Sharing in the vision for CSI

by Erik Missio | July 4, 2016 9:48 am

INSIDE CSI
Ronald L. Geren, FCSI, CCS, CCCA
As the new Chair of CSI’s Board of Directors, I want to share the Board’s vision for CSI and its relationship to you—that your membership organization focuses on helping you realize your full professional potential throughout your career.

For nearly 70 years, CSI has set its sights on improving the building industry. CSI expanded its external focus from the improvement of specifications into broader aspects of design and construction, which has elevated the visibility of both the association and that of its members.

Industry peers recognize CSI as a leading technical resource for the built environment. Other associations reference CSI in publications they produce. We provide standards and formats to governmental entities, many of whom you would recognize. Regularly invited to participate in committee and task forces convened by other industry associations, CSI recently joined as a signatory for the White House Event on Resilient Building Codes. Other industry resources and software tools regularly integrate CSI standards into them. Not only will CSI continue to develop and provide technical tools and know-how, but we will also create an environment where members continue to be recognized for their insight and sought after as thought leaders.

In order to enable stronger member connections and support you in these activities, CSI will introduce a new feature—a robust set of online communities—when the website is relaunched this year. These communities will be a place to share resources, thoughts, ideas, and experiences from different viewpoints. With these new communities, literally hundreds of years’ worth of experience will be available to you. Use them and find your voice. Ask questions, get answers. Use your fellow members as the resource. CSI needs each member to participate so we can create that robust professional network.

In talking with other members, I often hear, “I wouldn’t be where I am today in my career if I hadn’t gotten involved with CSI.” Offer your enhanced technical expertise. Participate in a practice group, attend education sessions, earn your Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) certificate or advanced certification, or volunteer at the chapter or region level. Show your company what an asset you can be, and let CSI help.

Not sure how to take the first step? Visit the CSI website at www.csinet.org, or contact your local chapter to point you in the right direction.

Ultimately, you make this association successful. Participate, get involved and share your knowledge and experiences. Together, we will create an environment that can help you realize your full professional potential and strengthen our profession.

Ronald L. Geren, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, is the new CSI Board Chair. He is the owner and principal of RLGA Technical Services LLC, a specifications and building code consulting firm located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Geren is part of The Construction Specifier Editorial Advisory Board. He can be reached at ron@specsandcodes.com[1].

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