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SPECnews JULY 2013 P 1
The
SPECnews KNOWLEDGE FOR CREATING AND SUSTAINING THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
July 2013
Newsletter Of The
Greater Orlando Chapter
Construction Specifications Institute
Publisher: Greater Orlando CSI Chapter Editor: Tom Montero, FCSI Member Emeritus, CDT
Officers, Committee Chairs and Members
Please Attend
The Greater Orlando Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute’s
FY-14 Planning Meeting
Presented by
FY-14 Chapter President, Randy Moore, CSI at the
5790 Hoffner Avenue, Suite 301, Orlando, Florida 33822
TUESDAY –JULY 16, 2013
Noon ‘til 3:00 PM
Lunch provided by Sherwin-Williams
RSVP: [email protected]
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Be Sure to Attend
The Greater Orlando Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute’s
August Meeting & Lunch Seminar
STUCCO: 10 Factors Affecting Project Success
Presented By
G. Michael Starks, CSI, CCPR, CGC, LEED AP at the
4420 N. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando
MONDAY – AUGUST 5TH, 2013
11:30 AM ‘til 1:00 PM
CEUs Provided
RSVP: Warren Doucette ([email protected]) or Royal Casey ([email protected])
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http://greaterorlando.csinet.org/
Randy Moore, CSI The Sherwin-Williams Company [email protected]
Anne Roeper, CSI, CCPR Roxul Inc. [email protected]
Warren Doucette, CSI, CDT
Stego Industries, LLC [email protected]
Scott Brooks, CSI Mgr-Architecture & Standards, WDW [email protected]
Phil Zanghi, CSI, CDT
Grace Construction Products [email protected]
Nelsy Leyba, CSI, LEED-AP
Dixie Plywood [email protected]
Linda Zimmerman, CSI, CDT, LEED GA
Independent Consultant [email protected]
Committee Chair
Awards – W Boehm Bylaws/Publications – T Montero
Certification/Faculty Advisor – H McGee
Education – J Flayler
Electronic Communication – R Casey
Marketing – P Nutcher
Membership – L Zimmerman
Nominations – L Zimmerman
Planning R Moore–
Products Show P Corrad –
Programs/House – C Larson
Technical – T Hein
To Contact Committee Chairs:
http://new.csinet.org/csi_services/chapterinfo.as
px?chapcode=078
IN EDITION
RECOGNITION & INSTALLATION GALA
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Page 4
EDITORIAL Page 5
CHAPTER NEWS Page 5
meeting Page 5
Page 5
Great Leaders Make it Personal
update Page 6
Committee Report
New CCPR Education Program
Committee Report
Wood Veneer Tips, Barber Pole Effect
Committee Report
What is an Air Barrier?
FL Building Commission Clarifies Rules
Cold Form Steel Coating Substitution
Renew Your Business Card Presentation
Committee Report
Members That Travel
Committee Report
Profiles
AIAOrlando Chapter
USGBC Central Florida Chapter
Region Conference
FY 2013 Board
Webinars
CONSTRUCT 2013
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Recognition & Installation Gala
As indicated in last month’s newsletter, here are more photos of the event identifying Recognition recipients and attendees.
Certif of Recognition to Sherwin-Williams Certif of Recognition to Dixie-Ply Certif of Commendation to Randy Certif of Merit to Warren
President’s Certificate to Paul President’s Certificate to Anne Special Certif of Appreciation to Bill Institute Certif of Merit to Linda
Attendees
Esperanza & Leo Moreira Fanny Polanco & Rubin Sosa Brian Glassman
Paul & Cee Raquel Taveras FY-14 President & 1
st Lady
Randy & Donna
~ Chapter President’s Message ~ Randy Moore, CSI
Please join me in thanking Linda for her outstanding leadership over the past year. As we kick off a new CSI year, we do so with great anticipation! Starting with our Planning Meeting on Tuesday July 16th (each of you are invited) we will be asking questions like "One year from now, what do we want our Local CSI Chapter to look like?" If you are not able to attend our planning meeting please contact me with your vision answering this very important
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question for you our member and our future members. I’m looking forward to speaking and working closely with each of you as we move towards meeting the needs of our members. Thank you,
Randy
“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” ― Confucius
~ CHAPTER NEWS ~
http://greaterorlando.csinet.org/
Even though some of the following articles may be available to you in other publications, they appear to be
noteworthy and therefore, have been reprinted. The Editor
, http://new.csinet.org/csi_services/chapterinfo.aspx?chapcode=078
– Albert Einstein
BOARD meeting on June 8th at the Gala. A draft of the meeting minutes is posted on the Chapter website at
http://greaterorlando.csinet.org/Stay-Informed/Chapter-Board-Minutes
“Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers Harry S. Truman .” ―
By John Bossong on January 3rd, 2013
My oldest daughter brought home her first paycheck last week. The household was celebrating uncontrollably. She’s just 17, and this is her first “real” paycheck. Why was I so impressed? It wasn’t that she actually earned some money. But that was part of it. It’s what was handwritten on the bottom of the check: “Welcome to the team! Give your very best and you will be awesome here!” That’s what my 17-year-old daughter saw when she picked up her first check. Doesn’t seem like much. One simple sentence. One opportunity to make a difference. A personal note from the owner. Great leaders make it personal! It starts at the top Talk about creating a “wow” experience. If the owner [Chapter President or Committee Chair] takes the time to write a note on your first “paycheck”, how do you think the organization treats its customers? They probably have a lot of raving fans. Great leaders model the values of the organization. They live them. It’s obvious the owner values giving your best effort. It’s important. It matters. He took the time to write it down. His message is that “your best” is what’s expected. How to make leadership personal
1. Serve your internal customers (employees) [members] and they will “serve” your external customers [potential members]. They will become an extension of your vision and values. They will make decisions based on the values, not out of fear.
2. Leaders in the organization need to be role models and mentors rather than bosses.
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3. Make sure that your employees [members] share the values of the organization. Hire [appoint] people who share these same values — this is crucial.
If you want a team that is unified and aligned, make leadership personal. People don’t want a job, they want a purpose. “What” they do is simply a means to achieve the higher purpose. Consider these organizations:
1. Zappos 2. Apple 3. Chick-fil-A 4. Hobby Lobby 5. Southwest Airlines
They each produce a product or service. But it’s not what they do. Each has a higher calling or purpose (“why”). You can’t achieve that without making it personal. It won’t resonate. It won’t stick. You won’t get buy-in. Make your leadership personal. It may be as simple as writing a note on the first “paycheck” of your employee [Committee Chair or Committee Member]. It may be getting out of your office and interacting every day [on a regular basis]. It certainly is living and modeling the values and principles of the organization. If you are curious, my daughter works for Chick-fil-A. What will/can you do in the new-year to make leadership personal?
CERTIFICATION update
– See the attachments to the Board Meeting Minutes for the Committee’s activities.
The Construction Product Representation Education Program (CPREP) is an instructional tool for the Certified Construction Product Representative (CCPR) designation that addresses topics essential to understanding the construction process and effective representation. The downloadable file includes multiple presentation files in PowerPoint format. Buy now
EDUCATION update ― Claire Fagin
– See the attachments to the Board Meeting Minutes for the Committee’s activities.
Wood Veneer Tips, Barber Pole Effect Johnathan Vaughan, Territory Sales Manager-FL, GA and the Caribbean
VT Industries Inc-Architectural Wood Door Division
What are those stripes on my wood veneer doors? Why are there stripes? This can’t be right. These wood veneer door faces look like the stripes in my front lawn after mowing….. The culprit is known as the “barber pole effect.” This is a natural characteristic which is more prominent when Book Match is utilized on wood veneer faces. In order to achieve Book Match, every other veneer component is turned over to create a mirrored image along the veneer joints (similar to a book). Book Match is the most commonly specified match in the industry. When the veneer is cut from the log, the veneer will have a tight side and a loose side. When the components are book matched with the tight and loose sides adjacent to each other, they may accept stain differently or reflect light differently because of the cellular structure of the veneer. This may result in a noticeable color variation from veneer component to veneer component which creates stripes in the raw and finished form. The color variation is not considered a manufacturing defect per industry standards such as AWS/AWI, WDMA and HPVA. Wood can be a difficult material in appearance due to its natural characteristics. However, barber poling can be minimized by utilizing Slip Match. Slip Match can provide greater veneer component consistency which can help minimize color variance per veneer component. Manufacturers try to continuously improve their wood
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veneer face preparations in order to minimize barber poling as well. At the end of the day, no one wants to be the concern area of a project.
BARBER POLE EFFECT BARBER POLE EFFECT ON FINISHED DOOR FACE ON RAW DOOR FACE
For additional information regarding the “Barber Pole Effect” in wood veneer doors, contact Johnathan at, [email protected] or call his cell, 712-369-8902.
TECHNOLOGY on a roll .” ― Laurie Anderson
– See the attachments to the Board Meeting Minutes for the Committee’s activities.
WHAT IS AN AIR BARRIER? – Air Barriers control the unintended movement of air into and out of a building enclosure. Air barrier systems are comprised of a number of materials which are assembled together to provide a complete barrier to air leakage through the building enclosure. The building enclosure includes all six sides of the building and may included separations within a building. This system essentially “wraps” the building shell and ensures that it protects the building from the effects of air leakage. Air leakage can have detrimental effects on how a building functions and reduces the life span of a building. A properly functioning air barrier system provides a barrier against both the air leakage and the diffusion of air caused by wind, stack and mechanical equipment pressures. For the occupants to be comfortable, we condition the air in buildings. In summer or in cooling climates, we normally cool and dehumidify the air to a lower temperature and humidity that the exterior environment. In winter or heating climates, we normally heat and humidify the air to a higher temperature and humidity than the exterior. When this conditioned air leaks out of a building and unconditioned air leaks into a building we must then use additional energy to then condition this air. Air leakage can result in an increased use in energy costs of up to 30-40% in heating climates and 10-15% in cooling costs. Buildings which have a properly installed air barrier system can operate properly with a smaller HVAC system as the mechanical engineer does not have to compensate for a leaky building. In some cases, the reduction in mechanical equipment size and cost can offset the cost of the air barrier system. Air barrier systems also provide a barrier to pollutants entering either the building or the building enclosure. Water vapor, suspended particulates, dust, insects, smells, etc. are all pollutants which we want to keep out of either the building in general or the building enclosure. Water vapors that leaks into the building enclose (from the inside in heating climates and from the outside in cooling climates) can condensate and forms liquid water a key ingredient to corrosion and the potential development of mold. Reprint from Air Barrier Association of America
OFFICE practice “ – Warren Buffett Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.”
- The Florida Building Commission has approved a decision pertaining to multifamily residential development, determining
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that the Florida Accessibility Codes does not apply to projects covered under the state and federal Fair Housing acts that do not receive government funding or financial assistance. The ruling, in response to a petition filed by Alliance Residential Builders of South Florida LLC and Altis at Coconut Creek LLC, clarifies recent additions to the Accessibility Code that were causing confusion and construction delays. Read more about these changes here.
Reprint from 05/03/2013 AIA Florida Friday Fact
COLD FORMED STEEL PROTECTIVE COATING SUBSTITUTIONS: Architects and Specifiers should know that some steel framing companies are supplying products with alternative "reactive" or EQ coatings (non-G40 hot-dipped galvanized). They refer to these alternative coatings as "G40e", even though there is no such official ASTM coating designation. These coatings are typically applied to secondary steel, which is then substituted for G-40 coated steel on projects despite the fact there is no code definition for G-40 equivalency. "G40e" should only be used AFTER a submittal has been evaluated and approved by the architect or specifier on the job. If you do not want "G40e" to be supplied, consider adding, "No Equivalent Coatings Allowed" to your 09 22 16 specification. Click here for a PDF of the Tech Note on Equivalent Coating.
recognition
Share your product and service information with the Greater Orlando Metro Construction Industry, and
the Southeast Region, by having brand recognition in the Chapter newsletter, the with a
Full-Page at $160/month, a Half-Page at $80/month, or Business Card presentation $20/month or $150/year; $125 for Members. Discount for GO CSI Chapter Members. Send your card, in a .jpg format, to Tom Montero at [email protected] and Register by clicking on Sponsorship and scroll down to “SPECnews . . . “
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UPCOMING events –
– See the attachments to the Board Meeting Minutes for the
Committee’s activities and the calendar of events by clicking on Upcoming Events.
Jacksonville CSI Chapter meets the 3rd Monday, 11:30-1:00 pm at Mandarin Ramada, 3130 Hartley Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257. Email [email protected] or call 740-627-6071.
Suncoast CSI Chapter (Sarasota) meets the first Tuesday, 5:30-8:00 pm at Sahib Temple, Beneva Road, Sarasota. Contact: Tammy Overgaard at 941-228-4800 or [email protected].
Tampa Bay CSI Chapter meets the 3rd Monday, 11:30-1:00 pm at Brio's Tuscan Grill, 2223 N Westshore Blvd (Int’l Plaza). Program Chair is Del Hight - [email protected]. Call 813-263-3075 to confirm!
– Continuous logo in the newsletter, logo in the Meeting Announcement, and logo and SPONSOR a meeting
recognition on the “Welcome” slide at the meeting. An additional amenity for our Platinum & Gold Sponsors is the option of a tabletop presentation of your products/services and a 3 to 5 minute verbal presentation of your product/service to the Membership – Platinum, $500; Gold, $300; Silver, $200; Bronze, $100. Warren, [email protected] for the particulars.
The December Meeting is the Holiday and the June Meeting is the Function Annual Recognition &
held at the President-Elect’s restaurant of choice. Installation Gala
MEMBER bulletins – Andrew Carnegie
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Contact: [email protected]
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– See the attachments to the Board Meeting Minutes for the Committee’s activities.
“It is my
distinct pleasure to inform you that you have been selected to receive CSI's Technical
Document Award. Award winners will be honored at the CSI's Annual Meeting at CONSTRUCT2013 & the CSI
Annual Convention in Nashville, TN. The event will be at 2:15 PM on September 27, 2013 at the
Music City Center.
Please visit www.csinet.org/awardsrsvp<http://new.csinet.org/csi_services/awardsrsvp.aspx to submit
the information of who will be accepting this award by July 26, 2013.
Award Number: P-01
Member Number: 1472470
I would like to add my personal congratulations on this achievement and thank you for making a notable
contribution to CSI.
Sincerely,
Marvin Kemp, CSI, CDT, AIA
Chair, CSI Awards Committee”
member profile –
Randy Paul Moore, CSI, FY-14 G O Chapter President, has dedicated the last 34 years to the Construction Industry. After completing a Marketing and Management Degree at Florida Southern College, he owned and operated a Painting Contracting Company in South Florida for 10 years. He has been with The Sherwin-Williams Company for the past 24 years serving in a verity of positions. Currently, he is the Architectural Account Executive for Florida and the
Caribbean. He said, “I enjoy working with the Architectural Community” both in my
Florida Market coverage area as well as the Caribbean Market. Everyday brings new opportunity and the need to research new innovative solutions for our customers. In 2012 and 2013 Randy has presented 120 CEU presentations to AIA Chapters, CSI Chapters, Architectural Offices, Designers Offices, USGBC Chapters, University Architectural and Design Schools, and to the JIA (Jamaica Institute of Architects); also in Aruba, Curacao, Trinidad, St. Croix, St.Thomas and Porto Rico. Randy has had the opportunity to serve in many positions in organizations like CSI, HBA, ABC, PDCA over the years and is excited to serve as our CSI Chapter President for the upcoming year.
Randy said that he and his wife Donna “have 4 incredible children and 7 beautiful Grand Children and we
love our rolls as grandparents.” His means of relaxation, other than spending time with the family, “is my
passion for Tournament Bass Fishing and my role as a Bass Guide & Tournament Director. Serving in my
Church is also one of the highlights each week.”
Some things you may not know about our President-Elect, Anne Roeper, CSI CCPR – She has been a member of CSI since 1997. Before moving to Florida and joining the GO CSI Chapter in 2009, she served as President and on several committees for the Columbus Ohio Chapter. She also was the Great Lakes Region Awards Committee Chair and sat on the Institute Awards Committee for 3 years, helping to update the Institute’s Honors and Awards Guide. Anne has participated in several CSI Academies as well as attended all national conventions since becoming a member. She received her CDT certificate in 1998 and CCPR in 1999 and is currently serving on an Institute CCPR
Revitalization Advisory Committee. This year, Anne will serve as the GO CSI Chapter’s President-Elect, Jacksonville Chapter’s Secretary and the Southeast Region District 3 VP serving both the Orlando and Jacksonville Chapters. Additionally, she has
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been appointed to the Jury of Fellows for the Institute as a non-Fellow jury member. I wonder how she’s going to have time to do her “day job”? Anne is employed by Roxul Inc. and represents their products architecturally in the Southeast. She and her husband Mike live in Melbourne with 3 of their 4 children. Their oldest daughter lives and works in Chicago. The move to Florida from Ohio allows her to enjoy running 5K's year round. She is currently training
for the Disney Tower of Terror 10 miler. She said, "I'm pretty happy just being out in the sunshine."
new members – no one joined most dynamic CSI Chapter in the Southeast Region this month
renewed members – thanks for continuing your commitment to CSI and the G O Chapter
Malcolm Brant Warren Doucette Allen Fuller
congratulations – July Anniversaries
organization news
http://www.aiaorlando.com/
Educational Opportunity
Topic: Architectural Aluminum & Glass Summit Presented by: Harmon, Tubelite, Viracon, & Wausau Time: 12:30 – 5:00 PM Location: UCF Executive Development Center, 36 W Pine St Cost: FREE, Space is Limited Credits: 4 CEUs
Educational Opportunity
Topic: Premier Building Product Search Engine Presented by: BPMSELECT Time: 11:30 – 1:00 PM Location: ITT Tech, 8301 Southpark Circle, Orlando Cost: FREE Credits: 1 CEUs RSVP your attendance
Project Tour
Topic: Santiago Calatrava’s Florida Polytechnic University Presented by: AIAOrlando & AIA Tampa Bay Time: 10:00 AM Location: 3433 Winter Lake Rd., Lakeland, FL 33812 Cost: FREE to attend - $10.00 for 2 CEUs
NOTE: This is a construction tour, so dress appropriately. REGISTER HERE
Educational Opportunity
Topic: Developing Issues in Design Construction Contracts Presented by: Women in Architecture - Orlando Speaker: Denise Morris Hammond, Esq Time: 6:00 Social; 7:00 PM Presentation Location: UF CityLab, 500 W Livingston Street Cost: FREE WILL YOU ATTEND?
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Residential Project Tour
Topic: Laureate Park at Lake Nona Presented by: AIA Orlando’s Program & Events Committee Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM Location: Laureate Park Cost: FREE Credits: Maybe RSVP your attendance.
Educational Opportunity
Topic: Premier Building Product Search Engine Presented by: BPMSELECT Time: 11:30 – 1:00 PM Location: ITT Tech, 8301 Southpark Circle, Orlando Cost: FREE Credits: 1 CEUs RSVP your attendance
Party
Topic: Great Gatsby Casino Night Presented by: AIAOrlando Time: 7:30 PM Location: Hilton Bonnet Creek, Ballroom Cost: Architects - $50; Assoc/Students - $30 Purchase Your Tickets Today!
Educational Opportunity
Topic: Propane Training Academy Presented by: The Propane Education & Research Council
Time: 3:00 PM Training Course/4:30 PM Cocktails & Networking Location: Marriott Orlando Lake Mary, 1501 International Parkway, Lake Mary, FL 32746 Cost: $25
Credits: Qualifies for AIA, NAHB, and USGBC CEUs Learn more details Register online
AVAILABLE 24/7
Education Courses - Webinars
Topic: Varies Speakers: Vary Location: On-Line Provider: aecKnowledge Credit: 3.25 AIA/CES HSW Hrs Information: http://www.aiaorlando.com/weeklynews/2012/0316/aecknowledge-new-risk-management-curriculum.shtml
USGBC CENTRAL FLORIDA CHAPTER [email protected]
11-13, 2013, THURSDAY - SATURDAY
Event
Title: SEBC Location: Orange County Convention Ctr, Orlando, FL More
21-23, 2013, WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY
Event
Title: GreenTrends Conference & Tradeshow Location: Ritz Carlton, Sarasota, FL More
21-22, 2013, WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY
Educational Opportunities
Title: FGBC Certifying Agent Designation Course Location: Florida Solar Energy Center, Cocoa, FL [Register]
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21, 2013, WEDNESDAY
Educational Opportunities
Title: FGBC Certifying Agent Annual Verification Course Location: Sarasota, FL (In conjunction with GreenTrends) [Register]
~ REGION NEWS ~
http://southeast.csinet.org/
- W. Clement Stone
FY 2014 board The Roster for the Board & Committee Chairs - http://new.csinet.org/csi_services/reginfo.aspx?regcode=se
C are in order Joseph J. Anetrella, FCSI, CCS, AIA, LEED AP of CSI’s Raleigh-Durham Chapter for being elevated to
FELLOW - CSI’s Jury of Fellows has selected five members to join the illustrious ranks of CSI Fellows. Since
Fellowship was introduced in 1959, only a few hundred members have been elevated to Fellow. Fellowship is
one of the highest honors bestowed by CSI. Fellows are chosen by peers for their notable contributions to the
advancement of construction technology; to the improvement of construction specifications; to education; or by
service to the Institute.
CERTIFICATION update
Alexandria, Va. (June 15, 2013) – The CSI Foundation is please[d] to announce [that] Magdalena Krstanoski, CSI-EP, CDT, and Jennifer G. Kozlovsky, CSI-S, CDT, have been awarded first and second place prizes in the first Moll/Betts Student Excellence Award competition. The award recognizes students who earned the highest scores on CSI’s Construction Documents Technology (CDT) certificate exam. Both winners, who are members of CSI’s Tampa Bay Chapter, earned a cash scholarship and 12-month CSI Institute membership. In addition to the student winners Ms. Krstanoski’s school, University Ss Cyril and Methodius in Skopje School of Mechanical Engineering will receive a suite of CSI member-written publications compliments of John Wiley & Sons, Inc. The titles include: CSI Practice Guides, the Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice, and the Architectural Graphic Standards.
– “From one of the USF Students that took the CSI-CDT Tampa Prep Class in 2013. This great news, it
validates that we are doing something right with the prep class in Tampa. Thanks to all of the volunteer
teachers that helped teach the CDT prep class this year; News like this makes the effort really rewarding.”
Jennifer Kozlovsky, CSI-S, CDT wrote: “The CSI-CDT prep class ended up being a better investment than I
thought. My score was second highest in the country and I won the Moll/Betts Student Excellence Award. I will
soon receive a year membership to CSI and a $1100 prize. First place was $2500, but I'm thrilled with what I
earned. Thank you for work teaching and organizing the prep class. It definitely helped me stay focused. I think
more students will take your class next year!”
UPCOMING events – KEEP UP TO DATE with what’s happening in the Region and aware of the
status of the Region Conference by logging on to the Region website: http://southeast.csinet.org/
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REGION CONFERENCE – District 2, First Weekend of May 2014 in St. Pete – The conference the Raleigh-Durham Chapter hosted, April 19 – 21, 2013 is going to be a tough act to follow. But . . . District 2 is up to the challenge. Plan NOW to attend next year’s conference first weekend in May in St. Petersburg; Florida that is. Be prepared to be awed!
~ Institute News ~
http://www.csinet.org/
– Mark Twain
~ Institute President’s Message ~
For 65 years, CSI has been the best-kept secret in the industry. That’s all about to change as we “step up our game” in 2014! There has never been a better time to be involved with CSI. We bring construction teams together to openly share building knowledge and educate projects teams. As we begin FY-14 we will continue to gain momentum and clarity from our brand revitalization and continue to build upon the CSI experience to grow member involvement.
Goal number one is to reach more professionals with our revitalized brand and message! We are going to connect with design professionals of all types along with other allied organizations to spread CSI’s message. We will establish stronger connections promoting the value we bring for managing building information, advancing building knowledge and improving project delivery. Goal number two is to advance CSI as a leading producer of “trusted advisors” for the design and construction industry. This means we need to accelerate the demand for CSI’s trusted advisor network. As an institute, CSI is a group of respected, well-educated, experienced, and credentialed professionals bringing value through their collaboration and sharing of building knowledge. All members have the opportunity to step up their game through CSI with the best educational and certification programs in the industry. A strategic investment to become a trusted advisor through CSI will enhance member relevance to their customers with the various credentials we provide. No matter your talent, experience, or involvement, this is your CSI. It can enable you to grow both personally and professionally; it will help you develop a great network and assist you in becoming a CSI leader no matter what your background or discipline. I challenge all of us to rethink about our CSI and the impact we can provide for our clients every day through collaboration with a great network of diverse professionals that are trusted advisors to the industry. As we look to the years ahead, each one of us has the ability to stretch our boundaries, devising ways that will make an impact on construction and the next generation of leaders more significant than ever before. CSI, our businesses, and our customers will benefit as a result. We have the right strategic plan, the right leadership, the best volunteers and the best network of professionals in the industry. As members of the Greater Orlando Chapter, the Southeast Region, and the Institute, please join me as we “step up our game” and help move the industry forward.
FY 2014 board For Roster, go to http://www.csinet.org/Functional-Menu-Category/CSI-Leaders/CSI-Board.html.
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UPCOMING events – In order to take advantage of the Institute’s programs and information
regarding activities, consider modifying your Institute profile to receive the CSI NewsBrief, the CSI WEEKLY,
the CSI Monthly Leader and other Institute announcements. It’s easy to do by logging into the Institute website
and clicking on “My CSI” or go to Upcoming Events for the Institute calendar.
24-28, 2013 – TUESDAY thru SATURDAY
Plan now to participate with thousands of other commercial building team members at CONSTRUCT in the brand new Music City Center in Nashville, September 24-27, 2013. Meet face-to-face with hundreds of building product manufacturers and service suppliers to engage in discussions, ask questions and examine products to support your building success. Find real-world product and education solutions you can take back and use immediately.
Facts 75% of the show floor is already booked. Floor Plan Network with your peers and cross-industry with the construction team. Find the latest technology and product innovations. 2013 Exhibitors Earn your education credits in our expert-led conference program. Conference Schedule CE credit offered through the Green Building Certification Institute (USGBC). AIA learning units will be provided. Continuing Education Two Technical Tours available: Tennessee Concrete Association and Music City Center tour. Special Events and the Keynote are being planned now. Conveniently book your hotel and receive travel discounts through our official travel
agency, Travel Planners. Book now to get the best hotel rates. Don't miss this important industry event. Early registration closes July 15th. Mark your calendars now. Add CONSTRUCT 2013 to your Outlook Calendar. More information is available at www.constructshow.com. Registration is NOW open at link
http://www.constructshow.com/Attendee/Register
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DEADLINE for articles and information to be posted in the newsletter is . . . END-OF-BUSINESS (5:00 PM) on Thursday following the Membership/Board Meeting.
This newsletter was conceived to be a communication link between the Greater Orlando CSI Chapter and the Central Florida Design & Construction Industry, to encourage Members to remain active, and identify Membership Value to those not yet Members. The communications link comes through individual Members, Committee Chairs, Officers, Directors, and otherwise interested parties, taking time to author articles or by providing information thought to be of interest to the Industry.
Please, contribute . . . This is YOUR Newsletter!