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CSI/Praxis Portland: 2-Day Concrete/Flooring Symposium
Cherise Lakeside, CSI, CDT, President Elect
 Join us for an unprecedented event! Praxis Events Live represents the largest slab construction, polishing and roughness average demonstrations across country. Representatives from the specifications community along with industry professionals lead presentations on performance-based specifications. After decades of challenges within the concrete construction industry, this educational events series brings transparency, clarity and accountability to the concrete construction process.
REGISTER HERE >
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President's Message
Ellen Onstad CSI, CDT, Chapter President
I've known many of the members for many years - I love looking thru the membership lists to see who is currently listed. What company they are with and how long they have been a member. Please make sure this information is correct. To do that contact CSI National or Lee Kilbourn and he can walk you through corrections. The membership committee also uses this information to remind members to renew, and invite members to join committees or attend special events.
As we begin this new year of Portland Chapter CSI, its important to also look back. We have accomplished much these last few years. The recession was difficult on the construction industry, organizations like ours specifically. Membership as a whole has decreased but Portland Chapter has held its own at approximately 270 members. We have a healthy mix of architects, specifiers, contractors, engineers and product representatives. Thank you all for maintaining your membership.
It's also important for us to look forward. Our committees are always looking for new members. If you didn't receive information at new member orientation or its been a few years, please look at our Portland chapter website and review the options available for joining committees.
More information will be forthcoming after the annual board retreat. Looking forward to fresh ideas and new perspectives. Thank you everyone who has agreed to be on the board or act as a committee chair.
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July Chapter Meeting: Architectural Scavenger Hunt
Alicia Clark, CSI-EP, Program Committee Chair
 July 12, 2016
Annual Architectural Scavenger Hunt (FREE EVENT!)
Put on your thinking cap, grab the map and the clues, and come test your architectural knowledge! It's summery time! Time for our annual Architectural Scavenger Hunt. We are busy hunting down clues to make a fun and challenging trail for you to follow. This year will be our first scavenger hunt on the Eastside of the river. Brush up on your sleuthing skills and join us. This is a free event with a hosted Happy Hour to follow, so spread the word around your office to anyone that is interested in coming to see what Portland CSI is all about!
REGISTER HERE >
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Let the Golfing Begin
Erica Bitterman-Ryon, Golf Committee Chair
 This year's
Annual CSI Golf Tournament Is August 25th at Lewis River Golf Club. It will be a 12:30 shot gun start. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, KP, LD, Longest Putt and Straight Drive and of course team that tries the hardest. There will be Raffle tickets sold as well for some great prizes donated by our sponsors.
The CSI Annual Golf Tournament is a fund raising event for our Scholarships. Scholarships are given out for those that want to further their education in the AEC industry by taking the CDT Exam or next level exams. Your sponsorship and participation in this event allows CSI to help members in the AEC Industry and those emerging professionals that someday may be working with us in this wild and crazy industry. Please help make this year a success and participate in the golf tournament. You don't have to be a pro to play, just have to know how to have fun. If you are just not a golfer in any way shape or form, you can be a sponsor and help that way. Come out and network, man a tee box, play games and give out prizes. You can also donate Raffle Prizes for after dinner. Got some Swag you wanna get out there to help promote your firm? This is the perfect chance to do so.
It's a lot of fun! You're out of the office in the sun networking, laughing, and enjoying the day. HOW AWESOME IS THAT!
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Annual Chili Cook-Off & Awards Ceremony Recap
Alicia Clark, CSI-EP, Program Committee Chair
 The Chili Cook-Off was a huge success! Congratulations to Team Chili Chili Bang Bang (sponsored by
Pacific Mat) for winning both Best Chili and People's Choice! Also, congratulations to Team Holiday Mash Up (sponsored by
WindowTech) for winning Best Theme! They had everyone laughing with their creative holiday character mash-ups.
We had six great chilis, and we appreciate everyone that came out to taste them all. I also want to thank our event sponsors Tao Group and Boral for helping to support this event and keep the cost down for people to attend. This is a fun event with a great opportunity for networking, so start planning your chili recipes for next year.
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Save the Date
Alicia Clark, CSI-EP, Program Committee Chair
 July 20, 2016
3D Tech for the Built Environment
Paul Tice is CEO of ToPa 3D, with several years of experience in the 3D documentation industry. He will be presenting project case studies on the use of 3D laser scanning, drone technology and virtual reality applications as they relate to construction projects. This presentation is available for AIA CEUs. Also, there will be a raffle amongst the attendees for a set of Samsung Gear VR virtual reality goggles.
August 25, 2016
Annual CSI Golf Tournament
Our Annual day in the sun at Lewis River Golf Course, to raise money for our Scholarship Program. Sponsorship and golf teams are filling up fast, so make sure to sign-up soon!
August 26-27, 2016
CSI/Praxis Portland - Two Day Concrete/Flooring Symposium
This is special two-day event with a focus on CSI Division 03. The event will include panel discussions, hands-on contractor training/certification and up to 8 AIA credit hours of classroom learning available for the first event of its kind in Portland, OR.
November 8, 2016
Law in Design and Construction: Who's at Risk?
Design and Construction can be a contentious industry. Construction Defect, digital documents, project warranties, can all bring up lots of questions about the correct way to do things, and the actual way things get done. Come ask your questions to our panel of experts.
December 13, 2016
Multi-Generational Panel: Design/Construction and the Changing of the Guard
Speed Mentoring Event
Baby Boomers are retiring, Millennials are entering the workforce in-mass, and the Recession threw a wrench in the whole system.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
Contact Ali Clark
for more details!
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Learning & Libations Year in Review
Jake LaManna, CSI-EP, CDT, Education Chair
 In 2016, several new features to our educational offerings have been experimentally introduced. First, we rebranded ourselves as the pdxCSI Learning & Libations Series. We are still a place to get beer, pizza, and learning. Now we have a catchy title to announce that fact.
Next, we experimented with new program offerings. These included a "Season of Technology" where we've explored the available technologies out there for enhancing project delivery and communication. We have tested out offering semi-monthly L&L Tours, one given by Andersen Construction of the Cosmopolitan condo tower being built in the Pearl District and another given by the Willamette Falls Legacy Project, to explore the future Riverwalk development site at the Willamette Falls in Oregon City.
Still further, we are exploring offering an annual symposium, covering in depth the coordination and core competencies required to execute the design and construction of complex assemblies. Our first experiment in this type of educational offering is being spearheaded by the Kraken herself, Cherise Schacter, and we look forward to sharing that event with you on August 26th and 27th at Walsh Construction.
New ideas are still being worked on and theorized. The year isn't over yet, and there are many innovative tours and lectures coming up in the Fall.
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Congratulations to Newly Certified Smarty Pants
Cherise Lakeside, CSI, CDT, Certification Chair
 Portland CSI would like to congratulate the following members on receiving either their CDT (Construction Document Technologist) or their CCS (Certified Construction Specifier) during our last round of testing in April 2016. Next time you see them, please give these members a high five and "Way to Go" for a job well done!
Portland Chapter Members
Graham, Devin, CSI-EP, CDT; OH Planning + Design, Architecture
Harrison, Russell, CSI, CDT; Window Tech, Inc.
Hather, Caroline, CSI, CDT; Ankrom Moisan Architects
Hristov, TZ, CSI, CDT; Airefco
Kruse, Teresa, CSI, CDT; OH Planning + Design, Architecture
Libby, Sharon, CSI, CDT, LEED AP, NCARB; Walsh Construction Co.
Lungershausen, Alexander, CSI, CCS, AIA, LEED AP; Hennebery Eddy
Rouse, Allison K, CSI, CCS; Portland Parks and Recreation
Tauber, Stephanie, CSI-EP, CDT; Ankrom Moisan Architects
CSI Members in Portland Oregon area, without chapter affiliation:
Michael Green, CSI, CDT, LEED AP; Forensic Building Consultants
Jones, Monica, CSI, CCS; LRS Architects
Tim Lunsford, CSI, CDT; Forensic Building Consultants
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New & Renewed Members - April 2016
Lee Kilbourn, FCSI, FAIA, Membership Chair
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Mark Barney, CSI, CDT, AHC; Northwest Hardware Consultants ; member since 2002
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David York, CSI, AIA; David York architect, LLC; member since 2013
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Susan Wurdeman, CSI, NCARB; Dull Olson Weekes - IBI Group Architects; member since 1997
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Anna Todd, CSI, LEED AP; Todd Construction, Inc.; member since 2012
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Steve Popkes, CSI, CDT; AEP Span ; member since 1999
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Derek Payne, CSI; Benchmark by Kingspan; member since 2014
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Bo Oswald, CSI; Essex General Construction; member since 2015
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Ellen Onstad, CSI, CDT; Dodge Data & Analytics; member since 1995
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Gordon Nelson, CSI; Pacific Facade Systems, LLC; member since 2014
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Dale Kuykendall, CSI, CDT; Glen/Mar Construction, Inc.; member since 1986
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Douglas Isaacs, CSI; Crawford Roll-Lite Door Sales of Oregon; member since 2014
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Alexei Holstein, CSI, CDT, PMP; Siemens; member since 2013
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Trasi Hogenhout, CSI; Contractor Plan Center, Inc. ; member since 1988
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John Herrmann, CSI, CDT; Bain Associates, Inc. ; member since 1991
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Jeff Herrmann, CSI, CDT; Georgia-Pacific ; member since 2002
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Etta Goerl, CSI, CCS; Port of Portland; member since 2010
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raig Cody, CSI; Architextures; member since 2011
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Timothy Clem, CSI, CDT, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB; PKA Architects; member since 2002
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Jon Bouffleur, CSI; SprayLock; member since 2016
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Get Social
 CSI members in Portland, across the country and beyond are sharing information on LinkedIn discussion groups, Twitter, and blogs that are full of great content. We encourage you to connect with these professionals and expand your network. We learn something new from them each and every day.
Featured blogs this month:
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Need Continuing Education Credit?
 CE Academy, an affiliate of Ron Blank & Associates, host
live continuing education events throughout the country each year, assisting design professionals in maintaining their required credits. We're hosting a live event for the Portland area on July 14th. This full-day event is scheduled to provide attendees with 9 HSW, 9 GBCI general credit hours, 2 BD+C credit hours, and 1 credit hour of Accessibility (ADA). We'll report attendance to AIA and the USGBC for credit, as well as issue certificates of completion for the attendees' personal records. We'll also provide breakfast and lunch! For more information, email Chris Massey at [email protected].
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CSI's mission it to advance building information management and education of project teams to improve facility performance. We are the only organization that brings together all the players in the built industry.
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