Build Boston Convention, Trade Show

Build Boston, the largest regional convention and tradeshow for the design and construction industry, celebrates its 25th anniversary with more than 250 exhibits and 200 workshops, tours and other professional development and networking events.

To market your business or attend the AEC industry’s annual gathering in New England, Nov. 18 to 20, at the Seaport World Trade Center, call (800) 996-3863 or e-mail rvendola@tradeshowmgmt.com.

Build Boston is sponsored by the Boston Society of Architects/AIA.

More than 10,000 building industry professionals from 43 states and 19 countries attended last year’s event.

View the show information online, download the full conference program or request a hard-copy brochure at www.buildboston.com.

Innovative Ideas Applied, Rail Riders

See the potential in a wheeled "rail rider" that can be propelled by leg power on rail?

In the United States, rail riders roam unused rails, once granted permission, mostly for pure recreation. Many riders build their own rigs and some include a battery on board for quiet operation. There are organizations that have been granted access such as in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, where "11 miles of track are kept in great condition by The Cotton Valley Rail Trail Club."

(The majority of rail bike and rail riders - like good hunters - seek permission to use trackways. Yes, there are others who take the risk of meeting a train if using a "live" railway, hence there is controversy.)