Concerned About Green Building Standards?
The Construction Specifications Institute can help you build green!
The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) is sponsoring on November 17 a post-conference seminar called "Successful Project Documentation for Sustainability" at the GreenBuild International Conference & Expo in Denver. CSI is the national association of specifiers, architects, engineers, contractors, and material builders that provides technical information and products, continuing education, professional conferences, and product shows on all disciplines of building design and construction.

Architectural Record Innovation Conference Offers Lessons in Practical Aspects of Building Green
The Architectural Record Innovation Conference, held in New York City October 12–13, brought together architects and engineers to discuss news, trends, and product developments affecting architecture and building systems today. The conference’s first day featured several practitioners sharing knowledge about the practical aspects of energy-efficient design, kicking off an intense program focusing on synthesis of design and technology.

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Some Thoughts on Entertaining (and Educating) Clients
Time commitment to marketing and business development has grown faster than any other task area for firm principals and partners in recent years, according to the latest Work-on-the-Boards survey. To spread that non-billable burden among everybody in the firm who might have contact with potential clients, a few tips are in order on what to do and say in social settings and other casual encounters.