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CDT Scholarships Available - Apply by 12/31
Cherise Lakeside, CSI, CDT, Director at Large
The Portland Chapter of CSI is offering CDT certificate scholarships to architects, design consultants, engineers, contractors, subcontractors and product representatives with less than 10 years industry experience. Please forward this information to anyone you know who would be interested in obtaining their CDT certificate.
The Details
Application Deadline is December 31, 2017. Final decisions will be announced the first week of 2018 to take advantage of exam early registration discounts that end on January 23, 2018.
Included in this Scholarship
National membership dues (if not already a member) for first year.
You pay first $100, we pay balance |
$115 Emerging Professional
$240 Professional |
| CSI Portland Chapter membership dues |
$75 included |
| CDT study group beginning Feb. 2018 |
$150 included |
| Exam registration fee |
$295 early registration by January 23rd required
You pay for exam and are reimbursed on passing only
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| Total value |
$635 Emerging Professional
$760 Professional |
*Membership dues after first year will be the responsibility of the recipient
Initial Out-of-Pocket Cost to Applicant
| CSI national membership dues |
$100 |
Exam registration fee
(Reimbursed when exam passed) |
$295 due by January 23, 2018 exam period in April/May 2018 |
| Total initial costs |
$395 |
| Total final net costs |
$100 if exam passed
$395 if exam not passed |
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To Qualify
- You must be a current CSI member or obtain CSI membership. View benefits of membership here
- Have less than ten years experience in your field
- Commit to one year participation on a CSI Portland committee of your choice. View list here
- Pay your own membership and exam fee up front, for reimbursement immediately for membership and upon passing the exam
To Apply
Send the following information to Cherise@LSW-Architects.com
- Name
- Firm (if applicable)
- Address
- Phone
- Email
- Years of experience
- Discipline (i.e. architect, consultant, contractor, product rep)
- Committee(s) of interest
- Paragraph about why you are pursuing CDT certification and what you hope to achieve
- CSI membership number (if applicable)
- Did someone recommend this scholarship to you? If so, who?
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President's Message: Happy Holidays
Ellen Onstad, CSI, CDT, Board President
We just finished Thanksgiving, and we are getting into the full Holiday Spirit. I hope you all can join in The Ugly Christmas Sweater Party - my problem is I am on the lookout for a pretty "Ugly Sweater" which gets into all types of problems - So maybe I'll just wear a red or green sweater and call it good.
We are also creeping up quickly on the end of the year and a couple of things to keep in mind. You should have received sponsorship information packet for 2018. We are grateful for our events which include golf, chapter meetings, Industry Forum and Learning & Libation sponsors. Without those Individuals and Businesses, we could not bring you the wonderful events that we do. It is with the support of our sponsors, partners and advertisers that the Chapter can provide continuing education programs and encourage collaboration among members of the design team. We have been fortunate in past years to have the support of organizations, like yours, and we are hopeful that this year will be no different.
You may notice that the yearly dues for the Portland Chapter have increased starting in 2018. This is due to the Cost of Business. Some chapters have much higher dues because they include meals. We do not, but hope to include more member events at no charge. The increase of our Portland Chapter dues is the first increase in several years.
As we wrap up 2017 and look toward 2018 I'm excited to have Cliff Brewis speak in January on the Dodge Construction Outlook. Beyond that Ali, Kourtney and The Programs Committee are working hard to bring great presentations next year. Some of the Boards goals include to engaging more with current members, increase visibility and re-define Education. In that aspect I would like to ask if anyone is interested in a Board Position (Contact Me) or A Committee Member (Contact the Chair) or Long-Range Planning for the Chapter (Contact Jaci) Our chapter is only as strong as its members, we are lucky to have engaged and active members, but we are always looking for more people to spread the fun!
Happy Holidays to You and yours and have a blessed new year.
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Upcoming Events
January Chapter Meeting - 2018 Economic Forecast
LUNCH EVENT
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Our annual Construction Economic Forecast is coming back in January. For a full understanding of the issues impacting construction please join us for a breakdown of the industry and a review of the influencers impacting the various sectors and what the prediction for the next year will be.
MORE INFORMATION HERE >
February Chapter Meeting - CLT Construction Trends
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
We have CLT buildings popping up all over the place in the metro area. Come hear from our panel of experts working on these types of projects. Learn about the challenges, opportunities, and what it is like to work on this new building trend.
MORE INFORMATION HERE >
CSI Portland Chapter Industry Forum 2018
March 8, 2018
Industry Forum 2018, attended by hundreds of architects, designers, engineers, contractors, product reps, and owners, provides the A/E/C community an annual and stimulating look at what's innovative in the industry. This year's keynote speaker is Allison Williams, FAIA, speaking on "The Industry and the Art". In addtion for the second year, we are partnering with AIA for speed education! Mark your calendars! Sponsorship opportunities are available now!
CSI 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off and Awards Night
June 12, 2018
Warmer weather means more fun with Portland CSI! The Annual Chili Cook-Off is the perfect event for all you networking chili-lovers. Whether you want to join the competition as a team with your own chili recipe, or just come to judge your colleague's cooking skills and costumes, you are more than welcome. This is also our annual chance to thank all of our hardworking volunteers with the Portland Chapter Awards, and all of our members with low price tickets for a fun and festive evening.
Annual Architectural Scavenger Hunt
FREE EVENT
July 10, 2018
Put on your thinking caps, grab the map and the clues, and come test your architectural knowledge! The summer time is also the time for our Annual Architectural Scavenger Hunt, and we are busy hunting down clues to make a fun and challenging trail for you to follow. This year will be our first hunt on the eastside of the river. Brush off your sleuthing skills and save the date for July 12th. 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!
2018 Portland Chapter CSI Golf Tournament
August 23, 2018
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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Save the Date: Portland CSI CDT Classes
Cherise Lakeside, CSI, CDT, Director at Large
Construction Document Technology (CDT) certification classes will tentatively be held on Wednesday evenings during the months of February and March 2018. We are still searching for a location to hold this years class.
Cost for class will be $150 for CSI members and $200 for non-members.
More details to come soon.
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Renewed and New Members
as of August 2017
- Dean Aldrich, Esq., CSI; The Aldrich Law Office; member since 1996
- Owen Elkins, CSI; Bain Associates, Inc.; member since 2017 - NEW
- Anthony Fennig, CSI; PKA Architects; member since 1993
- Chris Ferguson, CSI; Atlas Supply, Inc.; member since 2015
- Samuel Hampson, CSI-EP; Miller Paint Company; member since 2017 - NEW
- Bryce Jacobson, CSI; Metro SW&R; member since 1997
- James LaManna Jr., BA, CSI, CDT, M. Arch; Walsh Construction Company; member since 2013
- Dennet Latham, CSI, CCS, AIA, LEED AP, M. Arch; Architect, Specifier; member since 1980
- William Pelke, CSI, AIA, CSC; Covestro; member since 2004
- Ray Rauscher, CSI; Speedy Glass Commercial Division; member since 2015
- Paul Schultz, CSI-S; Student; member since 2017 - NEW
- George Volker, CSI; Pella Windows & Doors; member since 2016
- Eric Watson, PE, CSI, SE; Miller Consulting Engineers; member since 2003
- Jason Wesolowski, CSI; Scott Edwards Architecture; member since 2017 - NEW
- James Wilson, CSI, CCS; SRG Partnership, P.C.; member since 1989
- David York, CSI, AIA; Architect; member since 2013
Members Emeritus with August Anniversary dates:
- Inge Annelise Carstanjen, CSI, CDT; member since 1983
- Mr. Ron Huld, CSI, LEED AP, member since 1982
- Richard Hurley, CSI, CDT; member since 1988
- Richard Gessford, CSI, CDT, AIA; member since 1993
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Wayward Websites
Sheldon Wolfe, RA, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, CSC
There's often a lag between the time something new comes along and the time it is fully incorporated into our lives or work. When websites first came online, in the mid-'90s, they had obvious potential but companies weren't sure what to do with them. As I recall, many of them focused on the history of the company, stocks and market activity, and various other things useless to most visitors. The content was what the company owner thought was interesting; it was not what the prospective customers needed. READ MORE >
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CSI's mission is 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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January 9
CSI Chapter Meeting:
Annual Economic Forecast
February 13
CSI Chapter Meeting:
CLT Construction Trends
March 8
Industry Forum 2018
June 12
Annual Chili Cook-Off and Awards Night
July 10
Architectural Scavenger Hunt
August 23
Annual Golf Tournament
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CSI Portland 2017-2018 Focus/Goals
To increase communication and build relationships
1. Engage current members/recruit new members
2. Increase visibility
3. Re-define education offerings
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