The 2024 HEREL Conference will be hosted by Florida International University (FIU) on November 7th and 8th with an informal gathering on November 6th as is HEREL tradition.
AGENDA
While the final agenda is still a work in progress, we are excited to share the six topics to be presented at this year’s conference. We will continue to update the agenda as we finalize the schedule and announce who the presenters/panelists will be. So, check back soon for more information!
1. Following the money on a Construction Project—How do we Define and Track Reimbursable Costs, Fees, Buyouts and Savings through Construction Contracts?
2. Structuring University Transactions - Analyzing the drivers and challenges when schools develop and manage real estate assets directly, through affiliated foundations, or through other affiliated entities.
3. PILOTS – host communities continually looking for support in lieu of taxes.
4. Wind Engineering and the Wall of Wind (WOW): Testing and measuring wind loading and wind damage up to failure, as well as wind-driven rain intrusion to improve design practices and create more wind-resilient and sustainable communities through enhancement of building codes and material improvements. This session includes a tour of FIU’s state of the art NHERI WOW Experimental Facility. Click here for additional information about WOW.
5. Developing senior living-learning communities/retirement facilities on and around university campuses that offer continued education and other programming through the university.
6. Establishing affordable housing for students and faculty on and around campus.
1. Following the money on a Construction Project—How do we Define and Track Reimbursable Costs, Fees, Buyouts and Savings through Construction Contracts?
2. Structuring University Transactions - Analyzing the drivers and challenges when schools develop and manage real estate assets directly, through affiliated foundations, or through other affiliated entities.
3. PILOTS – host communities continually looking for support in lieu of taxes.
4. Wind Engineering and the Wall of Wind (WOW): Testing and measuring wind loading and wind damage up to failure, as well as wind-driven rain intrusion to improve design practices and create more wind-resilient and sustainable communities through enhancement of building codes and material improvements. This session includes a tour of FIU’s state of the art NHERI WOW Experimental Facility. Click here for additional information about WOW.
5. Developing senior living-learning communities/retirement facilities on and around university campuses that offer continued education and other programming through the university.
6. Establishing affordable housing for students and faculty on and around campus.
REGISTRATION
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HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS
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TRANSPORTATION & PARKING
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Conference Sponsors
The HEREL Steering Committee gratefully acknowledges and appreciates the generous sponsors of our 2023 Conference at the University of Minnesota.
Your sponsorship helps support the HEREL network’s mission to leverage our participant’s experience to help create university communities that are sustainable, prosperous, healthy, and just for all people. The generosity of our sponsors helps us offset programmatic and operational costs incurred in the planning and production of our conference.
Our annual conference is packed with learning opportunities and includes educational sessions, case studies, project tours, and informal networking time designed to help you develop new ideas, share experiences, discover best practices and make connections with others in the field. You’ll bring back great ideas and helpful tidbits to make your institution stronger. We look forward to seeing you in Minnesota!
Thanks for Your Support!
Our annual conference is packed with learning opportunities and includes educational sessions, case studies, project tours, and informal networking time designed to help you develop new ideas, share experiences, discover best practices and make connections with others in the field. You’ll bring back great ideas and helpful tidbits to make your institution stronger. We look forward to seeing you in Minnesota!
Thanks for Your Support!