Marty Helly, CSI Thank You for electing me to another one year term, and for the support you’ve shown to all our volunteers. We look forward to continuing to serve you and grow the chapter. This month we wrap up our fiscal year’s educational events calendar. It’s been a good one starting from the ArchitecturalRead more
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The Construction Documents Technology (CDT) certification provides a comprehensive program of study for anyone seeking to enhance and demonstrate knowledge of writing, interpreting, enforcing and managing construction documents. Who should sit for the CDT? Project architects, contractors, contract administrators, material suppliers, and manufacturers’ representatives are all realizing the advantages of being Construction Documents Technologists. WhatRead more
After the nomination process was completed at our April Chapter meeting, all of our WCCCSI members received ballot information via e-mail and voting was conducted online. The following candidates were elected to chapter offices: President (FY24): Marty Helly Vice President (FY24): Peter Caruso Secretary (FY24,25): Robert Gutmann Director (FY24,25): Roger Hoyt and Kendra Likely TheRead more
The MFBO will be hosting a training on the 225 CMR 23 with DOER on Jun 7, 2023 9:00AM – 12:00 noon. There is no fee for the training. Seats are limited so please register at the link below. Please let me know if you have any questions. Register here
Marty Helly of MHSpecs and Mike Dadekian of SikaSarnafil presented some of the issues in play in the steel and roofing industries. Here are some takeawys. As designers, to meet our goals of being more responsive to the environment, we look to specify materials that are sustainable. To do that, we need to find manufacturersRead more
The promise of public education is to provide opportunity to every child regardless of ability or economic status. The reality is that there are disparities from one community to another that create disadvantages and obstacles for some students, and school facilities can absolutely help or hinder learning, either facilitating equity or serving as an impedimentRead more
Marty Helly, CSI “There are many things from which I might have derived good, by which I have not profited, I dare say, Christmas among the rest. But I am sure I have always thought of Christmas time, when it has come round, as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time; the onlyRead more
(by Peter Caruso) Attendees: Steve Van Dyke, Roger Hoyt, Michael Lapomardo, Peter Caruso, Harry Poirier Not Present: Marty Helly, Kendra Likely, Robert Gutmann Reviewed and approved Minutes from the November Board Meeting: Treasurer’s Report: Mike will line up our financial advisor for review at out Jan/Feb board meeting Treasurer’s report accepted. UpcomingRead more
(by Marty Helly) The Construction Documents Technology (CDT) Program provides a comprehensive overview for anyone who writes, interprets, enforces, or manages construction documents. Project architects, contractors, contract administrators, material suppliers, and manufacturers’ representatives can all realize the advantages of obtaining Construction Documents Technologist certification. By being able to understand and interpret written construction documents andRead more
(by Peter Caruso) In collaboration with Central Massachusetts AIA, the November program brought attendees on a tour of the Prior Performing Arts Center on campus at The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. Recently completed, this building is quickly becoming the flagship of the campus due to its creative design and unique exterior.Read more