AWI Education Outreach Fall 2025

AWI presents the Fall 2025 Education Outreach Seminars, with all four seminar topics offered at the same time! Bring your team to learn and network together! A plant tour will also be offered. Get ready to:

• engage with industry experts
• gain valuable insights
• connect with like-minded individuals.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge and grow your professional network. Mark your calendars and secure your spot today!

SEMINAR INFORMATION

Seminars offered:

• AE: Advanced Estimating (12 hours)
• FM: Financial Management (12 hours)
• PM: Project Management (12 hours)
• C: Contracts (8 hours)

See the "Session Descriptions" tab to learn more about each seminar!

IMPORTANT: Each registrant must choose ONE seminar to attend for the duration of the event.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration Options:

Advanced Estimating, Financial Management, Project Management:

• National AWI Member: $595 per person
• Non-AWI National Member: $875 per person

Contracts:

• National AWI Member: $545 per person
• Non-AWI national Member: $825 per person

National AWI Members: register 3+ from the same company* for $50 off per person!

NOTE: You are eligible for the 3+ pricing discount code if you register 3 or more employees from your company at the same time for ANY combination of the seminar topics (registrants do NOT need to be in the SAME seminar to qualify for discount).

HOTEL/LOCATION

Event Location:

Westin Chicago Northwest

400 Park Blvd, Itasca, IL 60143

Reserve your room here ($159/night): Chicago Westin Northwest AWI Room Block

ROOM BLOCK DEADLINE: September 1, 2025

Closest Airport: ORD Chicago O'Hare (12 miles)

EVENT AGENDA

Agenda

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

• 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Seminars (all)
• 6:00 p.m. Welcome Reception at Sugatsune showroom (Addison)

Thursday, September 18, 2025

• 7:30 a.m. Plant tour – Bernhard Woodwork and Sprovieri's Custom Counters
• 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Seminars (all)
• 6:30 p.m. Group Dinner

Friday, September 19, 2025

• 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Seminars (FM, PM, AE only)

PLANT TOUR

Join us on Thursday, September 18 for tours of Bernhard Woodwork and Sprovieri's Custom Counters!

Bernhard Woodwork Ltd. specializes in high-end architectural woodwork for commercial, retail and residential projects. Founded in 1965, Bernhard Woodwork has grown into a national company with clients that includes unique projects such as luxury yachts, high end mansions featured in Architectural Digest, Corporate Headquarters, Law Firms, and nationally known Department stores. Bernhard Woodwork is Certified “Premium” grade quality by the Architectural Woodwork Institute and Women’s Business Owned corporation certified. During this tour, attendees will see the Bernhard Woodwork headquarters in Northbrook, Illinois, including the solid lumber department, panel processing, veneering, assembly, finishing, and shipping.

Sprovieri’s Custom Counters is a family owned and operated business proudly serving customers for three generations. We specialize in the fabrication of natural stone, engineered quartz, porcelain, solid surface materials, and more. Recognized for offering one of the most extensive and diversified portfolios in the industry, we handle a wide range of projects from residential kitchens to large scale commercial buildouts both across the country and right here in our hometown of Chicago.

Questions? Contact AWI Education Coordinator Sue Sicilian: ssicilian@awinet.org

AWI Cancellation Policy 

Participants who cancel their registration in writing via fax or e-mail at least fifteen (15) business days before the first scheduled day of the education week will receive a full refund, minus a $50 administrative fee. Participants may not receive a refund for an educational program if cancellation (no-show or withdrawal) is received fourteen (14) business days, or less, prior to the first scheduled day of the event week. Refunds will not be issued for a registrant’s non-attendance or no-show. 

Companies may elect to send an individual to replace the original participant. Please notify AWI, in writing, immediately if your company should wish to take this option. AWI Educational programs canceled by AWI will result in full and prompt refunds to registered participants.