CSINext September 2024 (October) Meeting
Greetings! We will be conducting our September Chapter Meeting (in October) and the presentation will be "Spearin Doctrine - 106-years old and still kicking" Presented by Mike Young. Mark your calendars for October 4th at 12:00pm EDT. We look forward to having you attend this free webinar, register today as space is limited!
The Passing of the Torch.....
Hello everyone,
Happy New Year! Well...at least from a CSI "new year" point of view that is. That's right the CSI 2024/2025 fiscal year is upon us. It marks the end of a very successful 2023/2024 for CSINext, and in a bittersweet way it marks the end of my role as Chapter President. So, before the official "passing of the torch" to our new Chapter President, I would like to close out my tenure with this short message to the CSINext Board of Directors and chapter members...
Coming Down The Home Stretch....
Greetings everyone! It's been a minute or two, and like the title above - CSINext is heading down the home stretch of fiscal year 23/24. As we approach the end of the "CSI Year" and beginning of the summer months it is with great anticipation that we are beginning to plan for CSINext's 24/25 year. More to come on that in the next couple of months...but let's take a look at what has been coming down the stretch with CSINext of late...
CSINext May 2024 Chapter Meeting
Greetings! We will be conducting our May 2024 Chapter Meeting and the presentation will be 6-Steps to Successful Construction Administration Presented by Corey Kurek, Jason Puestow, Steve Etelamaki, and Russell Owens of Plunkett Raysich Architects. Mark your calendars for May 15, 2024 at 12:00pm EDT. We look forward to having you attend this free webinar, register today as space is limited!
Construction Specifications Institute
CSINext Chapter
May 2024 Meeting
Meeting Date: May 15, 2024
Meeting Time: 12:00pm EDT
Meeting RSVP: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__CKzs41WSQWBINojVlKyZA
Speaker(s): Corey Kurek, Jason Puestow, Steve Etelemaki, Russel Owens
Presentation:
Continue readingCSINext April Chapter Meeting - "Island Style"
Greetings! We will be conducting our April Chapter Meeting and the presentation will be "CSI - Building Island Style" Presented by Emily Hobbs. Mark your calendars for April 30th at 12:00pm EDT. We look forward to having you attend this free webinar, register today as space is limited!
Construction Specifications Institute
CSINext Chapter
April 2024 Meeting
Meeting Date: April 30th, 2024
Meeting Time: 12:00pm EDT
Meeting RSVP: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HomAhy1KRFici1HTkfgmvw
Speaker: Emily Hobbs
Presentation:
Continue readingCDT Bootcamp Spring 2024
CSINext / Columbus State Community College Construction Management
CDT Bootcamp Spring 2024
We are excited to announce that on Saturday April 27, 2023 from 9am – 4:30pm US EDT Dean Bortz with Columbus State Community College (CSCC), located in Columbus, Ohio, USA will be offering the Autumn 2024 CDT Bootcamp through CSINext! This is a Virtual Class via ZOOM. Be sure to sign up now as space is limited.
CSINext March 2024 Meeting
Greetings! We will be conducting our March Chapter Meeting and the presentation will be "AI in Project Delivery: What You Need to Know" Presented by Hugh Seaton. Mark your calendars for March 20th at 12:00pm EDT. We look forward to having you attend this free webinar, register today as space is limited!
Love Is In The Air at CSINext!
February....interesting month February can be. While the month is typically short (although this year is a leap year we get that one extra day), it is typically the longest month of the year around these parts - or at least it feels like it because it just seems to drag on. But, optimism abounds! We hope the ground hog brings us an early spring, the winter is close to coming to an end, and most of all February is known for having "love in the air". And there are two things I absolutely LOVE about CSINext this time of year....
CSINext February 2024 Meeting
Greetings! We will be conducting our February Chapter Meeting and the presentation will be "Sintered Ceramic Rainscreen Cladding Systems" Presented by Luana Buratynski. Mark your calendars for February 21st at 12:00pm EST. We look forward to having you attend this free webinar, register today as space is limited!
Help Wanted!
Hey everyone!
CSINext has some exciting opportunities available for anyone interested enhancing the CSINext Chapter experience!
Are you interested in helping shape the future of CSINext?
This year the Chapter will have a Director position open on the Board starting July 1, 2024, with a service period ending June 30, 2026. Being a Chapter Director is a great way to get introduced to the inner workings of the Chapter and further developing leadership skills.
Are you a "techy"? Does working with phone apps, websites, and pretty much anything else in the technical electronics world excite you? Well look no further than CSINext’ s Electronic committee! As technology moves forward, keeping CSINext on the forefront with the latest capability, the Chapter is looking for folks who may be interested in helping with website updates and operation, mobile applications, newsletter distribution, etc.,
CSINext January 2024 Meeting
Greetings! We will be conducting our January Chapter Meeting and the presentation will be "Successful Projects - AWI Submittals" Presented by Margaret S. Fisher. Mark your calendars for January 17th at 12:00pm EST. We look forward to having you attend this free webinar, register today as space is limited!
Reflecting on 2023.......
Hi everyone,
In just a few days 2023 will leave us, and 2024 will be upon us. During the time between Christmas and New Years some of us are taking a much needed break, some are catching up on things and getting ready for the New Year, and some of a little bit of both.
Me, I am in the last category mostly, but one of the things I try to do is note a few of the highlights from the year, both from a professional and personal viewpoint.
So here were the big things from 2023:
Holiday Wishes & a Happy New Year to All!
Hello everyone, warm Holiday Greetings from the crew here at CSINext!
As we are all very busy during this time of year, just wanted to take a quick minute to thank each of our chapter sponsors, the CSINext Board of Directors, and our chapter members for making the first half of the 23/24 CSI year a rousing success!
Just last week we completed our "Don't Get Your Tinsle in a Tangle" December chapter program which offered four separate 1hr. sessions covering AIA documents, Specifying LEED within projects, Pre-cast concrete wall applications, and a case study of a Low Carbon Concrete application. The programs were specifically geared to LU's and HSW credits - which are typically heavily sought after towards end of the calendar year. With over 72 attendees we made sure any "procrastinating shoppers" had stocking stuffers for their professional credit programs. Thanks to everyone who participated! We have received great feedback and are looking at doing another group of session next year!
Chapter membership continues to grow and we are seeing a lot of "new to CSI" members join us as well which is even more exciting!
January 17th, 2024 at 12pm Eastern US CSINext will conduct its first monthly program of 2024 presented to by chapter sponsor AWI! Those of you who have attended AWI's presentations in years past know this is a can't miss. Keep an eye out on the CSINext website for sign up info!
Continue readingCSINext December 2023 Part One
Greetings! Falling short on your CEU's for 2023. Well, “Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle” CSINext will be conducting our December Chapter Meeting next week and the presentation will offer four different webinars. Each one will offer individual sign up to meet your learning objectives. All of these will offer HSW learning units.
Part One will be "Evolving Project Delivery: Mastering Change with AIA Contract Documents" Presented by Tom Hysell, Patrick O'Connor and Lane Beougher. Mark your calendars for December 20th at 1:00pm EST. We look forward to having you attend part one of this free webinar, register today as space is limited!
CSINext December 2023 Part Two
Greetings! Falling short on your CEU's for 2023. Well, “Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle” CSINext will be conducting our December Chapter Meeting next week and the presentation will offer four different webinars. Each one will offer individual sign up to meet your learning objectives. All of these will offer HSW learning units.
Part Two will be "Specifying Materials for Sustainability using the LEED Rating System" Presented by Autumn Sullivan. Mark your calendars for December 20th at 2:00pm EST. We look forward to having you attend part one of this free webinar, register today as space is limited!
CSINext December 2023 Part Four
Greetings! Falling short on your CEU's for 2023. Well, “Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle” CSINext will be conducting our December Chapter Meeting next week and the presentation will offer four different webinars. Each one will offer individual sign up to meet your learning objectives. All of these will offer HSW learning units.
Part Four will be "The Design Process with Low-Carbon Concrete" Presented by Ryan Stoltz, PE, LEED AP; Kristina Abrams, NCARB, AIA, iSCS, LEED AP, CDT; Chris Bennett, iSCS, CDT. Mark your calendars for December 20th at 4:00pm EST. We look forward to having you attend part four of this free webinar, register today as space is limited!
CSINext December 2023 Part Three
Greetings! Falling short on your CEU's for 2023. Well, “Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle” CSINext will be conducting our December Chapter Meeting next week and the presentation will offer four different webinars. Each one will offer individual sign up to meet your learning objectives. All of these will offer HSW learning units.
Part Three will be "Precast Concrete Screen Wall Design Strategies" Presented by Joe Hollowell. Mark your calendars for December 20th at 3:00pm EST. We look forward to having you attend part three of this free webinar, register today as space is limited!
BREAKING NEWS - November Chapter Meeting to Be Rescheduled
Hello everyone,
Due to last minute conflicts, we are going to reschedule the November 15th AIA Document presentation for later this month.
An exact date and time, has not been confirmed yet.
Information will be following shortly once confirmed with the presenters - but rest assured we will be conducting the program.
We apologize for the late notification – please keep an eye out in your emails, the CSINext website, CSINext LinkedIn page, the CSI LinkedIn page, and the CSI Calendar of Events for updated information.
Continue readingCSINext November 2023 Meeting
Greetings! We will be conducting our November Chapter Meeting and the presentation will be "Evolving Project Delivery: Mastering Change with AIA Contract Documents" Presented by Tom Hysell, Patrick O'Connor and Lane Beougher. Mark your calendars for November 15th at 12:00pm EST. We look forward to having you attend this free webinar, register today as space is limited!
BREAKING: CDT BOOTCAMP - RESCHEDULED FOR 11/4/23
Hello everyone,
We are extremely sorry to announce that due to an unexpected emergency the CSCC staff will not be able to conduct the scheduled CDT Bootcamp scheduled for tomorrow Saturday October 28, 2023 from 9am-4:30pm US EST.
The CDT Bootcamp session scheduled for 10/28/23 has been cancelled.
Have no fear, the session has been rescheduled for: Saturday November 4th from 9am-4:30pm US EST.
If you have already paid and cannot make the new session please reach out to Dean Bortz at Columbus State Community College (