August 2026 
Monthly Meeting Info
Common Coordination Mistakes between Contractor's and Subcontractors
Using a panel of local experts (contractors and subcontractors), help design professionals identify areas of common construction coordination gaps that may result in detriment to the health, safety, and welfare of the public and form strategies to create construction documents that reduce these risk.
President's Report
CSI Mississippi Members,
As summer begins to wind down, I want to thank each of you for your continued support of our CSI chapter. The relationships we build through education, networking, and collaboration are what make our chapter successful, and I encourage everyone to stay engaged by attending our upcoming meetings and events.
One of the highlights of the season was the Gulf States Region Conference in Knoxville. It was an excellent opportunity for members from across the region to exchange ideas, learn from industry experts, and strengthen the connections that make CSI such a valuable organization. Thank you to everyone who represented our chapter—you helped showcase the professionalism and commitment that define our membership.
As we look ahead, let’s continue building on that momentum. Whether you’re a longtime member or attending your first meeting, your participation and ideas are essential to our chapter’s success. Together, we can continue advancing construction communication, supporting professional growth, and making a positive impact on our industry. I look forward to seeing you at our next chapter meeting.
Taylor Stewart, CSI
Board Meeting Bytes
June 29, 2026 - A quorum was present.
- Treasurers Report: The report for July was reviewed and approved. Motion to approve as submitted was made & seconded. All voted aye and motion passed.
- Programs: Benji Barham was not present. No report.
- Membership: Keith West was present. 44 members.
- Electronic Communications: Randall Lewis reported that the website is current. No additional report.
- Certifications: No report
- Education: No report
- Planning: No report
- Academic Affairs: No report.
- Golf: No report
- New Business:Complete OCC. GSR attendance.
- Meeting Adjourned at 6:01 PM CST
Introduction
Thanks so much for taking the time to visit our Newsletter Page. We have re-designed the Newsletter to offer you the information you want and need at your fingertips. For those who are asking what is CSI or what is my ROI? CSI provides professionals with access to the training needed to bridge your education with the broader aspects of the construction world. CSI is a single source network for the entire construction industry combining technical and industry relationships.
Monthly Meeting Dates
Monthly Lunch Meetings:
July 1,2026
August 5, 2026
September 2, 2026
October 7, 2026
November 4, 2026
December 3, 2026 (Thursday Evening / Christmas Party)
January 6, 2027
February 3, 2027
March 3, 2027
April 7, 2027
May 5, 2027
June 3, 2027 (Thursday Evening / Awards Banquet)
July 7, 2027
Board Meeting Dates
BOARD MEETINGS
5:30 pm
JH&H Architects, PA
1047 North Flowood Drive
Flowood, MS 39232
June 29, 2026 (July Board Meeting)
August 31, 2026 (September)
October 5, 2026
November 2, 2026
November 30, 2026 (December)
January 4, 2027
February 1, 2027
March 1, 2027
April 5, 2027
May 3, 2027
June 7, 2027
July 5, 2027
Construction, Cocktails & Camaraderie Dates
Meeting Dates:
July 23, 2026
August 27, 2026
September 25, 2026
October 22, 2026
November 19, 2026
January 28, 2027
February 25, 2027
March 25, 2027
June 24, 2027
Officers & Directors
Taylor Stewart, President
Benjie Barham, President Elect
Lacie Gibson, Vice President
Keith West, Secretary
Randall Lewis, Treasurer
Cassie Parker, Past President
Phil McDade, Director Emeritus
Dennis Walters, Director
Gene Crager, Director
John Murray, Director
Adam Haver, Director
Dustin Gregory, Director
