RCI’s 2012 Symposium on Building Envelope Technology

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RCI’s 2012 Symposium will be held October 22-23 in Phoenix, Arizona.




Building designers, facility managers and construction professionals will want to be in attendance at the RCI 2012 Symposium on Building Envelope Technology, October 22-23, at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona.

The two-day program will feature 12 different educational sessions presented by leading building envelope designers. Speakers will offer experience-based insights for specification of sound, durable building exteriors. Most programs will focus on repair and sustainable design methods for strengthening and improving existing exterior envelopes.

Leading building envelope product manufacturers will be present with displays of the latest products and services. Over 300 building envelope professionals are expected to attend.

For more information, visit www.rci-online.org/symposium.html or call 800-828-1902.
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