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• Shanghai Expo Garden Center Greenhouse: Existing Building Performance-Based Design Case Study

  • When
    March 03, 2026
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    4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Four Points Sheraton, 1125 Boston-Providence Turnpike, Norwood, MA 02062
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    79
  • Registered
    21 registrants

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  Shanghai Expo Garden Center Greenhouse: Existing Building Performance-Based Design Case Study

  Presented by: Fang Li, FSFPE, Harrington Group, Inc.

  This presentation provides an overview of the building design and approval process in China, with a particular focus on fire protection considerations in existing building retrofits. Using the Shanghai Expo Garden Center Greenhouse as a case study, the session will explore key design challenges encountered during the retrofit process and the performance-based solutions developed to address them. The project highlights innovative approaches and practical strategies that contribute to advancing global best practices in fire protection engineering.

  Sponsorship Opportunity: Consider becoming a drink sponsor for the networking session (register as part of the event).

  3:00 - 4:30 PM: Board of Directors Meeting (Members Welcome)

  4:30 - 5:00 PM: Registration & Cocktails

  5:00 - 6:00 PM: Dinner and Program

  6:00 - 7:00 PM: Cocktails and Networking

  Dinner: Chef’s Choice Buffet including soup, two salads, two entrées, starch, vegetable, dessert display, coffee, and tea. Please email program@sfpe-newengland.org with any dietary restrictions.

  Speaker Bio:

  

  Fang Li, FSFPE, is a Senior Fire Protection Engineer at HGI and a Fellow of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE). She founded the SFPE China Chapter in 2006 and continues to serve as its President, leading it to receive eight awards from SFPE Headquarters. With over 20 years of experience, she has worked on landmark projects across Asia, including the Shanghai Tower, Shanghai Disney Resort, Beijing Universal Studios, major transportation hubs, and large-scale entertainment developments.

  A pioneer in introducing performance-based design (PBD) to China, Li was part of the team awarded the Silver Prize by the Ministry of Public Security Science and Technology for the Technical Guideline of Performance-Based Design. She has played a key role in advancing international fire engineering practices and third-party review services in China and Macao. Li holds a master’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering and Chemical Engineering and has published two books with Springer on tall buildings and transportation hub fire protection.

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• 2026 SFPE New England Fire Protection & Life Safety Seminar

  • When
    May 12, 2026
  •  
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Four Points Sheraton, 1125 Boston-Providence Turnpike, Norwood, MA 02062
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    164
  • Registered
    11 registrants

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  2026 Fire Protection & Life Safety Seminar - Presented by SFPE New England

  Tuesday, May 12th | 8:00am | Norwood, MA

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  The New England Chapter of SFPE is pleased to announce the 2026 Fire & Life Safety Seminar, taking place on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at the Four Points by Sheraton in Norwood, MA.

  Join us for a full day of professional presentations, industry insights, and meaningful networking with fire protection and life safety professionals from across New England. The seminar will feature expert-led sessions, including presentations by:

  • Todd LaBerge, ESS Fire Safety

  • Christopher Wood, FireLink, LLC

  • Scott Golly & Charles Mason, Jensen Hughes

  • Alvaro Llanos & Shawn Simons, After the Fire

  Speakers will share practical insights on key fire protection and life safety topics, with additional presenters to be announced.

  Sponsorship Opportunities

  We are proud to offer several sponsorship opportunities to showcase your organization:

  • Vendor Table – $500

  • Sponsor Spotlight - $500

  • Breakfast Sponsor – $500

  • Lunch Sponsor – $1,000

  • Networking & Cocktail Sponsor – $1,000 

  Vendor tables will be located in a high-traffic area by the registration tables. Ample time will be built into the schedule for attendees to visit vendor tables, including during networking and social portions of the program. 
  

  More details, including the full agenda and registration information, will be released soon. We look forward to seeing you in May!

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