Calendar of Events
| March 9 - 12 |
| NTEA - Work Truck Show organized by National Truck Equipment Association at the America's Center , St. Louis, MO Tel:800-441-6832 |
| March 15 - 16 |
| COR Auditor Training organized by Construction Safety Network at the Confirmed with registration, Burnaby, BC Tel:1-866-860-0232 Email:info@safetynetwork.bc.ca |
| March 16 - 22 |
| CCA Annual Conference organized by Canadian Construction Association at the Regent Seven Seas Mariner-Cruise, depart from Fort Lauderdale, FL Tel:613-236-9455 |
| March 17 |
| Auditor Training Requalification organized by Construction Safety Network at the Confirmed with registration, Burnaby, BC Tel:1-866-860-0232 Email:info@safetynetwork.bc.ca |
| March 18 |
| Photocatalytic Concrete Technology luncheon presentation organized by Construction Specifications Canada at the Royal Canadian Legion, Burlington, ON |
| March 18 |
| Small Business COR Auditor Training organized by Construction Safety Network at the Confirmation sent when registration received, Burnaby, BC Tel:1-866-860-0232 Email:info@safetynetwork.bc.ca |
| March 22 |
| Owner's Orientation organized by Construction Safety Network at the Venue confirmation with registration, Prince George, BC Tel:1-866-860-0232 Email:info@safetynetwork.bc.ca |
| March 22 - 23 |
| COR Auditor Training organized by Construction Safety Network at the Venue confirmation with registration, Victoria, BC Tel:1-866-860-0232 Email:info@safetynetwork.bc.ca |
| March 23 - 24 |
| Buildex Edmonton organized by MMPI Canada at the Edmonton Expo Centre at Northlands, Edmonton, AB Tel:604-730-2057 Email:pmaryschak@mmart.com |
| March 23 - 24 |
| Foundations for Health and Safety Excellence organized by Construction Safety Network at the Venue confirmation with registration, Prince George, BC Tel:1-866-860-0232 Email:info@safetynetwork.bc.ca |
| March 24 |
| Habitat for Humanity Canada support Gala organized by The Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto, ON Tel:416-695-0447 |
| March 24 |
| Auditor Training Requalification organized by Construction Safety Network at the Venue confirmation with registration, Victoria, BC Tel:1-866-860-0232 Email:info@safetynetwork.bc.ca |
| March 24 - 26 |
| CMCEF Middle Management Education Conference organized by Canadian Mechanical Contracting Education Foundation at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, Toronto, ON Tel:613-232-5169 |
| March 25 |
| Small Business COR Auditor Training organized by Construction Safety Network at the Venue confirmation with registration, Victoria, BC Tel:1-866-860-0232 Email:info@safetynetwork.bc.ca |
| March 25 |
| Train the Safety Trainer organized by Construction Safety Network at the Venue confirmation with registration, Prince George, BC Tel:1-866-860-0232 Email:info@safetynetwork.bc.ca |
| March 25 |
| Confined Space Seminar organized by Pinchin Environmental Ltd at the Waterloo Inn & Conference , Waterloo, ON Tel:888-767-3330 ext 1335 Email:courses@pinchin.com |
| March 25 - 26 |
| Biocontainment Facilities International Conference organized by Tradeline Inc. St. Petersburg, FL Tel:925-254-1744 Ext. 19 |
| March 25 - 26 |
| Building Information Modeling (BIM) Forum organized by Insight Information at the Hyatt Regency Toronto, Toronto, ON Tel:1-888-777-1707 Email:order@alm.com |
| March 25 - 27 |
| CMX-CIPHEX 2010 organized by Shield Associates Ltd. at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, Toronto, ON Tel:416-444-5225 |
| March 26 |
| Understanding the Voice of Your Customer organized by AM FM Education Services at the The Manulife Centre, Toronto, ON Tel:416-746-5111 Ext. 204 Email:sconnolly@amfmconsulting.com |
| March 28 - 29 |
| EDA Annual Meeting organized by Electricity Distributors Association at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto, ON Tel:1-800-668-9979 |
| March 29 - 30 |
| Foundations for Health and Safety Excellence organized by Construction Safety Network at the Confirmation sent with registration, Victoria, BC Tel:1-866-860-0232 Email:info@safetynetwork.bc.ca |
| March 29 - 30 |
| COR Auditor Training organized by Construction Safety Network at the Venue confirmation with registration, Prince George, BC Tel:1-866-860-0232 Email:info@safetynetwork.bc.ca |
| March 31 |
| Train the Safety Trainer organized by Construction Safety Network at the Confirmation sent with registration, Victoria, BC Tel:1-866-860-0232 Email:info@safetynetwork.bc.ca |
| March 31 |
| Auditor Training Requalification organized by Construction Safety Network at the Venue confirmation with registration, Prince George, BC Tel:1-866-860-0232 Email:info@safetynetwork.bc.ca |
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| April 1 |
| Early and Safe Return to Work organized by Construction Safety Network at the Confirmation sent with registration, Victoria, BC Tel:1-866-860-0232 Email:info@safetynetwork.bc.ca |
| April 1 |
| Small Business COR Auditor Training organized by Construction Safety Network at the venue confirmation with registration, Prince George, BC Tel:1-866-860-0232 Email:info@safetynetwork.bc.ca |
| April 6 - 8 |
| Executing Successful Complex Megaprojects organized by IPA Institute at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel, Calgary, AB Tel:703-726-5326 Email:IPAInstitute@ipaglobal.com |
| April 7 - 8 |
| Foundation for Health and Safety Excellence organized by Construction Safety Network at the Venue confirmation with registration, Kelowna, BC Tel:1-866-860-0232 Email:info@safetynetwork.bc.ca |
| April 7 - 8 |
| 253 Asbestos Abatement Worker 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 8 |
| AWMAC BC Chapter 20th Annual Awards of Excellence organized by AWMAC at the Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, BC Tel:604-298-3555 Email:awma@awma-bc.ca |
| April 9 |
| Train the Safety Trainer organized by Constrution Safety Network at the venue confirmation with registration, Kelowna, BC Tel:1-866-860-0232 Email:info@safetynetwork.bc.ca |
| April 12 - 13 |
| Lean Process for Facilities Management & Capital Projects Conference organized by Tradeline Inc. Hilton Head, SC Tel:925-254-1744 Ext. 19 |
| April 12 - 13 |
| COR Auditor Training organized by Construction Safety Network at the venue confirmation with registration, Kelowna, BC Tel:1-866-860-0232 Email:info@safetynetwork.bc.ca |
| April 13 - 14 |
| Canadian Asset Management-Planning for Sustainable Infrastructure organized by The Strategy Institute at the Four Points Toronto Airport, Toronto, ON Tel:416-944-8833 Email:customercare@strategyinstitute.com |
| April 14 |
| Auditor Training Requalification organized by Construction Safety Network at the venue confirmation with registration, Kelowna, BC Tel:1-866-860-0232 Email:info@safetynetwork.bc.ca |
| April 15 |
| Small Business COR Auditor Training organized by Construction Safety Network at the venue confirmation with registration, Kelowna, BC Tel:1-866-860-0232 Email:info@safetynetwork.bc.ca |
| April 16 |
| Building Envelope Solutions Conference organized by York Communications/MMPI Canada at the Crowne Plaza Hotel DVP, Toronto, ON Tel:1-800-660-7083 |
| April 19 |
| Owner's Orientation organized by Construction Safety Network at the venue confirmation with registration, Coquitlam, BC Tel:1-866-860-0232 Email:info@safetynetwork.bc.ca |
| April 20 |
| Construction Law Primer organized by York Communications/MMPI at the On the Park, Toronto, ON Tel:1-800-660-7083 Email:info@yorkcom.to |
| April 20 - 21 |
| COR Auditor Training organized by Construction Safety Network at the venue confirmation with registration, Burnaby, BC Tel:1-866-860-0232 Email:info@safetynetwork.bc.ca |
| April 21 - 22 |
| Buildex Vancouver organized by MMPI Canada at the Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, BC Tel:604-730-2067 |
| April 22 |
| Update on Asbestos and Mould in Buildings organized by Pinchin Environmental Ltd. at the Best Western Mariposa Inn, Orillia, ON Tel:905-363-1335 Email:lhernandez@pinchin.com |
| April 22 |
| Auditor Training Requalification organized by Construction Safety Network at the venue confirmation with registration, Burnaby, BC Tel:1-866-860-0232 Email:info@safetynetwork.bc.ca |
| April 22 - 23 |
| The Canadian Institute's 2nd Annual Construction Superconference Saskatchewan organized by The Canadian Institute at the Ramada Hotel & Convention Centre, Regina, SK Tel:1-877-927-7936 Email:CustomerService@CanadianInstitute.com |
| April 23 |
| Small Business COR Auditor Training organized by Construction Safety Network at the venue confirmation with registration, Burnaby, BC Tel:1-866-860-0232 Email:info@safetynetwork.bc.ca |
| April 23 |
| Indoor Air Quality Breakfast Seminar organized by Pinchin Environmental Ltd at the Mississauga Head Office, Mississauga, ON Tel:888-767-3330 ext 1335 Email:courses@pinchin.com |
| April 23 |
| Indoor Air Quality Breakfast Seminar organized by Pinchin Environmental Ltd at the multiple locations, Burlington, ON Tel:888-767-3330 ext 1335 Email:courses@pinchin.com |
| April 26 - 27 |
| Foundation for Health and Safety Excellence organized by Construction Safety Network at the venue confirmation with registration, Burnaby, BC Tel:1-866-860-0232 Email:info@safetynetwork.bc.ca |
| April 27 |
| Land & Development Conference organized by York Communications/MMPI Canada at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, Toronto, ON Tel:1-800-660-7083 |
| April 27 - 28 |
| National Green Builders Products Expo organized by Bentley International Group at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Veags, NV Tel:1-800-859-9247 Email:info@bentleyintl.net |
| April 28 |
| Early and Safe Return to Work organized by Construction Safety Network at the venue confirmation with registration, Burnaby, BC Tel:1-866-860-0232 Email:info@safetynetwork.bc.ca |
| April 29 |
| Construction Law Update organized by York Communications/MMPI Canada at the Hyatt Regency, Vancouver, BC Tel:416-512-3807 |
| April 29 |
| Update on Asbestos Mould in Buildings organized by Pinchin Environmental Ltd. at the Holiday Inn Select, Windsor, ON Tel:905-363-1335 Email:lhernandez@pinchin.com |
| April 29 |
| Train the Safety Trainer organized by Construction Safety Network at the venue confirmation with registration, Burnaby, BC Tel:1-866-860-0232 Email:info@safetynetwork.bc.ca |
| April 29 - May 1 |
| IOSC 6th International Open Shop Conference organized by Merit Contractors Association at the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort and Conference Centre, Kelowna, BC Tel:1-800-663-2865 |
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| May 4 - 5 |
| Health & Safety Canada 2010 IAPA Conference & Trade Show organized by IAPA (Industrial Accident Prevention Association) at the International Centre, Mississauga, ON Tel:905-614-4272 Ext 2424 |
| May 5 - 7 |
| Nanotechnology in Cement and Concrete First International Conference organized by Transportation Research Board Irvine, CA Tel:202-334-2934 Email:FHejl@nas.edu |
| May 5 - 8 |
| OAA Conference organized by Ontraio Association of Architects at the Ceasers Windsor Hotel, Windsor, ON Tel:416-449-6898 |
| May 5 - 8 |
| OEL Industry Conference organized by Ontario Electrical League at the Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain, Collingwood, ON Tel:905-238-1382 |
| May 6 - 8 |
| 2010 AIBC Annual Conference organized by Architectural Institute of British Columbia at the Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, BC Tel:604-683-8588 Email:communications@aibc.ca |
| May 7 |
| Asbestos Awareness - half day course organized by Pinchin Environmental Ltd at the Pinchin Head Office, Mississauga, ON Tel:888-767-3330 ext 1335 Email:courses@pinchin.com |
| May 12 |
| Construction Law Seminar organized by York Communications/MMPI at the On The Park Conference and Events Centre, Centennial Ballroom, Toronto, ON Tel:416-512-3801 |
| May 12 - 15 |
| NASCC: The Steel Conference organized by American/Canadian Institute of Steel Construction at the Gaylord Palms Convention Center, Orlando, FL Tel:416-491-4552 |
| May 13 |
| Building Envelope organized by York Communications/MMPI at the On The Park Conference and Events Centre, Centennial Ballroom, Toronto, ON Tel:416-512-3801 |
| May 13 |
| Legionella Update organized by Pinchin Environmental Ltd at the Holiday Inn Kanata, Kanata, ON Tel:888-767-3330 ext 1335 Email:courses@pinchin.com |
| May 17 - 18 |
| Research Facilities organized by Tradeline Inc. Toronto, ON Tel:925-254-1744 Ext. 19 |
| May 18 - 20 |
| Hazards & Control of Mould in Buildings - Three Day Course organized by Pinchin Environmental Ltd at the Pinchin Head Office, Mississauga, ON Tel:888-767-3330 ext 1335 Email:courses@pinchin.com |
| May 26 - 27 |
| The Canadian Institute's Shutdowns Symposium organized by The Canadian Institute at the Westin Nova Scotian Hotel, Halifax, N S Tel:1-877-927-7936 |
| May 26 - 27 |
| Managing Major Northern Resource & Infastructure Projects organized by The Canadian Institute at the High Country Inn, Whitehorse, YK |
| May 26 - 30 |
| CSC Conference 2010-Bridge to the Future organized by Construction Specifications Canada at the Delta Bessborough Hotel, Saskatoon, SK Tel:1-800-668-5684 |
| May 27 - 30 |
| 51st CRCA Annual Conference organized by Canadian Roofing Contractors Association St. John's, NF Tel:613-232-6724 |
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| June 3 - 4 |
| Disaster Restoration Contractors' Conference & Trade Show organized by DRC Services Inc. at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, ON Tel:905-820-5215 Email:Darlene@DRCTradeShow.com |
| June 3 - 5 |
| OACETT Annual General Meeting and Conference organized by Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists at the Delta Grandview, Muskoka, ON Tel:416-621-9621 Ext. 233 Email:info@oacett.org |
| June 10 |
| Ontario Consulting Engineering Awards organized by Consulting Engineers of Ontario at the Deerhurst Resort, Huntsville, ON Tel:416-620-1400 |
| June 14 - 16 |
| NeoCon World's Trade Fair at the Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL Tel:1-800-677-6278 |
| June 14 - 16 |
| Buildex Chicago organized by MMPI Canada at the The Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL |
| June 15 |
| Due Diligence in the Prevention of Mould - One Day Course organized by Pinchin Environmental Ltd at the Pinchin Head Office, Mississauga, ON Tel:888-767-3330 ext 1335 Email:courses@pinchin.com |
| June 22 - 23 |
| CanBUILD 10 - Canadian Brownfield Summit organized by Strategy Institute Toronto, ON Tel:1-866-298-9343 |
| June 22 - 26 |
| Sounds Like Architecture Festival organized by Royal Architectural Institute of Canada/Saskatchewan Association of Architects Saskatoon, SK Tel:613-241-3600 |
| June 23 - 26 |
| ACEC Summit 2010 organized by Association of Consulting Engineering Companies-Canada St. Andrew's, NB Tel:613-236-0569 Email:events@acec.ca |
| June 26 - 30 |
| CFMA Annual Conference organized by Construction Financial Management Association at the Hilton Walkoloa Village, Kona, HI Tel:609-452-8000 |
| June 29 |
| CIPH Annual General Meeting organized by The Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating at the Fairmont Newfoundland, St. John's, NL Tel:416-695-0447 |
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| September 21 - 23 |
| Legionella Update organized by Pinchin Environmental Ltd. at the Pinchin Head Office, Mississauga, ON Tel:905-363-1335 Email:courses@pinchin.com |
| September 22 |
| Construction Law Update Vancouver organized by MMPI Canada at the Faimont Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver, B C Tel:416-512-3801 |
| September 22 - 25 |
| MCA Canada's National Conference organized by Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada at the Halifax Marriott Hotel, Halifax, NS Tel:613-232-0492 |
| September 23 |
| Building Envelope Solutions Conference Vancouver organized by MMPI Canada at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver, B C Tel:416-512-3801 |
| September 24 - 25 |
| CCA Fall Board Meeting organized by Canadian Construction Association at the Delta Hotel, Charlottetown, PEI Tel:613-236-9455 |
| September 28 |
| Construction Law Update Calgary organized by MMPI Canada at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre, Calgary, AB Tel:416-512-3801 |
| September 29 |
| Building Envelope Solutions Conference organized by MMPI Canada at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre, Calgary, AB Tel:416-512-3801 |
| September 30 - October 1 |
| Design-Build Conference organized by Canadian Design-Build Institute at the Intercontinental Montreal Hotel, Montreal, QC Tel:613-236-9455 Ext.408 Email:diannaf@cca-acc.com |
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| October 18 - 19 |
| College & University Science Facilities organized by Tradeline Inc. Boston, MA 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 3 - 4 |
| Buildex Calgary organized by MMPI Canada at the BMO Centre, Calgary, AB Tel:604-730-2067 |
| November 15 - 16 |
| Academic Medical and Health Science Centers Conference organized by Tradeline Inc. Scottsdale, AZ Tel:925-254-1744 Ext. 19 |
| November 20 |
| Ontario Masonry Design Awards - Gala organized by Ontario Masonry Contractors' Association at the Liberty Grand, Toronto, ON Tel:905-564-6622 Email:webb@canadamasonrycentre.com |
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| December 1 - 2 |
| National GreenBuilding Conference organized by MMPI Canada at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, Toronto, ON Tel:416-512-0203 |
| December 1 - 3 |
| Construct Canada organized by York Communications Inc./MMPI Canada at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, ON Tel:416-512-0203 |
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| May 14 - 18 |
| CFMA's Annual Conference organized by Construction Financial Management Association at the Gaylord Texan Resort, Grapevine, TX Tel:609-452-8000 |
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