Who We Are

Chapter History

Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter History

Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter CSI, chartered in 1958, is one of 130+ local chapters of The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), a national professional association. The Chapter is one of the largest in the CSI organization with a 60 year history of serving the construction industry and a 15-time winner of CSI's "Outstanding Chapter Commendation Award".
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The chapter's is comprised of members serving all the major components of the building team involved in building design and construction including architects, specifiers, engineers, material suppliers, contractors, owners, governments and beyond. Chapter members openly network, communicate and share their ideas through regular Chapter meetings, educational and social events.

Chapter Membership Benefits

Chapter Membership Benefits

  • Complimentary attendance at monthly dinner programs
  • Priority registration at roundtables and other complimentary events
  • Discount attendance fee to chapter special events
  • Receive monthly SPECIFICS Newsletter and emails to stay current on chapter activities
  • AIA Continuing Education Provider of 40+ credit hours each year (including HSW credits)
  • Discounted certification exam fees
  • Access to the CSI national membership directory

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