July 27, 2026 
President's Note
- Welcome to our new weekly newsletter, OVC ThisWeek. We are hoping this new format will give you the timely information you need.
Chapter News
- Congratulations to Ohio Valley Chapter Member Colin Heidel, CSI, CDT for successfully passing his CDT certification exam this spring. Colin is principal at Heidel Construction Consulting, LLC in Cincinnati.
- Welcome to the new Ohio Valley Chapter FY2027 Board:
President: Kirk Pasiley, CSI, CDT, AIA
President-Elect: Larry Suer, RA, CSI, CCS, CDT, SCIP
Vice President: Tammy Smith, CSI
Treasuer: Dan O'Connell, CSI
Secretary: Michael Pippin, CSI
Imed. Past President: Aaron Spencer, CSI
Director: Tim Allen, CSI
Director: Bob Bartolt, CSI
Director: Hayden Coleman, CSI
Director: Dave Proudfit, FCSI, Member Emeritus, CCS, CDT, AIA, SCIP
Director: April Rawson, CSI
August Program
- August 11 - Biophilic Design & The Impact of Thermally Modified (TM) Wood in the US Parks & Recreation and Outdoor Spaces Categories
We will review the process of thermal modification, its national impact in Parks & Recreation and all Outdoor Space Design & Specification, and high-heat dried TM wood’s technical insights, including detailed information about the product's processes, specifications, uses/applications, pricing, and performance.
1 AIA LU/HSW Credit
At the Institute...
- Registration for the 2026 CSI National Conference is now open. October 7-9, Phoenix Arizona. Read more.
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.
Thursday
- HARD HAT TOUR: Xavier's College of Osteopathic Medicine - Society of Marketing Professional Services