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March Chapter Meeting McMenamins: The Art of Master Building
Come join a lively discussion (and good beer) at a historic building. Topics covered include:
selection process for projects, collaboration process with local community to keep building history and character, sustainability, reuse and adaptive techniques for various aspects of buildings and its fixtures, and working with architects and contractors using a hybrid design/build-master building format. View before and after photos from various projects in the Pacific Northwest. LEARN MORE >
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan, Portland, OR
5:30-8:00 PM
Cost: Member $40 / Non-Member $50 / Student $10
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President's Message
Christine Irwin, CSI, President
Rafael Schmidt Architekten Kanzleistrasse of Zurich, Switzerland, it may never be built but it sure is impressive. The Solar City Tower, an extraordinary structure that will rise hundreds of feet into the air, was designed by world famous RAFAA Architectural firm. READ MORE >
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February Chapter Meeting:
Grill the Contractor was HOT
The February Meeting at the Governor Hotel was a smashing success! Some very distinguished local contractors were kind (and brave) enough to put themselves in the hot seat and take questions from our members and Twitter audience covering a range of topics. Thank you to our panel members: Corey Lohman, Emerick Construction; Chip Laizure, JE Dunn Construction; Marty Houston, Walsh Construction; Todd Duwe, Andersen Construction; Andrew Dykeman, Lease Crutcher Lewis; and our moderator, Brian Kiel. You all made this so much fun that we can't wait to do it again! Thank you to our sponsor: Husqvarna Group. READ A STORIFY RECAP HERE >
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SpecLink-E User Group
Corey Morris, CSI, Board Secretary
Spec writing can be a lonely, thankless job, but spec writers do get to work with others - their design team! This will be our topic - working with our teams to verify scope, markup drafts, identify new products and obtain feedback during construction. Interface Engineering will give a short demonstration on the markup process used by their engineering teams - checklists, Bluebeam software, it's pretty sophisticated! Come prepared to learn and share.
Next Meeting:
Teamwork: Using SpecLink-E with Design Teams
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 12:00 PM
Interface Engineering, 708 SW Third Ave Suite 400, Portland, OR
If you use BSD's SpecLink-E software, you need to attend this group to get the most out of your software AND to save yourself time and effort.
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Industry Forum 2014:
The Process of Creation with Snohetta
Sign up early to secure your place as one of only five sponsors at this year's IF event. For only $2,500 you can enjoy the benefits of a Platinum Sponsorship. At $2,500, it is a great deal! It's an even better deal if you sign up by February 28 - save $250!
Benefits include:
- Twenty event tickets for your guests (value $25 each)
- Sixty-second introduction of your firm at the event
- Your logo on all event materials, including a poster that will be distributed prior to the event
- Association with one of the world's leading architectural forces
- Personal meeting with our keynote speaker for you and two guests - an opportunity to build relationships for future partnering opportunities
- Premier location for networking and making contacts at the Industry Forum
LEARN MORE >
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NW Region Conference 2014:
Building Bridges to the Future
 May 8-10, 2014 at the Portland Hilton
Each month, leading up to the NWRC in May, we will profile three of our scheduled speakers and the topics they will cover--teasers to get you excited about the upcoming event! Meet three more speakers this month. READ MORE >
DOWNLOAD CONFERENCE SCHEDULE >
REGISTER EARLY FOR SAVINGS >
SIGN UP TO BE A SPONSOR >
VIEW PRESS RELEASE >
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June Chapter Meeting: Awards & Annual Chili Cook-Off
 June 10, 2014
AIA Portland Center for Architecture
Competition and trash talk is already heating up. More details on schedule to come. Prizes for best chili and best team theme. Join us!
REGISTER HERE >
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Education Committee Report:
Lecture Series Successful
Cherise Schacter, CSI, CDT, President-Elect, Education Chair
 The Education Committee is keeping the calendar full with valuable, cost effective lectures and classes to serve a wide variety of our members. Our January Post Occupancy Energy Performance & Trends Lecture by Mitch Dec of Glumac was very informative and all learned some things about energy efficiency. Our February Bluebeam for Design and Construction Class was sold out. Our speakers shared some great information, tools, tips and tricks for using Bluebeam to make project collaboration more efficient. Thank you to our sponsors Arc Document Solutions and Ideate, Inc. for generously providing the space, beer and pizza for this fun and interesting event. A very special thank you to our speakers for giving your valuable time to share your lessons learned with our members. READ MORE >
Do you have an interesting topic or skill to share? Showcase your expertise with our members. Contact [email protected]
for more information on how to be a speaker at a CSI event. We take care of all of the organization and promoting the event. You only need to show up and teach.
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CDT Certification
Kathy Hempel, CSI, CCA, Certification Committee Chair
Last month, we inadvertently left out the picture of one of our scholarship recipients, Jake LaManna from Oh Planning and Design. Please congratulate him next time you see him.
Our CDT classes for spring of 2014 are well underway and our participants and scholarship recipients are learning all about the project delivery process.
Wondering how YOU can get in on this? Keep your eyes open for exam and resource scholarship opportunities for the fall exam and complete scholarship opportunities next spring. There will be more information on our website in the next couple of months.
Did you know that you don't have to be a member of CSI to take the CDT exam or classes? You can earn AIA CES and CSI CEN learning units while furthering your knowledge on the construction process. The CDT (Construction Documents Technologist) Education Program teaches a thorough overview of the design and construction process. It promotes an understanding of contractual agreements, roles, responsibilities, drawings and specifications, and construction delivery systems and how to consistently develop organized, effective construction documents.
Contact me at [email protected] if you have any questions or want more information about your options.
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Welcome (back) members
Renewed and new members from December 2013 include:
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Robin Shane Best, CSI, CDT, AIA; Catena Consulting Engineers; member since 2013
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Danny Sullivan, CSI; Sullivan Architectural Products; member since 2006
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Michael J. Watson, CSI, CDT; Pacific Architectural Products; member since 1990
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Christopher K. Veit, CSI, CCS; Carlson/Veit Architects, P.C.; member since 1983
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Jeremy Patrick Tunney, CSI; Class A Roofing Consultants; member since 2012
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Michael W. Thrailkill, CSI, CDT, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP; Yost Grube Hall Architecture; member since 2004
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Randy E. Tessman, CPA, CSI, CDT; Benjamin Moore Paints; member since 1995
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Robert W Temple, CSI; Hafele America Co.; member since 2012
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Jeff Shearer, CSI; Fred Shearer & Sons; member since 1999
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Josh Sharp, CSI, CDT; The Garland Company; member since 2012
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Mark P. Schneider, CSI; CSAF LLC; member since 1997
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Ron Ogden, CSI; R. J. Ogden Associates, Inc.; member since 1986
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Mike Murphy, CSI, CDT; Miller Paint Co.; member since 2006
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Jeff McIntyre, CSI, CDT; Rodda / Cloverdale Paint Company; member since 2006
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Thomas R. Lebo, CSI, CDT; Brown and Caldwell; member since 1998
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John Lamb, CSI; LCI Consultants; member since 1983
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Gregory A. Hranac, RA, CSI, CCS; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; member since 1998
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Brian A. Hjelte, CSI, CDT; Waterleaf Architecture; member since 2013
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Lee Fleming, CSI-EP; Portland Public Schools; member since 2013
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Colin P. Doherty, CSI, CCS; Port of Portland; member since 2009
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Eric R Bressman, CSI, CCCA; Ankrom Moisan; member since 2012
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Erica L. Bitterman-Ryon, CSI; Precision Images; member since 2000
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Kraken Rule #62:
Have You Expressed Your Gratitude?
 Let's take a short moment to highlight a few of our amazing volunteers who bring you such rich and varied programs, events and education.
- Ellen Onstad, CSI, McGraw Hill Construction, Programs Chair - Ellen has been our Programs Chair for a number of years and works tirelessly every single month to bring us our awesome monthly chapter meetings. She is the type of person who is always willing to help, no matter the task at hand. That said, she is also one of the kindest, most giving people I have ever met. Thank you, Ellen!
- Kathy Hempel, CSI, DeaMor, Certifications Chair - Kathy bravely stepped up from CDT Instructor to chair our Certification Committee this year. Kathy is dedicated, motivated, organized and truly passionate about helping our members take this next step. In addition, Kathy is always a helping hand wherever she lands at CSI events. Thank you, Kathy, for all that you do.
- Industry Forum Committee Jody Moore, CSI, DeaMor; Tony Divincenzo, CSI, Ideate, Inc.; Alexander Lungerhausen, CSI, Hennebery Eddy; Corey Morris, CSI, Clark Kjos Architects; Jaci Amend, CSI, Melvin Mark Companies; Chris Ferguson, CSI; Skip Brown, CSI, Melvin Mark Companies; Bud Henson, CSI, Window Tech; Mark Miller, CSI, Skoler Building Resources; Don Stastny, CSI, Don Stastny Architecture - Over the past few years, this group has taken our old Products Fair format and transformed it into something innovative, inspiring, and current. They have brought notable names like the Stefan Behnisch of Germany, Bjarke Ingels Group of Copenhagen and this year, Snohetta of Norway, to Portland and created a signature event. They work very hard to make this world class, and we appreciate all that they do.
Next time you see one of these individuals, take a moment to thank them for their hard work and dedication to the Portland Chapter of CSI.
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Are you social?
 Each month, we will be sharing a few new social media resources. Check out these new blogs and tweeps to follow or DOWNLOAD FULL LIST >
Blog Posts
The importance of honoring your leaders
Marvin Kemp, AIA, CSI, CDT - The Accidental Leader
Recognition: different things to different people
Out of all the #CSIstats, you're the 1 that matters (check out the CSI mention!)
Eric D. Lussier, CSI, CDT - Indoor sports Flooring Trusted Advisor
I want you!
Sheldon Wolfe, FCSI, CCS - Construction Specifier, Curmudgeon, Constructive Thoughts
Do you have a suggestion or addition for this list? We'd love to hear it. Please email our social media goddess, [email protected].
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Construct 2014
Cherise Schacter, CSI, CDT, President Elect, Education Chair
 September 9-12, Baltimore (Note corrected dates)
We have been informed that this year's CONSTRUCT coincides with the 200th birthday celebration of the Maryland War of 1812. If you have not yet attended CONSTRUCT, this would be an incredible year to start. I will be attending my third CONSTRUCT show in Baltimore, and I can say with full conviction that it is the highlight of my year. There is more education, events and fun packed into one week than I thought possible. I strongly suggest, due to events in the area, that you book your hotels early and get signed up. This is going to be an event-filled convention. Don't miss it! LEARN MORE >
ACCESS PAST PRESENTATION LIBRARY ON YOUTUBE >
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Mt. Rainier Chapter Presentation
Cherise Schacter, CSI, CDT, President Elect, Education Chair
 On February 6th, I presented Architect/Engineer Coordination: Closing the Gap to approximately 40 Mt. Rainier Chapter members. This was a very interesting and entertaining adventure. It happened to snow heavily that day and I could not get to Tacoma due to road conditions. Rather than cancel the meeting or offer a different program than what was advertised, we decided to get creative (as CSI Members do) and solve the problem.
Bob Kenworthy from Mt. Rainier kindly ran my slides at the event while I presented from my cell phone at home to a speakerphone at the event which was in front of a microphone so the audience could hear. Amazingly, it worked! Thank you to Bob and the Mt. Rainier leadership for taking what was a very stressful day and helping make it happen with positive results. THIS is what CSI is all about!
I will again be presenting this topic at the upcoming 2014 ASIC National Conference (American Society of Irrigation Consultants) on Monday April 28th in Portland at the Benson Hotel. LEARN MORE >
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Free NW Region Leadership Weekend
Cherise Schacter, CSI, CDT, President Elect, Education Committee Chair
 If you have decided to take on a leadership role in CSI, congratulations! The upcoming Leadership Weekend is a great place to start. This is a real career builder. Your weekend will start with a world class speaker and teacher. By the end of the program, you will have learned the secrets of some of the greatest leaders of our day. Talk to your region leaders or chapter officers about getting your name on the list to attend our FREE Leadership Training Weekend coming up in May 2014. Invaluable professional development and success training is yours for the asking, just for being an active member of your CSI Chapter and the NW Region.
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Institute and Region Chapters
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Chapter Name
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Phone
| Monthly Meetings
| Big Sky
| Jan O'Brien
| 406-245-6363
| Last Tuesday | Capital
| Chris Veit
| 503-390-0291
| Third Thursday
| Cook Inlet
| Mark Hughes
| 907-267-5163
| Third Tuesday
| Idaho
| Karen Morris
| 208-343-3620
| Third Tuesday | Mt. Rainier
| Bob Kenworthy
| 253-931-4904
| First Thursday
| Puget Sound
| Andrew Estep
| 206-382-3393
| Second Thursday
| Spokane
| Georgia Spencer
| 509-328-2771
| Second Thursday
| Willamette Valley
| Alorie Mayer
| 541-485-0922
| Last Thursday
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Call for Sponsors: CANstruction
Amber Corsen, CANstruction Committee Chair
 Each month, 270,000 people eat meals from emergency food boxes; an astonishing 92,000 of those are children. That's enough to fill the Moda Center over 13 times! It is the Society of Design Administration's pleasure to work with Axium to put on CANstruction Portland 2014, a unique charity event to raise awareness and donations for Oregon Food Bank. Since its inception in 1997, the Portland CANstruction event has raised 906,818 meals for Oregon Food Bank. The goal for 2014 is to raise 150,000 meals. Your support of this worthy cause will make a direct impact on the fight against hunger. Sponsorships range from $250-$5,000. |
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AIA 2014 Oregon Design Conference: Regeneration
 May 1-3, 2014
Salishan Spa & Golf Resort, Gleneden Beach, Oregon
REGENERATION is the theme for this two-and-a-half day retreat. With synonyms that include adapt, change, create, evolve, exhilarate, fix, form, heal, improve, invigorate, make, reclaim, recreate, reconcile, recondition, reconstruct, reestablish, reform, refresh, rejuvenate, remedy, renew, renovate, repair, reproduce, restore, revive, revolutionize, soothe, take shape, take form, transfigure, and transmute, Regeneration is charged with meaning. LEARN MORE >
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