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SPECnews AUGUST 2018 P 1 The 50 50 SPECnews = KNOWLEDGE FOR CREATING AND SUSTAINING THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT AUGUST 2018 Newsletter Of The Greater Orlando Chapter Construction Specifications Institute Publisher: Greater Orlando CSI Chapter Editor: Tom Montero, FCSI Member Emeritus, CDT Be Sure to Attend The Greater Orlando Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute’s Kick-off & New Member Orientation FY-19 Sponsors Welcome Monday, August 6 th at Sheraton Orlando North Hotel 600 N Lake Destiny Road Maitland, FL from 6:00 to 8:00 pm All members are ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND GO CSI Members - $10 Non-members - $15 Click here to
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The
50 50
SPECnews
= KNOWLEDGE FOR CREATING AND SUSTAINING THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT AUGUST 2018
Newsletter Of The
Greater Orlando Chapter
Construction Specifications Institute
Publisher: Greater Orlando CSI Chapter Editor: Tom Montero, FCSI Member Emeritus, CDT
Be Sure to Attend
The Greater Orlando Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute’s
Kick-off & New Member Orientation
FY-19
Sponsors Welcome
Monday, August 6th
at
Sheraton Orlando North Hotel
600 N Lake Destiny Road
Maitland, FL
from
6:00 to 8:00 pm
All members are ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND GO CSI Members - $10 Non-members - $15
Click here to
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FY 2018 BOARD http://greaterorlando.csinet.org/
President Michael Smith, CSI, CCCA Hunton Brady Architects [email protected]
President-Elect
Holly Beard, CSI PolyGuard [email protected]
Vice President Dean Smith, CSI ISE Logik Industries [email protected]
Secretary Jim Carten, CSI, CDT Finfrock DMC [email protected]
Treasurer
Bob Wilinski, CSI Berridge, Inc. [email protected]
Immediate Past President Royal Casey, CSI Petersen Aluminum | PAC-CLAD [email protected]
Committee Chair
Awards – D Craft
Publications – T Montero [email protected]
Electronic Communications – W Doucette
Membership – H Beard
Nominations – M Smith
Programs/House – T Pun
To Contact Committee Chairs:
http://new.csinet.org/csi_services/chapterinfo.as
px?chapcode=078
IN THIS EDITION
PRESIDENT’S message Page 3
the June Planning meeting page 3
the AWARDS & COMMENDATIONS event Page 3
CHAPTER NEWS Page 4
CSI mission Page 4
THOUGHT for the month Page 5
BRAND Page 5 & 6
Share your opinion . . .
Share your product info . . .
CERTIFICATION Page 7 Spring Exam Dates
EDUCATION Page 7
CONSTRUCT 2018
LEADERSHIP Page 8
A Better work culture. . .
LEGAL Page 8
Many Owners, Contractors realize too late . . .
MEMBER spotlights Page 8 New column proposed
Keep Board Informed
Volunteer opportunities
The value of membership
OFFICE Page 8
Calculating Architect’s fee . . . . .
TECHNOLOGY Page 9 Construction companies adopting . . . .
EVENTS Page 9
Save the Dates for the year
ALLIED organization news Page 10
AIA Orlando Chapter
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~ Chapter President’s Message ~ Michael P. Smith, CSI, CCCA, LEED AP, EDAC
"During the past year, I've had the opportunity to sit down for coffee or
lunch with Trusted Advisors, Building Information Managers, and
specification writers to discuss what they feel CSI needs to offer locally to be
successful as an organization.
Although our conversations emphasized increasing membership and
awareness of our youthful members, we've focused much of our conversation
on the need for CSI to continue providing quality education and networking
opportunities for all our members. In each of these conversations, we had the chance to
brainstorm ideas that will bring more value to our membership and potentially add new members
as well.
We are a volunteer organization and in order to have future leaders that continue to bring
positive change to the industry--WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!
Moving forward, my most important job as President is going to be getting our members
involved. There's more excitement to be had than simply sending in one's dues and adding CSI to
our business cards, or having a networking event without having our newest members attend.
We're looking for our members to step up and become committee leaders and people to assist
as committee doers. It's what makes a volunteer organization like the Greater Orlando Chapter
of CSI successful....or not. If you are interested in assisting your Chapter in any way, please
contact myself or any Board Member and we will be sure to contact you, and keep you engaged.”
Mike Chapter President
the July 9th Planning meeting –good turnout with several YPs. Discussed suggested event
scenarios, locations, times and dates. See the EVENT section below for the results of the
discussions. Those in attendance are looking forward to an exciting, informative, and
educational year.
the AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS event recap – was held on Thursday, May
31st at Marlow’s Tavern at Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive, started at 6:30 pm. The
awards presented were: 1. AIA Orlando -Chapter President's Certificate
2. Bill Collester - Chapter President Certificate
3. Bob Wilinski- Chapter President Certificate
4. Cosentino -President's Certificate
5. Dean Craft- Chapter President Certificate
6. Kristy Craft- Chapter President Certificate
7. Linda S. Smith- Chapter President Certificate
8. Linda Wilinski -Chapter President Certificate
9. Michelle Casey- Chapter President Certificate
10. Warren Doucette -Chapter President Certificate
11. Tina Pun -Chapter Commendation
12. Linda Zimmerman- Certificate of Appreciation 13. Tom Montero -Chapter Distinguished Service
Award
14. Jim Carten -Chapter Continuous Service Award
15. William “Chip” Hayward -Special Recognition John Hart Award
16. Michael P. Smith -Special Recognition Bruce Nolan Award
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~ CHAPTER NEWS ~
http://greaterorlando.csinet.org/
Even though some of the following articles may be available to you in other publications, they appear to be
noteworthy and therefore, have been reprinted. The Editor
CHAPTER INFORMATION: https://www.csiresources.org/communities/components/chapterlocator
Address: P. O. Box 607578, Orlando, FL 32860-7578
Explore the new site at http://csigreaterorlando.org/. To login to your website, please use the following information: User name is either your email address or membership number. Then to set your password: Click here to set your password
CSI’S mission – To advance building information management and education of project teams to improve facility performance. CSI is a national association of specifiers, architects, engineers, contractors, facility managers, product representatives, manufacturers, owners and others who are experts in building construction and the materials used therein. They are dedicated to improving the communication of construction information through:
A diversified membership base of allied professionals involved in the creation and management of the built environment. Join us.
Continuous development and transformation of standards and formats.
Education and certification of professionals to improve project delivery processes.
Creation of practice tools to assist users throughout the facility life-cycle. Join a CSI Practice Group. CSI is governed by a Board of Directors, a nationally elected body that provides long-range strategic leadership. The Board is composed of nationally elected CSI officers, including the president, president-elect, two vice presidents, the secretary, and the treasurer; elected representatives (directors) from each of CSI's 10 regions; and a director at large. CSI's executive director/CEO is a corporate officer. For more information about or to join CSI, visit www.csinet.org/joincsi, or call 800-689-2900.
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THOUGHT for the month – “Perhaps a man really dies when his brain stops,
when he loses the power to take in a new idea.” George Orwell
IT’S A SURE THING THAT YOU’LL NOT FINISH IF YOU DON’T START. An ancient proverb says, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” You have probably
known people nearing the end of their life’s journey who looked back and said, “If only I had done things
differently…. If only I had taken advantage of that opportunity when it came along.” Unfulfilled lives
are filled with “if onlys.” They are the refrain of the timid souls whose lives were finished before they
ever really got started. Life is filled with many opportunities — for great successes and spectacular
failures. It is up to you to seize the initiative, to take advantage of the opportunities that come your way.
You are condemned to a life of mediocrity — unless you get into action. Don’t delay; do it today! NAPOLEON HILL FOUNDATION
BOARD
“The opinion of the strongest is always the best.” Jean de La Fontaine, poet
July Board Meeting Tom Montero, FCSI, CDT, AIA Quorum established
Treasurer’s Report – Meeting w/ accountant to file tax report. Chapter is still solvent. Need I&E reports ASAP.
Committee Reports – o Awards – Submitting Outstanding Chapter Award to Institute. Submit receipts for FY-18 awards
to Bob (treasurer). Need to submit budget for the FY-19 Awards event, o Membership – Identify the membership list. Several new members this past year but have lost
several also. o Programs/Education – Reviewed per the planning meeting. o Electronic – Check w/ Warren to place items on the website. o Nominating – TBD for FY-19
BRAND
“Tact is, after all, a kind of mind-reading.” Sara Ome Jewettr, writer
SHARE YOUR OPINION WITHOUT BEING OPINIONATED – Opinions are better received when
they're specific, supported by facts and delivered with confidence, writes Avery Blank. People are more
likely to listen to you if you don't pontificate and when you show an interest in what others think, she
writes. Forbes SmartBrief on Leadership
SHARE YOUR PRODUCT AND SERVICE INFORMATION with the Greater Orlando Metro Construction
Industry, and the Southeast Region, by having your brand recognition in the Chapter newsletter, the SPECnews,
with a Full-Page at $160/month, a Half-Page at $80/month, or Business Card presentation $20/month or
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CERTIFICATION
“Readiness is the mother of luck.” Baltasar Gracian, writer
CDT AS CERTIFICATION TRANSITION – Supporting professional success is CSI’s primary
reason for being, and the CDT credential is an important professional accomplishment. We are writing
about some changes to the CDT that will increase the value of this credential to holders and to the
industry. CSI has embarked upon a strategy to transition the CDT to a certification. This transition has
been in the works for at least three years, prompted by CSI volunteer leadership serving on the
Certification committee and the CSI Board of Directors. The change to the CDT will take effect on July
1, 2018.
EDUCATION
“If you can’t manage your own mental attitude,
what makes you think you can manage others.” Napoleon Hill
CONSTRUCT SCHEDULE IS OUT "CONSTRUCT may be five months away and registration isn't quite open, but the schedule for CONSTRUCT is posted, including education sessions, networking events and tours. Put Long Beach, California on your
calendar for October 3-5.”
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LEADERSHIP
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.”
Aesop, fabulist
A BETTER WORK CULTURE STARTS WITH 2 WORDS – Saying "thank you," whether privately
or publicly, is the easiest way to improve relationships and culture, writes Joel Garfinkle. "Both
those higher up and those high-performers you'd like to attract to your team will remember how
you praised others," he writes. SmartBrief/Leadership
LEGAL
“It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that
makes life interesting.” Paulo Coelho, writer
COURT TO DECIDE WHETHER FDOT MUST RELEASE FIU DOCUMENTS
The Florida Department of Transportation has not produced documents that originated after
Feb. 19 related to a Florida International University pedestrian bridge collapse in March because
the National Transportation Safety Board said such records are protected under agency
regulations. If NTSB doesn't join FDOT or file a brief in a lawsuit over the public release of the
documents, the Leon County Circuit Court will rule on their release. Roads & Bridges online
AGC Risk Management SmartBrief
MEMBER spotlights – “All endings are also beginnings.
We just don’t know it at the time.” Mitch Albom, journalist
Rodney Ondrus, CSI is the Product Representative for the state of Florida
with ATAS International. I have been with ATAS since January 2018. He’s a
member of both the GO chapter since January and the Tampa chapter of CSI.
He said, “I joined CSI to network and meet industry peers as well as participate in
educational opportunities.” He has lived in the Tampa Bay area for most of his
life, “and when not working. I enjoy boating, traveling, camping and plenty of good
laughs with family and friends.” Rodney said he, “will become more involved with the CSI chapters as
I become more comfortable with my position at ATAS and look forward to attending social events and
chapter meetings in Orlando as much as possible.” Mihaela Dumtrescu - 7/10/18 Krista Hall – 6/24/18 Jim Hurley – 5/28/18 Don Miller – 5/14/18
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NEW COLUMN PROPOSED – “A/E Member Spotlight” where the Member would tell a bit about themselves, their firm, how manufacturers can work better with their firm, etc... Obviously needed, at least to the editor, is participation by the chapter A/E members. As soon as the editor receives submissions, the column will become a reality. You want it, you got it, but your involvement is essential.
THE VALUE OF MEMBERSHIP –
“I can only speak to my individual experience as I have always said the CSI experience is not at the
surface level but very deep depending on what one wishes to get out of it. For me, as a product rep,
there was no formal school training like architecture or engineering. So, as I have always said, CSI has
taught me the language of construction. At 75c per day this is minimal in the world of education. Our
collaborative model has been an invaluable learning tool for me as I have progressed in my career. For
me, I can honestly say that I have gotten a lot more out of CSI than what I have put in. I do hope your
colleague will join us and have an equally impressive journey as me. Thank You for all your support of CSI!” William Sundquist, CSI, Institute Director FY' 19 – 21, Southwest Regional Sales Manager Whitacre Greer Co.
"MEMBER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES." At chapter meetings, please sign up to be a door greeter, photographer, or event recap article writer. More than one door greeter can be fun as you can also socialize as people come in. It is best if the volunteers are members outside our board and committees who are signing up for these opportunities. Idea provided by: Beth Winkler, CSI Chicago
PLEASE KEEP YOUR BOARD INFORMED – Contact any Board member to help your colleagues celebrate life's joys and support them during life's challenges.
OFFICE
“A little job well done is the first step toward a bigger one.” Napoleon Hill
CALCULATING THE ARCHITECT'S FEE: IS THERE A BETTER WAY? There have always been conflicts and questions in calculating fees based on project costs, which is why AIA's new B101-2017 agreement attempts to bring clarity to the murky world of percentage-based compensation. (Click on title for article)
TECHNOLOGY
“Humanity is acquiring all the right technology
for all the right reasons.” R. Buckminster Fuller
CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES ADOPTING VIRTUAL, AUGMENTED REALITY - Construction
companies are beginning to implement virtual and augmented reality to help detect and reduce
design coordination errors. Jeff Jacobson and Jim Dray write that virtual and augmented reality
use in construction will soon become the norm. Construction Dive BIMForum SmartBrief
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EVENTS
“Optimism is true moral courage.” Abraham Lincoln
SAVE THE DATES – September 10 - CSI Gr Orlando Chpt, Mfg Field Trip & Continental Breakfast (Morning Event; Location:
Sherwin-Williams Paint Plant, Orlando)
October 8 - CONSTRUCT Wrap-Up & Mfg Field Trip (Morning Event; Location: TBD)
November 5 - AIA Orlando & CSI G O Continuing Ed Day (Full Day Event; Location: Cosentino Showroom)
December 3 - Construction-Preferred Practices (Morning Event; Location: TLC, Engineering for Architecture, Orlando)
Late December - Meet the Board Holiday Event (Evening Event; Location: Quantum Leap Winery)
January 7, 2019 - CSI G O Tech Talk: Beyond the Installation Instructions; presented by Dean Craft of Ise-Logik (Evening Event; Location: TBD)
February 8 - 9 - CDT Bootcamp (2-day Event; Location: Cosentino Showroom)
March 4 - CSI G O Hands-On Education (Morning Event; Location: Finfrock)
April 1 - "Let's Fix Construction" Roundtable & Networking Event (Evening Event; Location: TBD)
May 6 - CSI G O Specifier's Retreat (Afternoon and Evening Event; Location: TBD)
June 3 - Awards, Commendations, Installment Dinner (Evening Event; Location: Cooper's Hawk, Waterford Lakes)
For Members that travel –
Jacksonville CSI meets the 3rd Monday, 11:30-1:00pm, University of North Florida, Adam W. Herbert University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32211. Email [email protected] or call John Bugg at 904-419-7754 to confirm.
Suncoast CSI (Sarasota) meets the 1st Tuesday, 5:30-8:00pm, different locations. Email [email protected] or call Tammy at 941-228-4800 to confirm. OR, visit the web site at www.csisuncoast.org.
Tampa Bay CSI meets the 3rd Monday, 11:30-1:00pm at Brio's Tuscan Grill, 2223 N Westshore Blvd (Int’l Plaza). Call Randy Stribling, 813-238-2399 or email at [email protected] to confirm.
Florida Southwest CSI (Ft. Myers) meets the 2nd Thursday at 6pm at different locations. Email Ken Buschle at [email protected] or call him at 239-275-0225 ext 209 to confirm.
FY-18 MEETING POLICY –
11:15 - 11:30 Product rep Table Top set up; 11:30 - 11:45 Sign in; 11:45 - 12:00 Announcements; 12:00 - 1:00 Program. Those Chapter Members who pre-register & Non-CSI Members who register to “pay at the door” but are “no-shows”, should be prepared to receive an invoice.
SUPPORT a meeting – In an effort to provide an opportunity to the Chapter Industry Professionals for more
exposure at the Seminar Presentations, you may have a Table Top Exhibit and a 5 minute introduction. The cost to a Chapter Member will be $50; for non-member - $80. Set up should be by 11:15. Attendees start arriving about 11:30. Contact Royal Casey, for the particulars.
PROPOSED G O CSI seminars & programs – Bold indicates confirmed subjects
The December Meeting is the Holiday Celebration and the June Meeting is the Annual Recognition &
Installation Celebration held at the President-Elect’s restaurant of choice.
Educational meetings are typically held the 1st Monday of the month at the Cosentino Stone Showroom on OBT unless otherwise indicated. Other Event locations will be identified.
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WHAT PROGRAMS ARE MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU? The best ideas for programs come from the needs of members, and some are very focused and local. Do you have a suggestion for a topic you would like to see covered, and can you jot down a few ideas why and how they would be of benefit? Your board is here to help our members and education is one key point addressed in various ways, one being the programs we schedule during meeting, and in some cases, on an expanded session. Drop us a note with your thoughts... we'd sure be grateful for that!
Contact Chapter Program Chair: Tina Pun, CSI [email protected]
Contact Chapter President: Michael P. Smith, CSI, CCCA, LEED AP, EDAC [email protected]
ALLIED organization news – “Buildings should serve people, not the other way around.”
John Portman
http://www.aiaorlando.com/
LOCAL ACTIVITIES JULY 11, 2018
Allied Advantage Breakfast-Featuring RLF Our Allied Advantage Breakfast, features an Architecture Firm of the Month, on the 2nd Wednesday each month! These breakfasts allow our Allied Members to learn about various local firms and potentially build future business relationships! Sign Up Here!
JULY 17, 2018 Women in Architecture, Engineering and Construction Networking Social
Join us for an evening of networking with professionals in Architecture, Engineering and Construction. RSVP today! Sponsor this Event Click Here.
JULY 19-22, 2018 AIA Florida Convention & Trade Show
Nationally recognized professionals will discuss a wide range of topics, from the most cutting-edge practice models to crowd-sourced project development. Learn more and register here.
ON-LINE COURSES HSW COURSES FOR ARCHITECTS & DESIGN PROFESSIONALS
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Something you’d like to see in the newsletter? Contact the editor at [email protected] or call 407-321-7718. DEADLINE for articles and information to be posted in the newsletter is . . . END-OF- BUSINESS (5:00 PM) on Thursday following the Seminar/Networking/Board Meeting. This newsletter was conceived to be a communication link between the Greater Orlando CSI Chapter and the Central Florida Design & Construction Industry, to encourage Members to remain active, and identify Membership Value to those not yet Members. The communications link comes through individual Members, Committee Chairs, Officers, Directors, and otherwise interested parties, taking time to author articles or by providing information thought to be of interest to the Industry. The editor reserves the right to edit or reject
submitted articles dependent on the content. Please, contribute!
