Chapter Events

September Chapter Meeting & Program – Prairie Technologies: Monday, September 10, 2007. Rockford, MN. Afternoon tour and evening Chapter Meeting and Program. Prairie Technologies specializes in the design and implementation of sustainable and renewable building technologies. As a systems oriented firm, Prairie Technologies emphasizes roof top utilization as an asset through Prairie Green Roofs, highly reflective roofing membranes and coatings, and roof top renewable energy resources.

October Chapter Meeting & Program – Tour of Medtronic Mounds View:  Monday October 8, 2007, Mounds View, Minnesota.

Institute Events

CSI Webinar - The LEED Family of Rating Systems: Understanding the Similarities and Differences, Tuesday, September 18, 2-3:30pm ET. Speaker: Ross G. Spiegel, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, AIA, LEED-AP, Fletcher-Thompson, Inc. 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.

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.

• Cost: (per seminar, per site) $75 for CSI members, $90 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".

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.

Mississippi Headwaters USGBC

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