Calendar.

Symposium

March 6 to 7--The Center for Architecture will hold the first US/UK Architects' International Symposium. Presentations will cover such topics as "The Role of HM Government in Promoting Architectural Services," "Architects Collaborate: Creating the Team" and "The Role of the Consultant: a comparison of UK/ US Practice." Charles Picarelli, UK Vice Consul with UK Trade & Investment, Vincent Change, Head of Operations with Nicholas Grimshaw & Partners USA and John H. Belle, Partner with Beyer Blinder Belle, will among the speakers at the event that takes place at 536 LaGuardia Place. Members: $50 per person. Non-members: $60 per person. For registration and additional information, email to [e-mail].

Skyscraper Museum

March 9--The Skyscraper Museum presents a talk with Richard Berenholtz, photographer for the new book New York Architecture: A HISTORY, and Carol Willis, Director of the Museum who provide a the introduction to the book, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place, Between Bleecker and West 3rd Street. Free. No reservations required. For information: The Skyscraper Museum 212.968.1961 or www.skyscraper.org

OMI 

March 11 & 12--The Ornamental Metal Institute of New York in conjunction with the Architectural Engineering Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers is sponsoring a conference where leading practitioners will share their experience and insights about modern curtainwall systems, specifically with regard to their design, engineering, fabrication, installation and testing. The conference will be held at the McGraw Hill Auditorium, 1221 Avenue of the Americas from 1 to 5 p.m. Membership price is $125, nonmembers $150. For registration and additional information call Sue Richardson at 703-295-6054 or Gary Higbee at 212-697-5554.

AGC 

March 10-13--The Associated General Contractors of America's (AGC's) 85th Annual convention will take place in Orlando, Florida, March 10-13, 2004 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center. High. way reauthorization, immigration, tort reform, Association Health Plans, insurance & risk issues, asbestos, silica, and reverse auctions are only a few items that America's leading contractors will be discussing at the ConventionRegistration and additional information can be found online at www.agc.org or contact AGC Public Affairs at 703-837-5310 or [e-mail]. All events listed in final program brochure are open to the media and registration is complementary.

PWC Awards

March 18--Professional Women in Construction will hold its 2004 Awards Reception from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Nancy Czesak, of Tishman Construction, Marcello Velez, of Colombia University, and Kristy Holt, of Turner Construction, will be among the award recipients. The reception will take place at the Yale Club, at 50 Vanderbilt Ave. For registration and additional information, please call [phone].

NYBC 

March 18--The New York Building Congress hosts a Construction Industry Breakfast Forum with Bruce C. Ratner, president and CEO of Forest City Ratner Companies. Registration and reception at 8:00AM, program begins at 8:30AM, Club 101, 101 Park Avenue, at the corner of 40th Street, ground floor. Fee: $45 NYBC members; $65 for non-members.

For reservations please visit www.buildingcongress.com or call the Building Congress at [phone].