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November Chapter Meeting
The Future of Specifications: A Panel Discussion
Alicia Clark, CSI, CDT, Programs Chair
 Tuesday, November 8th
5:30 - 8:00 PM
Elephant's on Corbett
The construction industry is rapidly changing with new technologies, increased awareness of sustainability and resiliency, and many firms no longer have a dedicated spec writer. Most people think specifications are just that giant door stop, and many emerging professionals don't want to be pigeon-holed into writing specifications. Some people believe that the specifier will always exist, but the role of the specifier will inevitably change, and Portland CSI wants to lead a conversation on what that might look like.
Come join our panel of distinguished specifiers who will be discussing the current and future use of specifications, their best tips, pet peeves, product reps, and how to help train the next generation.
REGISTER HERE >
Sponsored by:
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President's Message
Ellen Onstad, CSI, CDT, Board President
Did you attend the October New member orientation? Where you impressed with Ali and all the information she had to offer? Did you think about joining a committee or becoming more involved in the Portland Chapter? Which one are you considering?
What does it mean to join a committee? Sometimes it's just gathering with friends and brainstorming ideas, sometimes it's getting more things on our two do list.
We all have enough to do now - why would we want to join a committee with something else to do. I have no idea. I don't have time for the things I have agreed to. I don't want to do anything else. What other things aren't we ready for? Our job? How do we fix it? More education? We are always learning more - I know there are things I don't know at work all the time. How do you find things? Do you go to co-workers? Do you go to your CSI Friends and ask them? Or do you research on the internet? Which is how you find things out?
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October Recap: PSU Viking Pavilion & Integrated Project Delivery Lite
 Last month we had a great presentation by Woofter Architects and Fortis Construction on the renovation and expansion of the PSU Viking Pavilion. They are working with a very tight budget and tight schedule, so the project team decided to use an Integrated Project Delivery method to help make sure the project is successful. The Woofter design team collocated in the Fortis office to allow for a real-time collaborative process to finish the construction documents on time and on budget. Make sure to check out the video on our
Portland CSI YouTube Channel.
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Got Skills?
 CSI Portland is looking for volunteers that could very well be passionate to join the 2016-2017 Publicity Committee. CSI prides itself in making committee participation easy and enjoyable! Each committee allows you to volunteer for specific events that fit within your time schedule.
The Publicity Committee members will assist the committee chair in ensuring the CSI website and social media sites maintain current and relevant information and content. Committee members will be asked to attend CSI events to take pictures for posting on website and social media sites. These are just a few of the activities.
Collaboration is our main task working with all CSI committees to make sure we have all the ammunition needed to properly and successfully publicize CSI Portland Chapter and all we have to offer. If you have an energetic, creative side and enjoy working with a variety of people and professions, then this is the committee for you!
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Don't Forget to Update Your Email Preferences
 The AEC Industry is booming right now, and we are all being bombarded with emails constantly. However, we don't want to miss out on any interesting events. So to help cut down on unwanted email, Portland CSI has set up various email lists that you can subscribe to.
Just want to hear about the Learning and Libations Events? No problem. Really like our Golf Tournament and Industry Forum? You can sign up for those list too! This is a great way to make sure you are getting invited to the events that you are interested in. We also want to make sure that all your contact information is up to date. We have a lot of great events coming up in the next few months, and don't want you to miss out on them! So, please take a moment to update your email subscription preferences. Just
CLICK THIS LINK and enter in your email address. It should only take 30 seconds, and will be well worth it to make sure you are getting the most out of Portland CSI.
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2017 Sponsorship Opportunities Open
 Portland CSI has been recognized and rewarded for being one of the top CSI chapters in the United States. Our members number over 260 and growing. We have a wide variety of disciplines engaged in bringing the build community together under one umbrella, which is what makes sponsoring event(s) with CSI an
unparalleled
opportunity for your company and brand recognition.
Many companies are moving away from using traditional media to promote their brand, relying more on sponsorship and event opportunities.
Please consider event marketing or sponsoring one or more of the monthly or yearly Portland CSI events.
Detailed information is available HERE >
If you have questions please feel free to e-mail CSI Portland directly at our new email address [email protected].
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Save the Date
 December 13, 2016
Holiday Mixer and Ugly Sweater Contest - An Emerging Professional Event
A Joint Event with AIA Emerging Professionals Committee, ASHRAE, and Others
Our Emerging Professional Mixer / Ugly Sweater Contest from Last year is making a comeback as our December Chapter Meeting. This is a fun and festive networking event that we are co-hosting with other professional organizations in town. While the goal is to get as many emerging professionals in the room as possible, this event is open to anyone and everyone looking to have a good time and expand their network.
January 10, 2017
Economic Forecast
For a full understanding of the issues impacting construction please join Cliff Brewis with Dodge Data and Analytics for a breakdown of the industry and a review of the influencers impacting the various sectors.
February 14, 2017 - LUNCH MEETING
Chapter Meeting Topic TBD
We're looking into topics such as the Post Office Master Plan, Vancouver Gramor Development, OSU Cascade Campus. If you have a topic you are really interested in seeing, please email Ali LaManna at
[email protected]
March 16, 2017
CSI Portland Chapter Industry Forum 2017
Industry Forum 2017, attended by hundreds of designers, engineers, contractors, product reps, and owners, provides the AEC community an annual and stimulating look at what's innovated in the industry. More details will be announced soon! Mark your calendars! Sponsorship opportunities are available now!
August 24, 2017
2017 Portland Chapter CSI Golf Tournament at Lewis River
The golf course will be calling your name soon enough, so why not put it on your calendar early? Find your golf mojo and join us for a fun-filled day in the sun and support the CSI scholarship program in the process. Prizes awarded, raffle tickets available, banquet following, and fun for all.
For more information and registration: Portland.csinet.org
Sponsorship opportunities available!
Contact Ali LaManna
for more details.
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Learning & Libations: Low-Slope Roofing Series
Jake LaManna, CSI, CDT, Education Chair
 November 16th -
Are We Ready for the Big One?
The gas explosion on NW 23rd Avenue in Portland was a shock to a lot of people, and one of contractors biggest fears working on construction sites. It is why we have so many safety measures in place to avoid situations like this. However, it has reminded people how vulnerable our infrastructure can be. In response to the explosion, The Oregonian has put together a great
article about how NW Natural has prepared for the "Big One," but it is only one small piece in a large web of interconnected relationships that we as a design and construction industry need to be thinking about when it comes to earthquake preparedness and resiliency.
How are we going to build buildings and infrastructure that will be resilient to a major earthquake or natural disaster? How are we going to convince owners that it is worthwhile to pursue? These are questions we will be addressing in our upcoming
Learning and Libations with Kent Yu of SEFT Consulting. Kent has been instrumental in creating the Oregon Resilience Plan and is coming to speak to us on Wednesday, November 16th on how to consider the relationships between different systems need to be considered in creating our own resilience plans at the local level. You can't beat getting beer, pizza, and a whole lot of expertise for only $10. We hope to see you there!
REGISTER HERE >
December 15
th - Roofing 301
Join us this fall for our Learning & Libations vertical series on the low-slope roofing assembly. Roofing 101 and 201 have presented, but you can still catch the last in the series. Email
[email protected] for more information.
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In Memory
Lee Kilbourn, FCSI, Membership Chair
 I am sad to report the recent passing for Arnie Schmautz, CSI Member Emeritus on September 13, 2016 at the age of 83 years. He joined CSI in 1979.
Additionally, we lost Ann Rose Gira, wife of R. Dick Gira recently. Dick is a CSI Member Emeritus and was previously President of the Portland Chapter, Regional Director for the Northwest Region, served on the Institute's Education Committee, a member of the Salem and Willamette Valley chapters, had several articles published in the Specifier magazine, as well as a multitude of other activities and expertise. And Rose was with Dick every step of the way at events and meeting many of our members.
A classical piano recital has been established in Rose Ann Gira's name at the University of Indianapolis. First place winners receive an award of $1,000 and second place wins $500. For more information, please email R. Dick Gira, Member Emeritus at
[email protected].
Our CSI community will greatly miss both Arnie and Rose. Our prayers go out to each's family and friends.
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Membership
Lee Kilbourn, FCSI, Membership Chair
Renewed Members July 2016
- Megan Barber, CSI-EP; Weller Associates, Inc.; member since 2015
- Bruce Brown, CSI, AIA; GBD Architects, Incorporated; member since 1990
- Richard Heiserman, FCSI, CCCA, AIA; Ankrom Moisan Architects Inc.; member since 1986
- Craig Jaeger, CSI, CDT; Jaeger& Erwert General Contractors; member since 1986
- Marc Labadie, CSI; TVA Architects, Inc.; member since 1994
- Erik Lawrence, CSI, AIA, M. Arch, NCARB; RDH Building Sciences, Inc.; member since 2013
- Brian Lee, PE, CSI; PACE Engineers; member since 1997
- Jody Moore, CSI, CDT; DeaMor Associates, Inc.; member since 1984
- Justin Norman, CSI; Woodfold Mfg. Inc.; member since 2010
- Douglas Sams, CSI, CDT, AIA, LEED AP; ZGF Architects LLP; member since 2002
- Stan Vande Bergh, CSI; Portland Bureau of Water; member since 1993
- James Wilson, CSI, CCS; SRG Partnership, P.C.; member since 1989
Members Emeritus with anniversary date in July:
- Robert Cloud, CSI, Member Emeritus, member since 1976
- Arnie Schmautz, CSI, Member Emeritus, member since 1979
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Expand Your Horizons
 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:
Tegularity by Sheldon Wolfe, RA, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, CSC
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ASPE Presents Drones Over the Northwest
 Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 5:30 PM
University Place, 310 SW Lincoln Street, Portland, OR
Cost: $35/each + bring 1 guest for free (BOGO Special)
Construction projects have utilized aerial photography for decades - if documenting the logistics and the progress of physical site was critical, and if the budget could afford it. With rapid advances in drone access abilities and equipment payloads and shrinking price points, a simple set of photographs has evolved into an enhanced array of "must have" data gathering: high resolution videos, GPS precision, 3D mapping and analysis . . .. the "sky's the limit"!
Join us as Joe takes us on a virtual flight and explains the ins and outs; and ups and downs of this exciting new technology.
DOWNLOAD FLYER HERE >
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RCI Puget Sound Presents Building Envelope and Rooftop Quality Assurance 2-Day Symposium
December 1-2, 2016
Portland Doubletree by Hilton
Two one
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day courses offered for professionals interested in field inspections
and quality of applications, including material manufacturers, general contractors, quality assurance observers, and field inspectors.
DOWNLOAD FLYER HERE >
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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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November 8
November 15
November 16
December 1-2
December 13
Multi-Generational Panel: Design/Construction and the Changing of the Guard
December 13
Holiday Mixer & Ugly Sweater Contest
December 15
Learning & Libations Series: Roofing 301
2017
January 10, 2017
Chapter Meeting: Annual Economic Forecast
February 14
Chapter Meeting: Grill the Developer
March 16
August 24
Lewis River Golf Course
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