CSI Bi-Region Conference in Chicago Hosted by CSI Chicago and Northern Illinois Chapters

Attendee Registration>> Thirty chapters and their leaders from the North Central and Great Lakes regions will be here for the 2015 Bi-Region Conference at the Chicago Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, with its spectacular views of the river and city skyline. This conference will offer:

Leadership training for chapter officers

Technical continuing education seminars open to conference attendees and Chicagoland design and construction professionals

Sponsorships/Partnerships to increase visibility with CSI members and the Chicago architectural community

Product show for manufacturers to showcase their products to CSI Bi-Region members and Chicago design professionals

President-elect training for chapters

Technical Tours

Companion Events

Architectural Boat Cruise

Region awards banquet This conference is open to CSI Members as well as non members in the Chicago area who can benefit from the intensive education sessions.

Thanks to our “Millennium Park” Sponsors:

There are three different ways to attend this event 1. Conference Attendee $150. May 7 - 9. Includes Fri., Sat. Breakfast & Lunch, Friday Expo, Friday Networking event, Friday Awards Banquet, Friday and Sat. AIA CES Seminars (possible 6.5 AIA CES/HSW), Sat. CEU keynote lunch. 2. Technical Day $75 May 8. Includes Fri. Morning & Afternoon Seminar Sessions (5.0 AIA LU’s possible) and Product Expo, buffet lunch (Add Saturday seminars free) See list of seminars below. 3. Product Expo Only $0 May 8. Friday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Technical Day – Friday, May 8 at the Bi-Region Conference

All professionals (CSI and non-CSI) are invited to this concentrated day of technical education at the CSI Bi-Region Conference. There are eight different topics to choose from presented by leading industry experts.

The economical price of $75 includes two morning sessions (2.5 credits), two afternoon sessions (2.5 credits), or both;

lunch and the Product Expo. As an added bonus, attendees of Technical Day can also attend Saturday morning bonus education sessions at no charge.

Complimentary Exhibit Hall Only option (no lunch or seminars) with over 60 displays

Don't miss this chance to take advantage of CSI's top notch technical education and review products from many manufacturers.

Cost:

Friday Technical Day, morning, afternoon, or both including buffet lunch: $75 Saturday Bonus Sessions: Complimentary with Friday Technical registration $0 Exhibit Hall Only: Complimentary $0 Saturday Keynote Lunch: “The Chicago River Walk” additional cost $45

Space is limited. Register early to assure your choice of seminars

Technical Day Sessions

Friday, May 8 1.25 AIA CES/HSW per session A1 – 8:30 - 9:45AM Shaping Today's Design with Ultra High Performance Concrete Kelly Henry, LEED AP / Ductal

B1 – 8:30 -9:45AM Critical Transitions: Small Details with Big Consequences Peter M. Babaian, P.E., S.E., Associate Principal / Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

A2 – 9:45 -11:00AM “Rain Water Penetration Principals - Clarifying Terminology” Micheal Lough, AIA, CSI, BECxP, CxA + BE / Integral Consulting

B2 – 9:45 –11:00AM “Verifying UL Certification and Understanding UL's Architect Support” Al Ramirez, Underwriters Laboratories

11:00 AM – 1:30 PM Product Show & Lunch 1:30 – 6:00 Product Show Continues

A3 – 1:30 -2:45PM “Benefits of Impermeable Concrete & Permanent Impermeable Repair Materials”

Scott Bergsbaken, CSI, CDT / Specialty Products Group, Inc.

B3 – 1:30-2:45PM “The Basics of Accessibility Compliance”, John H. Catlin, FAIA; Gigi McCabe-Miele / LCM Architects

A4 – 3:00-4:15PM “Healthy Walls = Rainscreen & Ventilation”

Meredith Stahl, CSI, CDT / Keene Building Products

B4 – 3:00-4:15PM “LEED v4 - Materials for New Construction”

Helen J. Kessler, FAIA, LEED Fellow / HJKessler Associates

Bonus Saturday, May 9 1.25 AIA CES/HSW per session A5 - 7:45-9:00AM “Designing and Specifying Ceramic Tile Systems” Scott Conwell, CSI, CDT, AIA, LEED AP /

International Masonry Institute

A6 – 9:00-10:15AM “ASTM Standards in Roofing and Waterproofing - What We Have Had, Newly Developed, and What's Coming”

Jason A. Aspin, RA, Senior Associate; Larry R. Meyers, SE, PE, ALA, Principal Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.

More information on the conference website: www.CSIBiRegion15.org For hotel reservations please call 855-268-0372 and ask for the Construction Specifications group code A5C.