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Chapter Events

November Chapter Meeting & Program - “Safe & Secure by Design – How Target has utilized technology & public/private partnerships to secure their facilities. Noon, Monday November 12, 2007, The Metropolitan Ballroom & Club Room, Golden Valley, Minnesota.

The program is related to the use of technology for security. The presentation will be given by Brian Strawser and Gregg Patyk of Target. Bryan Strawser is the Manager of Assets Protection Innovation. Gregg Patyk is the Senior Manager, Global Investigations & Forensics Services.

Registration will begin at 11:00 AM followed by lunch and the chapter meeting at 11:30 AM. The program will be from 12:15 to 1:30 PM.

December Chapter Meeting & Program - "Changes in Attitude, Changes in Latitude: Building Conversions", Monday December 10, 2007, Minnesota. Afternoon Tour The Westin Minneapolis Hotel (Historic Farmers and Mechanics Bank Building), Evening Chapter Meeting and Dinner, Hilton Hotel Downtown Minneapolis.

Institute Events

CSI Webinar – Submittals and Substitutions, Tuesday, November 6, 2007 2:00 - 3:30 pm (EDT), Greg Markling, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, AIA, MOA Architectural Partnership

Description: The submittal process prior to and during construction is critical to the ultimate success of any project. Often, submittals are used by architects, contractors, and material suppliers for a wide variety of purposes, few of which are consistent with the intent of their use as stipulated in the Contract Documents. It is of utmost importance that all members of the design and construction team clearly understand the purpose and intent of submittals in the construction process. In addition, from the product representative’s perspective, there is nothing more frustrating that to “get specified” only to lose the project to a competitor; from the Contractor’s perspective, there is great pressure to “buy out” the project for the lowest dollar possible; from the design professional/specifiers perspective, there is a compelling desire to specify the right products and actually “get what was specified.” How can all members of the design and construction team get what they want out of this process, and still serve the Owner who is paying for the project in the first place? In this session, you will gain a better understanding of the contractual issues and practical challenges regarding submittals and substitutions in the construction industry, and become better equipped to properly participate in this critical process as a member of the construction team.
Learning Objectives:

Learn the contractual responsibilities of the Contractor, Design Professional/Specifier, and Product Representative regarding submittals and substitutions.
Understand the proper procedures for making construction phase submittals, and requesting and securing substitutions.
Learn the benefits and potential pitfalls of submittals and substitutions on the end-product of the construction process.

Cost: (per seminar, per site) $75 for CSI members, $95 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 – MasterFormat for Engineers, Tuesday, November 13, 20072:00pm - 3:30 pm (ET). Charles E. Gulledge III, PE, CSI, MAI, ASHRAE, AC Corporation

Description: This session will cover basic specification issues and the conversion process of MasterFormat 95 to MasterFormat 2004. Additionally, material will highlight select Subgroup and Division content/issues that are of primary interest to the HVAC&R industry. The following areas will be discussed:
Learning Objectives:

Principles of Construction Documentation
Evolution of MasterFormat
The MasterFormat 2004 Expansion Process
MasterFormat 2004 Basics
Application of MasterFormat 2004
Procurement and Contracting Requirements Group Details
Specifications Group Details

CSI Webinar – The LEED Family of Rating Systems: Understanding the Similarities and Differences, Tuesday, November 20, 2007 2 - 3:30 pm (ET). Ross G. Spiegel, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, AIA, LEED-AP, Fletcher-Thompson, Inc.

Description: The family of LEED Green Building Rating Systems has grown from the original LEED-NC (New Construction & Major Renovations) to include LEED-EB (Existing Buildings) and LEED-CI (Commercial Interiors). In this session attendees will learn about the differences between the systems and how the specifications respond to the requirements for each system. The session will also include practical examples of specifications.
Learning Objectives:

Understand the differences between the various LEED Rating Systems.
Learn how to write specifications that respond to each system's requirements.
Learn how master specification systems make the task of writing specifications with LEED requirements easier.

2008 CSI Construction Academies, February 7-9, 2008, Orlando, FL. The CSI Construction Academies is a two-and-a-half-day education program that enhances capabilities of construction industry professionals. This training program for intermediate to advanced professionals is tailored to product representatives, specifiers, construction administrators and architects.

Construct 2008, CSI Annual Show, June 3-6, 2008, Las Vegas Convention Center, NV. As CONSTRUCT's new owner and producer, Hanley Wood Exhibitions is dedicated to continuing the strong history of the CSI Show and solidifying our role in the commercial construction industry. Possessing deep knowledge of residential and commercial construction, experienced show management and quality educational programming, we offer powerful reach and a solid track record of delivering results.

Construct 2008, CSI Annual Show, June 3-6, 2008, Las Vegas Convention Cent er, NV. As CONSTRUCT's new owner and producer, Hanley Wood Exhibitions is dedicated to continuing the strong history of the CSI Show and solidifying our role in the commercial construction industry. Possessing deep knowledge of residential and commercial construction, experienced show management and quality educational programming, we offer powerful reach and a solid track record of delivering results.

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GREENBUILD 2007, November 7-9, 2007, Chicago, IL Click here for more information or to register