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Chapter Events

April Chapter Meeting & Program – Technology 101 - Class is in Session: Demonstration Presentations on the Latest in Audio Visual; Tierney Brothers New Showroom - Monday, April 9, 2007, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Chapter Awards Banquet – Monday, May 14, 2007 - Mark your calendars now to celebrate the results of this year’s nominations at the 2007 Chapter Award Banquet, which will be held in the evening at the new Minneapolis Central Library, designed by world-renowned architect Cesar Pelli. The new 353,000 sq. ft. library is located in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. More details to follow in the next specifics.

Questions? Contact your awards committee members: Co-Chairmen Paul Scheid (612-369-2783) pscheid@anchorblock.com or Matt Strand (320-363-4671) matts@borgertproducts.com

Chapter Golf Outing – Thursday, May 31, 2007, Oak Glen Golf Course, Stillwater, MN.

For Chapter committee meetings require advanced registration. Topics, dates and locations are subject to change; please go to the chapter website and calendar at: www.csi-msp.org/events.html for the most current information.

Region Events

North Central Region Conference – 2 to 5 August, 2007, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Those attending will be helping the Milwaukee Chapter CSI, celebrate their 50th Anniversary. As more information on the Technical program as well as Conference details becomes available, it will be announced in upcoming issues of Specifics Newsletter and at the North Central Region Website; www.csi-northcentralregion.org

Institute Events

CSI Webinar - Evaluating and Specifying Sustainable Product Attributes, Tuesday, March 27, 2-3:30pm ET. Speaker: Paul R. Bertram FCSI, CDT, LEED. Bertram specializes in developing sustainable design communication strategies for the building team. His goal is to help re-fabricate architecture by rethinking sustainable design processes and the building materials, systems and assemblies utilized in construction. He is President/CEO of PRB Connect.

If you’re building green you can’t afford to miss this information packed webinar! This session is for architects, inter ior designers, engineers, LEED Accredited Professionals or building team members who interested in gaining a greater awareness of how building products are being evaluated and specified as related to sustainable attributes and potential contribution in earning LEED points and credits. There are many approaches in evaluating “green” products that are causing great confusion on this topic. In addition product lifecycle analysis is reviewed to bring greater clarity on environmental selection criteria that the building team might consider. And new products are emerging as a result of a growing interest in green design, however, many well established products fit into the criteria for green building products.

Cost: (per seminar, per site) $170 for CSI members, $270 for non-members

Because participants are charged per site/telephone connection—not per person—a group can split the cost of a session registration! CSI members are encouraged to share a session (and the CSI member discount) with co-workers, other members, and guests from other firms. Invite your colleagues to join you for this seminar at no additional charge. Space is limited for sites and individuals registering and is on a first-come-first-serve basis. Register now to ensure your space. All Registrations must be received two (2) business days prior to the Webinar. To get more information and register go to www.csinet.org and click on "Professional Development".

CSI Webinar - The Construction Education Network and CSI Chapters, April 3, 2007, 2:00pm - 3:30 pm (ET). Speaker(s): Paulette Salisbury, FCSI, CDT, Erin Schuck, Michael Farsarella, Jeffery Iwankow. In this FREE webinar, chapter leaders will learn about CSI’s new Construction Education Network (CEN) Provider Program – giving more learners access to CSI chapter education programs through an online searchable database. The CEN program – allows the chapter to offer CSI CEU’s for eligible education programs based upon quality education/training standards. Chapters will also be able to search for CSI CEN registered education programs to use at their chapter events. In addition, learners will have online access to their transcripts! Register Now! Space is limited for sites and individuals registering and is on a first-come-first-serve basis. Register now to ensure your space. All Registrations must be received two (2) business days prior to the Webinar. To get more information and register go to www.csinet.org and click on "Professional Development".

CSI Webinar - Green Globes(TM), April 10, 2007, 2:00pm - 3:30 pm (ET). Speaker: Vikki L. Warden, Commercial Programs Green Building Initiative. This session will teach users about the Green Globes™ system, an interactive, flexible and affordable approach to environmental design. Green Globes is a green management tool that includes an assessment protocol, rating system and guide for integrating environmentally friendly design into commercial buildings. Once complete, it also facilitates recognition of the project through third-party verification. You will be able to see materials and hear an instructor and ask questions in real time.

Earn Credit: Most sessions qualify for .15 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and 1.5 Learning Unit (LU) Hours.
Cost PER SITE*: $170 CSI members / $270 non-members

CSI Webinar - Chapter Leader Show Webinar, April 11, 2007, 2:00pm - 3:30 pm (ET). Speaker: Paulette Salisbury, FCSI, CDT. The webinar will provide you all of the information you need to promote the show to your chapter members, answer questions and get you excited about attending The 51st Annual CSI Show & Convention, June 20-22, 2007 in Baltimore! Key CSI staff members will also be on-hand throughout the webinar to answer any additional questions you may have.

Space is limited and is on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please note each registration is for only 1 attendee/site. We expect this session to fill quickly. Because of space limitations, if there are others in your chapter you would like to participate we ask that one common location is selected for all. This will allow as many chapters as possible to participate. Register now to ensure your space. All Registrations must be received two (2) business days prior to the Webinar. To get more information and register go to www.csinet.org and click on "Professional Development".

CSI Webinar - Successful Project Documentation for Sustainability, Tuesday, April 24, 2-3:30pm ET. Speaker: Paul R. Bertram FCSI, CDT, LEED Bertram specializes in developing sustainable design communication strategies for the building team. His goal is to help re-fabricate architecture by rethinking sustainable design processes and the building materials, systems and assemblies utilized in construction. He is President/CEO of PRB Connect.

This seminar focuses on the basic concepts of documentation. Participants will gain an understanding of the essential components to develop an integrated building team and achieve sustainable performance requirements. In addition participants will also gain an understanding of the overall documentation process.

Cost: (per seminar, per site) $170 for CSI members, $270 for non-members

The 51st Annual CSI Show & Convention, Baltimore, MD, June 20-22, in the Baltimore Convention Center. The Institute will present more than 120 education sessions covering the Building Information Model, sustainability, legal issues, and other information solutions for the built environment. Most sessions will qualify for continuing education credit.

Mississippi Headwaters USGBC

Registration Open for the LEED-EB Technical Review Workshop
Attend the LEED for Existing Buildings Technical Review Workshop presented by the U.S. Green Building Council. Gain the knowledge needed to maximize building performance, achieve LEED certification and take t he LEED Professional Accreditation Exam.

Date and location: April 27, 2007: 8:30am – 5:00pm at the Science Museum of Minnesota (Discovery Hall), St. Paul
Registration: For details, download the event flyer and registration instructions from our website.

Register for the 5th Annual International Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities Conference
The three-day conference will consist of plenary and specialized sessions focused on three green roof topic areas: Policies and programs; Design and implementation; and Research and technical papers on performance. Those planning to attend are also encouraged to check out the various training courses and workshops offered, as well as the conference trade show.

Date and location: April 29-May 1, 2007 at the Minneapolis Convention Center
Registration: For additional information and registration, visit http://greenroofs.org/minneapolis/

Support the Lifecycle Building Challenge
The "Lifecycle Building Challenge" - co-sponsored by the Building Materials Reuse Association, the American Institute of Architects and West Coast Green - invites professionals and students nationwide to submit designs and ideas by May 15 that support cost-effective disassembly and anticipate the future use of building materials. Students, architects, reuse experts, engineers, builders, product designers, educators and environmental advocates are encouraged to apply for the web-based competition.
For more information or to enter the competition, visit http://www.lifecyclebuilding.org

Earth Day Event
April 23, 2007: Earth Day Event with Ed Mazria at the Coffman Memorial Union Great Hall, University of Minnesota

Greening The Heartland
September 12-14, 2007: Greening the Heartland, Monona Terrace Convention Center, Madison, WI

Other Things of Interest

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division will be hosting a discussion in Minneapolis/St. Paul on the topic of accessibility in the construction of multi-family housing. The program, which is free and includes breakfast, will be held from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. on May 22 at the Radisson Plaza Hotel, in Minneapolis. We are inviting building professionals, including architects and civil engineers, as well as developers, government officials, and advocates for individuals with disabilities.

The Twin Cities meeting is part of a nationwide “Multi-Family Housing Access Forum” that the Civil Rights Division launched in 2005. Its purpose is to help building professionals understand their legal obligations under the federal Fair Housing Act’s accessibility requirements and to celebrate partnerships that have successfully produced accessible multi-family housing in which everyone profits – developers and consumers alike.

If you would like to be added to our invitation list, or if you have any questions about the upcoming May 22 event, please email us at accessforum@usdoj.gov. For additional information, you can go to www.usdoj.gov/fairhousing. Please also let us know of colleagues who may be interested in attending the program.