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significance of the topics during the various stages of a wood construction project. Specifically, we will focus on load and material specifications, design methodologies, and implications of both design specifications and methodologies on the likely in-service performance of structural components and assemblies. http://www.cpe.vt.edu/woodcon/index.html Solid financial management is crucial to the success of any company, and firms in the AEC industry are no exception. This course provides an overview of business financial management – specifically tailored to our industry – to help firm leaders make informed decisions. Topics include: interpreting financial statements; key performance metrics; benchmarking and predictive cash flow management; and how strategic decisions drive the value of the firm. https://shop.zweiggroup.com/collections/events/products/financial- management-for-non-financial-managers?variant=15425604845603 june 2020 The Principals Academy is Zweig Group’s flagship training program encompassing all aspects of managing a professional AEC service firm. Elevate your ability to lead and grow your firm at this impactful two-day program designed to inspire and inform existing and emerging AEC firm leaders in key areas of firm management leadership, financial management, recruiting, marketing, business development, and project management. https://shop.zweiggroup.com/collections/events/products/the- principals-academy?variant=30871400841251 Learn The Language of Business: Financial Management may 27 – dallas, tx The Principals Academy june 11-12 – washington, D.C.

Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation Conference april 22-24 – dallas, tx Owners, industry and the best design-build exhibitors come together for an unparalleled opportunity to learn, network and have some fun, too. This event is created by design-builders for design-builders and focuses on real-world issues important to the transportation and aviation sectors. https://www.dbtranspo.com/index.cfm The premier educational and networking event for the structural steel industry, bringing together structural engineers, structural steel fabricators, erectors, detailers, and architects. Along with this year's specialty conferences, The Steel Conference offers nearly 250 sessions on topics ranging from "Lions, and Tigers, and Bearings, Oh My" to "The Stability Game Show - 2nd Edition" to "TheWorld's First Metal 3D Printed Bridge." https://www.aisc.org/nascc may 2020 AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2020 is the global stage for everything unmanned — from state-of-the-art propulsion technology, sensors, energy storage and UAS mitigation solutions to what’s coming over the horizon in AI, 5G, edge computing and more. As the largest, most significant event for the unmanned systems industry, you’ll find your edge as you explore the latest technology innovations, develop new perspectives as you hear from industry luminaries, and cultivate creativity at special networking events where you will meet some of the most influential leaders in the unmanned and autonomous space. https://www.xponential.org/xponential2020/public/enter.aspx nascc: the steel conference april 22-24 – atlanta, ga AUVSI Xponential may 4-7 – boston, ma

aia conference may 14-16 – Las Vegas, NV

With 650+ exhibitors, the expo is a product playground that showcases the newest high-tech materials and solutions to hit the market. There’s also live programming, courses, demos, galleries, happy hours, and workspaces. https://conferenceonarchitecture.com/

Project Management for AEC Professionals may 19 – tampa, fl

This one-day training course covers the critical focus areas every AEC Industry project manager should be familiar with and is presented in lecture, tutorial, and case study workshop sessions.Attendees will leave armed with a comprehensive understanding of the characteristics, skills, and techniques successful project managers must have to flourish in their role. https://shop.zweiggroup.com/collections/seminars/products/ excellence-in-project-management?variant=13725658939427 advanced design topics in wood construction engineering may 19-20 – blacksburg, va The selection of the twelve topics to be presented was based on the

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