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In Memoriam
Last week, the Denver Chapter of CSI lost a very dear friend. Jackie Ninneman, our chapter's first executive secretary and grandmother to Michelle Duran, our current executive secretary, lost her long battle with COPD. Jackie was the “public face” of the Denver chapter for many years, cheerfully greeting everyone who came to a chapter meeting, remembering names and faces much longer than most of us. Jackie assisted chapter presidents, elected board members, and committee chairs to provide the service to our members, not always because it was part of her job but because she truly cared about the people of the Denver Chapter. Jackie will be fondly remembered and sorely missed.
Latest
(website updated 3/16/12)
- Membership Meeting May 8, 2012 TOPIC: General Conditions and the Construction Contract Administration Process to be presented by, Gregory J. Markling, FCSI, SCIP, CCS, CCCA, NCARB, LEED AP Institute President-Elect 2012, Details HERE
- CSI DENVER CHAPTER EDUCATIONAL FUND SCHOLARSHIP: See Details HERE Deadline April 30, 2012
- Plant Tour: April 27, 2012 - Manko Window Systems. Details here.
- CSI National Elections: Congratulations to the winners of the CSI elections for FY2013! See the results of the recent national elections here.
- 2011 Design Symposium pictures now in the Gallery more
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Congratulations Fall 2011 Certificants! list
CSI Certification News
It's not too early to start thinking about Certification exams. Add to your professional knowledge and credibility in our industry with a CDT Certificate or achieve one of the upper-level Certifications, CCS, CCCA, or CCPR. Note that the Spring exam window will be four weeks long, giving you more options to sit for an exam. However, if you missed the registration deadline for the Spring exam window, you can still begin preparations for an exam in the Fall.
New topics include sustainability, building information modeling (BIM), and integrated project delivery (IPD). Vic Palazzini, CSI, CCPR, Denver Chapter certification chair, will soon have information on the chapter's preparation classes, so watch this space. For more information, click here
If you still are not convinced that you should consider CSI certification, read this post by Randal Reifsnider, or these commentsby some other CSI members!
March 13, 2012 Chapter Meeting - Using Mediation to Keep Projects in Production
Despite all of the best intentions and careful planning, disputes are inevitable in complex construction projects. Mediation is often the most practical and efficient process for resolving disputes as they arise. This presentation will review ...More Details HERE
Date: Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Time: 11:30am Check-in and networking
12:00pm Lunch and presentation
Place: Lakewood Country Club
6800 W 10th Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80215
Cost: Free for members/$20 for guests
Please complete Your Online Registration: here
Questions? Contact Michelle Duran at 720-962-8642 or mailto:mdurancsi@qwestoffice.net
November 2011 President's Message
Hey CSI, don’t get substituted.
I’ve commented in the past that CSI could stand for the Construction Solutions Institute in lieu of the Construction Specifications Institute. This concept never rang more clearly to me than after sitting in three different educational programs at CONSTRUCT 2011, where the topic of substitutions seemed to permeate, then monopolize, the discussion. Read the rest of Mike Young's November article here.
October 2011 President's Message
Why CSI?
Why join, why renew my membership, why participate in the Denver Chapter, CSI? The answers are as diverse as the membership of CSI. Read the complete article here.
Award Recipients Recognized at CONSTRUCT2011 & The Annual CSI Convention
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http://www.csinet.org/2012awards
Congratulations to Denver Chapter's own David Bishton! Dave will be receiving an award for his work on the Southwest Breezes newsletter and website, as well as the Denver Chapter roster. The chapter will also receive the Outstanding Chapter Commendation, and has achieved the Bronze Level, meaning our chapter has won this award five times. Well done!
June Technical Article
Why Specify a Level 5 Gypsum Board Finish?
by Liz O’Sullivan
Many design and construction professionals believe that a Level 5 Gypsum Board Finish is required only in special circumstances, such as when gypsum board is to be coated with a high gloss paint. This practice actually falls far short of the industry standard. Read more here
March 2011 Technical Article
AWI vs. WDMA Standards
Do you have specifications for flush wood doors that reference both AWI Section 1300 and the WDMA I.S.1A-04 standards? Has this caused you problems in the bidding stage or worse yet, after doors have arrived at the jobsite?
AWI and WDMA have been developing standards impacting the commercial door industry for decades.
Read more here
February 2011 Technical Article
THE DAM BRIDGE
By Jon Willis
The USA Today article penned by Sean Holstege of the Arizona Republic hailed "Hoover Dam bridge is America's newest wonder". "It stands like a sentinel, watching in the wind over one of America's most treasured landmarks, the Hoover Dam" the article goes on to say.
To read more, click here.
Our New Website
Welcome to our new website! Enjoy improved website navigation and exciting new features. Check out our photo gallery of Chapter Events, and photo slide show of featured member projects. Visit our Journal page for articles from our Officers and Committee Chairs. Keep up to date on the latest Chapter Twitter post on our homepage. See who our generous sponsors are, featured on each or our five main pages. The Membership Directory for 2010-2011 is now available for Members who are registered on our website. If you haven't registered yet, use the link on left.
Check back soon for more features! A discussion page will be set up for timely members' and visitors' discussion of hot spec topics! We welcome member participation in making this an active, lively place to share information and to see what other members are doing.