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January 2016
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January Chapter Meeting (Cash Bar) Dinner Meeting: Tuesday, January 5, 2016 - 5:30 pm with program beginning at 6:00 pm
Location: Grand St. Café, 4740 Grand Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64112
Free to KCCSI members, $30 per guest, payable online www.kccsi.org/january.html or at door
Reservations: Contact Mike Cutler ([email protected] / 816-589-4343) or Denise Shibley ([email protected] / 816-872-8863)
No Show Policy: Please cancel prior to 4:00 PM the Friday before the meeting. Members that have confirmed reservations and do not attend may be billed.
November Board Meeting Friday, January 8, 2015 First Watch, Shawnee Mission Pkwy at 7:00 AM
H A P P Y H O L I D A Y S
N E W Y E A R H A P P Y
Wishing all the members of our Chapter, and their families and friends,
Here’s to a terrific 2016!!!
We are proud to be an Outstanding Chapter!
Quick Links
KCCSI Website Chapter Meetings Board Meetings CSI Website Join CSI
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December/January Anniversaries
1 year Mark Coulter Mike Dickey Vanessa Douthat Sam Engle Juston Mitchell Raymond Newcomer
2 years Joyce Beach Ben Milbourn Connor O’Neill
3 years Dave Bednarczyk Shawna Cooke
4 years Sarah Hirsch Jeff Kinstler
5 years Ashley Ott Jason Pollard
6 years Casey Cohorst
7 years Tom Usher
11 years Joseph Pretz
14 years Jerry Rice
16 years Laurence Wightman
22 years Darrell Buerky
25 years Richard Sweers
32 years Alan Spohn
33 years Gerald Johnson
36 years Harold Bowman
37 years Kevin Patterson
53 years John Mischlich
Events
January Chapter Meeting January 5 - Grand Street Café
Thomas L. Rewerts, SE, PE will be presenting
“Cast Stone vs. Limestone in New Construction & Restoration Work”
(1.0 HSW Learning Units)
Register at http://www.kccsi.org/january.html
January Board Meeting January 8 - First Watch Restaurant
KCCSI Helping at Harvesters January 19
Register at http://www.kccsi.org/harvesters.html or contact Chester Bender at 913-782-0541
( Future Opportunities: April 19 & July 12 )
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As I noted in my November President’s Corner arti-cle, one of the challenges all construction related busi-nesses face in the future is Certification, Training and Continuing Education.
Recently I read a very good article I received from the Foundation of Wall and Ceilings Industry (FWDI) ti-tled “Lean Construction Practices for Contractor: Cur-rent thought and Methodologies” – July 2015. It focuses on “Lean Construction Practices for Contractors”. A few important innovations revolutionizing the construc-tion industry today are: Lean Six Sigma, Integrated Project Delivery, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Proactive Training and Development of Field Leaders, Global Posi-tioning Systems (GPS) as well as other innovations and processes. One of the take-aways was “Adopting Lean practices can go a long way to extinction-proofing a
President’s Corner John Larkin, CDT, USGBC
company’s products and services because it requires a philosophy of continuous improvement and constantly evolving process that looks for and removes waste”. You get a copy of this paper by going to the FWDI web site www.awci.org. I would suggest taking time to get a copy of this, read it, and share with others.
Again, the Certification programs CSI offers are, I feel, some of the foundation stones for
success for those in the construction industry, today and tomorrow. We can provide “Building Knowledge” that “Improves Project Delivery.”
As a reminder our spring 2016 CDT and CCPR Prep Courses will begin 2/1/2016, Mondays
from 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM for 8 Weeks. To sign up and get more information, contact Matt Walsh ([email protected] or 913-481-4200).
In closing I would like to extend a Holiday Wish to you all and your families
from me and my family. Believe in the spirit of the Holiday. May the happy mo-ments of the season brighten every day of the New Year.
As always, thank your all for your support, contributions and faith in who we are, what we
do and where we are going .
John
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UPCOMING EVENTS
February Chapter Meeting Tuesday, February 2, 11:30 am Grand Street Café Program to be determined
KCCSI’s 18th Annual Product Expo is right around the corner!!!
Tuesday, February 9 Overland Park Convention Center 12:15 pm to 8:15 pm Four Educational Sessions Live Product Demonstrations Manufacturers’ Product Expo Exhibitors’ Dinner Event
Like to be invited? Register now to get on the list at http://www.kccsi.org/registration.html
Make your plans today! Contact Dave Dixon at [email protected] or 913-544-8689
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The Knowledge College
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The Knowledge College
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December Chapter Meeting Brian Craft, Architectural Sales Manager with Guardian
Industries Corp. presented “The Evolution of Architectural Glass & High Performance Coatings.”
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Twas the season for sharing,
and all through the Chapter,
The members were giving
to bring children some laughter!
2016 TOYS FOR TOTS
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December’s Chapter Meeting was also our opportunity to contribute to the U.S. Marine Corps’ “TOYS FOR TOTS”
program. Once again, KCCSI members gave generously, helping make the Holidays
brighter for area children! Special thanks to our USMC partners who made it all possible!
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Spring 2016 CDT Prep Course
About The CDT
Pass the Construction Documents Technologist Exam (CDT), and you’ll join an elite group of professionals known in the industry for their compre-hensive knowledge of the writing and management of construction docu-ments. Successful passing your CDT allows you to:
Include the “CDT” credential after your name on your business card and your resume
Understand how a project unfolds from conception to delivery
Understand the documentation involved Have your name listed in the Certificant’s Directory
CSI’s CDT program has provided foundation training in construction doc-umentation for architects, contractors, contract administrators, specifiers, and manufacturers’ representatives for decades. As the cornerstone of CSI's certification program, it is also a required prerequisite to CSI’s ad-vanced certification exams: Certified Construction Specifier (CCS), Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA), or Certified Construction Product Representative (CCPR) certification.
Where: 4800 Main St, Kansas City, MO [the former Board of Trade Building]
Thanks to Rick Schaeffer for generously offering the use of Populous’ new facility!
When: Mondays, 7:00am-8:30am, beginning 2/1/2016, for 8 weeks
What You Will Need: The Project Delivery Practice Manual and the study guide. Both are available from the CSI website.
Cost: The Prep Course is free to CSI members. Refer to CSI website for fees associated with the examination itself.
To sign up, contact Matt Walsh ([email protected] or 913-481-4200).
We will also offer a CCPR prep course during this time frame. Reach out to Matt Walsh for more information!
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This chapter newsletter is a monthly publication of the Kansas City Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute. The newsletter is published 10 times per year and is distributed free of charge to its members and other chapter supporters. The goal of the newsletter is the free ex-change of information and experience in construction technology among its readers. Information appearing in this newsletter is not to be interpreted as Kansas City Chapter CSI endorsement of any service, products or company. Opinions expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the Kansas City Chapter CSI. The newsletter does not approve, disapprove, sanction or guar-antee the validity or accuracy of any date, claim or opinion. Blanket reproduction rights are granted CSI and its chapters for individual articles, provided that credit is given the author and this newsletter. Information regarding legal issues is printed with the understanding that neither the Kansas City Chapter CSI nor the newsletter editor is engaged in rendering legal services. Readers are cautioned to obtain legal counsel. Your comments are welcome.
Contact Bob Swindler at 816-472-3280 or [email protected] for newsletter advertisements or questions.
COMMITTEES
Academic Liaison Bob Dye, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, RRC, LEED AP 913-735-4772 [email protected]
Awards Ashley Ott, CSI, CDT 816-605-5980 [email protected]
Certification Matt Walsh, CDT 913-481-4200 [email protected]
Education/Technical Rich Bartholomew, CDT, AIA 913-484-1327 [email protected]
Electronic/Website Andrea Zawodny, CCS, LEED AP 816-472-2125 [email protected]
Foundation/Scholarships John Williams, FCSI, CCS 816-215-8744 [email protected]
Social Sarah DeLaCruz 816-561-4443 [email protected]
Golf John Myers 913-302-3170 [email protected]
House Mike Cutler, CDT 816-589-4343 [email protected]
BOARD MEMBERS
President John Larkin, CDT, USGBC 913-488-7616 [email protected]
President Elect Sara Gilliam, AHC 816-863-8334 [email protected]
1st Vice President Ashley Ott, CSI, CDT 816-605-5980 [email protected]
2nd Vice President Stan Wyrick, CDT 816-215-9195 [email protected]
Secretary Chester Bender, P.E., CCS 913-782-0541 [email protected]
Treasurer Kayla Pollock, CDT, LEED Green 913-393-8729 [email protected]
Regional Director Andrea Zawodny, CCS, LEED AP 816-472-2125 [email protected]
Immediate Past President Matt Walsh, CDT 913-481-4200 [email protected]
Director James Lee, AIA, CDT, CCS 913-236-3400 [email protected]
Director David Dixon, CCCA, CCPR, RRC, RRO 913-544-8689 [email protected]
COMMITTEES (Continued)
Membership Staci Bockwinkel, CDT 913-259-9165 [email protected]
Newsletter Bob Swindler, RA, CDT 816-472-3280 [email protected]
Product Show David Dixon, CCCA, CCPR, RRC, RRO 913-544-8689 [email protected]
Programs Stan Wyrick, CDT 816-215-9195 [email protected]
Chapter Historian Mark Koukol, RA, NCARB 913-945-0383 [email protected]
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[email protected] or 913-488-7616
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