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NCEF is a program managed by the National Institute of Building Sciences.
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The NCEF Calendar provides information on educational-facilities-related events of regional or national importance, including conferences, courses, workshops, competitions, trade shows, press conferences and more.
Events matching: Upcoming Events Call for Entries: CEFPI Exhibition of School Planning & Architecture April 2009 - July 7, 2009 The jury considers the planning process, learning environment, physical environment, and community involvement. The jury considers how well the project satisfies its own design intent. Any project within the last 5-years can be submitted for review. This year's exhibit and award ceremony will take place in Washington, DC as part of the 86th Annual World Conference & Expo. Sponsor: Council of Educational Facility Planners International http://www.cefpi.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3340 Call for Entries: Learning by Design 2010 General Excellence June 2009 - September 30, 2009 Learning By Design: A School and University Leader’s Guide to Architectural Services each year showcases architectural excellence in education – from pre-K through college/university. Architectural, engineering, and design firms may submit entries for school projects completed during the past five years or significant works in progress. Sponsor: Stratton Publishing & Marketing http://www.learningbydesign.biz LBD@strattonpublishing.com APPA: Focusing on the Critical Few July 8, 2009 - July 10, 2009 Vancouver, British Columbia Canada With constant change in educational facilities, a critical few issues remain constant. APPA 2009 will focus on these issues important to educational facilities professional: Influence/Leadership/Communication; Disciplines/Accountability/Expectations; Sustainability; and Total Cost of Ownership. Sponsor: APPA: Leadership in Educational Facilities http://appa.org/Training/appa2009/index.cfm Campus Safety Health and Environmental Management Association Annual Meeting July 12, 2009 - July 15, 2009 New Orleans, Louisiana Sessions on fire safety, building design, hazardous materials, sustainability, laboratory safety, risk management, and more. Sponsor: Campus Safety Health and Environmental Association http://www.cshema.org/conference.aspx?id=660 Webcast: Energy Cost Cutting Strategies in K–12 Operations and Maintenance July 16, 2009 Webinar will focus on strategies from the new Guide to Operating and Maintaining EnergySmart Schools. These strategies can help facility managers and school administrators: control energy costs by identifying and implementing O&M repairs and retrofits: prioritize O&M actions by estimating life-cycle costs and benefits; make the business case for a sustained high-performance O&M plan; and integrate high-performance O&M into school energy policy. Sponsor: Sponsored by SchoolDude and presented by Margo Appel of the U.S. Department of Energy and Roger Young of Roger Young and Associates http://https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/schedule/display.do?udc=9qg4tg3bg6k3 Values and Vision: SCUP’s 44th Annual, International Conference and Idea Marketplace July 18, 2009 - July 22, 2009 Portland, Oregon Roundtable discussions, campus tours, and programs on such topics as maintaining sustainability initiatives in tough economic times; managing public-private projects; and five ways planning can help the college funding crisis. Sponsor: Society for College and University Planning http://www.scup.org/annualconf/44/ NASSLEO 40th Annual School Safety Conference July 20, 2009 - July 22, 2009 New Orleans, Louisiana Sessions on creating a safe school and secure schools; emergency planning; and more. Sponsor: National Association of School Safety & Law Enforcement Officers http://www.nassleo.org/conference.shtml Make the Smart Moves First: Creating a Foundation for Sustainability in Campus Master Planning July 28, 2009 This Web seminar will define the essential components of sustainable master planning for office, military, or other governmental campus projects. A balance of economic, environmental, and social sustainability is difficult to achieve without a fundamental understanding of site character, natural systems, and basic urban form. This session will explore how to optimize primary energy, water, and transportation systems for the highest performance and how to achieve LEED certification at the lowest cost. Sponsor: American Institute of Architects http://online.krm.com/iebms/coe/coe_p2_details.aspx?eventid=15898&oc=10&cc=00347223 The Power of Change: Healthy Students, Safe Schools, and Engaged Communities. August 3, 2009 - August 5, 2009 National Harbor, Maryland The conference will address issues related to crisis planning; health, mental health, and physical education; alcohol, drug, and violence prevention; character and civic education; scientifically-based programs; and more. Sponsor: U.S. Department of Education Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools (OSDFS) http://www.osdfsnationalconference.com/ Healthy Buildings 2009 September 13, 2009 - September 17, 2009 Syracuse, New York Conference Topics: indoor environmental quality, human performance and productivity, buildings and public health, indoor contaminants and pollutants, and building design and assessment. Sponsor: International Society for Indoor Air Quality and Climate (ISIAQ) http://www.hb2009.org/ Laboratories for the 21st Century Annual Conference September 22, 2009 - September 24, 2009 Indianapolis, Indiana Event highlights recent advancements in laboratory efficiency and performance, providing a unique forum for information exchange and education. Sponsor: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories http://i2sl.org/labs21/conference/conference2009.html CEFPI 86th Annual World Conference & Expo September 27, 2009 - September 29, 2009 Washington, D.C. Conference Theme: Six Degrees of Connection. Find smart ways to survive and be successful in these challenging times. Share your new ideas, strategies and research with a gathering of educational facility planners, architects and designers in the K-12 school building industry. Sponsor: Council of Educational Facility Planners International http://www.securewebcc.com/camps/C828/index.php?c=880 Education Facilities Forum September 28, 2009 - September 29, 2009 Chicago, Illinois For senior Managers, Directors and Buyers who are directly concerned with their facility’s building and maintenance operations. Sponsor: School Construction News in partnership with Forum Networking Events Contact: Rob Muise (941) 925-7585 (tel) http://www.forumnetworkingevents.com/site/forum_education_facilities.aspx rob.muise@forumnetworkingevents.com South Carolina Sustainable Schools and Communities Summit September 29, 2009 - October 1, 2009 Greenville, South Carolina Three-day summit to study and affect policy changes that make the renovation and construction of community-centered schools more feasible. The Summit is part of a larger initiative supported by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Environmental Protection Agency that emphasizes ways in which schools may be sited to not only achieve educational objectives, but also anchor the local neighborhood, support better public health, create a cleaner environment, and offer amenities to the community. Sponsor: SC Design Arts Partnership and the Riley Institute at Furman in conjunction with the AIA South Atlantic Regional Conference http://campaign.constantcontact.com Sustainable School Buildings: From Concept to Reality October 1, 2009 - October 2, 2009 Ljubljana, Slovenia This will bring together policymakers, educationalists and managers, academics, designers and developers to analyse the challenges and opportunities in developing green schools. The event will explore the role of sustainable school buildings in education as well as the challenges and opportunities for creating them from early planning through to their use and maintenance. Includes an exhibition illustrating good practices in developing sustainable schools as well as visits to local examples. Sponsor: OECD Centre for Effective Learning Environments (CELE) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Sport in Slovenia http://www.mss.gov.si/en/oecd_conference/ Texas Facility Masters Conference October 20, 2009 - October 21, 2009 Garland, Texas Annual workshop for facility and operations personnel focuses on the importance of the operations department in providing the best educational environment for all school districts. Sessions will address current best practices and provide information on processes and tools for continual improvement. Sponsor: TASBO, TASB On Site Environmental and Facilities Services, Region IV Education Service Center and Schooldude.com http://www.tasbo.org/PDFs/Facility%20Masters%20Conference%2009%20-%204601_01%20Form_distributed.pdf Designing Learning Environments to Rebuild Urban America October 23, 2009 - October 25, 2009 New York, New York Rebuilding national infrastructure will drive U.S. economic recovery, and architects are critical to the effort to build and modernize our most basic source of future intellectual capital: our schools. This conference will explore the best opportunity in generations to strengthen educational facilities. Examine history, trends, and innovations in New York City schools—both in construction and in educational theory and practice. Includes school tours. Sponsor: American Institute of Architects Committee on Architecture for Education http://info.aia.org/aia/eventsdetails.cfm?pagename=ev_cae_09_NY GreenBuild International Conference and Expo November 11, 2009 - November 13, 2009 Phoenix, Arizona TBA Sponsor: U. S. Green Building Council http://www.greenbuildexpo.org/ NAEYC Annual Conference & Expo November 18, 2009 - November 21, 2009 Washington, D.C. TBA Sponsor: National Association for the Education of Young Children http://www.annualconference.naeyc.org/ Ecobuild America December 7, 2009 - December 10, 2009 Washington, D.C. Ecobuild America is the annual gathering place for the federal government and AEC professionals who design, construct, manage facilities, and specify building products, materials and services. Sponsor: National Institute of Building Sciences and AEC Science and Technology http://www.aececobuild.com/ Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools National Symposium January 14, 2010 - January 16, 2010 Washington, D.C. Network with hundreds of school board officials, administrators, architects, school nurses, teachers, facility managers, school and health association members, parents, and other leaders at hands-on sessions led by technical experts and peer faculty. Includes strategies that lead to successful and sustainable IAQ management programs; information on creating and maintaining green, healthy and high performing schools; and technical information and resources on addressing IAQ issues including controlling asthma triggers, making green purchasing decisions, and funding your IAQ management program. Sponsor: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency http://www.iaqsymposium.com/ Safer Schools, Safer Communities: Ensuring Safe and Secure Learning Environments for Children and Young People January 18, 2010 - January 19, 2010 London, England The event will examine how teachers, students and parents – together with national, regional and local governments, community groups, local agencies, law enforcement officers, designers, educationalists, and public health and safety officials – can address issues of safety and security. It will consider the three following approaches to prevent crime in schools and communities: crime prevention through environmental design and management of the physical environment; programmes of social intervention including behaviour management and pastoral care; and actions of the police and the justice system. Sponsor: OECD Centre for Effective Learning Environments and Department for Schools, Children and Families, United Kingdom http://www.oecd.org/document/38/0,3343,en_2649_35961311_42167910_1_1_1_1,00.html Hannah.vonAhlefeld@oecd.org |
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