CSI news and notes

by arslan_ahmed | July 21, 2023 1:25 pm

[1]The 2023 National Conference Agenda is Now Available

Get ready to become a master of change at the CSI National Conference 2023: October 4 to 6, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The exciting, timely, action-packed agenda is taking place. Get ready for an array of education sessions to choose from as they focus on “mastering change” in a rapidly evolving industry, keynotes, invaluable networking opportunities,
and a lot of fun.

The following are just a few topics attendees will see at the conference:

Technology & innovation

• Unlocking the Metaverse: What It Means to You
• Cultivating Collaboration in a Changing Industry

Sustainability & decarbonization

• Green Roof Design: A Sustainable Approach to Waterproofing
• Decarbonizing Concrete Now: Reports from the Field

Project delivery & specifications

• What Every Architect Should Include in Drawings and Specifications
• Evolving Project Delivery: Mastering Change with AIA Contract Documents

Check out the entire education lineup at www.csiresources.org/2023nationalconference/schedule/october-4[2].

New Opportunities to Get Even Smarter with the CSI Learning Library

The CSI Learning Library is a key resource, featuring courses to expand one’s knowledge and expertise.

Three new courses on imminent industry topics are now available in the CSI Learning Library thanks to a partnership with the PPG Foundation, the grantmaking arm of American coatings company PPG Industries.

These courses can be purchased individually for $50, or as a bundle at a discounted rate of $100.

• Confident Presenting
• Paints and Coatings 101
• Technical Color

In addition to these new courses, the Learning Library also features a number of individual courses for a customizable learning experience.

Some of the recently most watched include:

• How to Specify & Design Firestop
• Building Resilient Structures Using Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs)
• High Performance Fluoropolymer Powder Coatings—Coraflon Platinum Powder

Visit www.pathlms.com/csi/courses[3] to explore all the available courses.

Meet the New CSI Board of Directors

CSI is pleased to announce the results of its 2023 national election.
The following individuals have been elected to the CSI board of directors, effective July 1, 2023.

Kevin Wang, CSI, CCS, CDT – Director-at-large

Thomas A. Lanzelotti, CSI, CDT – Director, Northeast Region

Georgia Spenser, CSI, CDT – Director, Northwest Region

Lynsey Hankins, CSI – Director, South Central Region

These individuals join the incumbent board members to form the FY2024 CSI Board of Directors:

Arthur “Cam” Featherstonhaugh IV, CSI, CDT – Board chair

William Sundquist, FCSI – Chair-elect

Jori Smith, CSI, CDT – Secretary

Michael Young, FCSI, CCCA, CCS, CDT – Treasurer

Jarrod Mann, PE, CSI, CDT – Director-at-large

Morayma Bittle, CSI, CCS, CDT – Director, Southwest Region

Ivette Ramirez Bruns, CSI, CCS, CDT – Director, Great Lakes Region

Patrick Comerford, CSI, CCPR, CDT – Director, West Region

Amy Hockett, CSI, CDT – Director, Southeast Region

Betina Latiker, CSI, CCS, CDT – Director, Gulf States Region

Robert Vaughn, CSI – Director, Middle Atlantic Region

Andrea Zawodny, CSI, CCS, CDT – Director, North Central Region

Mark Dorsey, FASAE, CAE – CEO (Ex-Officio)

CSI is thankful for every member who demonstrated interest in joining the board of directors by submitting their names for consideration. CSI also thanks all members who participated in the organization’s election by voting.

Source URL: https://www.constructionspecifier.com/csi-feb-news-n-notes-2-2/

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