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Greetings!
Social networking seems to be the rage, although it's sometimes difficult to feel the enthusiasm that others seem to have about LinkedIn, FaceBook, etc. My attitude about computers, software, the Internet and those newest fascinations - apps - has always been that they are tools; the means to an end, not the end itself. Maybe it's got to do with age (I obtained my B.S. in engineering using a slide rule), or an "us against the machines attitude" (The Terminator syndrome?), but sometimes I am saddened by what seems like a large part of society's dependence on these tools to function. Oh, I realize that in business these same tools allow you to reach a larger customer base and interact with people more efficiently, but hasn't something been lost as well? So - what do you think? (You can reach me by e-mail, on FaceBook, or on LinkedIn, or on g-mail, or ...)
"Do you realize if it weren't for Edison we'd be watching TV by candlelight?"
- Al Boliska
As always, I look forward to hearing from you any time and on any subject at dfurry@arcomnet.com.
David Furry, PE, CSI, CDT
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UPCOMING CHAPTER  TRADE SHOWS and EVENTS
(click link for details)
Denver Construct Denver
Denver CDT Classes
Las Vegas Product Fair
Phoenix Construct 2012
Phoenix Education Programs
Albuquerque Certification Prep
Tucson 2012 SW Region Conference
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Assigning Responsibility
by Sheldon Wolfe, RA, CSI, CCS, CCCA
One of the biggest que stions in construction is "Who is responsible?" It would seem that a fair allocation of risk would be based on the authority and knowledge of the parties involved, but joint-and-several liability and the misguided urge to go for the deep pockets can obviate most attempts to be fair. Still, if the initial assignment of risk makes sense, it will be less likely for challenges to end up in court.
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SOUTHWEST REGION MEMBERSHIP: FY2012 MID-YEAR CHECKUP
David Bishton, RA, CSI, CCS, CCCA, Southwest Region Vice President
Our Region's total membership has held remarkably steady during this fiscal year. In June 2011, there were 688 chapter and non-affiliated members of the Southwest Region. In January 2012, we stood at 685 - a difference of only 3 members or 0.4 percent. Yet we also know our numbers have fluctuated and decreased over the last several tough years. In March 2010, our Region election ballot was sent to 744 members - one year later the mailing list was 80 fewer. And as I write this, our official total is 676.
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HOW DOES SPEC WRITING WORK? - MAGIC SHORTCUTS
David Bishton, RA, CSI, CCS, CCCA
Many architects believe in keeping words to a minimum when writing specifications, mainly because they so fervently detest the whole process. If a spec can't be composed quickly with CAD software, it just doesn't have the same relevance for how to spend project time. How does a project manager have time to write a project specification when there are always so many aspects of the design to revisit and details to change?
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CSI 2012 ELECTION BALLOT
Cast your ballot no later than 12 noon ET, February 29, 2012.
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REGION OFFICERS PRESIDENT
Jim Whitfield, FCSI, CCPR, LEED AP
PRESIDENT-ELECT
David Bishton, RA, CSI, CCS, CCCA
SECRETARY/TREASURER
Robin Snyder, CSI, CCS
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QA and QC: Are They Different?
A detailed analysis of the subject Quality Assurance and Quality Control, industry practices, and CSI principles.
By Ron Geren, AIA, CSI, CCS, CCCA, SCIP and member of the Phoenix Chapter of CSI.
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JOIN A CSI PRACTICE GROUP
Anyone can join an on-line CSI Practice Group. It provides great sharing of knowledge, networking, and practical benefits from the expertise in CSI
Practice Groups
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CONSTRUCT 2012 AND THE ANNUAL CSI CONVENTION
September 11-14, 2012
Phoenix, Arizona
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SOUTHWEST BREEZES
Archive of past issues of
Southwest Breezes
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