2020 CSI Northwest by West Bi-Region Conference

UPDATE: Event organizers have postponed the 2020 CSI Northwest & West Bi-Region Conference due to concerns about the COVID-19 virus and recommendations about social distancing and avoidance of large groups. The event will now take place October 25-27, 2020 at the Sunriver Resort.

Registration is now open for the 2020 Construction Specifications Institute Northwest & West Bi-Region Conference. The event—hosted by the Willamette Valley Chapter—will take place April 15-18 at the magnificent Sunriver Resort in Central Oregon.

Don’t miss this opportunity to get together with other members of the construction industry for leadership development, education, networking, and fun under the high desert sun.

Learn

Attend multiple educational sessions and earn continuing education credits to meet your professional licensing or certification requirements. Educational sessions will focus on the construction industry’s adaptation to rapidly shifting economic forces, evolving codes, advances in technology, manufacturing & fabrication, and changes in project delivery. General educational sessions will include two or three simultaneous tracks on April 17 and 18, while CSI Leadership classes will take place April 15 and 16.

Education topics will include:

• Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) Changes
• ADA Code Changes and Design Issues
• Mass Timber/Cross Laminated Timber Design
• Modular Construction
• Resiliency Planning/Design
• Historic Preservation in Masonry Structures

The nearby city of Bend is booming, with construction happening everywhere. Look for more information soon on construction tour options associated with the conference.

Network

Network with your fellow design and construction professionals. Get to know people who can help you throughout your career. Attend the tradeshow to learn about the latest new products and trends for the future. Meet the architects, specifications writers, designers, facilities construction teams, and engineers who specify construction products. Make connections with other construction industry professions from all corners of the Northwest & West Bi-Region area.

Explore & Have Fun

Located 15 miles south of Bend on the dry side of the Cascade range, Sunriver is Central Oregon’s premier destination resort—the perfect basecamp for adventure, group retreats, and family fun. Enjoy world-class golf, mountain biking, horseback riding, hiking, paddling on the scenic Deschutes River, and so much more while immersed in some of the most spectacular scenery to be found anywhere in the Pacific Northwest. With over 300 days of sun annually, a sun-soaked spring getaway is virtually assured!

Register Now

Register now to lock in conference fee savings. Early bird rates end on Friday, March 13, so act quickly.

Conference Registration: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=jaxbm4dab&oeidk=a07egszl82936960f60&condition=SO_OVERRIDE

Additionally, book early (before March 16) to take advantage of the conference’s special room rates at the Sunriver Resort.  

Book now: https://www.destinationhotels.com/sunriver-resort/meetings/csi

The conference website includes additional information regarding registration package options and the complete event schedule. Full registration includes the Welcome Reception, all breakfasts and lunches, the Awards Banquet, and the aforementioned abundant learning and networking opportunities.

Sponsorship Opportunities
Additionally there are numerous sponsorship opportunities available; check out the full listing here: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07egszy4874d5c710e&llr=jaxbm4dab

Questions?
If still have questions about the 2020 Northwest & West Bi-Region Conference, contact Willamette Valley Chapter president Geoff Larsen at csiwnwbiregionconference@gmail.com

Every CSI conference I’ve attended has bolstered my belief that CSI members are hands down the friendliest, most generous, and brightest agents of change when it comes to the goal of improving construction communication. Each of these events has underscored my certainty in the value of building relationships. The personal connections we establish are the most potent tools we can leverage in our professional lives. The key is connecting with those who share common goals, and the determination and chutzpah to make things happen. This spirit is best exemplified by the very special people I’ve met at past CSI region conferences. Join me and the many other CSI Northwest and West Region members this April in Sunriver and see what I mean.