Educational tours on tap at this year's conference.

Three educational tours are scheduled for ICC's 2015 Annual Conference in Long Beach, Calif. Attendees can earn CEUs while touring the Queen Mary retired ocean liner, California State University, Disneyland, the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and the Simpson Strong-Tie facility. Sunday, September 27 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Queen Mary/California State University Pre-Conference Tour The morning will feature a tour of the Queen Mary retired ocean liner that sailed primarily on the North Atlantic Ocean from 1936-67. We will be discussing various projects toward restoration, rehabilitation, ADA-related compliance measures and the application of historic preservation standards. From the ship's groundbreaking construction and royal launch as the most luxurious and technologically advanced ocean liner at the time, to her duty as a troopship during WWII, her golden days of the 1950s, and her earning the nickname the "haunted ship," the Queen Mary's history is full of action, adventure, romance and paranormal activity. Explore the ship from bow to stern, inside and out, and hear unique stories, facts and insights from expert guides. After lunch aboard Queen Mary, participants will be able to tour the special exhibit DIANA: Legacy of a Princess and gift shops. In the afternoon, we will tour California State University in Long Beach that is known nationally as "The Beach," a hub of diversity, both culturally and intellectually. The 322-acre campus is designed to encourage student involvement and success. Eighty buildings house 63 academic programs and harmonize with master planned architecture, landscape and environmental sculpture for unparalleled access to success. Participants must register for the full day and will receive 0.6 ICC CEUs. Additional fee of $125 applies. This tour is limited to 47 people and will be listed as an option when you register. Tuesday, September 29 | 6 a.m. – 3 p.m. Disneyland / ARTIC Building Tour This will be an exciting and informative tour of select locations at Disneyland Park in Anaheim. Disneyland is Walt Disney's original theme that opened on July 17, 1955. Today, Disneyland is one of two theme parks located at the Disneyland Resort. Disneyland has made a number of green changes that has saved the park $60 million over the past 10 years. Participants will be able to tour several buildings on-stage and backstage with architects and engineers that design and maintain the facilities. In the afternoon we will tour the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) in Anaheim. The tour will be led by experts with knowledge of the ARTIC building, history and growth. The ARTIC project is an important element in the revitalization of Anaheim. The iconic ARTIC intermodal facility represents the Orange County transportation gateway to the future. The city of Anaheim's vision sets the bar high for ARTIC, with the achievement of the sustainable goal of the U. S. Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED Platinum certification. Platinum is the highest LEED certification under LEED for New Construction & Major Renovations (V2009). LEED is a measurement system based on environmental and energy principles designed for rating the sustainability of buildings, homes, and neighborhoods. Building to LEED standards over time saves energy, water, and provides a healthy environment for occupants. Participants are asked to wear comfortable flat shoes and no shorts are allowed. Also no children are allowed and participants must register for the full day and will receive 0.6 ICC CEUs. Additional fee of $75 applies. This tour is limited to 40 people and will be listed as an option when you register. Please note that this tour runs concurrently with the educational programs and awards luncheon. Tuesday, September 29 | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Simpson Strong Tie Building Tour For more than 50 years, Simpson Strong-Tie has focused on creating structural products that help people build safer and stronger homes and buildings. Considered a leader in structural systems research, testing and innovation, Simpson Strong-Tie is one of the largest suppliers of structural building products in the world. This will be an exciting and informative tour of a Simpson Strong-Tie training facility. Participants will have the opportunity to hear an informative presentation, take a guided plant tour, and watch a test of a shear wall. This is a six-hour tour, including transportation. Lunch is included. No additional fees apply. This tour is limited to 47 people and will be listed as an option when you register. Please note that this tour runs concurrently with the educational programs and awards luncheon. Click here for registration information.

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