CSI & AGC Collaborate on Blueprint Training Course

Posted: Thu, Aug 13, 2026

The Knoxville AGC and CSI are again collaborating to present their Blueprint Training Course at the AGC offices on Ragsdale Ave. The 6 week course has drawn 30 to 60 people each year for a number of years. The attendees represent a wide range of members of the construction industry including contractors, subcontractors, cost estimators, loan officers, interior designers and product representatives. Each week experts from the industry guide the attendees through portions of the contract documents, helping them to read the documents and understand the relationships vital to ensuring quality construction.

The schedule this year is as follows:

• Thursday, August 20, 2026:  Introduction to Contract Documents – Drawings
• Thursday, August 27, 2026:  Introduction to Contract Documents – Specifications
• Thursday, September 3, 2026:  Civil Engineering
• Thursday, September 10, 2026:  Structural Engineering
• Thursday, September 17, 2026:  Plumbing, Mechanical, & Fire Protection Engineering
• Thursday, September 24, 2026:  Electrical Engineering

CSI is pleased to have been a part of this effort for many years as we have seen that the class, as John Ewart, AGC Executive Director says, "strengthens the construction community".

Resilient and Adaptable Roof System Design

Posted: Tue, Sep 08, 2026

Joshua Hankins, RRO, CDT is an Enclosure Design Consultant with Smart Roof Solutions. He will be presenting the October program on Resilient and Adaptable Roof Design Systems.

The roof system is a critical component in ensuring a building's overall resilience, which is defined by its ability to endure significant weather events and maintain functionality afterward. While a roof's primary function is to protect a building from daily weather, there's a growing demand for enhanced resilience. This presentation will explore the key principles of designing new resilient roof systems and strategies for upgrading existing ones. Learn about material selection and system design, gaining knowledge for creating roof systems that offer superior protection, minimize post-event disruption, and contribute to the overall long-term viability of buildings facing increasingly unpredictable weather patterns.

Learning Objectives

• Consider current trends and identify best practices to incorporate resiliency into low slope roof system design.
• Understand the limitations of building codes when it comes to resilient construction design.
• Identify the effective strategies to design for impact resistance.
• Discuss roof design considerations including wind uplift resistance, water management and energy efficiency.

Lunch is served at 11:45 and the program begins at noon. $20 per person. Reservations are required in order to get a head count for meals. First time guests and students can attend this program Free of Charge. To register as a first-time guest or student, enter the code: XIzWGKcV.

This program will earn 1 Hr. of Continuing Education Credit HSW.

Decompression Hour Upcoming Schedule

Posted: Fri, Apr 17, 2026

Thursday, April 30 - Schulz Brau Biergarten 5:00 - 6:00 PM