October 12, 2026 
Chapter News
- The Countdown to Educon is On! We are just 1 month away from the premier event of the season! Join us on Tuesday, November 10, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM for an incredible afternoon packed with education, networking, and great food—completely free of charge. You will get 3 AIA LU/HSW Accredited Seminars to boost your continuing education, a dynamic product expo featuring the latest industry innovations, a famous Montgomery Inn luncheon buffet, and prime networking opportunities with your local peers. Learn More & Register Here.
- We're on the Road Again! Join us Tomorrow, October 13, as we head to Lebanon, OH, for an exclusive tour of the Ghent manufacturing facility. As an industry leader, Ghent specializes in innovative solutions for visual communication, space division, and display furniture. Our factory tours are always educational, highly engaging, and a lot of fun. Plus, attendees will earn 1 AIA LU/HSW credit. Don't miss out—see you in Lebanon!
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Secure Your Spot at Educon 2026! Want to get your brand in front of key industry professionals? Join us as an exhibitor at the Educon 2026 Product Expo! Click here to explore what Educon is all about and view our exhibitor packages (CSI Members: $250, Non-Members: $350). Can’t exhibit in person? You can still make an impact! Support the event as a Food & Beverage Sponsor for just $100, or maximize your visibility by doing both. Space is highly limited—only 13 tabletop spots remain! Reserve yours today and connect with your target audience.
October Program
OCT 13 - Ghent Factory Tour - Get a behind-the-scenes look at the full lifecycle of architectural visual communication products—from raw materials through manufacturing, packaging, and installation.
Ghent Manufacturing, Lebanon, OH 11:30 – 1:30.
1 AIA LU/HSW Credit Click here for more info and to register for the program.
Future CSI OVC Programs
- NOV 10 - Educon 2026
Local, Region, and National News
- The 2027 Editions: AIA Documents A201 and B101: The CSINext Chapter will be presenting “A “Sneak Peek” at the 2027 Editions of AIA Documents A201 and B101″ at their October virtual meeting presented by Ronald Geren, FCSI, Distinguished Member, CCS, CCCA, CDT, SCIP and Manoj Dalaya, CSI, CCS, CCCA, FAIA. Mark your calendars for October 14th at 12:00pm EDT. We look forward to having you attend this free webinar, register today as space is limited!
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Cincinnati Building Forward: 2026 Construction & Real Estate Outlook: Dean Dorton invites you to join us for an afternoon of insight, perspective, and connection with leaders across the construction and real estate industries. Event will be October 14 from 3:00 – 6:00 pm at Allied Construction Industries Training Center, 3 Kovach Dr., Cincinnati, 45215. this program will explore the key trends shaping the construction and real estate industries in 2026 and beyond. Click here for more information and to register.
At the Institute...
- CSI Webreach: Stop Throwing Building Performance Out the Window, With a Free New Energy Savings Tool: October 28, 2:00 pm. With up to 60% of a building's energy loss occurring through windows and openings, this session delivers a science-backed approach to designing and installing high-performance windows and window framing systems. Learn how to minimize thermal bridging, maintain thermal alignment, eliminate air and moisture infiltration, and achieve measurable efficiency gain, all while meeting ASHRAE 90.1 requirements, voluntary certification programs, and emerging stretch codes. Attendees will also get free access to a new energy savings calculator, giving them a practical way to estimate thermal loss and potential savings on their own projects, helping future-proof designs while maximizing sustainability, occupant health, safety, and welfare, and long-term building value. Read more and register.
Programs from Allied Organizations
Check out the Built Industry shared calendar for events from organizations including 2030 District, ACI, AIA, AIAS UC, ASHRE, ASPE, Design LAB, IIDA, Miami University OTR CCE, NAIOP, NAWIC, SMPS, ULI, and the University of Cincinnati DAAP.
This Week
- OCT 11 - Cemetary Presdrvation Workshop - Cincinnati Preservation Association
- OCT 13 - Chapter Gathering and Election - AIA Cincinnati
- OCT 14 - Urban Design Community Gathering - AIA Cincinnati
- OCT 15 - Sporting Clays - AIA Cincinnati
- OCT 17 - Imperial Theatre Tour - Design Lab
Next Week
- OCT 19 - ACI Fall Golf Outing - Allied Construction Industries
- OCT 20 - Proposed Ohio Code Changes and Their Implications for Safe Residential Design - AIA Cincinnati
- OCT 21 - Imperial Theatre Tour - Design Lab
- OCT 22 - Ohio Small Firm Exchange- Part 3: Communicating the Value of Architects - AIA Cincinnati
- OCT 22 - AIA and SEAoO Young Members: Demo and Social - AIA Cincinnati
- OCT 23 - Fall Forum - Cincinnati Preservation Association
