15th Annual Design and Trades Conference

The 15th Annual Design and Trades Conference features Free code-related training for CT Design and Allied Trades professionals. Register Here!

Conference Overview

You are invited to attend this free, one-day conference developed specifically for Connecticut’s design and trade professionals.The day includes a morning welcome and your choice of four workshops, all focused on topics important to the design and construction community, including updates to the Connecticut Building Code. Instructors are code and industry experts.   Exhibitors will be on hand to discuss the latest programs,services and products available to serve you in your field of work. Time to network is built into the program.   Participation in the full schedule of events has been approved for 6 Continuing Education Credits through OEDM. AIA Learning Units and New York State Professional Development Hours will also be available through the Construction Institute. Complementary refreshment breaks and lunch will be provided.  

To register as a participant:

Seating is limited for many of the workshops, so click here to REGISTER to secure your seat in the workshops that interest you. Workshops are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.  

To register as a vendor:

A major feature of the full-day conference is the Vendor Exhibits, and we invite you to participate as an exhibitor.  To link through to the vendor registration page, CLICK HERE.  

To register as a sponsor:

As both host groups are not-for-profit, we invite you to sponsor aspects of this important conference to ensure that we can train as many individuals as possible. There is no fee for participants. Over 300 individuals attend each year, including: architects; mechanical engineers; interior designers; home improvement, general, and concrete contractors; carpenters; electricians; plumbers; HVAC technicians; facility managers; and masons.   We hope that you will join us and take advantage of this great opportunity to sponsor this event for such a targeted audience. To download the Sponsorship Application, CLICK HERE.