Events
Chapter Membership Meeting May 8, 2012
General Conditions and the Construction Contract Administration Process
Presented by, Gregory J. Markling, FCSI, SCIP, CCS, CCCA, NCARB, LEED AP
Institute President-Elect 2012
This presentation will cover the following learning objectives:
- Identify the three most widely used General Conditions documents in our industry.
- Compare and contrast these General Conditions documents with respect to Construction Administration.
- Gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Contractor, Design Professional, and Owner based on the General Conditions.
- Understand how General Conditions provisions can be expanded by Division 01 General Requirements and various Work Results Sections.
Time: 11:30am Check-in and networking
12:00pm Lunch and presentation
Place: Lakewood Country Club
6800 W 10th Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80215 (for a map please scroll to the bottom of this page)
Cost: Free for members/$20 for guests
To attend this event please complete our Online Registration: here
Questions? Contact Michelle Duran at 720-962-8642 or mailto:mdurancsi@qwestoffice.net
"Using Mediation to Keep Projects in Production"
Despite all of the best intentions and careful planning, disputes are inevitable in complex construction projects. Mediation is often the most practical and efficient process for resolving disputes as they arise. This presentation will review what mediation is and is not; discuss how a mediation actually works to reach settlement; compare the pros & cons of mediation versus other processes such as arbitration and litigation; and explore some practical applications of how mediation may assist in common disputes.
A few words about our speakers:
Michael Petruzzi is an owner of OvalOptions. He is a mediator with experience as a lawyer, engineer and an executive management and business operations consultant. He has served as a regulatory lawyer on environmental, FDA, transportation and anti-trust compliance. Prior to attending law school, Michael also worked as an engineer in the field of Superfund-supported environmental remediation, where he experienced firsthand the challenges associated with establishing collaborative partnerships between the many diverse interests and conflicts inherent in large-scale, government-contracted construction projects.
Larry Cerrillo is a practitioner with OvalOptions. He has a BS in Geology and a MS in hydrogeology as well as a Certificate of Advanced Study in Dispute Resolution. During his hydrogeologic consulting years, Larry developed his mediation/facilitation skills while serving as a project and office manager for groundwater and environmental firms. On both national and international projects he dealt effectively with multi-discipline, multi-cultural personnel, clients, and government entities.
Brian Beck is an owner of OvalOptions and a recognized leader in conflict resolution. He served as director of business communications for a rural health center and has worked with various organizations to improve internal cultures and work environments. Brian has been a mediator since 2003 and has a MA in Conflict Resolution. He currently is on staff for Jefferson County Mediation Services where he has mediated and managed a wide variety of disputes.
February 14, 2012 Chapter Meeting - 2012 McGraw Hill Construction Economic/Construction Forecast
We find ourselves in uncertain economic times. Are we in the midst of a recovery, or are we headed for a double dip? What construction sectors will do well and which will struggle? McGraw-Hill Construction is in a unique position to provide a knowledgeable perspective on the economy and the construction industry. Please join Jeff Hamby, as he reviews the construction outlook.
The program will begin by reviewing the larger, national perspective. Jeff will attempt to define the obstacles we currently face that limit growth. He will present McGraw-Hill’s expectation of near term overall economic performance. Since construction operates within the national framework, but many construction sectors are impacted differently, Jeff will review the separate expectations for housing, private commercial construction, public institutional construction and public works in Colorado.
Fundamentally, the presentation is an effort to “make sense of it all,” and to help your prepare your business for the near future.
A few words about our Speaker: Jeff Hamby
Jeff Hamby, CSI, LEED Green Associate has over 25 years experience in construction, including 22 years with McGraw-Hill in sales and operations. Currently he is a Strategic Account Manager working with Building Product Manufactures. Jeff is a graduate in Marketing/Public Relations from Montana State University, Bozeman. He also holds a Masters Degree from The University of Denver.
January 2012
Building Performance and Airbarrier Testing
Presenter: Maria Spinu, PHD, Leed AP.
Maria received a Masters Degree in Chemical Engineering and PH.D. degree in Polymer Science and Engineering from Virginia Tech. She Joined Dupont Central Research and Development in Wilmington, Delaware in 1990 as a Research Chemist. In 1995 she became Research manager in CR&D, and in 2000 she joined Dupont Building Innovations where she currently leads Building Science and Sustainability initiatives.
Maria is a member of the 90.1 ASHRAE Committee and Envelope subcommittee, BEC, AIA,CSI and the Airbarrier Association of America technical,education and whole building airtightness committees, and several other professional and trade organizations. She has published many papers in peer reviewed journals and trade organizations, she is the author of 15 patents and has been an invited speaker.
"Building Performance and Airbarrier Testing"
A critical component for achieving an airtight building envelope is proper testing of air barriers under conditions that are relevant to actual use during building life, as well as proper installation. There is often discussion in the industry about which test standards are more appropriate for air barriers: ASTM 2178,1677, or 2357. Air Barrier Association of America {AABA} developed a formal approval process for air barriers, based on existing standards. This presentation will review the main test methods required for air barriers and their significance for proper performance as well as the air barrier evaluation process developed by ABAA.
November 2011 Chapter Meeting
Steep Slope Roofing – Practical Solutions to Some Common Problems
Participates will learn about the advantages and disadvantages to various steep slope roofing systems, including asphalt shingles, cedar shakes and shingles, concrete and clay roofing tiles, metal roofing shingles and panels, slate, and synthetic shingles. Practical solutions for various roofing systems will be discussed based upon problems encountered on projects located in the Denver-Metro area and the mountain resort communities.
Presenter: Steve R. Bunn, RRC, RRO
Steve Bunn is an exterior building consultant and is the president of Ascent Building Consulting. He has performed evaluation and design services on hundreds of buildings related to the entire building envelope for the past 16 years. He is a Registered Roof Consultant and a Registered Roof Observer through the RCI, Inc.
October 2011 Chapter Meeting
Understanding what the EPA’s National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) is and how it effects you.
The presentation will help design professionals, contractors, material suppliers, and other building professionals understand what NPDES is and how the 6 program requirements effect the design, construction, and maintenance of facilities.
Presenter: Mike Young, CSI, CDT, Denver Chapter President
September 20, 2011 Chapter Meeting:
Topic of Discussion: To begin the new year our President will present an overview of what to expect for the upcoming year and introduce the new board members. This will be followed up with an informative session by Vic Palazzini, "Why 49?" .
This presentation will cover:
MasterFormat Overview
Changes to Everything
Who's Making the Switch
Transition Issues - Success and Challenges
Tips on Making the Transition
MasterFormat Examples
June 14, 2011 Chapter Meeting:
Lakewood Country Club
Greetings Denver Chapter, CSI Members
The Denver Chapter’s 2011 Fiscal Year ends June 30th. I invite you to join us for your Chapter’s final membership meeting of the “year”. Please note that the format of this meeting has been changed a bit to include more time for table tops and socializing, a review of Fiscal Year 2011, a look ahead to Fiscal Year 2012. The agenda for the June 14, 2011 Membership Meeting is:
11:00 - Table Tops start. Please note that there will be several more table tops to visit at this meeting and there will be two drawings for the Table Top door prize. Plan on arriving early to see them all and get your drawing card stamped and in.
11:45 - A slightly more casual buffet lunch will begin with the program consisting of recognizing this year’s members who have graciously volunteered to keep your Chapter, Region and Institute strong as well as a brief discussion with the incoming Southwest Region Vice-President, Dave Bishton and the incoming Institute President-Elect, Greg Markling.
12:45 – Ice-cream on the patio. Plan on sticking around for a while, socialize with your fellow members and bend the ear of your incoming Chapter President, Regional Vice-President and Institute President-Elect. Here’s your chance to let us know what you would like your CSI to be.
May 10, 2011 Chapter Meeting - Social Media and Construction Professionals
Join us on May 10, 2011, when Joy Davis, CSI, CCPR presents Social Media and Construction Professionals. Described as the “publisher” of CSI’s national web presence, Joy is responsible for what appears on all of CSI’s websites and also manages CSI’s LinkedIn and Twitter presence. She is passionate about helping the construction community use social media and the web to improve construction communication.
Davis was a newspaper reporter and editor before joining CSI’s staff in 2002. She led the redevelopment of CSINet, and supports CSI’s chapter microsite community. Davis says building a web presence that capitalizes on what CSI members do best: network, teach, and lead the industry in construction documentation and communication.
April 12, 2011 Chapter Meeting - Structured Cable Technology
Presented by Falko Freimann, with D.L. Adams Associates, Inc.
The April lunch seminar will cover terminology and abbreviations, design issues, and common questions concerning Structured Cabling in new and existing buildings. What is Cat 5, Cat 6, Cat 7? What should I be aware of when specifying fiber optic systems? What is the proper separation distance from water and power? Where should communication rooms be located?
What is involved with system commissioning? What does the future hold? We’ll discuss these issues and more.
Mr. Freimann is a Technology Design Engineer with D.L. Adams Associates. He has over 30 years of experience in the design of information transport and communications systems. His experience includes design, peparation of drawings and specifications, field engineering, testing and jobsite construction administration. His multi-disciplinary IT and telecommunications experience spans end-user management, vendor product/service delivery and engineering design and systems integration. He specializes in communications distribution systems (Structured Cabling) design and networked LAN/WAN integrated applications. his responsibilities include strategic planning and applications analyses; research in emerging technologies; network architecture and distribution design; and project management.l
February 2011 Chapter Meeting
Specifying for Military Construction: Some Lessons Learned
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Due to economic conditions in the last two and a half years, there are few types of construction that have not suffered significant decline. One of these has been congressionally appropriated military construction, or MILCON. US military installations, such as forts, bases, depots, stations and camps, are often like small cities. Their populations can number in the thousands. For example, Ft Hood, TX has had as many as 80,000. Like small cities, they are self-sufficient in many respects. Because of this, military installations encompass most types of buildings found in the commercial realm: residential, service, recreation, education, administrative and industrial. As with any type of client, there are unique features and requirements to MILCON that need to be addressed in order to be successful. This is certainly true not only in marketing and design, but also in documentation. This presentation focuses on writing specifications for MILCON projects. The presenter has been involved in specifying for MILCON projects for at least the last 15 years. This presentation will focus on methods and lessons-learned designed to help the specifier survive.
Presenter: David Evans, NCARB, CCS, LEED AP, Senior Architect at Merrick & Co.
January 2011 Chapter Meeting
Understanding U-Factors - AIA/CES Course # A4442E
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The requirement for LEEDand zero energy buildings places an increasing importance on the U-Factor (thermal transmittance) of window systems. The combination of evolving code and building requirements mixed with the myriad of manufacturer performance data often results in a misinterpretation of window assembly U-Factor performance.
The Understanding U-Factor presentation provides an understanding of window assembly U-Factor, explains how different components of a windows assembly affect U-Factor, reviews different certification and testing methods for U-Factor, and provides guidance for developing accurate U-Factor specification language.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Identify five attributes affecting window U-Factor.
- Employ at least three design options to improve window U-Factor.
- Differentiate between NFRC and AAMA testing and certification processes.
- Draft non-defective specification requirements for U-Factor.
- Recognize other important energy related window design factors and the importance of a balanced design.