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TrendWatch / Nov./Dec. 2008
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Going Green Could Play Key Role in CT's Economic Recovery
In a recent news article in the Hartford Courant, the US Conference of Mayors reported that a major shift to renewable energy and efficiency is expected to produce 4.2 million new Green jobs during the next three decades.
But what exactly does it mean to be green?
More Going Green>
Brown is the New Green:
Sustainable Design on Brownfields Coming into Vogue
Cleaning up contaminated properties and spurring economic development just isn't enough anymore. Whether it's smart growth, green buildings, and energy efficiency, or some of the newer terms-water stewardship and green infrastructure-they are all coming into play on the national, regional and local level.
More Brown is Green >
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The Heifer International World Headquarters in Little Rock, AR. Photo credit: Timothy Hursley
Green Heights Homes, in Tampa, FL, is building affordable, energy-efficient homes on brownfields sites.
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F O C U S : My CI...Member Expansion Project
CI's Membership Committee is pleased to announce an exciting new program to help grow and enhance the value of the Institute for you, as well as for new members!
The program is entitled My CI, and it is designed to instill a sense of belonging by highlighting members through testimonials and promoting the concept of sharing the benefits of the Institute with non-member firms.
Members who recruit new member firms will be personally rewarded with a $100 Visa Gift Card.
More on My CI... > |
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 Member Profile
Joyce Topshe
Associate Vice President for Facilities,
Wesleyan University,
Middletown, CT
Joyce has had an impressive and diverse career in facilities, construction, development, and government. Since joining Wesleyan in 2000, her team has completed more than 1,000 projects totaling more than $300 million, resulting in a dramatic tranformation of the 2.9 million square foot campus of 330 buildings. She has been an active and important resource to the Construction Institute for many years where she serves on the Board of Directors and the Education Committee.
More Topshe >
Committee Spotlight:
Facilities Management Council
The Facilities Management Council (FMC) is an advisory council to the Institute and is responsible for providing information on all aspects of facilities management with goals of improving efficiency and cost effectiveness and serving as the leaders on all facilities issues that impact the construction industry. It is co-chaired by Donata Perra of St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury and David Bull of Quinebaug Valley Community College.
More Facilities Management Council >
Note... On Wednesday, December 10th the Facilities Management Council presents its 10th Annual Owners Forum:
Achieving High Performance Buildings
"Pay Me Now... or Pay Me Later!"
How Front-end Design Decisions Drive Long-term Life-Cycle Costs.
Click here for information and to register on-line.
Executive Director's Recommended Reading
William H. Cianci, Ph.D.
Executive Director
One of the major issues the Institute is addressing this year in its Construction Issues Series is the renewed interest in achieving high performance buildings through Life Cycle Design decisions. This focus drives design decisions which make a major difference in how the building performs, which in turn drives how costly it is to operate over the life of the building. Below are a few resources that clearly describe what Life Cycle Costing and High Performance Buildings are all about, and I believe you will find them very helpful:
More Recommended Reading >
Special Workshop Webcast!
Monday, December 15
Moisture Migration in the Building Enclosure: The Four Critical Barriers >
The Institute will present its first ever webcast of a Professional Development Workshop. The workshop will originate on the camps of the University of Hartford and be webcast to the MassMutual Learning and Conference Center in Chicopee, MA.
Contact Colleen Kruger at 860-768-5364 or kruger@hartford.edu for details.
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Member News & Notes
Ron van Winkle, former CI Executive Director and recipient of the Institute's first Distinguished Service Award was recently named Town Manager for the Town of West Hartford, CT.
Fusco Corporation has appointed Sara Ruggiero as Marketing Director overseeing all marketing activities. Sara is the President-elect for SMPS-Connecticut.
JCJ Architecture has appointed Beth Haas, CPSM to fill the new position of Communications Coordinator. She is handling the coordination and implementation of all internal and external communication initiatives company-wide.
JCJ Architecture has appointed Diane DeGray to its Marketing Department. She is working with the firm's marketing team to develop successful strategies for marketing and business development. She serves on the CI Marketing Committee.
New Member
IT Direct, LLC
Milestones
Special Anniversary Celebrations in 2008
Joseph Merritt and Company - 100 years
BVH Integrated Services - 50 years
Du Bose Associates Architects - 50 years
Ace Mentor Program - 10 years
In Memory of
Grace Waldvogel
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our colleague Grace Waldvogel.
Grace was Administrative and Marketing Manager for Gibble Norden Champion Brown Consulting Engineers since 2000. Grace was dedicated to furthering the marketing profession in the AEC industry and served on Society for Marketing Professional Services CT Chapter board and committees for many years.
More Waldvogel >
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 well print it here. Please send your information to Geryl Rose, G2 Marketing Resources LLC at gerylrose@sbcglobal.net.
Learn more about membership >
Online member directory >
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Programs & Events
December 10, 2008, Wednesday: Owners Forum: Achieving High Performance Buildings >
January 15, 2009, Thursday: Bowling for Business >
January 22, 2009, Thursday: I-91 Corridor Regional Construction Forecast >
Professional Development Workshops
December 8, 2008, Monday: Low-Slope Roofs: Limiting Unexpected Costs & Disruptions >
December 9, 2008, Tuesday: Environmental Health & Safety for Facilities Managers >
December 9, 2008, Tuesday: Managing the Professional Service Firm >
December 11, 2008, Thursday: Sustainable Site Design -Planning Through Occupancy >
December 15, 2008, Monday: Moisture Migration in the Building Enclosure: The Four Critical Barriers >
December 16, 2008, Tuesday: Building Electrical & Plumbing Systems Part I >
See all Fall 2008 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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