A Quick History of CSI Buffalo-Western New York

Founded in 1958, the Buffalo-Western New York Chapter enjoys a diverse background of over 65 members and prides itself on maintaining the highest standards set by the Institute.

For a more detailed recollection of CSI Buffalo-Western New York, see our History page with an article written by the longest tenured member of the chapter, Alvin J. Oberst. 

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CSI Mission

The Construction Specifications Institute advances the process of creating and sustaining the built environment for the benefit of the construction community by using the diversity of its members to exchange knowledge.

Code of Ethics

Believing that honesty and integrity, high ideals and concern for the health, safety, and welfare of the construction industry are both desirable and necessary, and in a sincere effort to promote the mission of the Institute, members of CSI pledge themselves to:

  • Establish and maintain high standards of professional conduct;

  • Freely interchange information and experience with members of the construction community;

  • Maintain confidentiality of privileged information;

  • Avoid conflicts of interest;

  • Avoid misinterpretation of products and services;

  • Promote improvement of construction communications, techniques and procedures.

CSI Buffalo & WNY is part of the Northeast Region of CSI National

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