CSI Mission Statement: The Construction Specifications
Institute advances the process of creating and sustaining the
built environment for the benefit of the construction community
by using the diversity of its members to exchange knowledge.
SEPTEMBER
CHAPTER MEETING
AKRON-CANTON AIRPORT EXPANSION NEWS
Thursday, September 18, 2008
From runway expansions to new
terminal expansions, the Akron-Canton Airport is rapidly moving
into the future, with plans to go from regional airport to international.
Richard McQueen, Assistant Airport Director will be our speaker
for the evening; discussing the many projects currently and planned
for the Akron-Canton Airport.
Rick began his career at the airport as Airport Accountant in
1982. He was promoted to Controller, then Assistant Director of
Finance and Administration and now holds the position of Assistant
Airport Director, the number two position in the organization.
Rick’s core responsibilities include managing finances,
accounting, contracts, and government funding; personnel hiring
and employee benefit programs; and capital project administration,
including the $24 million concourse replacement and $80 million
in airfield upgrades. Rick graduated from Walsh College with a
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting and Finance.
Under McQueen’s leadership the airport received the an Excellence
in Engineering award from the American Council of Engineering
Companies of Ohio; the FAA’s Great Lakes Region Safety Award;
and the American Society of Professional Engineer’s Excellence
in Engineering Award.
Don't be left stranded at the gate - come to hear how this will
affect our region.
Location:
Tangier’s, 532 West Market
Street, Akron, 44303
Time:
5:00 p.m. – Social
6:00 p.m. – Dinner
7:00 p.m. – Program
Cost:
Akron-Canton CSI members (including students
members) – included in 2008/2009 dues. Non-chapter
CSI Members, AIA members, and guests - $25.00.
OTHER INDUSTRY
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
NOT ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL
Sponsored by the International Masonry Institute, The Belden Brick
Company,The Brick Industry Association and the International
Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers
September 9, 2008
WHERE The Belden Brick Company – Plant
8
700 Edelweiss Drive
Sugarcreek, Ohio 44681
SCHEDULE
9:00
a.m. Registration/Check-in
9:30 a.m. – Tour of Belden Brick Plant
Presented
by: The Belden Brick Company
•
Clay/Shale sorting and crushing
• Molded and Extruded Brick Production
• Firing of Brick
• Packaging Final Product
12:30
p.m. Lunch and Seminar
Presented
by: The Brick Industry Association Seminar: Brick Properties and Detailing
1:30
p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Hands-on Demonstration of Brick Installation
Led
by: The International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers
3:
30 p.m. Conclusion
CONTINUING EDUCATION This program meets State of Ohio AIA/CES
requirements for Continuing Education, and qualifies for HSW learning
units (LUs). Total program offers up to 5 CEUs.
COST Cost is $20.00 per person. This
fee will be refunded upon check-in at the Belden Brick Company.
Deadline for registration is: September 1, 2008. Lunch
is included, please advise if you have dietary restrictions. Space
is limited, register early.
Please
wear comfortable work clothing, as this program is a true “hands-on”
event, providing you with the opportunity to try your hand at
bricklaying!
Please note that this tour requires a good deal of walking
and climbing of stairs.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Job Opening: ASSISTANT SPECIFICATIONS
WRITER at WTW Architects
Salary: Open
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Employer: WTW Architects
Type: Full Time
Categories: Architect/Specifications
Education: 4 Year Degree
Description - What we are looking for:
ASSISTANT SPECIFICATIONS WRITER
Experience: 5-10 years in an architectural office.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture a preference;
architectural licensure a plus. Consideration will also be given
to young professionals who have a strong interest in building
materials, technical aspects of construction, and who are interested
in pursuing a specialist position.
Responsibilities: Review architectural drawings to identify scope
and content for specifications. Assist project teams in selection
of materials and methods. Prepare written technical specifications
using office masters and commercial specifications writing software.
Coordinate contents of the Project Manual. Coordinate specifications
with drawings. Be a resource professional to the project teams.
Maintain office master specifications and resource library.
An important aspect of the position will be gaining an understanding
of Revit and eSpecs for Revit as the firm transitions to eSpecs
for Revit during the last quarter of 2008.
What WTW offers its Employees: • Competitive Salaries •
Opportunity for growth • Employee bonus program •
401(k) Plan • Medical Coverage • Dental Coverage •
Additional Medical & Dental insurance available at cost to
employee • Life Insurance • Disability Insurance •
IDP mentoring program with salary increase upon licensure •
Internal Continuing Education Program • Good office culture
Requirements: You must be a multi-tasker who has strong organizational
and word processing skills. Must be reliable, conscientious, and
prepared to work in a fast-paced environment.
Construction administration experience is a plus. CDT certificate
and knowledge of CSI formats is preferred. CCS Certification is
a plus.
Employer Information about WTW Architects: Established in 1959,
WTW is an award winning full service architectural firm based
in Pittsburgh, PA. WTW is nationally recognized for higher education
work especially in the area of campus centers, student housing,
and college recreation centers. Other areas of design interest
include health care, financial institutions, laboratory and high-tech
facilities, and office buildings.
In the 1960’s and 1970’s there
was a local CSI Chapter, known as the Warren, Akron, Canton, Youngstown
or “WACY” Chapter. The Chapter gradually fell apart
from lack of leadership and loss of interest and was dissolved
in the early 1970’s.
A few of the former members retained CSI membership recognizing
the value and benefits even without a local support Chapter. Some
transferred to other Chapters in the region. Some were simply
unaffiliated members. One such faithful member was Larry Everhard.
In the summer of 1996, Larry was called by a member of the Columbus
Chapter who had noted the absence of a Chapter in the Northeastern
Ohio area. Some phone calls, some commitments, some meetings with
CSI members from other Chapters, and the spark for a new local
Chapter was ignited. Larry Everhard and George Wagner, also a
CSI member, gathered a core of interested persons, including this
writer. George, during the course of his work convinced a number
of persons to join our ranks. George also tracked down other unaffiliated
members by obtaining a list from The Institute.
On September 26, 1996, a meeting of 28 prospective members of
the new Chapter was inspired by a highly motivational presentation
of “What is CSI” by Edith Washington, a member of the
Toledo Chapter. Edith is currently president-elect of the Institute,
and was treasurer of the Great Lakes Region at that time. Her
enthusiasm for CSI in her presentation convinced a lot of attendees
to join and made clear that she was destined to go far in CSI.
Also present were Larry Raymond and Kathy Bultman, president and
vice president, respectively, of the Great Lakes Region, and Brian
Smith and Dave Proudfit, presidents of the Columbus and Cincinnati
Chapters, respectively.
At the October 1996 dinner meeting conducted by Larry Everhard,
officers were elected by verbal vote. Elected to the Board of
Directors were: President, Larry Everhard, CSI, AIA; President-elect,
Roy Crawford, CSI, CCS, CCCA; Vice-president, Jerry Iams, CSI;
Secretary, Debbie Lavanty, CSI; Treasurer, George Wagner, CSI,
CDT; Director, Professional, Bill Mikusa, CSI; Director, Industry,
Dan Sarvis, CSI; Advisory Board, Jim Jones, CSI; Assistant to
the Treasurer/Secretary, Karen Strekely (Schlechter).
By October 1996 the first Chapter newsletter was published and
mailed to members, prospective members, and construction-related
organizations. Monthly dinner meetings continued through the winter,
as did recruiting of members.
On March 27, 1997, at the monthly dinner meeting, Larry Raymond,
president of the Great Lakes Region, presented Larry Everhard
with a gavel, and a Charter for the Akron-Canton Chapter, CSI.
Forty-two charter members, most of whom werepresent, received
their charter certificates.
Since that time, the Chapter has grown to 65 members, and continues
to grow. Several rounds of new officers have been elected, and
have taken the Chapter to new levels of achievement. Our Chapter
has won several national and regional awards and is recognized
as an important part of the local construction community.
Memberships meetings are held at various times during the month.
Refer to the Monthly Chapter Meeting
page or to the current The fACts Newsletter for more information.
Board meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at the
Panera Bread in Cuyahoga Falls/Chapel Hill, with the exception of
a Thursday holiday where the meeting is to be held the next Thursday
following the holiday. All are welcome to attend.
We encourage involvement within the Chapter. As our President, Phil
Steinberg stated in one of his President’s Corner articles,
“volunteer organizations that you belong to are only as successful
as the members want to make it, and it solely depends on the people
who volunteer to lead the charge… Fortunately, the Akron-Canton
Chapter of the CSI has an outstanding group of people who have contributed
their time and HAVE made a difference!” Call or email a Board
Member for more information on how you can help!
