August 3, 2026 
President's Note
Welcome to the inaugural edition of OVC ThisWeek, the Ohio Valley Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) weekly newsletter. Each week, this newsletter brings you a quick snapshot of the happenings in CSI, locally, in the Great Lakes region, and nationally as well as other information shaping the design and construction industry across Central and Southern Ohio. We are always looking for input so to help tailor future editions, let us know If you have specific upcoming events to feature, member achievements/job changes, or specific deign/construction activities you would like us to mention. Thank you for reading, and we look forward to building a stronger, more connected regional AEC community together.
Kirk Paisley, CSI, CDT, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP - Ohio Valley Chapter President
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.
- Introducing 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
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Open Board Position: We are seeking a dynamic professional to fill an open position on our Board of Directors. As one of our six Chapter Directors, you will help shape the future of our chapter through building information management, networking with top regional AEC professionals, and guiding our local educational and event programming. This is an incredible opportunity to develop your leadership skills while giving back to the Southern Ohio design and construction community. Contact Chapter President, Kirk Paisley, at [email protected] if you are interested in this position.
Key Responsibilities
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- Chapter Governance: Attend scheduled board meetings to vote on chapter initiatives, budgets, and policies.
- Strategic Growth: Help advance construction communication, standards, and professional relationships.
- Event Collaboration: Assist with planning regional webinars, educational seminars, and networking events.
- Chapter Governance: Attend scheduled board meetings to vote on chapter initiatives, budgets, and policies.
Position Requirements
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- Must be a CSI Ohio Valley Chapter member in good standing.
- Commitment to attending regular board sessions.
- Must be a CSI Ohio Valley Chapter member in good standing.
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 Click here for more info and to register for the program.
At the Institute...
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
- AUG 08 - Practical Preservation - Cincinnati Preservation Association
Next Week
- AUG 11 - Designing for Tech: Planning Smart Home Infrastructure - AIA Cincinnati
- AUG 11 - Movie Night: The Money Pit - AIA Cincinnati
- AUG 12 - Urban Design Community Conversation: Navigating Practice Overlap - AIA Cincinnati
- AUG 12 - Booked on Preservation - Cincinnati Preservation Association
- AUG 13 - Local Advocacy Working Group - AIA Cincinnati
- AUG 13 - WiA Dining Circle Meet Up - AIA Cincinnati
Welcome New Members
- Russell Day, CSI | Sales Director | National Metal Shapes
