Invitation to the conference Wooden Constructions in Practice 3

On November 5–6, 2009, the third annual conference "Timber Constructions in Practice" will take place at the Skalský Dvůr hotel near Bystřice nad Pernštejnem. The event is intended for professionals from design and construction firms specializing in timber construction.

Expert lectures will address current issues, certification of timber builders, experiences with the Green Savings program, the composition of timber construction structures related to the energy performance certificate of buildings, the indoor environment of energy-efficient homes, as well as new structures with panel materials, safe passages for flues through timber construction walls, building acoustics, project details solved using software, and many other topics. The focus will always be on practical experience, correct and incorrect procedures, and solutions during the construction of timber buildings.

At the third edition of the conference, 21 expert lectures will be presented. Technicians from 22 partner companies will be available throughout the conference to present the correct technological solutions, showcase material, product, and tool options, and demonstrate proper work procedures.

The conference is included in the lifelong learning project of ČKAIT. It is awarded 2 credit points.
The event is held under the auspices of the Association of Suppliers of Prefabricated Houses.

You can find the binding application for the conference, including a detailed program, at www.rigips.cz.
Refreshments and accommodation are provided. Participation fee is 1200 CZK/person.

The deadline for applications is October 21, 2009.

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About Rigips, s.r.o.
Rigips is a significant manufacturer and supplier of drywall systems, polystyrene insulation, and Rimano plaster and paint coatings. The company has more than fifteen years of tradition in the Czech Republic. In its 3 manufacturing plants, it produces products of the highest world quality, comparable to leading European manufacturers, and meets new standards introduced
in the EU. Thanks to its affiliation with the Saint-Gobain group, which allocates approximately 345 million EUR annually for research and development, Rigips utilizes know-how from around the world. Rigips is certified for quality management systems according to EN ISO 9001:2000.
www.rigips.cz

About Saint-Gobain
The Saint-Gobain group is a European and world leader in all its business sectors, ranking among the top one hundred global industrial corporations. The group comprises 5 main divisions - building materials, glass, packaging materials, special high-tech materials, and distribution chains.
The origins of Saint-Gobain date back to 17th century France; a century and a half later, Saint-Gobain expanded beyond France's borders. Today, it operates in more than 50 countries worldwide, gathering 1,200 companies and employing over 200,000 people of 70 nationalities.