convenience, whether you’re at home, at work or on-the-go. Join us for an interactive business-building event where you’ll be able to discover new products and technology, tap into the industry’s latest trends and find the solutions you need to wow your customers.

The entire industry will be here! Taking advantage of the benefits offered at IBSx, will help you gain the competitive edge, boost your business and help you reach your goals. You’ll be able to explore products, exchange ideas, learn solutions to tackle specific challenges and connect with peers around the world to build your network.

The 2021 ASHRAE Virtual Winter Conference will take place in a convenient, online format February 9-11. Attendees can join live discussions with top experts, learn the latest updates relating to COVID-19, and have access to 90+ technical sessions for 18 months. Group rates are available, and members register for just $249.

While reduced activity associated with the COVID-19 lockdowns is expected to cut carbon emissions by 4-7% this year, the decrease is insignificant in the long run. According to Oksana Tarasova, WMO Chief of Atmospheric and Environment Research Division, although it looked like the pandemic had brought the world to a standstill, carbon emissions continued almost unabated because lockdowns do not reduce overall energy consumption. Lockdowns only affect mobility.

Carbon is emitted whether it's the energy being used to heat your home work space or the carbon footprint left from sending an email that typically would have been an in-person conversation. Furthermore, with the fear of COVID-19 transmission, there has been an unprecedented decrease in mass transit ridership. This continued decrease will have a dramatic effect on carbon emissions as more people opt to buy cars and steer clear of rideshare options.

Building a brand for your company in the traditional way is normally something you do every day and have a marketing team to conduct the effort.

But building a personal brand is different – it’s promoting yourself and reminding people of your achievements and how you achieved your career success. That can be even more difficult as a female leader in the building industry, where you are focused on simply achieving success without too much disruption. In today’s environment it is important to utilize social media to highlight speaking opportunities, awards and other achievements to promote yourself, your company and motivate others.

We often take for granted the importance of building our brand and celebrating our achievements, but it is important. This session will allow C-suite leaders to share how they’re marketing themselves and utilizing social media to help build a brand. After the session we will share a few of these stories to encourage young women to join the industry and build their career by building their brand.

Who Should Attend: All female C-Suite executives in the building industry, from association executives to corporate leaders and women–owned and operated businesses.

Event format: This is an opportunity for conversation with other C-Suite female executives in a safe, thought-provoking environment.

Developed by the National Institute of Building Sciences Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) Provisions Update Committee (PUC) for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the NEHRP Recommended Seismic Provisions for New Buildings and Other Structures (NEHRP Provisions) help translate new knowledge and recent research results for improving national standards and codes. The Provisions are a state-of-art resource and reference document for design professionals and standard and code-development organizations.

Join us on March 4, 2021 for the BSSC Council Meeting to celebrate the completion of the 2020 NEHRP Provisions (FEMA P-2082)-10th edition and recognize our distinguished industry leaders for advancing seismic safety. This will be an opportunity to learn about the Council’s activities and what we aspire for the future.

Following the BSSC Council meeting, the BSSC Symposium on 2020 NEHRP Provisions will present recommended changes to ASCE/SEI 7-16 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures. These changes may significantly impact future seismic design of buildings. The symposium also will present a report on the PUC identified unresolved issues and recommended future topics and research needs.

Most of the recommended changes in the Provisions are expected to be accepted by ASCE/SEI 7-22. The standard will be adopted by reference in the 2024 International Building Code.

• Learn the most important code change proposals regarding future seismic design requirements for buildings
• Provide input to help improve future seismic design and research
• Earn Professional Development Hours (PDHs)

FEMA NEHRP Earthquake Program

The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) is the federal government’s coordinated approach to addressing earthquake risks. FEMA provides community support and helps to translate new knowledge and research results into code resource and earthquake mitigation guidance documents. The following are some recent FEMA NEHRP publications. For more information or other resources, please also check FEMA NEHRP at National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program | FEMA.gov

• FEMA P-2156_The Role of the NEHRP Recommended Seismic Provisions in the Development of Nationwide Seismic Building Code Regulations: A Thirty-Five Year Retrospective Download
• FEMA Seismic Building Codes in the U.S. A Thirty-Five Year Retrospective of NEHRP Provisions Download
• FEMA P-2082-1 2020 NEHRP Recommended Seismic Provisions for New Buildings and Other Structures, Vol 1 & 2 Provisions & Commentary Download
• FEMA P-2082-2 2020 NEHRP Recommended Seismic Provisions for New Buildings and Other Structures, Vol 3 Resource Papers Download
• FEMA P-2078 Procedures for Developing Multi-Period Response Spectra at Non-Conterminous United States Sites Download
• FEMA P-2139 Short Period Building Collapse Performance and Recommendations for Improving Seismic Design
  • FEMA P-2139-1 Overarching Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations Download
  • FEMA P-2139-2 Study of One-to-Four Story Wood Light-Frame Buildings Download
  • FEMA P-2139-3 Study of One-to-Four Story Special Reinforced Masonry Shear Wall Buildings Download
  • FEMA P-2139-4 Study of One-to-Four Story Steel Concentrically Braced Frame Buildings Download
• FEMA FACT SHEET_seismic-building-code-provisions-new-buildings-create-safer-communities_fact-sheet Download
• FEMA P-2090/NIST SP-1254 Recommended Options for Improving the Built Environment for Post-Earthquake Reoccupancy and Functional Recovery Time Download
• FEMA P-2091 A Practical Guide to Soil-Structure Interaction Download
• FEMA P-749 Earthquake Resistant Design Concept – An Introduction to the NEHRP Provisions Download
• FEMA New EQ Pubs Download

Join modular construction professionals around the globe for our 38th annual World of Modular! For nearly 40 years, the Modular Building Institute (MBI) has provided professionals in the commercial modular building industry a place to network, exchange ideas, learn from experts, discuss issues, promote new products, and receive well-deserved awards and industry recognition. Join us for high-profile speakers, top-notch educational sessions, exhibits, the latest trends in commercial modular construction, entertainment, and more! 

World of Modular is an open forum for anyone interested in the modular construction industry. For suppliers of building products, services, and financing, MBI’s signature trade show remains the best opportunity to reach and network with manufacturers and dealers of commercial modular buildings from all over the world.

The 2021 ASHRAE Virtual Design and Construction Conference takes place March 8-10, 2021. The inaugural conference seeks to fill a need for ASHRAE members and practitioners using or planning to apply virtual design and construction in the design, construction and operation of HVAC systems.  The conference will provide an in depth look at the current  state-of-the-industry and near future outlook in such areas as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), machine learning, LiDAR Mapping, photogrammetry, and “digital twin” technologies as they are currently being applied to integrated design, building information modeling, project management, cost estimating, scheduling and sequencing, pre-fabrication, off-site construction, modular construction, robotics and automated installation, 3D printing, facility management, asset management and operations.

The proposed conference theme is “Reality – how advanced technologies are being used today; and, Potential – new applications for advanced technologies.” The program will include invited speakers and a call for presentations. The conference scope encompasses the design, construction and operation of HVAC systems in the Built Environment through the use of advanced technologies.  The content will emphasize case studies with specific “how-to, how we did it, what we plan to do next to improve,” current best practices.