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Portland CSI May 2019 Chapter Meeting – AEC Trivia Night

Join Portland Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Tuesday, May 14th at Century Bar for Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Trivia Night. All experience levels are welcome! There will be questions for Architects, Specifiers, Product Reps, Engineers, Contractors, Owners and Architectural History Buffs. Meet some new people and try to put together a team with a diverse area of knowledge.

Portland CSI will provide appetizers and the first round of drinks!

CSI Portland April 2019 – Learning and Libations: Terry Kastner Discusses Wallboard Finishing

Date: Thursday, April 18, 2019 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Join members of the Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) industry at the Portland Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Learning and Libations.

There are four major players responsible for Wallboard and Stucco installations. Those players are the Owner, Architect, General Contractor and Specialty Contractor.

Learning Objectives

  • Manage everyone’s expectations
  • Define each of the players responsibilities
  • Explain how those responsibilities must be carried out
  • Explain the importance of fulfilling your responsibilities
  • What can go wrong if responsibilities are not performed as required
  • Achieve the ultimate goal of providing the Owner with the desired end product.

Presenter – Terry Kastner

Terry Kastner has been involved with Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau (NWCB) since 2007 and is the current Executive Director. Terry has thirteen years of field related experience in Light Gauge Metal Framing, Drywall Installations, Drywall Finishing, Acoustical Ceiling Installation and Exterior cladding of Stucco and EIFS.

Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau is a nonprofit trade association for the wall and ceiling industry, serving a wide-ranging membership of contractors, manufacturers, dealers, labor organizations and other professionals in the industry.

Agenda

5:30 PM to 6:00 PM – Networking
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM – Presentation
7:00 PM to 7:30 PM – Free Beer, tour of the training lab and of course, more networking

2019 CSI Industry Forum – Portland, OR

Join hundreds of designers, engineers, contractors, product representatives and project owners at the Portland Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Industry Forum. The Industry Forum is an afternoon of information and a stimulating look at what is new and innovative in the building and construction industry.

5×10’s

Five ten-minute presentations by students and professionals on innovation in the building design and construction.

Speed Education (in partnership with The American Institute of Architects AIA Portland)

Gain valuable knowledge and earn 1.5 HSW continuing education units (CEUs) in this fun fast paced educational event. Learn the latest need-to-know product information, grow your resource library, and make new connections with up to 6 vendors… all in one 90 minute session.

Keynote Address

Our Keynote Speaker this year is Adèle Naudé Santos, FAIA, ARCUK, an architect and planner whose career combines professional practice, research and teaching. Her work is widely known for design excellence. Ms. Santos has won international design competitions, published work in journals worldwide, and has worked in cultures as diverse as Japan, Africa and the United States. Ms. Santos will focus on her most recent professional practice and academic efforts in the realm of housing and affordable communities.

Product Exhibit

This is a key opportunity to showcase your company’s products and services to the decision-makers in the industry and interact with your potential clients one-on-one.