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May Building Safety Month

For Building Safety Month 2011 four core themes will be highlighted throughout May of 2011, including:
WEEK ONE // May 1 - 7, 2011 - Energy & Green Building: Spotlighting the latest advancements in sustainable design and building.
WEEK TWO // May 8 - 14, 2011 - Disaster Safety & Mitigation: Raising awareness about how to prepare for a natural disaster and take action when one strikes.
WEEK THREE // May 15 - 21, 2011 - Fire Safety & Awareness: Protecting our homes and workplaces with essential safety precaution measures.
WEEK FOUR // May 22 - 31, 2011 - Backyard Safety: Keeping kids safe at play, with the backyard at bay.

For more information visit www.buildingsafetymonth.org.

16-22 2011 ICC Code Development Hearings
Dallas, Texas

For more information visit http://s3.goeshow.com/icc/2011SpringHearings/ereg910204.cfm?pg=home.

22-25 5th Annual Cost-Effective Sustainable Design & Construction Middle East
Abu Dhabi, UAE

The region's premiere event dedicated to designing and constructing cost-effective, sustainable building. The 5th Annual Cost-Effective Sustainable Design & Construction Middle East, which will be held in Abu Dhabi from 22 – 25 May 2011, aims to bring together industry experts and governments ministries to share and gain knowledge on the changes in this promising market.

For more information visit www.mesustainableconstruction.com.

12-15 NFPA Conference & Expo
Boston, MA, US

Attend the year's largest and most important event for the fire protection, life safety, and electrical industries. Join NFPA experts and industry professionals on June 12-15 for the 2011 NFPA Conference & Expo, widely regarded as the most comprehensive event in the industry. Convening at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, the event combines an unrivaled educational conference with an expo of more than 340 solution providers. There is no better opportunity to speak with experts, evaluate products, find solutions to your technical challenges and stay current with technological advances in your field.

For more information visit www.nfpa.org/conference.

23-27 InterBuild Egypt
Cairo, Egypt

Welcome to 18th Inter Build Egypt 2011 and we take the opportunity to invite you and your company to take advantage of a business opportunity that could have a major and positive impact on your business. As you know, the Middle East is the fastest growing market for the construction & allied industries. But you may not know that the largest single market in the region is Egypt.
With over 30,000 sqm, 1030 exhibitors in over 30 categories, INTER BUILD EGYPT is the largest annual construction event of the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region. With more than 150,000 visitors, 50% of which are decision makers, you'll find the right business leads. This is your gateway to the Middle East & the African market.

For more information visit www.interbuildegypt.com.

25-29 ASHRAE Annual Conference
Montreal, Canada

Bienvenue à Montréal, known for bringing a bit of European charm to North America. This is a city that blends cultures, languages and people from all over the world, culminating in a unique and vibrant joie de vivre. In the same way, the 2011 ASHRAE Annual Conference will bring together members from all over the world to share their knowledge of HVAC&R. Their desire to create a more sustainable and energy efficient building industry surpasses language barriers and knows no borders.

For more information visit http://www.ashrae.org/events/2011-montreal-conference.

5-7 12th International Conference on Structural Repairs and Maintenance of Heritage Architecture
Chianciano, Italy

STREMAH 2011 aims to bring together scholars and professionals to discuss a variety of topics related to architectural and maritime heritage.

For more information visit www.wessex.ac.uk/stremah2011.

4-7 Greenbuild 2011
Toronto, Canada

Greenbuild is the world's largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. Thousands of building professionals from all over the world come together at Greenbuild for three days of outstanding educational sessions, renowned speakers, green building tours, special seminars, and networking events.

For more information visit www.greenbuildexpo.org.

10-12 CTBUH 2011 World Conference: "Why Tall? - Green, Safety, and Humanity"
Seoul, Korea

The CTBUH 2011 World Conference has chosen as its central theme "Why Tall? - Green, Safety, and Humanity". It aims to shed new light on the meaning and value of tall buildings in the modern society from the perspectives of green, safety, and humanity. It was the development of modern civilization that gave birth to high-rise buildings. However, tall buildings have come to not only represent the very civilizations and cities that created them, but have also evolved into becoming the universal standard of urban dwelling of today. Tall buildings are no longer just mere representations of modern cities; they are an integral part of our everyday life.

For more information visit www.ctbuh2011.org.

2nd 2011 WOBO Board of Governors Meeting
Phoenix, AZ, USA

2-6 2011 ICC Annual Conference and Final Action Hearings
Phoenix, AZ, USA

For more information visit http://www.iccsafe.org/cs/codes/Pages/default.aspx.

21-24 The Big 5: International Building and Construction Show
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Middle East's largest building and construction show for the Middle East is back! From 21 – 24 November 2011, the world's leading construction buyers and sellers will gather to showcase and source the most diverse range of construction products and services. BPA audited attendance increased in 2010 to 48,366 Visits (unique visitors 35,166) and is set to increase in 2011.

For more information visit www.thebig5.ae.

5-9 Ecobuild America
Washington, DC, USA

Ecobuild America, sponsored by the National Institute of Building Sciences educates design and construction professionals on how to improve our built environment. This unique conference and exhibit, not only introduces new strategies and materials to create high performance, sustainable structures, but also the technology to do it faster and more profitably.

For more information visit www.aecEcobuild.com.