Expanding AEC collaboration: CONSTRUCT 2019 offers new opportunities to network

by sadia_badhon | September 11, 2019 12:41 pm

by Meggan Spehar

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CONSTRUCT offers an opportunity for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries to connect in collaborative spaces to share best practices, explore innovative projects, and learn the latest in commercial construction design and processes. CONSTRUCT is dedicated to bringing together all disciplines in the industry and breaking down barriers between the different players in the construction process. This year’s event will be held October 9 to 11, 2019, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, just 25 minutes south of Washington, D.C.

For the 2019 event, CONSTRUCT is excited to announce several new show features that will enhance the ways the different industry disciplines can connect and engage with each other.

New education networking lounge

This dedicated lounge will provide attendees with a place to continue conversations with educational speakers, meet colleagues, or just sit and relax while waiting for their next session.

New product rep university program

This program is designed to meet the needs of manufacturer representatives of architectural building products as integral members of the project team. The schedule features a full day of education to help participants stay up to date on current trends and refine their interactions and relationships with design professionals.

New workshop studio

Exhibitors will host intimate workshop sessions on the show floor. These sessions are designed to provide participants with firsthand product knowledge and usable education to assist in their everyday work environment.

New coffee talk lounge

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Attendees can work together with peers to tackle challenges and solve problems in an open environment. This collaborative space on the show floor will feature CONSTRUCT speakers hosting mini educational chat sessions on trending topics.

Demo and learning theater

Experience some of the latest and greatest products and services firsthand through live demos from top exhibitors. Watch and listen as key industry companies provide educational solutions for challenges the AEC community faces today.

Updated show hours

To maximize time for both the educational program and show floor activities, the hours for CONSTRUCT have changed. As always, education and exhibit hall hours do not overlap. The new show hours are as follows:

• Wednesday, October 9
• Education: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Thursday, October 10
• Education: 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3:15 p.m.
  to 4:45 p.m.
• Exhibits: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Friday, October 11
• Education: 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.
  to 4:15 p.m.
• Exhibits: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

“Each year we look to enhance CONSTRUCT for our attendees and exhibitors. The new show features provide additional ways AEC communities can connect and collaborate. Face-to-face engagement is vital to the success of the industry and CONSTRUCT is the platform for continued collaborative learning” said Douglas Lugo, CONSTRUCT show director.

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This year’s educational program includes a top-notch line-up of influential industry speakers. Some of the featured speakers include Joseph Lstiburek, PhD, Paul Doherty, Beth Stroshane, Marc Chavez, Lane Beougher, and Cherise Lakeside, as well as more than 65 other thought leaders and industry experts. Those participating in education at CONSTRUCT can earn over 18 hours of continuing education units (CEUs) from the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Building Owners & Managers Institute (BOMI), Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI), International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC), International Code Council (ICC), and/or National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI).

New to the educational program this year is the Product Rep University Program. Eric Lussier, manufacturers’ product representative for Precision Athletic Surfaces and co-founder of Let’s Fix Construction, helped develop this new program.

“I understand the important role that we reps have in the built environment. Knowing the phases of the project, who, when, and how to talk to the project players and where to look for important information in the project documents are critical components to becoming a trusted advisor and are all components covered as part of the product rep university,” he said.

CONSTRUCT is also proud to present the annual Emerging Professionals Day Program. This is a unique opportunity for emerging professionals to come together with industry experts to enhance their careers through mentoring, networking, and education. The program was developed by Cherise Lakeside, specifier at LSW Architects and Co-founder of Let’s Fix Construction.

“We are very excited about our education program this year, as we offer a diverse program with speakers from various backgrounds and years of experience, not just your industry veterans, but the up-and-coming game changers as well.” said Jennifer Hughes, senior education manager for CONSTRUCT. “Participants can explore solutions-based topics from roofing to rainscreens, construction contracts to codes, and much, much more.”

Participants are also encouraged to step out of the classroom and participate in one of the technical tours. CONSTRUCT has arranged two informative tours that will offer a behind-the-scenes look at a renovation project and provide history on some of our nation’s most iconic monuments.

Both of the following tours provide CEUs:

• Technical Tour 1: Behind the Scenes Tour of Washington National Cathedral; and
• Technical Tour 2: Monuments and Memorials Tour.

Along with the excellent educational program, attendees can explore the exhibit hall on Thursday, October 10, and Friday, October 11. Covering everything from air barriers and fire protection systems to coatings and emerging technologies, the expo will be packed with more than 175 exhibitors. Additionally, the show floor will be filled with activities. Attendees can participate in hands-on workshops, accredited educational sessions, live demonstrations, product presentations, and open forum chat sessions.

One of the most vital aspects of CONSTRUCT is the ability to have face-to-face interactions with thousands of AEC professionals. From social gatherings like the CONSTRUCT Welcome Reception and CSI Night Out party, to the new education networking and coffee talk lounges, there are many ways CONSTRUCT participants can network during the three-day event.

Further, CSI continues to host their annual meetings and events at CONSTRUCT. CSI regional chapters will be able to connect during their annual caucuses, and CSI members are welcome to attend the annual business meeting general session. During the CSI Honors and Awards Ceremony, awards for Outstanding Chapter Commendations, Distinguished Membership, and investiture of new CSI Fellows will take place. CSI will also host their annual CSI Night Out event.

CONSTRUCT is a must-attend event for any industry professional seeking to stay up to date on the latest trends, gain key insights from leading AEC influencers, and share invaluable knowledge with industry peers. CONSTRUCT packs a year’s worth of value into just three days. Discounted registration rates are available until August 8. With a full education package that starts at $420 for CSI members and $460 for non-members, CONSTRUCT is a cost-effective event for any AEC professional. Registration is now open. To register or for more information, visit www.CONSTRUCTshow.com[4].

CONSTRUCT is produced by Informa Markets with CSI as one of the official partners.

CONSTRUCT 2019 EXHIBITOR LIST (as of June 7, 2019)

AceClamp – 747 AIA Contract Documents – 842 Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) – 331 Alumi-Guard – 434 American Society of Landscape Architects – 227 Apple Cookie & Chocolate Co – 522ARCAT, Inc – 613 Ardex Americas – 844 Ashford Formula – 512 ATAS International, Inc – 929 Atkore International – 328 Avitru – 1030 AWI Quality Certification Corporation – 745 BASF Corporation – 736 BEHR and KILZ Paints & Primers – 735 Benjamin Moore – 623 Berridge Manufacturing – 840 Bestbath – 440 Bobrick/ Hadrian – 1123 Building Systems Design, Inc – 923 Carhartt Company Gear – 1115 Carlisle Construction Materials – 822 Castle Access Panels & Forms, Inc – 417 CavClear / Archovations – 1031 CHUTES International – 835 ClarkDietrich Building Systems – 723 CoatingsPro Magazine – 1042 Consolidated Glass Holdings-Security Division – 336 CornellCookson – 847 CSI – 823 CustomTech by Custom Building Products – 435 DACS, Inc. – 1113 DaVinci Roofscapes – 1040 Detex – 528 Dörken Systems Inc. – 546 dormakDörken Systems Performance Silicones – High Performance Building – 535 DuPont Performance Building Solutions – 444 Entrematic – 936 EPIC Metals – 317 Excel Dryer – 916 Feeney, Inc. – 524 FieldTurf/Tarkett Sports – 428 Firestop Contractors International Association – 327 Floodproofing.com – 414 GAF – 429 Georgia Pacific Gypsum LLC – 523 Green Link, Inc. – 448 greenscreen -1013 Hager Companies – 815 Henry Company – 1044 Hoover Treated Wood Products – 229 Inpro Expansion Joint Systems – 1025 Intertek – 413 Invisible Structures, Inc. – 326 KENWA Corp. – 324 Key Resin Company/Flowcrete – 913 Lauren Illumination – 950 Magic-Pak – 1027 Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association – 516 Marino\Ware – 422 Mill Cabinet Local 252 – 941 Morin Corporation – 1037 Mull-It-Over Products – 1029 Multiquip Inc. – 634 National Comfort Products – 1140 Natural Stone Institute – 315 Nearmap US, Inc. – 213 New Millennium – 912 Noble Company – 451 North American Contractor Certification – 316 Northern Facades Ltd. – 934 NSG Pilkington North America – 329 Nystrom, Inc. – 1014 O’Keeffe’s Aluminum Ladders – 536 OMG Roofing Products – 323 Owens Corning, LLC – 841 PABCO Gypsum – 749 PAC International, LLC – 851 Pecora Corporation – 1017 Pella Commercial – 635 PlanGrid – 446 Polycoat Products – 343 Polyglass USA Inc. – 313 Polyguard Products TERM Barrier Division- 341 PowerLift Hydraulic Doors – 1043 PPG Industries, Inc. – 741 Quality Powder Coating, LLC – 945 Raven Engineered Films – 449 Reef Industries, Inc. – 1012 RetroPlate Concrete Polishing System 514 Ron Blank & Associates, Inc. – 813 Rusoh Inc. – 447 SAFTI FIRST Fire Rated Glazing Solutions – 534 Schindler Elevator Corporation – 914 Schott PYRAN – 1028 Sheffield Metals – 751 Sika Corporation – 322 SOPREMA – 837 Specifications Consultants In Independent Practice – 1128 Specified Technologies, Inc. – 637 Stadium Savers Ltd. – 424 Sto Corp – 415 Super Stud Building Products – 1041 Tamlyn – 335 Terreal North America – 423 The Western Group – 426 Tnemec Company, Inc. – 622 Tower Sealants, Inc. – 212 Tubelite Inc. – 550 U.S. Smoke and Fire – 1130 Ultra-Tec Cable Railing – 1023 Versico – 915 Viper II – 846 Visual Systems Group Inc. (VSGi) – 416 Vitro Architectural Glass – 334 W.R. Meadows, Inc. – 734 Waterson auto door closer hinge – 1035 Woodfold Manufacturing – 430 Wooster Products, Inc. – 548

 

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