The CSI Show, Part 2

The 2006 Edition of the CSI Show actually had a “roofing” track. Friday afternoon, March 31, featured three roofing-related seminars. I attended all three. The seminar topics were: “Cool Metal Roofing,” “Roof Cleaning,” and “Roofs, Energy and the Environment.” This last session included the best of the two previous session’s topics. Cool Metal was primarily a presentation on special paint pigments and how they improve the reflectivity and emissivity of metal roofing. Scott Kriner or Akzo Nobel Coatings was the presenter and did a fine job. Dane Bradford and Jennifer Smith presented Roofs, Energy and the Environment. I thought this seminar had the most value to my work, since they were discussing application of the ASHRAE 90.1 energy guide as it relates to roofing. The presentation was on topic, relevant and addressed some questions that I have had.

Of course, attending any conference, convention or show is mostly about networking. CSI is known for providing access to business professionals in the construction industry. I spoke with Paul Bertram, Jr., FCSI, CDT, LEED AP (CSI loves the initials!). He wants to develop a liaison between CSI and the Roof Consultants Institute. Since I am a member of both organizations, I certainly agree with that idea. I hope to be working with Paul and the folks at RCI in the future to share some education ideas and perhaps expand the Roofing seminar track at future CSI Shows.

I also spoke with Ellen Kral, Publisher of the Construction Specifier Magazine. The Specifier is the excellent publication of CSI. Ellen encouraged me to consider writing roofing related articles for publication. Aside from this blog, I’ve never written technical articles for publication. As you are aware, writing is not a natural gift for me!