ROSEMONT, Ill. — BNP Media is pleased to announce that more than 80 percent of the conference sessions at the inaugural AEC BuildTech Conference & Expo (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) will offer continuing education units (CEUs), to provide industry professionals with the credits needed to keep their licenses/certifications. The trade show and conference spotlighting the latest design and building processes, products, and emerging technologies is taking place April 30 to May 2 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. 

So far, 32 different educational sessions have been approved by various organizations, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), RCI Inc., the American Institute of Building Design (AIBD), the American Institute of Constructors (AIC), PDHengineer, and BOMI International. 

“We’re thrilled to partner with leaders in the industry and provide our attendees the professional credits they need in six separate tracks focused on plumbing, HVACR/mechanical systems, flooring, building envelope, roofing, and general contracting," said Scott Wolters, chief events officer, BNP Media, producers of the event. “The editors of our publications have secured an incredible faculty of subject matter experts covering important topics for our attendees to gain the knowledge to leverage tomorrow's building processes and construction technologies.”  

In the HVACR / Mechanical Systems track, attendees will find out the latest in controls and workflow techniques while learning how systems can help prevent outbreaks of such bacteria as legionella. The following sessions have been approved for CEU's:

In the Building Envelope track, speakers will explore the latest in designing for energy efficiency as well as ensuring the system performs as specified. LiDAR, BIM, 3-D printing, and artificial intelligence are some of the technologies that will be discussed in these sessions that have been approved for CEUs:

In the Plumbing track, attendees will hear from some of the biggest names in the industry on nearly everything they need to know about hydronics and more. The following sessions have been approved for CEU's:

In the Roofing track, attendees will hear about the evermore stringent roofing codes, which can be a tricky business. This track will keep attendees up to date on the latest developments, in the following sessions which have been approved for CEUs:

In the Flooring track, speakers will focus on the cutting-edge products that are attractive, environmentally friendly, functional, and easy to install. The following sessions covering the latest in product developments as well as design and installation methods have been approved for CEUs:

In addition to the education program, AEC BuildTech will feature an exhibit hall with leading industry companies, including platinum sponsors, Oracle Construction and Engineering and Procore; silver sponsor, CMiC; and bronze sponsor, Mestek Machinery as well as education sponsors, Dodge Data & Analytics, Goodman, Oracle Construction & Engineering, and Tamlyn. To learn more about exhibiting and sponsorship, visit https://www.aecbuildtech.com/Become-an-Exhibitor. More information about AEC BuildTech, can be found at www.AECBuildTech.com. To connect with the appropriate staff member of the show management team visit www.AECBuildTech.com/contact