FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Willamette Valley Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute

January 29, 2009 Meeting

BUILDING PROJECTS IN THE PIPELINE

Business and Agency Leaders to Present Upcoming Construction Projects to

Architects, Engineers, Builders and More at CSI Meeting

With increasing news of businesses suffering and the economy stumbling, building professionals are gathering at a January 29, 2009 meeting with local leaders to learn about upcoming construction projects that will give the local economy a lift.

≥This Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) meeting is a unique gathering this year and weπd like to kick off the new year with some hope,≤ says organization president Mark Richards. ≥Weπre bringing together a cross-section of building professionals to discuss upcoming projects and to also continue their education in sustainability and other issues that affect the overall market.≤

The CSI meeting will be held on January 29 at the Eugene Hilton and Conference Center with free educational workshops on a host of building issues from 2:00 – 4:30 PM. Topics (full program attached) include sustainability experts discussing green roofs and photovoltaics for roofs. A social hour and product show follows at 5:30 PM with a dinner at 6:30 PM.

At 7 pm, a special ≥Projects in the Pipeline 2009≤ panel will present potential or currently planned projects that will provide local economic stimulus. Panel members include: Philip Farrington, Peacehealth, Dave Hauser, Eugene Chamber of Commerce, Jon Lauch, Eugene School District, 4J, Chris Ramey, University of Oregon, Mike Sullivan, City of Eugene, David Suchart, Lane County, and John Tamulonis, City of Springfield.

≥ This meeting is an exceptional networking opportunity for those in construction related professions and will give some insights into the future of our communities.≤ Richards said. ≥And for the first-time, weπll include these interesting and informative educational workshops as part of our anual joint meeting.≤

Professional associations represented at the meeting will include: AIA (American Institute of Architects), NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction), CFMA (Construction Financial Managers Association) and others.

The meeting is generously sponsored by: Jones and Roth, Ward Insurance, McKenzie Commercial Contractors, CH2MHill and Chambers Construction.

The cost of Dinner is $25 and reservations are requested. Contact Tana Baker at

tana@chambersconstruction.com or 541-687-9445

QUICK FACTS ABOUT CSI :

It is not a television show.

Members: Architects, Specifiers, Contractors, Engineers, Building Owners, Facility Managers, Attorneys, Academics, Product Representatives, Construction Software Vendors. Nationally, the organization has 146 chapters and more than 15,000 members. The Willamette Valley Chapter has 115 members.

Mission: Advance the process of creating and sustaining the built environment.

About: The Construction Specifications Institute is renowned in the industry for its rigorous certification programs for professionals seeking to improve their knowledge of accurate and concise construction documents and project delivery.

EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

ALL PROGRAMS ARE OPEN TO PUBLIC AND FREE

EUGENE HILTON AND CONFERENCE CENTER

2:00 PM

Masterformat Changes to Accommodate Environmental Engineering Projects

Presented by Allen Wright of CH2MHill.

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