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2009 CES Opportunities

January

15     Designing a Financial Plan in Uncertain Times

February

10     An Overview of M&A Activity in the Architecture, Engineering & Environmental Consulting Industry
12     The Project Business Plan: Don't start your next project without one
24      Project Management Best Practices in the Construction Phase
24     Green Metal Roofing Seminar
26     Green Metal Roofing Seminar

March

3     Merge Right for the Exit Lane
10     A/E Industry Briefing Webinar Series
11     Design of Wood Frame Buildings for High Wind, Snow, and Seismic Loadings
17     Ten Secrets of Exceptional A/E Communicators
18     Daylighting: Lighting Every Building Using the Sky
18     Sustainable & Energy Efficient Building Envelope Design & Construction
19     Sustainable & Energy Efficient Building Envelope Design & Construction
19     The Chicago Housing Market - Bruised and Battered
24     Efficiency and Sustainability
31     Building a Learning Program in your A/E Firm

April

15     The Fundamentals of Construction Contracts: Understanding the Issues in Illinois
16     Accessibility FIRST Training
17     NEI April 2009 SPACES Program - Darien Location
20     Gropius in Chicago: A Legacy on the Brink
23     NEI 2009 April SPACES Program - Park Ridge Location
23     3 Hot Lighting Topics for Archtiects
23     Reduce + ReUse = Green Preservation"
30     It's Lonely at the Top: Exit Strategy Alternatives for Sole Owners and Partners

May

5     The Convergence of Technology in Healthcare
7     Understanding Integrated Project Delivery: Where is the fit for Architects and Engineers?
13     Achieve Greater Efficiency in Your Architect and Engineers Office:

June

4     Quartersawn Hardwoods
13     Exploring Energy Efficient Projects
17     The Hidden Risks of Green Buildings
17     Lighting and Daylighting Design with Efficiency
17     AIA Chicago Lifetime Achievement: Gertrude Lempp Kerbis, FAIA
22-23     LEED 3.0 Green Associate Training
23     NEI June SPACES (Small Practice Architectural Continuing education Seminars) - Park Ridge Location
24     Building Technologies Seminar
26     Valuation & Ownership Update
26     NEI June SPACES (Small Practice Architectural Continuing education Seminars) - Darien Location

July

7     How to Win GSA Contracts
9      Exit Strategy Alternatives for Sole Owners and Partners
10     Innovative Stewardship & Sustainability Programs for Roads, Sites and Infrastructure
20-21     Marvin Windows and Doors Architectural Factory Tour
20     Masonry Flashing & Air Barrier Demonstration
21     Understanding Integrated Project Delivery
23     Designing the Green Kitchen - and Cooking in It!
30     Secrets of Grade 1 Institutional Hinges
30     Secrets of Grade 1 Institutional Hinges

August

11     On Track for LEED Platinum: A BIM, IPD and Sustainable Design Case Study
17     Branding Interior Design & Architecture Using Social Media
20     Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association Continuing Education Courses
27     Unlocking the Mysteries of Access

September

10     Sustainable / Green Kitchen & Bath Design
15     Greening a Building Project through Materials
16     Introducing the New Architectural Woodwork Standards
17     Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association Continuing Education Courses
17     Corporate Divorce: The Definitive Guide to Termination of Principals and Owners
23     Building Systems: Commissioning and Retro-commissioning
24-26     Changing Times | Time for Change: Practice, Productivity and Effectiveness
24-25     Changing Times | Time for Change - Virtual Sessions
28     Tile Contractors Association of America - Learning Exchange

October

6     Effective Business Writing: E-Mail, Presentations, Proposals
10     Project Tour: Sherman Replacement Hospital
13-15     ArchLED '09: Shedding Light on the future of Commercial Lighting
14-15     Training & Industry Networking Event
15     Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association Continuing Education Courses
29     ADAAG Reborn: Accessibility Guideline Training

November

3     Energy Efficient Lighting: From Principles to Payback
11     Using Weed Veneer as a Design Element for Fine Paneling
18     Building Rating Systems: A Comparative Analysis
19     A Systems Approach to Tile and Stone
20     Civil Engineering for Sustainable Water Resources Management

December

3     Green Building Fundamentals and Best Practices
4     NEI Dec SPACES: Historic Window Replacement -and- A Brief Guide to Client Drafted Agreements
8     Webinar: How to Enter the Federal Government Market Quickly
9     NEI Dec SPACES: Historic Window Replacement -and- A Brief Guide to Client Drafted Agreements
15     Green Building Design and Construction: The LEED Implementation Process
15     Webinar: How to win GSA Contracts

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