AWI Education Outreach Spring 2025

AWI presents the Spring 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 at Blum, Inc. and a Biesse Showroom Reception 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:

• National AWI Member: $575 per person
• Non-AWI National Member: $825 per person

National AWI Members: register 3+ from the same company*: $525 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

ROOM BLOCK DEADLINE: February 24, 2025

Location: Sonesta Lower South End, 5700 Westpark Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217

Make your hotel reservation here! ($139/night) – ROOM BLOCK DEADLINE 2/24/25

EVENT AGENDA

Agenda

Monday, March 10, 2025

• 1:00 p.m. Seminars start (all)
• 6:00 p.m. Biesse Showroom Reception

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

• 7:30 a.m. Plant tour at Blum, Inc. (see details below)
• 1:30 p.m. Seminars start (all)
• 6:30 p.m. Group Dinner

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

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

PLANT TOUR

On Tuesday, March 11 we will tour the Blum, Inc. facility. Join us to learn about the Blum company and the process of manufacturing their hardware!

• Closed-toed shoes required
• Ear protection will be provided (safety glasses not required)
• NO photography permitted

Blum the Company

Our dedication is in the details.

Blum is a global leader in functional cabinet hardware, committed to enhancing functionality, accessibility and design. With innovative products like the award-winning REVEGO pocket door system and AVENTOS lift systems, we focus on improving quality of life for people of all ages and abilities. As a third-generation, family-owned company, we are dedicated to sustainability, customer insights and inspiring ideas. Our 500,000-square-foot U.S. facility in North Carolina manufactures and assembles products tailored to meet the needs of the American market.

On Monday, March 10 we will have a networking reception at the Biesse Showroom. Biesse an international company, manufacturing lines, machines and components for transforming materials into finished products.

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.