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Greater St. Louis Chapter CSI Greater Saint Louis Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute Our chapter meets once a month, typically on the third Wednesdays.

🪵 From Lighting to Millwork... CSI Greater St. Louis Keeps the Learning Going!Join CSI Greater St. Louis for our October...
10/03/2026

🪵 From Lighting to Millwork... CSI Greater St. Louis Keeps the Learning Going!

Join CSI Greater St. Louis for our October education program:
Architectural Wood Casework: Performance, Aesthetics, Specification
Presented and sponsored by the Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI), this program will explore the ANSI/AWI 0641 Architectural Wood Casework Standard and how architects, interior designers, specifiers, and construction professionals can better address performance, aesthetics, quality, and specification requirements.

A special thank you to Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) for bringing this valuable CEU to our chapter and to Gravois Planing Mill Architectural Woodworking LLC for hosting us at their historic St. Louis facility.

📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026
🕟 Early Arrivals Welcome: 4:30 PM
🍽️ Dinner & Presentation Begin Promptly: 5:00 PM
🏭 Plant Tour Immediately Following the Presentation

📍 Gravois Planing Mill Architectural Woodworking LLC
3026 Juniata Street
St. Louis, MO 63118

✅ Earn 1 AIA LU
✅ Valuable Education for Architects, Interior Designers, Specifiers & Construction Professionals
✅ Networking with Industry Peers

🎉 CSI Members Attend FREE
🎓 All Students Attend FREE

Members and students should DM us for the complimentary registration code before registering online.

💲 Non-Members: $10

🔗 RSVP:
Register for the October CSI Greater St. Louis Program

⛳ Don't forget! The CSI Greater St. Louis Golf Classic takes place the very next day on October 15.

🏌️ Hole sponsorships are still available!

🔗 Golf Classic Registration & Sponsorship Information:
CSI Greater St. Louis Golf Classic

💡✨ Thank You for Being the "Light" of the Evening! ✨💡A sincere "Thank You!" to everyone who joined us for our October CS...
09/24/2026

💡✨ Thank You for Being the "Light" of the Evening! ✨💡

A sincere "Thank You!" to everyone who joined us for our October CSI Greater St. Louis Program for "Lighten Up: A Field Guide to Surviving Field Engineering!"

We were thrilled to see industry professionals come together for an evening of education, networking, joyful conversation, and collaboration.
A special thank you to the entire Lighting Associates, LLC team for sponsoring/hosting the event, and especially help make the evening a success!

👏 We also extend our sincere appreciation to Ron Kurtz, FIALD, CLD, LEED AP, MIES, Principal of Dark Light Design, for delivering an exceptional CEU presentation. Ron's practical insights, real-world examples, and engaging discussion gave attendees valuable strategies they can take back to their projects immediately.

Up Next!
🪵 October 14
Casework & Millwork Educational Program
Sponsored and presented by representatives from the Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI). [More details to come soon!]
⛳ October 15
CSI Greater St. Louis Golf Classic
The fun continues the very next day, and hole sponsorships are still available!
🔗 Golf Classic Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-louis-csi-golf-classic-tickets-1991397507552?aff=oddtdtcreator

Thank you for helping us kick off another outstanding year of CSI Greater St. Louis programming. We can't wait to see you ALL in October!

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💡 LAST CALL! Join CSI Greater St. Louis for our upcoming lighting education program!As we continue the momentum from our...
09/21/2026

💡 LAST CALL! Join CSI Greater St. Louis for our upcoming lighting education program!

As we continue the momentum from our successful Interiors Kickoff, we're turning our attention to one of the most important topics impacting today's built environment:

Lighten Up: A Field Guide to Surviving Field Engineering

Presented by Ron Kurtz, FIALD, CLD, LEED AP, MIES, Principal of Dark Light Design, this program will explore real-world strategies for navigating field engineering challenges, protecting design intent, maintaining lighting and control system performance, and improving project collaboration.

📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026
🚪 Doors Open: 5:00 PM
🏢 Tour: 5:30 PM
🎓 Program: 6:00 PM

📍 Lighting Associates
Webster Groves, Missouri

✅ Potentially Earn 1 Hour Education Credit
✅ AIA LU|HSW Credit Pending
✅ Networking with Industry Professionals

🎨 Interior Designers: This program is for you!
💡 Lighting Designers: We especially encourage you to attend!

🎉 CSI Members attend FREE!
🎓 All Students attend FREE!

To receive complimentary registration, DM us for the promotional code before registering online.

Non-member registration is just $10 per person.

🔗 RSVP:
https://stlouiscsi.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=cca5019a-e188-4cb2-bea1-019f857324b1&CommunityKey=22d07123-a63d-4437-8c5d-64ffb6b9b747&Home=%2fstlouischapter%2Fevents%2Fcalendar

🎉 UPDATED SAVE THE DATE! 🎉The CSI Greater St. Louis 2026-2027 Interiors Program Series is taking shape, and we're excite...
09/16/2026

🎉 UPDATED SAVE THE DATE! 🎉

The CSI Greater St. Louis 2026-2027 Interiors Program Series is taking shape, and we're excited to share what's ahead!

⚠️ Please remember: This calendar is intended as a planning guide and remains subject to change as speakers, venues, sponsors, and program details are finalized throughout the year.

Up Next!

💡 Holding the Line: Lighting and Lighting Control Specifications
📅 September 23, 2026 - 5-7pm
📍 Lighting Associates, LLC
🎤 Featuring Ron Kurtz of Dark Light Design

Lighting impacts every interior space we design, build, and occupy. Join us as we kick off our educational programming with an engaging presentation focused on lighting design, occupant experience, project performance, and aesthetics.

🔗 RSVP Here:
https://stlouiscsi.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=cca5019a-e188-4cb2-bea1-019f857324b1&CommunityKey=22d07123-a63d-4437-8c5d-64ffb6b9b747&Home=%2fstlouischapter%2fevents%2fcalendar

Upcoming Topics
🪚 October – Casework / Millwork
🎨 November – Paint
🏗️ January – AGCMO 2027 Construction Forecast
🧶 February – Flooring
🪑 March – Furniture
✨ April – Solid Surface
🚰 May – Plumbing
** DON'T FORGET - April is also our and Annual Student Competition

⛳ CSI Greater St. Louis Golf Classic 📅 October 15, 2026
🏌️ Sponsorships STILL available!
🏌️ Foursomes STILL available!
🔗 Register Here:
CSI Golf Classic Registration

Admission
✅ CSI Members = FREE
✅ Students = FREE
✅ Non-Members = $10
🚨 CSI MEMBERS & STUDENTS: Message us on social media for your FREE registration code before signing up!

We look forward to welcoming architects, interior designers, contractors, engineers, specifiers, manufacturer representatives, students, and emerging professionals throughout our Interiors year.

💡 Up Next: CSI Greater St. Louis Lighting Program!After an incredible start to our Interiors year, we're keeping the mom...
09/13/2026

💡 Up Next: CSI Greater St. Louis Lighting Program!

After an incredible start to our Interiors year, we're keeping the momentum going with Holding the Line: Lighting and Lighting Control Specifications, presented by Ron Kurtz, FIALD, CLD, LEED AP, MIES, Principal at Dark Light Design.

📅 September 23, 2026
🚪 Doors Open: 5:00 PM
🏢 Tour: 5:30 PM
🎓 Program: 6:00 PM

📍 Lighting Associates
Webster Groves, MO

Learn practical strategies for maintaining lighting and lighting control design intent while navigating value engineering, substitutions, and today's complex pricing environment.

🎉 FREE for all CSI members throughout the 2026-2027 chapter year!

🎓 Students attend FREE!

Non-members: $10 per person

✅ Potentially Earn 1 Hour Education Credit
✅ AIA LU|HSW Credit Pending
✅ Network with Industry Professionals

Special thanks to Lighting Associates for sponsoring and hosting this event!

🔗 RSVP:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holding-the-line-lighting-and-lighting-control-specifications-tickets-1993067250799?aff=oddtdtcreator

🎉 Thank You for an Amazing CSI Greater St. Louis Interiors Kickoff! 🎉What a fantastic way to begin our 2026-2027 program...
09/11/2026

🎉 Thank You for an Amazing CSI Greater St. Louis Interiors Kickoff! 🎉

What a fantastic way to begin our 2026-2027 program year!
Thank you to everyone who attended, sponsored, exhibited, volunteered, and helped make our inaugural Interiors Kickoff such a success. It was inspiring to see professionals from across the AEC industry come together for an evening of education, networking, and collaboration.

A special thank you to:

👏 Steve Gantner, CSI, CCS, CCCA, SCIP of Conspectus, Inc. for an outstanding presentation on drawing and specification coordination.

👏 George Jones and Terracon for the evening's introduction and support.

👏 Fundermax North America and Courtney Mellon for serving as a featured event sponsor.

We're also grateful for the support of our industry partners, exhibitors, nonprofit organizations, students, emerging professionals, and allied organizations including AIA St. Louis, IIDA Gateway, AMFP Greater St. Louis, and Missouri Gateway Green Building Council.

Up Next: 💡 September 23 | Lighting Program hosted by Lighting Associates
⛳ October 15 | CSI Greater St. Louis Golf Classic
Learn more at: http://stlouiscsi.org/

The team is gearing up for not only another fall season - but also a whole NEW Program Year!These renewing members sup...
09/10/2026

The team is gearing up for not only another fall season - but also a whole NEW Program Year!

These renewing members support those efforts ALL year long—and help make our chapter as vital as it is! Join us in celebrating these industry professionals who continue to be part of our organization! 🎉

Joel D. Hall AIA, NCARB NOMA, CSI/CDT
Patrick McWard
Michael Cerutti
Michael Byrd

Interested in renewing early—or even JOINING as a NEW MEMBER? Visit the Construction Specifications Institute website for more information and choose Greater Saint Louis as your home chapter.

🎨 INTERIOR DESIGNERS, THIS ONE IS FOR YOU. ✨What happens when interior designers, architects, engineers, and specificati...
09/04/2026

🎨 INTERIOR DESIGNERS, THIS ONE IS FOR YOU. ✨

What happens when interior designers, architects, engineers, and specification writers come together to talk about the products, materials, and documentation that shape the spaces we create?
Let's find out!

CSI Greater St. Louis is excited to welcome the design community to the official kickoff of our 2026–2027 Program Year: Interiors.
Whether you're selecting finishes, reviewing submittals, coordinating drawings, evaluating products, or shaping the user experience of a space, your work has a direct impact on project success. This event is designed to celebrate that role and start an industry-wide conversation about the power of collaboration.

📚 Featured Program
Drawing and Specification Coordination Issues: Bridging Interior Designers, Architects/Engineers, and Specification Writers
Presented by:
Steve Gantner, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, SCIP
Conspectus, Inc.
Pending AIA & IDCEC approval.

🎉 Why Attend?
✅ Meet fellow Interior Designers from across the region
✅ Connect with Architects, Engineers, Contractors, and Specifiers
✅ Explore how construction documents and specifications support great design
✅ Learn practical strategies for better project coordination
✅ Network with students and emerging professionals
✅ Enjoy complimentary food, beverages, and rooftop views
✅ Help launch CSI Greater St. Louis' first-ever Kickoff Event

📍 Event Details
Thursday, September 10, 2026
4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Gatsby Events Rooftop
2017 Chouteau Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri

🎟️ FREE TO ATTEND
🚨 RSVP Required by September 9 at 5:00 PM 🚨
Advance registration helps us plan food, beverages, seating, and materials for everyone attending.
Register today at:
🌐 https://stlouiscsi.org/home

🤝 A Special Welcome To
🎨 IIDA Gateway Chapter Members
🏛️ AIA St. Louis Members
🌱 Missouri Gateway Green Building Council Members
🏥 AMFP Greater St. Louis - Association of Medical Facility Professionals Members
🎓 Students & Emerging Professionals
Bring a colleague. Bring a friend. Bring your team.

Everyone is welcome!

🚨 ONE WEEK AWAY! 🚨The CSI Greater St. Louis Kickoff Event is happening next Thursday, September 10, and we're excited to...
08/31/2026

🚨 ONE WEEK AWAY! 🚨

The CSI Greater St. Louis Kickoff Event is happening next Thursday, September 10, and we're excited to launch our 2026–2027 Program Year: Interiors!

If you've been planning to attend, now is the time to mark your calendar and register.

📚 Featured Educational Program
Drawing and Specification Coordination Issues: Bridging Interior Designers, Architects/Engineers, and Specification Writers
Presented by Steve Gantner, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, SCIP of Conspectus, Inc.
Pending AIA and IDCEC continuing education approval.

As interior designers continue to play a larger role in material selection, specifications, and construction documentation, effective coordination between design disciplines has never been more important. Join us for a practical discussion on improving project communication, reducing documentation conflicts, and strengthening project delivery.

📅 Thursday, September 10, 2026
🕟 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Gatsby Events Rooftop
2017 Chouteau Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103
🎟️ FREE TO ATTEND

A special thank you to our event sponsors:
✅ Terracon
✅ Fundermax
Additional sponsor announcements are still to come!

We're also grateful for the participation and support of our allied organizations:
🤝 The American Institute of Architects St. Louis Chapter
🌱 Missouri Gateway Green Building Council
🏥 AMFP Greater St. Louis - Association of Medical Facility Professionals

Whether you're an architect, interior designer, engineer, contractor, specification writer, manufacturer's representative, student, or emerging professional, we invite you to join us for an evening of networking, learning, and collaboration.
🌐 Learn more and stay updated: https://stlouiscsi.org/home
⛳ Don't forget! Registration is also open for the CSI Greater St. Louis Golf Classic on October 15, 2026: https://stlouiscsi2026golf.eventbrite.com

As you all know, we at celebrate our members ALL year long—and today we're giving a special shoutout to two outstandin...
08/25/2026

As you all know, we at celebrate our members ALL year long—and today we're giving a special shoutout to two outstanding professionals who have renewed their membership! 🎉

Steve Gantner
Rick Ottolino

We're grateful for your continued support of the Greater Saint Louis Chapter and for the expertise, leadership, and engagement you bring to our CSI community. We're especially excited to have Steve Gantner (Conspectus, Inc.) as the featured speaker for our September Interiors KICKOFF event!

Interested in renewing early—or even JOINING as a NEW MEMBER? Visit the Construction Specifications Institute website for more information and choose Greater Saint Louis as your home chapter.

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Richmond Heights, MO

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