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The ConstructionSpecifications InstituteSanta Clara Valley
Chapter
Serving the Valley of Santa Clara since 1960
Santa Clara Valley CSI invites you to ourAnnuAl AwArds And
InstAllAtIon dInner
Join us for an evening to celebrate the successes of the past
year including awards; as well as welcoming in the new chapter
leaders with the installation of officers. This evening will be
augmented with a wine pared
dinner. Come one, come all for an evening of fun.
Thursday • June 3, 2010Board Meeting - 5:00 p.m. • Social
Gathering - 6:00 p.m.
Dinner - 7:00 p.m. • Awards Presentation & Installation -
8:00 p.m.$35 per person • Guests are welcome
Biltmore Hotel and Suites • 2151 Laurelwood Road • Santa
Clara
First CourseVino Dei Fratelli Pinot Grigio 2008 paired with
Imported and Domestic Cheeses with Crackers and Baguettes
Second CourseSalad of Fresh Heirloom Tomatoes, Basil and
Mozzarella,
with a Splash of Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Third CourseBodega Norton Barrel Select Malbec 2006 paired
with
Broiled New York Steak Topped with Mushroom Marsala SauceServed
with Steamed Vegetables and Asiago Whipped Potatoes
orAlice White Chardonnay 2009 paired with
Roasted Chicken Breast stuffed with Bread Crumbs, Cheeses, and
Topped with Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce
Served with Steamed Vegetables and Roasted Red Potatoesor
Alice White Chardonnay 2009 paired withCashew Crusted Mahi Mahi
Baked and Topped with Pineapple Melon Relish
Served with Steamed Vegetables and Wild Rice Blend
Fourth CourseElysium California Black Muscat 2008 paired
with
Chocolate Pecan Pie
Please make your reservation to Krista Nelson with your choice
of entree by noon on Tuesday, June 1, 2010. phone: (408) 535-2935
email: [email protected]
SEE PAGE 11 FoR DIRECTIoNS AND ADDITIoNAL INFoRMATIoN.
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The time has come to write this final article, and though I have
looked forward to this task with trepidation (as I am frantic with
the million details relative to the trip to the CSI Annual
Convention), it is also a wonderful opportunity to look back on the
year and reflect on the Chapter’s accomplishments.
The economy has affected the chapter in ways we have never
experienced before. Losing two board members and looking for their
replacements, stretching further out to new Industry Professionals
for partnerships, and reaching deeper into our membership base for
Fiscal Year 2011 Board nominees has been exhausting and draining.
It has been a true test and testament to the strength and
resiliency of the existing Board, its immediate supporters, and the
Committees. For despite all of these hurdles, we have managed to
get to the other side better than ever. We have recruited both
experience and new energy for next year’s Board,
President’s Messageby HannaH Moyer, csi cdt aia leed
2009-2010board of directors
PresIdentHannah Moyer, CSI, CDT, AIA, LEED
(650) [email protected]
Vice PresidentJim Morelan, CSI, AIA
(408) [email protected]
treAsurerMarvin Bamburg
(408) 297-0288 [email protected]
secretaryMaia Gendreau, CSI, CDT, AIA
(408) 297-0288 [email protected]
iMMediate Past-PresidentJim o’Keefe, CSI(415) 310-5896
[email protected]
directors - industryJoe Cota, CSI
(408) [email protected]
Rose Garrison, CSI(650) 868-7143
[email protected]
director - ProfessionalRietta McCain, CSI, CCCA, AIA
(408) 535-2962 [email protected]
Kevin Norman, CSI, AIA, LEED(650) 364-6453
[email protected]
region directorJulie Brown, CSI, CCS, SCIP
(408) [email protected]
West region institute directorsPresident: Duane Johnson, FCSI,
CDT
(916) [email protected]
Vice-Pres.: David Willis, CSI, CDT(559) 896-1649
[email protected]
discovered new and enthusiastic partners for future events, and
acquired a resolve that will carry the Chapter through the
remainder of these difficult times.
Earlier in the year, we participated in NAWIC-SCV’s Professional
Association night, where we had an opportunity to promote the
benefits of CSI membership. There was a wonderful turn-out, and it
was a good practice run for promoting the Chapter to other
organizations. My intent is to do more of this in the coming year,
as I believe we do not do this enough, and all the good things this
Chapter has to offer is kept too close to the chest.
For this past Holiday Dinner we tried something a little
different and featured photography by a local contractor, Mick
Miyake, of Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company. Promoting
artists from the construction and design community
PresIdent • cont’d on pg 9
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2009-2010 coMMittee cHairsAnnuAl roster Chair Seat Open
AwArds Julie Brown, CSI, CCS, SCIP
(408) [email protected]
continuing educationRietta McCain, CSI, CCCA, AIA
(408) 535-2962 [email protected]
education seMinar Maia Gendreau, CSI, CDT, AIA
(408) 297-0288 [email protected]
greeter & raffle Rose Garrison, CSI
(650) 868-7143 [email protected]
HIstorIAn Julie Brown, CSI, CCS, SCIP
(408) 778-0633 [email protected]
Marketing Chair Seat Open
MeMbersHIP Rose Garrison, CSI
(650) 868-7143 [email protected]
newsletter edItor Rietta McCain, CSI, CCCA, AIA
(408) 535-2962 [email protected]
oPerating HouseKrista Nelson, CSI, CDT, RA, LEED
(408) [email protected]
PrograMs Kevin Norman, CSI, AIA, LEED
(650) [email protected]
toys-For-tots Ron Adams, CSI (408) 435-1313
[email protected]
Mike o’Donnell, CSI (408) [email protected]
WebMaster Robert Anderson, CSI, CCCA
(808) 823-9353 [email protected]
csi onlineChapter
www.csiscv.orgRegion
www.westregioncsi.orgInstitute
www.csinet.org
keeP csi uP-to-dAteLog in to www.csinet.org with your name and
password, as described on the website. Then you have access to
update your new address, new employment, or new email address...
all at your fingertips. This way you will be sure to receive
everything from Institute and our Chapter.
Hannah Moyer, CSI, CDT, AIA, LEED and Dwayne Brown at
the April Chapter Meeting
http://www.csiscv.orghttp://www.westregioncsi.orghttp://www.csinet.orghttp://www.csinet.org
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Minutes of tHe board MeetingIt is likely to be the 3rd or 4th
week of July due to the 4th of July holiday.
John Pluff generously offers his office space in Palo Alto for
meeting and to provide dinner.
Funds for Attending Institute ConventionJim Morelan would like
the budget for next year to include funds for the President Elect
as well as the President to attend Convention to allow for
training.This will be discussed further at the Strategic
Planning.
Committee ReportsMembershipWe currently have 60 home chapter
members and 25 non-home members for a total of 85 members.Our
chapter’s membership is down about 4%. We have lost 8 members since
July of 2009.John Pluff is bringing two new potential members
tonight.
Education SeminarSee written report.Great job by Maia on getting
the word out and turning a profit.
Programs/TechnicalTonight is Jerry Pozo is speaking on
Troubleshooting Cement Plaster.June is the Awards Dinner. Things
are
President’s ReportHannah had a great meeting with membership and
marketing chairs. Advertising in the West Region Directory and
local professional publications was discussed.
Members should check their profile information with Institute to
make sure it’s correct for the upcoming publication of the West
Region Directory.
Unfinished BusinessBoard Insurance Quotes: No Report, Jim
O’Keefe will continue to work on getting quotes.
Status of Joe Cota’s obligation as Chapter’s Industry Director:
Joe Cota has officially resigned from his position on the
board.
New BusinessNew Industry DirectorJim O’Keefe makes a motion to
approve John Pluff as an Industry Director to take Joe Cota’s
position. Motion seconded and carries.
Strategic Planning MeetingJim Morelan noted that the Strategic
Planning Meeting for fiscal year 2010-2011 needs to be scheduled.
The meeting is typically from 4pm to 7pm on a week day evening.Jim
Morelan will work on coordinating a date and facilitator for the
meeting.
CSI, Santa Clara Valley(Draft, Board Approval Pending)Place:
Biltmore Hotel, Santa ClaraDate: May 6, 2010
OpeningThe meeting was called to order by Chapter President
Hannah Moyer at 5:26 p.m.
Attendees Board Members Hannah Moyer, CSI, CDT, AIA, LEED AP,
President; Jim Morelan, CSI, AIA, Vice-President; Rietta McCain,
CSI, CCCA, AIA, Professional Director; Kevin Norman, CSI, AIA, LEED
AP, Professional Director; Jim O’Keefe, CSI, Past President
MembersJohn Pluff, CSI
MinutesThe minutes of the April meeting were reviewed by those
present. Minutes are approved as distributed.
Treasurer’s Report Written report was reviewed. Report is filed
for review.
Region ReportSee written report.
Minutes• cont’d on pg 5
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Planningcalendar
cHaPter Meetings
June 3 AwArds dInner
July 1 clean suites forsurgical rooMs
aug 5 Joint bbQ WitHaia scV
PlAn AHeAd
West Region Conference:“Forces for Change” Sept 30 - oct 3, 2010
Yosemite, CA
CSI Annual Convention:Construct 2011 September 14-16, 2011
Chicago, IL
moving along with planning for this event: the wine is
purchases, sponsors are secured, and mementos are in process.July’s
topic is clean suites for surgical rooms.August is to be a joint
BBQ with AIA SCV, possibly also with ASID. Kevin to talk to Krista
about canceling the August reservation at the Biltmore. Kevin is
still working on coordinating the details of this
meeting.November’s program will be a Building Code update.Kevin is
planning another dinner meeting for the committee and is looking
for a committee co-chair.
Continuing EducationTonight is registered with AIA and CSI.
Greeter/RaffleJim O’Keefe is greeting tonight. Dunn Edwards has
donated two Giants tickets for the raffle.
EditorThe newsletter content deadline is Monday at noon.
Historian: See written report.
Awards: See written report.
WebsiteBob Anderson has updated the chapter website and it has
been moved to a new server.Bob has been learning ‘Dreamweaver’
Minutes • from pg 4 software for the new website.Bob will be
loading the new website in the near future.
Operating/HouseWe have 26 tonight.
Toys-for-TotsRon Adams has agreed to continue his work on this
committee for next year. He will likely need assistance as Mike
O’Donnell will not be able to participate.
Marketing CommitteeThe committee is looking at soliciting
Industry partners for ad space on the back page of the West Region
Directory.
50th Anniversary Task Team (2010)See written report.
West Region Conference (2011/12)No report.
AnnouncementsThe West Region Board nominated Rietta McCain to
the Institute’s Emerging Professional Task Team. She will serve on
this task team for Fiscal Year 2010-2011.
ClosingThe meeting was adjourned by Hannah Moyer at 6:03
p.m.
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West region cornerThe second presentation by Jennifer Alexander
focused on utilizing the CSI websites. Jennifer reminded us that
all chapter members are on the Membership Committee. We should
utilize contact programs such as LinkedIn. A good idea for a
chapter program would be “How to Navigate Chapter, Region, and
Institute Websites.” These sites are great resources. Under
membership there is a book that can be downloaded entitled “How To
Do Membership.”
The third Presentation by James O’Keefe covered the subject of
“Running a Chapter.” Some of the thoughts from this presentation
included; 1. Remember we are all volunteers. We do the things in
CSI because we embrace the fellowship and sharing of knowledge. We
have to remember when not to push too hard. 2. Strategic planning
should be on every Chapter’s agenda prior to the new year,
especially for the new board members. Know where the chapter is
heading. The new board members will appreciate the knowledge of
past experiences. 3. Presentations to college Architect and
Business Management classes to promote CSI should top our to-do
list. This is where the future is with CSI.
There were three presentations. The first was given by Bryan
Varner on the subject of Chapter Financial Management. The
presentation covered subjects including IRS filings and Forms,
Fiduciary duties of the Chapter Board, Internal Reporting and
Controls, and Membership Matters. Board members have the fiduciary
duties of Care, Inquiry and Loyalty. “Chronic absence from meetings
is a breach of fiduciary duty: ignorance is not an excuse.” Under
internal reporting, the board must insist on income and expense,
profit and loss, and budget vs. actual reports each month. Internal
controls would include reviewing the monthly bank statements vs.
the monthly reports. Have two signature check signing and no
signing of blank checks. A year end review made by others than the
treasurer or controller, should be documented and archived.
Remember that our most valuable capital is the membership and is
more valuable than the money in the bank. How can we improve our
membership service? “Our fiduciary duty requires us to manage
membership as carefully and diligently as our money.” Bryan took
this to much more depth than I, but you get the point. I am sure he
would share his presentation literature with each chapter if
requested.
Time seems to fly by so fast these days and here I am
procrastinating until the last minute to submit my Bi-Monthly
Region Corner Report. I actually have some ammunition this month
thanks to a great program the San Francisco Chapter sponsored back
on April 17th entitled “West Region CSI Leadership Training.” It
was held at the San Francisco Sheraton Hotel at Fisherman’s Wharf.
If you are involved in chapter leadership in the north and did not
make it, you missed a great program.
West region • cont’d on pg 7
West region Vice PresidentDavid Willis, CSI CDT
(559) [email protected]
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There were many other good ideas shared by all. This program was
the prototype for the future leadership programs being planned
beginning in the Fall of 2011. I look forward to seeing them
implemented.
In other news, I can report that the planning for the West
Region Conference is moving along very well and we have just
yesterday confirmed the Saturday evening entertainment will again
be “The Son’s of the San Joaquin.” Those of you who attended the
West Region Conference in 2000 know how great these guys are. I
attended a Son’s program not long ago and they are as good as ever.
Those of you coming to this year’s conference are in for a
treat.
I want to take a moment to thank all who have put their
confidence in me to carry on as your West Region Vice President. I
will do my best to live up to your expectations, and the great
values of CSI.
By the way, if you are looking to get involved at the Region
level, Craig or I would like to hear from you. Region committees
will need leaders and worker bees.
Get Involved!
West region • from pg 6
Santa Clara Valley Chapter was pleased to host John Guill, CSI,
CCS, CCCA, SCIP on April 30th for the first of a two-part seminar
on Specification Writing. The seminar was a full day of study into
the organization of contract documents, the industry standards for
developing specifications, an overview of Omniclass, Uniformat,
Sectionformat and Pageformat, and much more. The fast paced seminar
included a hands-on exercise, which attendees were able to work on
the homework while enjoying lunch on the outdoor patio of the award
winning LEED certified offices of XL Construction in Milpitas.
John used analogies to classical art, mostly paintings, to
illustrate his points to great success. It was a reminder that,
even though CSI has only been around since the mid-century, the
importance of consistency and clarity in documentation is a
long-standing tradition, in use since ancient times. Important
events and people are identified through iconology to scholars
through the ages. John covered three-part specification writing in
detail, and stressed the importance of focusing on the work result,
rather than giving the builder instructions on how to do the
job,
reminding us that the Contractor is responsible for performing
and strategizing the “how” part. We also discussed some of the
spec-writing tools on the market, such as MasterSpec, ARCAT, and
BSD Speclink, and how these tools can be used as a guide for
developing an office standard spec, or a variety of office
boilerplates, depending on needs. Specification writing language,
prescriptive, descriptive and proprietary specs, and coordination
between plans and specifications were also discussed.
The facilities at XL Construction were extremely comfortable and
gracious, and everyone commented on the pleasant surroundings. It
was a lovely spring day, and we were able to sit outdoors and enjoy
the weather at the lunch break.
The second session of the Seminar, scheduled for 28 May, will
delve further into Project Delivery Methods and the intricacies of
writing specifications to coordinate with different types of
procurement and contracts. It will be a half day session, hosted
again at XL Construction.
educational seMinar suMMary:introduction to sPecifications
by Maia gendreau, aia csi cdt
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Although there may be a few products that require little thought
in specifying, most require some minimum amount of research,
comparison of similar products, and determination of the right
combination of characteristics best suited to a project.
Even then, the process can be straightforward and fairly simple,
provided the type of product is common, governed by widely accepted
standards for materials and performance, well-described in product
data, and supported by reputable manufacturers and representatives.
Hollow metal doors and frames are a good example. Most
manufacturers produce them according to one or both of two sets of
common industry standards, published by the Steel Door Institute
(SDI) and the National Association of Architectural Metal
Manufacturers (NAAMM). Unfortunately, not all types of building
products can be specified by use of similar standards.
Before you start that e-mail telling me how difficult it is to
specify hollow metal doors, let me add that the number of grades,
types, options, and finishes requires the specifier to understand
the hollow metal door
and frame standards before making the several decisions needed
to write the specifications. Each of the hollow metal standards
organizations has described every component of hollow metal doors
and frames, how they are fabricated and installed, and which models
are suitable for a variety of applications. All of those things are
well-defined in the standards, and most manufacturers indicate
which doors and frames comply with which standards.
However, some products are far more difficult to specify than
others, despite abundant and readily available information. One
group that comes immediately to mind is coatings. Unlike hollow
metal doors, coatings have little in the way of industry standards,
and there are many ways of achieving the same result.
For example, say we want a waterproof coating for an indoor
floor. A variety of basic chemistries are available - acrylic,
epoxy, polyester, polyurethane, and perhaps others. Some of these
are better than others depending on what they will be exposed to,
and some are more decorative than others, but it’s likely
curMudgeon’s corner:Missing standards
by sHeldon Wolfe, ra fcsi ccs cccs
curMudgeon • cont’d on pg 9
For those of you that have reached the prestigious point in your
CSI membership where you have been a member for more than 10 years,
20 years, or 30 years, the CSI chevrons are available. They are
$10.00 each, which includes the hard costs and shipping costs at
the time they were purchased.
Contact Julie Brown if you are interested in purchasing a
chevron. She can be reached at (408) 778-0633 or
[email protected].
cHeVrons for sale
“Do what you can,
with what you have,
where you are.”
Theodore Roosevelt
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curMudgeon • from pg 8
is something I would like to see continue, as it not only lends
a greater elegance to the event, it is also a wonderful platform
for our colleagues to express their personal passions for art.
This year we have been lucky enough to have three successful
education seminars, and what I mean by successful is not just
financially. Putting a cohesive committee team together, finding
good quality speakers and relevant subject matters, locating
comfortable facilities, and developing a broad promotional base all
reflect success. Remember, success is not always just how big the
check is, and this committee will realize more successes in the
future.
The 50th Anniversary, held in March, was delightful. Though the
turnout was not as large as hoped, in many ways the reduced size of
the group worked to the event’s advantage. The room had a wonderful
motif that lent itself to the celebratory air of the evening; it
was easier to make the rounds and say hello to all the attendees;
the food was well received; and no funds were overextended. It was
truly a memorable evening, befitting for 50th anniversary
celebration.
As I write this final Message, I am looking forward to welcoming
the new Fiscal Year 2011 Board in a few weeks on June 3rd. Being
Chapter President has enlightening me in more ways than I had
expected, and I am thankful and honored for the trust in my
capabilities in managing this chapter. Of course, I did not
PresIdent• from pg 2
PresIdent • cont’d on pg 10
that all would be acceptable if they need to contain only
water.
Even if one type of chemistry rises to the top as being superior
to the others, there may be countless varieties of that type. To
add to the fun, manufacturers use different combinations of primer
and top coats, have widely different test results for physical
characteristics, sometimes use different test standards for the
same characteristic, combine different types of chemistries in
different ways, require different preparation, have different
application rates, and specify different requirements for
curing.
One manufacturer may claim you need 6,000 PSI compressive
strength and 200% elongation, while another says you need 10,000
PSI and only 125%. One says you need a primer for a given
situation, another says you don’t. One says you need to apply two
topcoats, another says only one. One says you need a seal coat,
another says you don’t. And so on.
All of them make logical arguments for their particular systems,
and all can produce long lists of local applications. All of which
makes it difficult to logically select a product to specify, and
makes it equally as difficult to evaluate substitution
requests.
Paints are almost as bad as floor coatings, but, because they
will be repainted every few years, the performance characteristics
are far less important. Otherwise, paints suffer from the same
problem as floor coatings - few widely accepted standards.
I’d like to have a rational basis for making decisions about
coating properties. By that, I mean a scientifically derived set of
standards
based on actual performance requirements. I’m fairly certain
that the reason manufacturer A says you need 6,000 PSI tensile
strength, and manufacturer B says you need 10,000 PSI, is that
those are the values their products have. I have yet to see someone
say, “Oak Ridge National Laboratory has determined that a floor
coating system should have a minimum compressive strength of 4,792
PSI.”
Coatings aren’t the only problem; foam thermal insulation is
another. We have specified extruded polystyrene with 25 PSI
compressive strength for a long time, not because of any research,
but because that’s what is required by ASTM C578 - and that is
because that is what is produced and commonly used.
Polyisocyanurate roofing insulation is available in 16, 20, and 25
PSI varieties. How do we compare the two types of insulation? If
extruded polystyrene should be 25 PSI, should not polyisocyanurate
also be 25 PSI? What is the rational basis for making this
decision?
Going back to hollow metal doors, I doubt there is any research
that tells us what the thickness of the face sheets should be, but
in this case I don’t think it’s necessary. The gauges used probably
are based on empirical evidence, but more important, one
manufacturer isn’t trying to tell me that the face sheets should be
one thing while the other manufacturers are saying something
else.
It has been stated that industry standards such as those
published by SDI and NAAMM are not sufficient, as they tend to
reflect the lowest performance of the association members. Even if
that is true, those standards still provide a valuable service by
specifying a multitude of characteristics, allowing the
specifier
curMudgeon • cont’d on pg 10
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do this all on my own, and so, I am grateful for all the support
I have received from the Board, Committees, and all Members.
Housekeeping Notes:This is a reminder to make updates to your
contact information so it will be shown correctly in the upcoming
region membership directory. Updates must be completed by May 28th.
Updates must be done by the members themselves at the Institute
website, www.csinet.org. Go to “My CSI” and then to “Update Your
Profile.”
PresIdent• from pg 9
curMudgeon • from pg 5
to use them as a base. After that, it is relatively easy to
specify that a hinge reinforcement or some other component be
something different from that required by the standard.
By setting standards, industry organizations serve a valuable
purpose. While I encourage coating manufacturers, suppliers, and
installers to cooperate in establishing standards for their
industry, I also encourage the same for other products that suffer
from missing standards. And if those standards are based on
analysis rather than just a consensus of what is available, so much
the better.
“Have a heart that never hardens, a temper that never tires, a
touch that
never hurts.”Charles Dickens
Rose Garrison, CSI and Jim O’Keefe, CSI at the April Chapter
Meeting
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SANTA CLARA VALLEY CHAPTER OF
THE CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTE presents a two seminar
series:
Introduction to Specifications & Project Delivery Methods:
Effects on Specifications
Dates: Introduction to Specifications: Friday, April 30, 2010,
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Project Delivery Methods: NEW DATE: Friday, May 28, 2010, 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m.
Location: XL Construction 851 Buckeye Court Milpitas, CA
95035
Continuing Education:
These programs meet CSI/CEN and AIA/CES criteria for Continuing
Education. Participants will receive the following credits:
Introduction to Specifications: 0.7 CSI CEN Continuing Education
Units 7.0 AIA Learning Units
Project Delivery Methods: 0.40 CSI CEN Continuing Education
Units 4.0 AIA Learning Units
Instructor – John R. Guill, AIA, CSI, CCS, CCCA, SCIP
John R. Guill AIA, CSI, CCS, CCCA, SCIP is Director of
Construction Technology for AXIA Architects in Santa Rosa, CA,
specializing in Construction Contract Administration,
Specifications, Bidding and Quality Control. He has over
twenty-five years experience in a wide variety of educational,
institutional and industrial facilities for local, state and
Federal government agencies as well as corporate and private
clients.
Since 2000, Mr. Guill has served on the faculty of Sonoma State
University, where he teaches Construction Contract Administration
and Construction Specifying in the School of Extended Education’s
Construction Management Program. He is a regular presenter of
continuing education programs on construction- related topics and
has received a number of awards and recognitions for architecture,
construction specifications and industry education, including
honors by Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), the American
Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Coalition for Adequate School
Housing (CASH).
Introduction to Specifications
8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. .….Registration and Snacks
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ..........Seminar & Question/Answer Lunch
provided
Construction specifications are an essential part of Contract
Documentation. Learn how to specify appropriate quality, enforce
your design intent, how to coordinate specifications with drawings,
hints, tops, tricks ad key language for preparing professional
specifications. Tour the CSI formats and understand the use and
preparation of Master Guide Specifications and the process of
preparing a Project Manual.
Project Delivery Methods: Effects on Specifications
8:30 to 9 a.m. ……..Registration and Snacks
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. …..Seminar, no lunch
Construction specifications for different or non-traditional
Project Delivery methods can require use of specialized documents
and highly customized administrative procedures. Learn about
various Product Delivery methods, how the roles of the parties vary
between methods, what contract types are available for use and how
to craft specifications and administrative procedures appropriate
to the contract type and delivery method.
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Introduction to Specifications: Friday, April 30, 2010, 9:00
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Project Delivery Methods: Friday, May 28, 2010, 9:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m.
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