Business Calendar

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are scheduled in Eastern Standard Time (EST) Conferences are scheduled using the local time zone where the event takes place.

• AGC EDGE Building Information Modeling Education Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vbim230201/)

Date: Monday, February 6, 2023 - 5:00 PM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Construction Supervision Fundamentals (https://training.agc.org/course/vcsf230201/)

Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 - 10:00 AM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Project Manager Development Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vpmd230201/)

Date: Monday, February 27, 2023 - 10:00 AM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Project Manager Development Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vpmd230301/)

Date: Monday, March 6, 2023 – 12:00 PM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Lean Construction Education Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vlea230101/)

Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 – 12:30 PM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL Training/Professional Development

For further information, contact AGC: Phone: 703/548-3118

Email: info@agc.org

NATIONAL ASPHALT PAVEMENT ASSOCIATION (NAPA)

2023 Annual Meeting

Date: Sun., February 5, 2023 – Weds., February 8, 2023

Address: Loews Miami Beach Hotel 1601 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (USA)

Description: Educate, Network, and Socialize. NAPA organizes meetings and events in the asphalt industry. These events attract individuals from across the industry: contractors, DOT personnel, construction managers, environmental managers, engineers, designers, estimators, business executives, upper management, young professionals, vendors and more. The NAPA Annual Meeting will give you the latest tools and insights to help you reach your goals in the asphalt pavement industry. General sessions, workshops, committee meetings, and invaluable industry networking make NAPA’s ANNUAL MEETING where the industry gathers to set its future.

Website: https://www.asphaltpavement.org/programs/napa-events

For more information on the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)

Annual Meeting contact National Asphalt Pavement Association, 6406 Ivy Lane, Suite 350, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1441 (USA).

Phone: 301/731-4748; Toll Free: 888/468-6499; Fax: 301/731-4621

MICHIGAN AGGREGATES ASSOCIATION (MAA)

2023 MAA Annual Conference

Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2023 – Thursday, February 9, 2023

Address: Firekeepers Casino & Hotel 11177 E. Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49014

Description: The Michigan Aggregates Association is Michigan’s leading voice and advocate for the aggregates industry. Our members who represent stone, sand, gravel, recycled products, and slag producers along with the equipment manufacturers and service providers are responsible for the production and delivery of essential raw materials used in our homes, buildings, roads, bridges and public works projects. The MAA provides unity among our members for a variety of daily operations and promotes high and ethical business standards that are both environmentally sound and safe. Our members work with local communities and various youth groups to inform them about the many uses and benefits provided by this natural resource.

For more information, contact: MAA, 2937 Atrium Drive, Suite 201, Okemos, MI 48864. Phone: 517/381-1732.

Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition

Dates: Tues., February 7, 2023 - Thurs., February 9, 2023

Place: Orange County Convention Center 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL

Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition (UCT) is taking your conference to sunny Orlando, Florida, February 7 -9, 2023. UCT will be at the Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL. It’s just 11 miles from the Orlando International Airport (MCO). The convention center has easy walkability to the headquarters hotel, restaurants and entertainment. And Orlando is easy to get to from anywhere! Known for being the first major business event of the year for the underground utility infrastructure industry, UCT is comprehensive, covering both trenchless and open-cut technologies for new installation and rehabilitation of the underground utility pipe system. Why is this important? UCT is the only conference where you will receive a well-rounded look at the equipment, products, technologies, and services needed for maintaining underground utility conduits, not simply one technology.

There’s a program track or session for just about everyone. Learn about latest equipment and technologies available to maintain the underground utility infrastructure. Earn valuable education credit. Network with your peers and build important business connections. The Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition is the meeting place for industry professionals involved in maintaining underground utility pipe infrastructure. Individuals representing water, sewer, gas, telecom and electric utilities attend to learn about the latest techniques used in trenchless, open cut, new construction and pipe rehabilitation. Nearly 200 exhibitors showcase equipment and technologies used to maintain the crumbling utility piping systems.

For more information on the Underground Technology International Conference & Exhibition: Phone: UCT at 800/227-2314 or Email: Info@undergroundconstruction.com

ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN CONTRACTORS (AWC)

February Member Mingle – Gallagher

Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Place: Gallagher Insurance 3600 American Blvd. W. Ste. 500, Bloomington, MN 55431

Member Mingles are our monthly networking events. They are hosted by our members, for AWC members only. On the second Wednesday of each month (with a few exceptions, please see our Events Page for all Mingle dates, locations, and times) we visit a different member’s office for two (2) hours of open-house style networking with your fellow industry professionals. Contact Association of Women Contractors (AWC) for more information. Phone: 651/489-2221 Email: awcmn@awcmn.org

AMERICAN RENTAL ASSOCIATION (ARA)

American Rental Association’s Annual Convention & Trade Show

Date: February 12 – 15, 2023

Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Address: Orange County Convention Center Orlando, Florida

Description: The ARA Show is the American Rental Association’s annual convention and trade show for the equipment and event rental industry. It features equipment for construction/industrial, general tool/light construction and party/special event rental segments.

The ARA Show is the largest equipment and event rental show and convention in the world. The event provides a unique opportunity for those in the rental industry to meet with their peers for targeted education, networking and a three-day trade show featuring more than 650 exhibitors. For more information on The ARA Show, contact phone number: 800/3342177.

CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN (CAM),

Great Lakes Design and Construction Expo 2023

Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Address: Suburban Collection Showplace 46100 Grand River Avenue, Novi, MI 48374-1317

Description: Join us WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2023 at the Suburban

Collection Showplace for a one-day event, the Great Lakes Design and Construction EXPO.

The Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) and the Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan have combined their two incredibly successful shows, The Great Lakes Builders Show and the Michigan Construction and Design Tradeshow, into one spectacular industry event. This one-day event will bring together residential and commercial contractors, homebuilders, suppliers, and service providers and provide the tools you need to support your continued growth and success in Michigan’s construction industry.

For more information contact:

Construction Association of Michigan (CAM), 43636 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302. Phone: 248/972-1000. Fax: 248/972-1001. Email: cam@BuildwithCAM.com.

MINNESOTA ASPHALT PAVEMENT ASSOCIATION (MAPA)

Women of Asphalt Flint Hills Refinery Tour

Date: Thursday, February 23, 2023

Time: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Place: Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend Refinery 3098 117th St E Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077

Contact: MAPA Staff info@mnapa.org (Email: info@mnapa.org)

Join the Women of Asphalt for a tour of Flint Hills Resources Refinery in Rosemount. Lunch will be provided. This event is free of charge and is not limited to MAPA members.

Flint Hills Resources’ three refineries have a combined crude oil processing capacity of more than 700,000 barrels per day. The Pine Bend Refinery in Rosemount, Minnesota, was established as the Great Northern Oil Company in 1955. Today, it is among the cleanest, most efficient, and safest refineries in the country, delivering transportation fuels throughout the Midwest.

We will meet at the Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend Refinery North Administration Building, 3098 117th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN.

Our Mission:

It is MAPA’s mission to serve our members by advancing the technology of asphalt. We strive to accomplish this mission by providing technical assistance, training, advocacy, and consultation.

For more information, contact: MAPA, 1000 Westgate Drive, Suite 252, St. Paul, MN 55114

Phone: 651/636-4666 Email: info@asphaltisbest.com

ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN CONTRACTORS (AWC)

AWC Annual Awards and Recognition Luncheon

DATE: Thursday, February 23, 2023

TIME: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM

PLACE: Doubletree Park Place 1500 Park Place Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN 55416

Description: Save the date for our Annual Awards and Recognition Luncheon! This event allows us to look at the accomplishments achieved in 2022, review the Board’s strategic visioning for 2023, and celebrate membership milestone awards and connect and network with each other! This event is open to members and non-members. We hope to see you there! Contact Association of Women Contractors (AWC) for more information. Phone: 651/489-2221 Email: awcmn@awcmn.org