This year we will be meeting at Milford Yacht Club, 131 Trumbull Ave, Milford, CT 06460, (203) 783-0060. Arrivals at 5:00 PM, Cash Bar, Dinner served at 6:15. Sunset at 8:27 PM. Reservations are required specify choice of entree. Please select from: Pan Roasted Salmon – served with lemon and roasted tomato beurre blanc, riceRead more
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Our April program, a joint Hartford Chapter and Housatonic Chapter CSI event, was our fifth annual Specifiers Roundtable. The evening presented itself with a chance of networking with colleagues in the industry. The panel fielded questions from the moderator and from the attendees. Once again the evening was a chance to gather information to beRead more
Congratulations to these chapter members President – Roy Olsen Vice President – Erin Kesegi Treasurer – Roy Olsen Secretary – Jay Strother Region Director – Jay Strother Advisor to the Board – Ross Spiegel Board member – George Rosamond Continuing Board members William Selski Art SandersRead more
April 19th resurrected the roundtable of specifiers to field the questions that the moderator, Ross Spiegel, authored. A chance for industry members from the Housatonic and Hartford Chapters to gather since the pandemic. Both architectural and engineering professionals had a chance to interact with product representatives.Read more
On Tuesday, June 21, we will gather together at Portofino’s in New Haven for a social evening and recognize chapter members who have contributed to the Chapter over the last year. Please join us for a relaxed and enjoyable evening with friends and colleagues. Cost for dinner is $40 per person. Dinner for past (andRead more
The Lost Boys of Montauk by Amanda Fairbanks follows the lives of four commercial fishermen who lost their lives in a storm off Montauk, New York in 1984. A fascinating read delving into the lives of commercial fishermen who risk their lives in one of the most hazardous professions. Chapter 15 Selling a Dream exploresRead more
Select the statements with proper terms, capitalization, symbols used in the Construction Documents. 1. Four methods of specifying: a. Performance, descriptive, propriety and alternate. b. Descriptive, performance, proprietary and reference standard. c. Open, closed, performance and performance. d. Tentative, standard, descriptive and performance. 2. Addenda are used to accomplish all of the following except: a.Read more
Select the statements with proper terms, capitalization, symbols used in the Construction Documents. 1. In 1964, the term “Project Manual” was introduced by the: a. American Bar Association b. American Institute of Architects c. Construction Specifications Institute d. Yale University Professor Baerman 2. The Design Phase includes all of the following EXCEPT: a. Construction DocumentRead more
The roof edge serves as the building’s first line of defense against damaging winds and severe weather. That’s why specifying a roof edge to be compliant with ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435/ES-1 and other important testing standards to meet building code is critical. Learn more about how you can significantly reduce risk and liability while protecting roof systemsRead more
Select the statements with proper terms, capitalization, symbols used in the Construction Documents. 1. Hardware allowance quantity is $50,000. 2. Hardware allowance amount is $50,000. 3. Repair any plaster wall cracks. 4. Repair plaster cracks. 5. Insure wall assembly will prevent water seepage. 6. Ensure wall assembly will prevent water seepage. 7. Architect/Engineer will superviseRead more