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TrendWatch April/May 2009
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Green Building Pays Back
Sustainable design or green building is a collaborative and integrated approach to designing, engineering, and constructing buildings to be environmentally responsible, resource efficient, and healthful. To most people, that sounds great and a lot like Yankee ingenuity. But the most frequently asked question is, "How much will it cost?" While that's a fair question, the better question is, "What's the best investment?" More Green >
Why High Performance Buildings?
You've seen articles about private companies and public entities deciding to build green. The current paradigm shift realizes that efficiency strategies are investments in the future of our buildings and communities. High performance buildings are built with the best economic and environmental life-cycle value in mind. The needs of the occupants, the business, and our natural resources are taken into consideration collectively to create a facility that uses energy wisely, protects the environment and contributes to the financial performance of the building owner.
More High Performance >
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Designed by Hopkins Architects in collaboration
with executive architect Centerbrook,
Kroon Hall is Yale's latest sustainable building,
with the goal of carbon neutrality.
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F O C U S : CI Turns Attention to Construction Economy -
Dedicates Remaining Major Programs to Economic Issues
Until recently, the construction industry has enjoyed an extended period of high demand and prosperity, and now many industry principals find themselves unprepared for this economic uncertainty and construction recession.
The Construction Institute is confident that the current economic climate presents new opportunities to embrace change and develop innovative business strategies. Those who do so will emerge as the new industry leaders.
In order to provide its members with the information necessary to take advantage of the opportunities ahead, the Institute will devote its three remaining educational programs to the Design and Construction economy. Industry experts, owners and leading economists from top industry publications will provide updates on the A/E/C economy and share their latest data and forecasts on important issues.
More Economy >
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 Member Profile
John B. Farnham
Executive Director
Associated General Contractors (AGC) of CT
John Farnham is a tireless advocate for the construction industry in Connecticut. His work for AGC for over 30 years,
as well as his involvement with numerous industry organizations and associations, has yielded significant benefit to the business of construction. He has shaped policy and regulations for the commercial construction industry by lending his energy and expertise to several state and national trade and professional organizations.
More Farnham >
Committee Spotlight: Board of Advisors
The Board of Advisors is a vehicle for bringing together participants from all segments of the construction industry. The purpose is to discuss, examine, and debate the most timely and significant issues facing the industry and to periodically review the status and operations of the Construction Institute at the University of Hartford. The BOA is not a decision-making body, but rather an advisory group that makes recommendations to the Institute's Board of Directors.
More Board of Advisors >
Economic Series Program One -
"The Upside of Down" May 8th!
Today's economic climate presents new opportunities for design & construction industry firms to embrace change and develop innovative business strategies that will enable them to emerge from this recession in a stronger position. Those who do so will be the new industry leaders.
On Friday, May 8th, the Institute will present "The Upside of Down- Strategies on How to Benefit
from Challenging Times"...
More "Upside" >
CI Professional Development Cuts Prices for Remaining Spring 2009 Workshops!Sign up for Construction Institute's Professional Education Workshops NOW through June, 2009
and receive special discounts on workshops on Design, Construction and Facilities Management.
Details on Workshop Discounts! >
15th Annual Construction Institute Golf Classic set for September 16th!
The Construction Institute Golf Classic is celebrating its 15th year and it promises to be the best ever. On Wednesday, September 16, 2009, Tunxis Plantation Golf Course in Farmington will once again play host to the CT AEC Industry's largest one day golf event.
More Golf >
Member/Guest Spring Social at the
Essex Yacht Club on Thursday, May 21
Join your colleagues for a "Networking Affair with a Nautical Flair". There will be Cocktails & Hors d'Oeuvres and lots of action including the "CI Regatta" featuring mini boats sponsored by members.
More Social >
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Construction Institute Announces 2009 Annual Award Winners!
On Thursday, June 25, 2009, CI's 34th Annual Membership & Awards Dinner, will recognize:
John B. Farnham, Executive Director of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of CT, will receive the Institute's Distinguished Achievement Award for outstanding contributions to the construction industry.
Deborah Laviero, Vice President of Marketing & Business Development, OFI, will receive CI's Distinguished Service Award for her dedicated and outstanding service to the Construction Institute, University of Hartford.
Marvin Morganbesser, President Emeritus of the Connecticut Construction Industries Association (CCIA), will receive the Institute's Special Lifetime Recognition Award for his many years of dedication to the Construction Institute and for his continued impact on Connecticut's construction industry.
My CI...Update
Membership Expansion Project
New Member Firms
• Burns & McDonnell Engineering, Inc.
Sponsored by Priscilla Robinson of Joseph Merritt & Company, Inc.
• Erland Construction
• GDS Signs, Inc.
Sponsored by Donata Perra of St. Mary's Hospital
• JMP Environmental Consulting
Sponsored by Peter DeMallie, Design Professionals Inc.
• Sentry Commercial Real Estate Services
Sponsored by Peter DeMallie, Design Professionals Inc.
• Sustainable Engineering Solutions
• Tavella Design Group
The Membership Committee urges you to take part in this exciting effort to expand the Institute and improve your networking opportunities, as well as get a little something for yourself!
More on My CI >
Member News & Notes
Mike Petro has joined Erland Construction, a new CI member, as their Director of Business Development.
Ronald L. Eddy of Griffin Land was promoted to the position of Vice President.
Design Professionals, Inc. was recently certified by the State of Connecticut as a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise, Minority Business Enterprise, and Small Business Enterprise (WBE/MBE/SBE). The firm offers site planning, civil & traffic engineering, surveyor, GIS and landscape architectural services in CT, MA and RI.
Member News and Notes is the section of CI TrendWatch where you can share your news and successes with your colleagues.
Have you: Won an award? Moved to a new address? Added to senior management? Hit a significant milestone? Send us an email with the name of your company and a sentence about your accomplishment and we’ll print it here. Please send your information to Geryl Rose, G2 Marketing Resources LLC at gerylrose@sbcglobal.net
Learn more about membership >
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Programs & Events
May 8, 2009, Friday: "The Upside of Down" - Economic Series Program One >
May 21, 2009, Thursday: 2nd Annual Member/Guest Social at Essex Yacht Club >
May 28, 2009, Thurday: "I-95 Regional Construction Forecast" - Economic Series Program Two>
June 11, 2009, Thursday: YPC Comedy Night at the Funny Bone >
June 19, 2009, Friday: Economic Series Program Three >
June 25, 2009, Thursday: 34th Annual Membership Meeting & Awards Dinner >
September 16, 2009, Wednesday: 15th Annual Construction Institute Golf Classic >
See all upcoming Programs and Events >
Upcoming Spring 2009 Professional Development Workshops
CI Professional Development Cuts Prices for Remaining Spring 2009 Workshops!
Details >
May 5, 2009, Tuesday: Sustainable Site Design >
May 6, 2009, Wednesday: Estimating Fundamentals 101 >
May 7, 2009, Thursday: Sustainable Practices in High Performance Buildings >
See all Spring 2009 Professional Development Workshops > |
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Construction Institute - University of Hartford,
312 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT. 06117, 860.768.4459
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