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Volume 47, Issue 1

Newsletter of the Chattanooga Chapter of The Construction Specifications Institute

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

2 Officers & Committees

3 President’s Message

4 Swallvette-Joint Meeting

5 Member Anniversaries

7 Bethany Clariday Winners

8 Marshall Hildebrand

Scholarship Recipients

10 Tegularity

12 Chapter Board Meeting

15 Chapter Calendar

13 Chili Cook Off

6 50th Anniversary

14 GSR Leadership Conference

9 Interior Design Masters

November 2016

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

11:30 am Registration – 12:00 pm Lunch

Joint Membership Meeting AGC/AIA/CSI/MAC/TSPE

Meeting Location Chattanooga Golf & Country ClubChattanooga Golf & Country Club

1511 Riverview Road1511 Riverview Road 423423--266266--61786178

Program “Investigation and Treatment of a

Swallvette*” aka: Sinkhole Remediation at the National Corvette Museum Presented by Michael J Marasa,

PE, BD 1 HSW/LU

See Page 4 for More Details

RSVP directly to AGC by November 10th at www.agcetn.org

Lunch Cost $22.00

Congratulations

CSI Chattanooga Chapter For Receiving the FY2016

Outstanding Chapter Commendation

Our 17th Consecutive Year to Receive this Prestigious

Institute Award

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CHAPTER OFFICERS

CHAPTER COMMITTEES

REGION OFFICERS

President: Cindi Brooks, CSI, CDT 423-827-4848 [email protected]

President-Elect: Paul Thompson, CSI-EP, CDT 423-505-9365 [email protected]

Vice-President: Paul Baggett, CSI, CDT 423-648-8235 [email protected]

Secretary: Beth Eubanks, CSI 423-305-5252 [email protected]

Treasurer: Mark Walker, CSI 423-622-6393 [email protected]

Immediate Past President.: Bo Bentley, CSI 423-266-7165 [email protected]

Chapter Director 2nd Year: Mike Davis, FCSI, CDT 423-421-4103 [email protected]

Chapter Director 2nd Year: Jeff Tippens, CSI, CDT 423-326-8177 [email protected]

Chapter Director 1st Year: William Sundquist, CSI 423-385-4598 [email protected]

Board Advisor: Jimmy Lail, FCSI 423-468-2029 [email protected]

Academic Affairs: Amy Fleming, CSI, CDT 423-267-2288 [email protected]

Jennifer Thomas, CSI-EP 423-867-4510 [email protected]

Awards: Brian Clarke, CSI, AIA, LEED AP 423-266-4816 [email protected]

Certification: Paul Baggett, CSI, CDT 423-648-8235 [email protected]

Communications: Josh Helton, CSI 423-267-7663 [email protected]

Education: Robin Vasa, CSI, CCS, AIA, LEED AP 423-751-3090 [email protected]

Finance: Mark Walker, CSI 423-622-6393 [email protected]

Fundraising: Bruce Martin, CSI, CDT 423-775-1793 [email protected]

Historian: Jonnie Cox, RA, FCSI 423-751-7826 [email protected]

House Committee Mark Walker, CSI 423-622-6393 [email protected]

Membership: Mike Davis, FCSI, CDT 423-421-4103 [email protected]

Planning: Jonnie Cox, RA, FCSI 423-751-7826 [email protected]

Brian Clarke, CSI, AIA, LEED AP 423-266-4816 [email protected]

Product Show: Jeff Tippens, CSI, CDT 423-326-8177 [email protected]

Programs: Guy Campbell, CSI, CDT 423-899-6233 [email protected]

Scholarship: Robin Vasa, CSI, CCS, AIA, LEED AP 423-751-3090 [email protected]

Technical: Paul Thompson, CSI-EP, CDT 423-505-9365 [email protected]

Webmaster: Bo Bentley, CSI 423-266-7165 [email protected]

Jonnie Cox, RA, FCSI 423-751-7826 [email protected]

Student VP: Casey Bowmar, CSI-S [email protected]

50th Anniversary William Sundquist, CSI 423-385-4598 [email protected]

President: Thomas Ferguson, CSI, CCCA 850-396-8186 [email protected]

Vice President: John Murray CSI, CDT 601-948-7337 [email protected]

Secretary: Suzan Jordan, CSI, CDT 865-389-9476 [email protected]

Treasurer: Ryan Hatler, CSI 850-434-9200 [email protected]

Immediate Past President: James Bagley, CSI, CCS, AIA 334-271-3200 [email protected]

Chattanooga Chapter P.O. Box 3616

Chattanooga, TN 37404-3616 www.chattanooga.csinet.org

The Construction Specifications Institute 110 South Union Street, Suite 100

Alexandria, VA. 22314 1-800-689-2900 www.csinet.org

Gulf States Region

www.csigulfstates.csinet.org

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President’s Message Cindi Brooks, CSI, CDT

Source: www

Hello All,

First I would like to thank you for the opportunity to serve the chapter this year as your President. It is an exciting year for the Chattanooga Chapter. We have two monumental milestones to celebrate, our 50th Anniversary Celebration is January 21, 2017 and our 30th Product Show is April 4, 2017.

My first official duty as President was to accept Chattanooga Chapter’s 17th Outstanding Chapter Commendation at Construct 2016 in Austin, TX. The Chattanooga Chapter is one of only two chapters that have received the OCC award every year since its inception. Chattanooga member William Sundquist received the Institute Communication Award for his skilled use of electronic media and sharing of “best practices” observed through visits with chapters in multiple regions. We also celebrated two Gulf States Region members elevated to Fellow, Kent Kile of the Nashville Chapter and Robert Bishop of the New Orleans chapter.

The CSI Chattanooga Chapter has started the year off with a bang. Our September Chapter meeting was a round table discussion on the challenges of an expedited construction schedule for the Ganns Middle School. The discussion showed what can be accomplished with a collaborative effort. Our October Chapter meeting was a full house for the Bethany Clariday Awards ceremony and recognition of the Marshall Hildebrand 2016 Scholarship recipients.

The November Joint Industry meeting is a must see! Mr. Marasa’s presentation is informative and entertaining. Seating is limited, please rsvp directly to AGC by November 10th.

Also, please mark your calendar for the 3rd Annual Chili Cook Off hosted by JDH Company and Procoat to be held on February 11, 2017. We are seeking competitors and tasters for this fun event with all the proceeds going to the Marshall Hildebrand Scholarship fund. Invite your family and friends to join us for a day of good food, visiting with old friends and making new ones.

Last but not least, Like us on Facebook!! We are adding more and more information and announcements to the CSI Chattanooga Facebook page as a way to communicate with our members.

Best Regards,

Cindi Brooks CSI, CDT CSI Chattanooga Chapter President

“Investigation and Treatment of a Swallvette*” aka: Sinkhole Remediation at the National Corvette Museum

Presented by Michael J Marasa, PE, BD 1 HSW/LU

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Michael J Marasa, PE is a Senior Engineer with Hayward Baker, the largest

geotechnical contractor in the United States. Mr. Marasa uses his 36 years of

experience as a practicing geotechnical engineer to assist engineers and

contractors with matching appropriate geotechnical construction techniques

to specific site challenges and performance requirements. He frequently

makes in-house presentations to engineering and construction firms to

educate or update staffs on current ground improvement and foundation

construction techniques including grouting, micropiles, earth retention, vibro techniques, and many

others. He has authored papers on ground improvement and specialty foundation systems and

has presented at numerous seminars and short courses.

This is an exciting topic and not to be missed!

Please RSVP directly to AGC at www.agcetn.org All reservations must be made through the AGC office by November 10,2016.

Cancellations made after November 10th will not be refunded

Seth Gladden, CSI-EP Spraylock Joined August 2016

Joanna Holland, CSI Joined October 2016

Tyler Lowery, CSI-S Joined October 2016

Lilly Peeples, CSI-S Joined September 2016

Jennifer Thomas, CSI-EP Sequatchie Concrete Services, Inc. Joined July 2016

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August Anniversaries

Guy Campbell, CSI, CDT Member Since 1992

Amy Fleming, CSI, CDT Member Since 2000

Stephen Martin, CSI,CCPR Member Since 2013

Hailey Pennington, CSI-S Member Since 2015

Stephen St. Amour, BS,BA,CSI,CDT,AHC,DHI, USGBC Member Since 2005

Christy Ziesmer,BA CSI-S, ASID Member Since 2015

September Anniversaries

Bo Bentley, CSI Member Since 2010

Jonnie Cox, RA, FCSI, NCARB Member Since 1989

David Johnson, CSI Member Since 2007

Steve Jones, CSI Member Since 2015

Dana Moody, PhD, CSI, Member Since 2008

William Sundquist, CSI Member Since 2004

Randy Tutton, CSI Member Since 2010

October Anniversaries

Beth Eubanks, CSI Member Since 1992

Chip O’Rear, CSI, CDT,CTC,LEED AP Member Since 1992

Dallas Rucker, Jr, CSI Member Since 2006

Dewayne Thomas, CSI,CCPR Member Since 1997

Madison Underwood,CSI-S Member Since 2015

Ken Brandenburg, CSI, Member Emeritus,CDT Member Since 1968

Doug Caywood, CSI,CDT,AIA Member Since 1993

Jay Helton, CSI Member Since 1997

Jimmy Lail, FCSI Member Since 1986

Dwight LeClair, CSI Member Since 1998

Peter Snyder, RA, CSI Member Since 1985

November Anniversaries

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Save the Date January 21, 2017

CSI Chattanooga Chapter

1967 ‐ 2017

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Bethany Clariday Scholarship Winners

In Memory of Bethany the UTC award provides annual scholarships in her name for excellence in the Sophomore Portfolio Review. Her memory lives on through helping other students achieve their academic goals.

1st Place

2nd Place

3rd Place

Dr. Dana Moody and

Mrs. Conner Christy Zeismer

Jessica Castroverde Sarah Teg

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Brittany Watlington - UTC

Grant Brown - UTC Callie Cantrell - UTC Rachel Hunt - UTC Collin Self - UTC

Tyler Lowery - UTC

Congratulations Marshall A. Hildebrand

FY 2016 Scholarship Recipients

UTC Interior Design Offers Masters Degrees focusing on Urban Revitalization Submitted by Dana Moody, PhD, CSI, ASID, IDEC, Allied AIA

The Department of Interior Design at the University of Tennessee at

Chattanooga (UTC) developed 2 new master’s degrees with a focus on Urban

Revitalization. The Master of Science (MS) degree is a post-professional degree

focused on giving individuals in the building industry an area of specialization

to apply back into the field; whereas, the Master of Interior Design (MID) is a

post-professional degree that, not only gives a specialization, but prepares the student for a career in academia through

teaching and research.

Many cities in the United States have suffered a large decline due to the changing economy, older infrastructure, and trend

in increased suburbanization. This has ultimately resulted in abandoned buildings and neglected neighborhoods. Today,

urban revitalization is often implemented to create livable cities out of those suffering from loss and deterioration.

Chattanooga is an example of a city implementing a revitalization plan that has significantly impacted the economy and

brought reinvestment back into the downtown area; renovating and upgrading downtown neighborhoods with an emphasis

on historic preservation and sustainability, making it the perfect laboratory for those interested in a degree focusing on

Urban Revitalization.

There is a demand across the nation for professionals trained in the varying areas of Urban Revitalization. The UTC

Department of Interior Design is answering this call by creating an opportunity for practicing professionals to specialize in

areas of Urban Revitalization. Current students are focusing on specializations that include sustainability, historic

preservation, biophilia, healthcare, and construction management.

Every effort is made for class offerings to be professional–friendly, allowing graduate students to take several courses at

night and/or online. A full-time course stack was created to allow graduate students to take a full-time load Mondays from

1:00 – 7:30, ideal for students with jobs or driving from Nashville /Knoxville to be on campus one day a week.

Anyone interested in more information should contact Dana Moody (423)596-2044 [email protected]. Visit our

website at http://www.utc.edu/interior-design/

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Mark your Calendars Registration for Spring 2017 will open

in late January/Early February

Questions? Contact

[email protected]

or call 800-689-2900

As part of an update of

approved abbreviations, my

office changed its long-

standing ACB (acoustic ceiling board) to ACT (acoustic

ceiling tile). Before coming to this office I had always

seen ACT, and it took a bit of time to get accustomed to

ACB. No one knows where this unusual abbreviation

came from, but it is the more logical of the two, as it

includes both acoustic ceiling tile and acoustic ceiling

panels. Still, it was decided to change from ACB to ACT

because ACB is unusual. I doubt many contractors will

ask an architect, "What's ACT?" but it has not been

uncommon for contractors, subs, or suppliers to ask us

what ACB is.

The change reminded me of a discussion at a CSI

technical committee meeting many years ago when we

discussed correct terminology for SpecText. It also

brought to mind a similar discussion on LinkedIn, which

opened with the question, '"Ceiling TILE" or Ceiling

"PANEL" -- What's the correct usage?' At the time of the

former discussion I thought, as many do, that ceiling tile

is 12 inches square, while ceiling panels are 24 by 24,

or 24 by 48 inches. That belief lingers on, and appeared

in the LinkedIn discussion.

One of the difficult things about specifying ceiling panels

or tiles is the inconsistency of manufacturers' literature.

It appears that the only commonly used standard is

ASTM E1264 - Standard Classification for Acoustical

Ceiling Products, which defines both acoustical panel

and acoustical tile.

3.2.1 acoustical panel—a form of a prefabricated

sound absorbing ceiling element used with exposed

suspension systems.

3.2.2 acoustical tile—a form of a prefabricated

sound absorbing ceiling element used with

concealed or semi-exposed suspension systems,

stapling, or adhesive bonding.

Although E1264 defines panels and tiles, those terms

often are used interchangeably. Note that neither

definition refers to size or shape, the distinction being

based entirely on how the acoustic boards are suspend-

ed. In fact, dimensions are not referred to in the

standard, nor is configuration; the panels or tiles can be

any size, and they don’t have to be square.

Even though the meanings of the terms panel and tile

are clarified, E1264 is a surprisingly complicated

standard. In addition to the two definitions above, it

specifies fifteen Types (I through XIV, plus Type XX),

some of which have three or four Forms, thirteen

patterns (A through L, plus Z), flame spread classifica-

tions, and several edge designs: butt, reveal, kerfed and

rabbeted, square, and beveled. Despite the inclusion of

so many characteristics, the standard remains vague,

using imprecise terms such as "large holes," "small

holes," "lightly textured," and "heavily textured."

In practice, the complexity of E1264 is rarely, if ever,

invoked. Drawings typically show ceiling panel and tile

dimensions, and finish schedules and specifications

typically define other characteristics by specifying

specific manufacturers and model numbers, so there is

no need to understand all the details of E1264.

We use standards to improve consistency and to

minimize confusion. While I don't think anyone is going

to have a problem with this specific item, applying the

same logic to an entire project is bound to cause

problems. For example, and this is an all too common

problem, the same material may be identified by

different terms in the same set of documents. Why can't

the design intent be expressed using accepted

definitions and standards?

On a related topic, what's a tegular edge? Going back to

the CSI committee meeting I mentioned before, we

found that it's a term perhaps first used by Armstrong

tegularity

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for a specific edge detail. Armstrong defines tegular as "A

functional edge detail that allows a suspended ceiling

panel to extend below the grid, making the grid less notice-

able." I don't believe Certainteed, National Gypsum, or

USG use that term, though Rockfon does. And yet, I often

see "tegular edge" used as if it applies to all acoustic

ceiling manufacturers, probably because it sounds cooler

than reveal edge. Those who use the term don't always

know what it means; if I say, "Do you mean a reveal

edge?" the response is often, "No, tegular."

By the way, tegular is a real word, meaning "pertaining to

or resembling a tile." According to A.Word.A.Day (highly

recommended!), they etymology of tegular is:

"From Latin tegula (tile), from tegere (to cover).

Ultimately from the Indo-European root (s)teg- (to

cover), which is also the source of thatch, deck,

detect, stegosaur, tog, and protege. Earliest docu-

mented use: 1828."

That makes the way it's used a bit odd, as it doesn't

describe the panel itself, which resembles a tile. Instead, it

is used to describe only the edge, which does not resem-

ble a tile. To say it pertains to a tile means nothing, as all

edges of a panel or tile obviously are related to the tile.

The first definition of tile is usually something like "a thin

slab of hard material such as baked clay laid in rows to

cover walls, floors, and roofs." A couple of ceramic tile reps

insist that the stuff they sell is the tile, and that what goes

on ceilings is something else, but not tile. Finally, tegular

comes from tegula, which, in construction, means roof tile.

(See "Imbrex and tegula" in Wikipedia.) Apparently, some

ceiling tile looks like roof tile.

Using a defined term is always the way to go, assuming

the term is defined in an accepted standard. ASTM E1264

shows a detail of a reveal edge, and most manufacturers

use that term. They often modify it with beveled, angled,

square, wide, and narrow, but it remains a reveal edge. In

this case, ignoring the standard definitions has resulted in

a bit of potential confusion, but widespread use of tegular

has essentially created a new standard term.

If the suppliers know the specifiers are using terms inter-

changeably they won't assume that either is used correct-

ly, and if it appears to specifiers that suppliers don't care,

well... I guess it all works out.

© 2016, Sheldon Wolfe, RA, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, CSC

Agree? Disagree? Leave your comments at

http://swspecificthoughts.blogspot.com/

Tegularity Continued from page 10

FY 2016-2017

Chapter Board Meeting

October 3, 2016 5:30 pm

Location: green spaces

Present: Cindi Brooks, Mike Davis, Robin Vasa, Paul Baggett, Guy Campbell, Jimmy Lail, Mark Walker, Beth Eubanks, William Sundquist, Bo Bentley

Meeting called to order at 5:35 by Cindi Brooks. Agenda was previously e-mailed along with FY 2017 Calendar Motion made by Mike Davis to accept the previous Board Meeting Minutes. Mark Walker 2nd the motion. Minutes accepted. Budget for FY 2016-2017 - Discussion on Product Show and 50th Celebration. The 50th Celebration income was increased to $3,000. Mike Davis made a motion to approve. Beth Eubanks seconded. Budget approved with change. October Meeting will be the Bethany Clariday/Marshall Hildebrand Scholarships and trying to obtain a 3D Printing program. Dinner meeting will be held at greenspaces. 50th Anniversary – William Sundquist- Event will be at SpringHill Suites on the riverfront. Approximately $30 per person. The theme will be “1967”. Mike Davis suggested instead of getting two sponsorships for Product Show and 50th Celebration get both sponsored for $150 vs $100 each and divide between the two events. Everyone was in agreement. Academic Affairs - No report from chairperson however; much discussion was held regarding students. Mike Davis made a motion to change the by-laws and allow students to have a representative as a voting member. William Sundquist seconded and the motion was approved. Cindi will review the by-laws and start the process. Communications – Continue to improve the FaceBook page. Jennifer Thomas will start distributing announce-ments to the membership. Fundraising – See above note regarding sponsorship. Membership –Mike Davis: 5 Emerging Professionals, 15 Students, and 55 Professionals Programs – Guy Campbell stated that his intent this year is to get attendance by obtaining creative programs that everyone is interested in. Webmaster – Progress is being made by Bo and Jonnie on the website.

Awards – Institute Awards are due in May 2017 and Region Awards are due March 2017. OCC due to Institute July 15, 2017. Education – Robin Vasa to assist with obtaining CEU program certification. Scholarship – Cindi has invited students to attend October meeting. She along with Beth and anyone else who may want to will sponsor the student dinner cost. Certification – Paul Baggett – students will be taking CDT exam November and December. House Committee – It was suggested to start billing for people who RSVP and do not show. Product Show – Jeff Tippens – this will be the 30th Anniversary of the Product Show. The proposed date is April 6, 2017. Jeff to be reevaluating venue for Product Show. It was agreed upon that Jeff has done such a great job that he is without a doubt more than capable of determining the best venue. Technical – Paul still needs any technical articles/topics of interest, please forward to him. Students – Continue to encourage students to attend meetings and hopefully with the by-law change it is our hope to see some major changes. Institute Conference - Cindi was honored to accept Chattanooga’s Outstanding Chapter Award in Austin, TX Chili Cook-Off – Tentatively scheduled for February 11, 2017 Other items on agenda tabled for next meeting. Next board meeting November 7, 2016. Location to be greenspaces at 5:30. Meeting adjourned at 6:45.

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Gulf States Region Leadership Conference April 20 - 22, 2017 Memphis Tennessee

The Construction Specifications Institute is a nationwide

non-profit technical organization dedicated to the

improvement of specifications and building practices in

the construction industry through service, education and

research. Founded in 1948, CSI provides a forum for

architects, engineers, specification writers, contractors,

suppliers and others in our industry. Membership is

open to all who are involved in the built environment.

Please contact Chapter Membership Chairman or any

chapter officer listed in the newsletter.

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Nov 7 Chapter Board Meeting

Nov 16 AGC-CSI-AIA-MAC-TSPE Joint Industry Meeting

Dec 13 Christmas Party TBD

Jan 9 Chapter Board Meeting

Jan 21 50th Anniversary Celebration

Feb 6 Chapter Board Meeting

Feb 16 Chapter Meeting

Mar 1 GSR Awards Deadline

Mar 6 Chapter Board Meeting

Mar 16 Chapter Meeting

Apr 3 Chapter Board Meeting

Apr 4 30th Product Show

Apr 20-22 GSR Leadership Conference

May 1 Chapter Board Meeting

May 5 Institute Awards Deadline

May 18 Chapter Awards Dinner

Jul 15 Outstanding Chapter Commendation Deadline

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