National Institute of Building Sciences to Present FEDcon Meeting in Washington DC
Event to be Co-located with AEC-Science & Technology and Ecobuild Federal
Exton, PA (PRWEB) June 9, 2005 -- FEDcon 2005, the Market Outlook Conference on Federal Construction, has been announced by the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS). Slated this December 14 at the new Washington Convention Center in our nations capitol, FEDcon will be address present building budgets, construction forecasts and provide updates on new regulations and their effect on federally commissioned projects.
FEDCON will provide an opportunity for federal agencies to present their construction programs to the building community. The agencies presentations will outline the construction budget for the current year, planned budgets for future years, predominant building types to be designed, regional/international construction information, plans and directions of the design/construction program, significant areas of interest, and other useful information for private sector architects, engineers, general and specialty contractors, and product manufactures who have an interest in providing their services or products to the federal construction market.
The one-day conference, is expected to host 1000 attendees from the design and construction firms nationwide interested in doing work with the United States Federal government, the worlds largest facility owner and procurer of design and construction services. Also expected to be significant in attendance will be building product manufacturers interested in learning more about the volume and diversity of products new federal projects may require. This years presentations will include speakers from the Public Buildings Service, the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, the US Army Corps of Engineers, the US Air Force, the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The meeting will be part of an overall convention and product exhibition running from December 13-16, 2005, that includes AEC-ST Federal, the conference and exhibit on lifecycle strategies for the built environment, and Ecobuild Federal, the environmental systems technology conference and exhibition sponsored by the Sustainable Buildings Industry Council. Additionally, FM/IT, the information technology conference for facility managers and Land Development Breakthroughs, sponsored by Land Development Today magazine will be run concurrently. All the events are organized by RCG Productions, LLC, a leading event management firm specializing in meetings for construction industry professionals.
Comments David A. Harris, FAIA, NIBS President, In order to improve the building process, expanding informational and educational offerings is essential in the coming years. The FEDcon program will bring design and construction professionals together with the governmental agency leaders to learn more about these issues and see the products and services that can produce better designs, quality construction, improved cost control, effective security and more energy efficient federal facilities."
Earle Kennett, NIBS Vice-President responsible for the Institutes councils and technical programs adds, By co-locating FEDcon with the AEC-ST and Ecobuild platform of events, NIBS will be able to serve a larger attendance and more effectively reach out to the myriad groups and councils that make up this diverse design and construction industry. Many of NIBS councils have the support of government agencies, so this program will have far-reaching appeal to the entire building team."
NIBS is recognized in both the public and private sectors for its leadership in the use of building science and technology. Its membership consists of design and construction professionals nationwide. Authorized by Congress in 1974, NIBS members comprise a cross section of the entire building community and provide those who plan, design, procure, construct, use, operate, maintain, renovate and retire buildings and other facilities with authoritative advice for resolving significant building issues and preventing potential problems.
For information about exhibiting or attending FEDcon and the related events at Ecobuild Federal and AEC-ST Federal, call 1-800-996-3863, fax 1-508-790-4750 or visit www.ecobuildfederal.com. ;
About RCG Productions LLC
RCG Productions LLC (Exton, Pa.) produces AEC-ST, AEC-ST Federal, Ecobuild America, Ecobuild Federal, the National Specifiers Conference, FM/IT and the AEC/GIS IT Analyst Conference. RCG principals, Richard C. Vendola, Jr., Chris Gibson and George Borkovich, have a depth of experience in technology and event planning, including the former A/E/C SYSTEMS International conference and exhibition.
About NIBS
The National Institute of Building Sciences, authorized by the U.S. Congress in 1974, is a non-profit, non-governmental organization bringing together representatives of government, the professions, industry, labor and consumer interests to identify and resolve building process and facility performance problems. NIBS provides an authoritative source of advice for both the private and public sectors with respect to the use of building science and technology. For more information, visit www.nibs.org.
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