BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Central Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:Central Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE SUMMARY:The Future is NOW - BIM DESCRIPTION:Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a process that goes far beyond switching to new software\, it requires changes to traditional phases and more data sharing than is common during the design and construction stages. Electrical contractors\, manufacturers\, suppliers and distributors are often short-changed during the MEP coordination process due to their under-utilization of technology\, such as BIM\, which can be used to assist them in performing Preplanning and pre-fabrication. This course focuses on what electrical contractors need to know about BIM and the process of generating and managing building data during its lifecycle. This program is based on the research report Building Information Modeling for Electrical Contractors: Current Practice and Recommendations funded by ELECTRI International. Following this course\, participants will be able to:Discuss the design and construction stages of a project when using BIMExplain how to use the BIM process for Preplanning and pre-fabricatingDiscuss design and clash detection softwareDescribe the potential cost and time savings with BIMDiscuss the current status of BIIM in the electrical contracting industry Target audience: Individuals at all levels in electrical contracting firms. Duration: Full-day Continuing Education Hours: 6 Hours Instructor: Lonny Simonian\; Cal Poly State University San Luis ObispoDaily Agenda: 7:30 AM - Breakfast Served8:00 AM - Seminar Begins12:00 PM - Lunch1:00 PM - Seminar Continues3:00 PM - End of DayCost: WI Chapter NECA Member - $XXXNon-member - $XXX*Please note\, if eligible\, the $99 educational subsidy will be applied to this seminar for the Wisconsin Chapter members. This will be reimbursed via check after the seminar.Place: AddressRoom Block: There is a hotel room block assigned for September 10\, 2026. If you choose to reserve a hotel room for this event\, please reserve via this link: XXX\nPlease note\, the room block will expire on XXXXXXX.Course Cancellation Policy:There will be no charge for cancellations made by MONTH DATE\, YEAR. 50% will be charged from MONTH DATE\, YEAR\, to MONTH DATE\, YEAR. MONTH DATE\, YEAR\, and beyond\, as well as no-shows\, will be charged the full registration price. The full course price of $XXX per Wisconsin Chapter NECA member at $XXX for non-members will be charged for cancellations and no-shows. Attendee substitutions are welcome at any time. Code of Conduct:By attending this event\, you are agreeing to abide by all National Electrical Contractors Association Code of Conduct rules & etiquette and privacy guidelines. You are also agreeing to abide by the NECA & ELECTRI International Events Code of Conduct. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a process that goes far beyond switching to new software\, it requires changes to traditional phases and more data sharing than is common during the design and construction stages. Electrical contractors\, manufacturers\, suppliers and distributors are often short-changed during the MEP coordination process due to their under-utilization of technology\, such as BIM\, which can be used to assist them in performing Preplanning and pre-fabrication. This course focuses on what electrical contractors need to know about BIM and the process of generating and managing building data during its lifecycle. \;

This program is based on the research report Building Information Modeling for Electrical Contractors: Current Practice and Recommendations funded by ELECTRI International. \;

Following this course\, participants will be able to:

Target audience: Individuals at all levels in electrical contracting firms. \;

Duration: Full-day Continuing Education Hours: 6 Hours \;

Instructor: Lonny Simonian\; Cal Poly State University San Luis Obispo

Daily Agenda: \;

Cost: \;

WI Chapter NECA Member - $XXX

Non-member - $XXX

*Please note\, if eligible\, the $99 educational subsidy will be applied to this seminar for the Wisconsin Chapter members. This will be reimbursed via check after the seminar.

Place: \;

Address

Room Block: \;

There is a hotel room block assigned for September 10\, 2026. If you choose to reserve a hotel room for this event\, please reserve via this link: XXX
Please note\, the room block will expire on XXXXXXX.

Course Cancellation Policy:

There will be no charge for cancellations made by MONTH DATE\, YEAR. 50% will be charged from MONTH DATE\, YEAR\, to MONTH DATE\, YEAR. MONTH DATE\, YEAR\, and beyond\, as well as no-shows\, will be charged the full registration price. The full course price of $XXX per Wisconsin Chapter NECA member at $XXX for non-members will be charged for cancellations and no-shows. Attendee substitutions are welcome at any time. \;

Code of Conduct:

By attending this event\, you are agreeing to abide by all National Electrical Contractors Association Code of Conduct rules &\; etiquette and privacy guidelines. You are also agreeing to abide by the NECA &\; ELECTRI International Events Code of Conduct.

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