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July 2022
The 24th Annual Construction Industry Summer Open (CISO)
Registration Form Scholarship Info and Application Form Sponsor Letter
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WCCSI Architectural Scavenger Hunt
Join the Worcester County Construction Specifications Institute, Preservation Worcester and Central Mass American Institute of Architects for an "Amazing Race" style competition to locate some of Worcester's historically significant locations. Solve the clues to find the correct destinations, travel to them and photograph your teammates at each location. Be the first team to return and you'll win prizes as well as bragging rights! Pizza and beverages will be provided for participants. This program will be approved through the AIA for…
Find out more »October 2022
Concrete Restoration and Repair
WHEN: Tuesday Oct 18th 2022 5:30 – Social 6:00 – Presentation 6:45 - Dinner WHERE: J Anthony’s, 917 Southbridge St Auburn Ma COST: $15/pp Members $25/pp RSVP TO: Terri Bracken at: neregcsi@gmail.com Key learning objectives of the program: Review methods to diagnose problems with existing concrete structures as well as looking at the causes of corrosion. Understand crack repair techniques including routing and sealing, pressure injecting epoxy, gravity feed epoxy and crack-bridging coatings. Understand the basics of concrete spall repairs.…
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February 2023
Firestopping Technology Update
All buildings require some degree of fire protection systems, but did you know that in Massachusetts, local fire departments are empowered to require the Owner to retain the services of a 3rd party plans examiner for the review of permit documents, submittals, witnessing of tests and assistance with inspections? This month’s program, Installation Do's, Don'ts and Combustibility Testing, will be held at WPI’s Fire Protection Engineering building at the Gateway Park Campus, home to one of the premiere FPE programs…
Find out more »March 2023
Carbon Neutral Worcester
In all your spare time, have you ever just sat on your couch and said to yourself “I wonder what the City of Worcester is doing for sustainable initiatives?” Well, WCCCSI has the answer for you! Adopted by the City in April 2021, the Green Worcester Plan sets forth a systematic approach and set of initiatives to make Worcester “one of the most sustainable and climate-resistant mid-sized cities in America by 2050.” This month's program will discuss the where, when…
Find out more »April 2023
Recycling in Construction Materials: Manufacturers Making an Impact
Reduce, reuse, recycle. We all know these concepts are key to eliminating waste, conserving energy and minimizing our impact on the environment to become more better stewards of our resources and produce more sustainable designs. As designers and specifiers, we can only be as successful in pursuing these goals as our building material manufacturers are in implementing them in production of the components we select. This month’s program will examine how manufacturers of some of our major building components have…
Find out more »May 2023
Building Construction Tour – Doherty HS
This program, being jointly hosted by the Worcester Chapter of CSI and Central Mass AIA, will tour the new Doherty Memorial High School, designed by Lamoureux Pagano Associates | Architects of Worcester and being built by a joint venture between Fontaine Brothers and Dimeo Construction. This new 420,000 square foot building will support an educational program for 1,670 students with spaces for Chapter 74 vocational programs including Engineering & Technology, Construction Craft Laborer, Programming and Web Development, and Marketing Management…
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