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KnowHow
Issue #67
Winterl 2008


KnowHow
Archives - 2003 to Present

(Members Only)
KnowHow is a publication that provides technical and membership information. This is the latest issue.
(Editor needed)

October 2009
(current issue)


SCIPping Along
Archives - 2006 to Present
(Members Only)

SCIPping Along is a status Report from the SCIP Board.


March 2010
My Profession.............      Architecture


Liebing Articles
Archives - 2005 to Present
(Public)
A series of insights by Ralph Liebing that give an unique perspective to the practice of writing specifications. This is the latest issue.
 


Spec News
Archives - 08/2006 to 01/2007

(Public)
A series of news items for specifiers by Mark Kalin on building products, LEED tips, and more.
 



 


(If you wanted the Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals,
click here.)

 Celebrating41 years.

  Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice is a nationwide technical resource organization that aids design firms, agencies, facility managers, and manufacturers in acquiring specifications from qualified writers, and allows independent specifiers to enhance their professionalism by sharing techniques and industry developments.

 SCIP 2010 Biannual ELECTION
 

A new SCIP Board will be elected for FY2011-FY2012. The Nominating Committee, chaired by Immediate-Past President Dennis Hall, is currently looking for interested parties who would like to have their names considered for inclusion on the ballot, or would like to recommend a member for the ballot.

The position of Immediate Past President will be filled by Mark Kalin, and current President-elect Nina Giglio will step into the position of President.

The positions that will be filled include:
President-Elect
2 Vice-Presidents
Secretary
Treasurer
Affiliate Director

The deadline for nominations is March 15, 2010.

If you would like to be considered for the ballot or have additional questions, please contact Dennis Hall at dhall@hbig.us.


 SCIP 2010 Annual Meeting ALERT
 

Mark your calendar for our next annual meeting held in conjunction with the CSI Show in Philadelphia. The Social event is scheduled for Tuesday evening May 11, and the Annual Meeting is scheduled for 8:30am-3:30pm on Saturday May 15.
Hope to see you there!


member database UPDATE
February 7, 2010
 

A few new improvements have been added to the member database which will  add benefits for users. The most noticeable is the use of color coding to distinguish the three member categories. A legend at the top of the member list indicates the member categories. The sort order is Members on top, followed by Affiliates and Retired (yes, we do have one retired member). This sort order is also maintained during various searches and sorts.

Another improvement is the use of live links for URLs that are included in member profiles. Now there is no need for users (e.g., potential clients) to type in a URL to reach a member's web site. One click will do it. If you have one, check it out to make sure it works.

Not evident is a new feature that sends an email notification to the treasurer (membership chair) whenever a member changes the email address in their Profile. This allows the treasurer to updated the email address contact list for future notices to members.

Important!
The new database has been in effect for over one year now. Members should have updated their own profiles by now. For those who haven't, be sure to use the email address that was on file in September 2008 to login. If you have a problem, contact the treasurer.

Access the Member Database under Quick Links.

 Middle Atlantic REGION scip mEETING
October 8, 2009
 

A Specifiers Forum hosted by SCIP was held at on October 8, 2009 in conjunction with the 2009 Middle Atlantic Region Conference in Charlottesville, VA. In a departure from previous conferences, the forum was held prior to the start of the conference instead of at the end.

The meeting was moderated by David Lorenzini, Vice President of SCIP. Those in attendance discussed various topics of interest to specifiers, including the new CSI Construction Information Award (EICI), RFIs, project specific websites, and a recent thread on the CSI Specifications Discussion Forum regarding Specifications and Responsibility. the original question of which was: "Is it a violation of your state practice act (Architect/Engineer) to have project specifications prepared by others outside your office?"

These forums are open to all specifiers, and they are a good opportunity to discuss issues that are common to SCIP members as well as non-members, especially those who were not able to attend the SCIP Annual Meeting at the CSI Show/Convention.


 SCIP GROUP PHOTO at 2009 CSI Convention
Indianapolis, Indiana

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Click here for photos of past annual meetings.

Click here for Minutes of 2009 Annual Meeting.


 
 
 
 
 

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