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The

SPECnews KNOWLEDGE FOR CREATING AND SUSTAINING THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

October 2012

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

Lunch Seminar & Membership Meeting

Architectural Applications of Flood Barrier Systems Presented by

Denny Dudash, Savanna Trims, Inc.

at the

Home Builders Association Building Maitland, Florida

Monday, November 5, 2012 Networking: 11:30 Lunch: 11:45 Program: 12:00 NOON

Credits: AIA (HSW/SD) 1 LU

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A big THANK YOU to Al Feucht & Jim Hardia of Ashford Formula for the presentation, Enhancing

Performance of Concrete Surfaces Through the Use of Chemical Densifiers on October 1st. Their support as a Gold Sponsor is appreciated. The presentation was very informative and educationl.

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PPrreessiiddeenntt Linda Zimmerman, CSI, CDT, LEED GA

Independent Consultant lldzim@yahoo.com

PPrreessiiddeenntt EElleecctt Randy Moore, CSI The Sherwin-Williams Company Randy.P.Moore@sherwin.com

VViiccee PPrreessiiddeenntt Warren Doucette, CSI, CDT

Stego Industries, LLC warrendoucette@stegoind.com

SSeeccrreettaarryy Harry Peck, CSI, CCS Specifications Consultant Harry_Peck@rlfae.com

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Phil Zanghi, CSI, CDT

Grace Construction Products philip.zanghi@grace.com

DDiirreeccttoorr Nelsy Layba, CSI-EP, LEED-AP

Dixie Plywood nelsyleyba@gmail.com

IImmmmeeddiiaattee PPaasstt PPrreessiiddeenntt Jim Carten, CSI, CDT, AIA

Michael Brady, Inc jimc@mbiarch.com

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Getting ready for the Seminar Warren really intense

He knows his subject Jay, Paul & Andy paying close attention

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Chapter Dinner Meeting Enjoying each other’s company

Voting at Annual Mtg “Thanks for a great ride

Ross & “Chip’ Randy, does Donna know?

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~ Chapter President’s Message ~ Linda Zimmerman, CSI, CDT, LEED GA

lldzim@yahoo.com

Hello Chapter Members and Guest Readers Several of our members, myself included, have just returned from the Annual CONSTRUCT Show held in Phoenix this year. The conference was packed with educational sessions, networking and new products and systems to enhance the built environment. We also met a few new GOCSI and prospective members and attended personal development sessions. There are pictures from this event in this newsletter. [Enjoy all the photos from CONSTRUCT 2012

http://www.flickr.com/photos/csiconstruction/collections/72157631517306964/] Please mark your calendar for Thursday, December 6, the Holiday Event to be held at El Señor Tequila's--note this is not our regular monthly meeting time or day. This should be fun and a great networking event. The mission of CSI is to advance building information management and education of project teams to improve facility performance. CSI is not just about specifications and not made up only of architects, specifiers and product reps. If you are a Code Official, Construction Attorney, Contractor, Project Manager or otherwise involved in the construction industry, we need you to help with that mission and encourage you to become involved in our Chapter. I look forward to seeing everyone at the next meeting! Best Regards,

~ CHAPTER NEWS ~ http://greaterorlando.csinet.org

“The difference between fiction and reality? Fiction has to make sense.” ― Tom Clancy

FY 2013 board CHAPTER INFORMATION, http://new.csinet.org/csi_services/chapterinfo.aspx?chapcode=078

EDITORIAL WHAT HAPPENED TO THE MASTER BUILDER? Sheldon Wolfe RA, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, CSC It's time architects accepted reality: They no longer are master builders, and haven't been for a long time. It's nothing to get excited about and there is no reason to maintain the fiction that architects are what they were in the good old days. In fact, there is good reason to admit the truth and move on. Building materials, fabrication and construction, and the tools of our profession have all evolved, yet we continue to create and use construction documents the same way we have for nearly two hundred years, simply because that's the way we have always done it. And, even though architects do less now than they did back then, we maintain the fiction that architects are “master builders”. "Heretic!" "Blasphemer!" "How dare you!" "Vile person! “Good design should be more than an attractive building. As architects will tell you, good design is based on understanding the c lient's activities and the spaces those activities require, of special relationships and perception, and familiarity with a multitude of building materials and products. It is all of those things, but even that is not enough. Good design must keep weather out, control light, heat and humidity; it has to consider the maintainability of the products used, and the accessibility to maintain the building’s systems. The selection of the optimum MEP and structural systems as well as permit fees, utility cost or taxes all have to be considered. It’s the TOTAL project.

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One of the big changes we have seen in the last decade has been a move away from the familiar design-bid-build delivery system, to design-build, different forms of construction management, and other delivery systems that de-emphasize the role of the architect. Many owners have embraced design-build. The attraction is obvious - "Why go through all the trouble of dealing with both an architect and a contractor, when I can hire a single entity that is responsible for everything?" The only reason to employ a design professional, an architect, is because states require their certification. Even without that requirement, any contractor interested in self-preservation would still employ engineers to make sure their buildings wouldn't fall down, but what's left that requires an architect? Aesthetics? Exit code requirements? What is the architect's role, other than selecting a few finishes and creating impressive “pictures” to show how the building is going to look? The real design work may be done by someone who knows nothing about architecture, engineering, or construction. Most states require an Architect’s certification of construction documents. It typically consists of the architect assuring to a statement that says, "I hereby certify that this plan, specification, or report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision…" or something to that effect. Question: When the architect is not in charge of the design process, when the contractor drives the decisions, isn't the architect's certification of the construction documents no more than "plan stamping"? Link to the entire article on Sheldon’s blog: http://swconstructivethoughts.blogspot.com/

ASK THE EXPERT – The owner is asking for a “zero – water infiltration” clause in the documents. Assuming it’s for the roof, is anyone aware of a definition of “zero – water infiltration” for drawings and specs and what will be the enforcement of such a clause during construction?

BOARD meeting THE BOARD MET on October 5th. A draft of the meeting minutes is posted on the Chapter website at http://greaterorlando.csinet.org/Stay-Informed/Chapter-Board-Minutes.

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CERTIFICATION update CSI is the construction community’s authority on communication and construction documentation.

CCS PREP COURSE, Credit: 7.5 CEH/PDH – The CCS Prep Course is a series of On-Demand Webinars that are designed to help candidates prepare for the Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) Examination. The CCS Prep Course provides an in-depth review and discussion of the construction specification preparation, procurement requirements, and construction agreements and contracts. The structure of the CCS Prep Course follows and expands upon concepts identified in the Subject Matter Areas of the Project Delivery Practice Guide, the Construction Specifications Practice Guide, and the CCS Study Guide with an emphasis on the exam content summary. Learn more, or register now. Reprint from CSI Weekly

NEW! CDT 2012 STUDY WORKBOOK – The CDT Study Workbook is a guide to help candidates prepare for the CDT Exam. The workbook provides an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals and formats of construction documents, and comprises exercises, examples, and practice questions that address the development of facilities and the ins-and-outs of the process, with an emphasis on the CDT Subject Matter Area specifications. Members: $19.99; Non-Members: $24.99 Learn more. Reprint from CSI Weekly

EDUCATION update “If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” – Albert Einstein

MY EXPERIENCE AT CONSTRUCT 2012 Nelsy Leyba, LEED-AP, CSI and G O Chapter Director

This was my first time going to CONSTRUCT. I thought it was a very good educational experience. I had the

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opportunity to take some of the education classes where I learned about design practices to prevent mold and innovated architectural design using wood. I sat down with members and leaders of other chapters to share success stories about how to grow membership and how to add value to keep members coming. Some of the shared ideas to grow membership were to have better program topics and tours to keep member engaged, to get emerging professionals involved and to make sure that monthly meetings are held in convenient locations for members to get to. A big focus was on the overall membership experience. Some of the facts I learned: 1) 44 chapters grew in FY12; 2) Chicago is the largest CSI chapter and now has 316 members; 3) Four Chapters in the SE Region grew -- Charlotte by 14, Greater Orlando by 1, Raleigh-Durham by 14 and Suncoast by 24.

EDUCATION COMMITTEE GOALS FOR FY13 Jim Flayler, CSI, G O Chapter Education Committee Chair Are to (1) Establish CSI presence at collegiate level with local schools [of higher education]., (2) Create continuity report by outgoing chair to incoming chair, (3) Coordinate with other committees. However, there has been minimal progress, but [Jim] has spoken with Andy Ray, at Valencia, about requirements for CSI scholarship and opened the door for discussions. The intent is to contact another school to establish a CSI presence and to learn about “Certification”. NOTE: Jim is looking for a member interested in the education and certification committees. [The Member should] be outgoing and social network savvy.

STUCCO SAND and ASTM C 897 in FLORIDA G. Michael Starks CGC, CDT, CCPR LEED AP, Specifications Representative

Providing a quality stucco job requires the use of quality ingredients, stucco cement, potable water and aggregate (sand). The failure of any one of these ingredients can lead to failures in the plaster coat. Therefore, ASTM developed standards for stucco (Portland Cement-Based Plaster) in the manufacturing, testing and installation of stucco cement, lath and accessories, and aggregates to be applied. Project Specifications most often reference these standards: ASTM C 897, “Standard Specification for Aggregate for Job-Mixed Portland Cement-Based Plasters” ASTM C 926, “ Standard Specification for Application of Portland Cement-Based Plaster” ASTM C 1063, “Standard Specification for Installation of Lathing and Furring to Receive Interior and Exterior Portland Cement-Based Plaster” And sometimes, ASTM C 1328, “Standard Specification for Plastic (Stucco) Cement” It is C 897, the aggregate specification that we need to address. Within C 897 there are significant requirements for the properties of the sand including, but not limited to, the gradation of the sand particles (see Table below) and the Fineness Modulus (FM). This is the area that creates most of the confusion. There are few, if any, naturally occurring sands in Florida that will meet the graduation requirements of the standard. Of course, natural sand can be modified with the addition of the required gradations of particles; but, this process is extremely costly and time consuming and may not be possible at the local sand sources. This problem has been addressed in C 926 to allow for cases (like in Florida) where meeting the graduation requirements is not practicable. Section 4.4.1 of the application standard, ASTM C 926 states, as follows:

4.4.1 Sand for Base Coats – Specification C 926. Aggregates failing to meet the gradation limits in Specification C 897 shall be permitted to be used, provided the plaster made with this sand has an acceptable demonstrated performance record in similar construction and climate conditions.

Additionally, ASTM C 897 addresses the question similarly in Section 6.1.3: 6.1.3 Aggregates failing to meet only the gradation limits of this specification shall be permitted to be used, provided the supplier furnishes satisfactory documentation to the specifier that the plaster made with the aggregate has an acceptable demonstrated performance record.

The local sand source should be able to provide you with a letter certifying these performance criteria

The local sand source should be able to provide you with a letter certifying these performance criteria. ASTM

C897 Requirements and Selected Source Samples

ASTM C897 Stucco Sand Source A Source B Source C Source D Source E

Sieve # Sieve

(mm)

Required

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8 2.36 0-10 0.8 0 0 0 0.02

16 1.18 10-40 1.8 0.8 0.2 0 0.67

30 600μm 30-65 2.2 6.0 2.0 0.1 5.42

50 300μm 70-90 3.0 39.9 30.5 11.7 35.48

100 150μm 95-100 42.6 93.6 80.6 83.5 94.74

200 75μm 97-100 83.8 98.8 100 98.8 99.77

Fineness Modulus 2.05 –

3.05

.51 1.4 1.13 0.95 1.36

Red = Out of tolerance

TECHNOLOGY on a roll 2 BIM APPS PROVIDE INTERACTION WITH 3D MODELS IN THE FIELD – As interest in BIM grows and the use of tablets and smartphones on the job site increases, so too do new technologies. Two new mobile applications allow interaction with three-dimensional models in the field and are available for architects, engineers, and construction professionals. BIM Anywhere can be used to download DWF files that a user can then "pinch, zoom, and swipe" to maneuver through BIM files. Autodesk 123D provides a "free solid modeling tool for moving from 3D model to 3D print, and can automatically convert a typical set of photos into a full 3D model." Constructech Reprint from CSI NewsBrief

CONCRETE WITH SEQUESTERED CO2 MAKES BLOCKS GREENER, STRONGER – CarbonCure Technologies developed a technology that it licenses to concrete makers that infuses carbon dioxide from industrial waste sources into concrete's curing stage -- thus producing limestone -- which makes concrete blocks stronger and greener. "It’s very cheap. We can retrofit a plant in less than a day," says Robert Niven, CEO and company founder. "And it’s scalable. We can put this into any plant in the world, without displacing any existing manufacturers." Financial Post (Canada) Reprint from CSI NewsBrief

OFFICE practice “You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life.”

- Winston Churchill

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY CLAUSES: ARE THEY FAIR? (CTRL+click to follow link) – Limitation of liability clauses have gained wide use in professional service agreements, particularly among design professionals and construction managers. These clauses state that the consultant’s total potential liability to the client is limited to the greater of a stipulated amount, frequently $50,000, or the fee that was paid by the client. The rationale for these clauses is that the liability exposure created by involvement in a construction project is disproportionate to the limited role of the consultant and the compensation it receives. Some contractual allocation of risk is in order. Reprinted from ConstructionPro NETWORK

ARE ALTERNATE BID ITEMS WORTH THE CONFUSION? – Public project owners use additive, deductive or alternate bid items for a good reason. The practice gives owners flexibility to arrive at a scope of work that fits their project budget and provides them with the most project for that budget. The use of alternate bid items also complicates the process, however. It is a common source of disputes. Many bid protests involve the treatment of alternate bid items in the evaluation and comparison of bids. Some critics contend the practice enables public project owners to manipulate the sealed bidding process, customizing a scope of work, which will result in a favored bidder being the low bidder. Alternate bid items also cause scope of work disputes. In a recent Indiana case, an electrical subcontractor contended that when the owner did not elect to include an emergency generator in the contract, wiring to the generator pad, stipulated in base scope of work, was effectively deleted from the contract. The subcontractor lost that argument. Reprinted from ConstructionPro NETWORK

GREEN CERTIFICATION PROGRAM LAUNCED for SMALL COMMERCIAL BUILDINGs– A new green building program has been launched by the Earth Advantage Institute that seeks to certify new or retrofitted small commercial buildings. The Earth Advantage Commercial has three certification levels -- silver, gold and

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platinum -- with five categories that are judged. The program intends to be more affordable than the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED certification program, according to this piece. SustainableBusinessOregon.com

BRAND recognition

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Southeast Region, by having brand recognition in the Chapter newsletter, the SPECnews, with a Full-Page at $160/month, a Half-Page ad at $80/month, or Business Card presentation $20/month or $150/year; $125 for Members. Discount for GO CSI Chapter Members. Send your card to tmontero4@cfl.rr.com and Register https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e67top98d609c895&oseq

UPCOMING events –

SAVE THIS DATE:

JANUARY 16, 2013 - Wednesday

3rd Annual Greater Orlando CSI Education and Product Expo Location: BOLO for New Venue

Cost: Early Exhibitor Registration - $450 for CSI Members, $550 for non-members Contact: Jim Carten, CSI, AIA at jimc@mbiarch.com

For those Members who travel The Jacksonville CSI Chapter meets the 3rd Monday, 11:30-1:00 pm at Courtyard Marriott, 610

Wells Road, Orange Park, FL 32073. Contact: Frank Bozzarelli, CTR NAVFAC SE at 904-542-0333 or frank.bozzarelli.ctr@navy.mil

The Suncoast CSI Chapter (Sarasota) meets the first Tuesday, 5:30 – 8:00 PM at Sahib Temple, Beneva Road, Sarasota. Contact Tammy Overgaard at 941-228-4800 or tlopaint@aol.com.

The Tampa Bay CSI Chapter meets the 3rd Monday at Lee Roy Selmon's on Boy Scout Blvd, Tampa. Contact Bob Bertig at bbertig@tampabay.rr.com

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SPONSOR a meeting – Continuous logo in the newsletter, logo in the Meeting Announcement, and logo and recognition on the “Welcome” slide at the meeting. An additional amenity for our Platinum & Gold Sponsors is the option of a tabletop presentation of your products/services and a 3 to 5 minute verbal presentation of your product/service to the Membership – Platinum, $500; Gold, $300; Silver, $200; Bronze, $100. Contact Jim, jimc@mbiarch.com or Warren, warrendoucette@stegoindustries.com for the particulars.

December Meeting is the Holiday Gathering and the June Meeting is the Annual Recognition & Installation

Gala held at the Incoming President’s restaurant of choice.

DECEMBER 5, 2012 – WEDNESDAY

CE Academy Event Topics: BOLO for registration Info Credits: 1 AIA/CES LU Hour, 7.5 AIA/CES LU/HSW Hours, 2 AIA/CES LU/HSW/ SD Hour, 1 GBCI CE Hour for LEED Professionals Cost: Typically FREE

Contact: events@ceacademyinc.com Additional Info: http://orlandoceacademy.eventbrite.com

DECEMBER 6, 2012 – THURSDAY

Holiday Gathering

Topic: Fun, Frolic, Camaraderie, and an All Around Good Time Location: El Señor Tequila (Mariachi night), 855 E. State Rd 434, Winter Springs, FL Time: Social 5:30 pm, Dinner 6:30 pm Cost: (TENTATIVE) $25.00 per attendee RSVP http://greaterorlando.csinet.org/Functional-Menu-Category/Upcoming-Events/Greater-Orlando-Chapter-Special-Event.html

MEMBER bulletins “I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.” ― Albert Einstein

under the weather Harry Peck’s dad has been in the hospital with some respiratory problems but seems to be doing better. He has been transferred to a rehab center to help with the recuperation process. Keep them in your thoughts.

new members – welcome, to the most dynamic CSI Chapter in the Southeast Region

Richard Mangan (08/22/2012)

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renewed members – thanks for continuing your commitment to CSI and the G O Chapter

Clyde Denning Theodore Fery Elizabeth Talkington

Congratulations – October Anniversaries

Jim Flayer (1 yr) Leah Matern (1 yr) Jeff Mills (1 yr) Randy Moore (2 yrs) Jim Romkey (6 yrs) Bjorn Swenson (15 yrs)

don’t forget to renew – we’d hate to loose you

John Cassidy Lee Cocoran Ed Elias-Narvaez Jim Flayler Jim Romkey Greg Stock

membership may have been dropped by Institute – there’s still time to renew

Murphy Fugal Robert Stricklin David Kus

NEWS from allied organizations

http://www.aiaorlando.com/

OCTOBER 9, 2012 – TUESDAY

Brown Bag (bring your lunch) - CRANAIA Topic: Owner-Architect Agreements for a Residential Project (continued) Speakers: Committee Members Location: CFBE, 340 N Wymore Rd, Winter Park Time: 11:45AM RSVP: m.alice.tucker@gmail.com NOTE: Equipment will be available to share any electronic information with the group

OCTOBER 9 THRU 24, 2012 – THURSDAY

Architecture Month Events Confirmed - Register Today!

Topics: YAF Next; TLC CEU Seminar; AIA Movie Night – Grand Paris: The Architect & The President;

Women in Architecture Lecture; Dr. Philips Hard Hat Tour Provider: AIAOrlando Chapter Speakers: Vary Cost: FREE Location: See Registration Credits: See Registration RSVP http://www.aiaorlando.com/architecturemonth/#registerforevents

OCTOBER 10, 2012 – WEDNESDAY

Continuing Education

Topic: HOW DOES THE NEW FBC AFFECT WIND DESIGN FOR ARCHITECTS? Location: TLC Engineering for Architecture , 255 South Orange Ave, Ste 1600, Orlando, FL 32801 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Cost: FREE Credits: Available

Register: http://www.aiaorlando.com/architecturemonth/. Provider: TLC Engineering

OCTOBER 11, 2012 - THURSDAY

Code Access Seminars

Topic: Advanced Florida Accessibility Code & ADA 2012 Standards for Accessible Design Location: Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando South Lake Buena Vista Fee: $200; one or both

12F112 – ADVANCED Florida Accessibility Code (Application and Administration) – 2 HSW hours – BCIS number 487.0

12 AD06 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – 2010 Standards for Accessible Design – 6 HSW hours Information on the seminars can be found at www.codeaccess.net or you can phone James Scott at (205) 592-0603.

OCTOBER 19, 2012 – FRIDAY

Continuing Education

Topic: NEW Advanced Florida Building Code Courses

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Location: Hilton Garden Inn/Lake Buena Vista, 11400 Marbella Palm, Orlando, FL 32836 Time: 9:30 AM – 3:30 pm Cost: FREE Credits: 4 CEUs in one day

Register: Orlando Hot Topics. Provider: AIA Florida

OCTOBER 25, 2012 – THURSDAY

Lunch ‘n Learn

Topic: Integrated Building Technology Location: CFBE, 340 N Wymore Rd, Winter Park Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 pm RSVP: Download the 2012 Registration Form

AVAILABLE 24/7

Education Courses - Webinars

Topic: Essential Risk Management Speakers: Vary Location: On-Line Provider: aecKnowledge Credit: 3.25 AIA/CES HSW Hours Information: http://www.aiaorlando.com/weeklynews/2012/03-16/aecknowledge-new-risk-management-curriculum.shtml

USGBC CENTRAL FLORIDA CHAPTER info@usgbc-cf.org

Green Destination Orlando We need your help to spread the word of Green Destination Orlando. Through Green Destination Orlando the Central Florida region will recognized as a sustainability pioneer with a program that will charge the way travelers, businesses, and industries look at what hospitality means moving forward. Redefining the hospitality Experience to a Sustainable Experience.

For more information on this effort please review the USGBC Green Destination Orlando Program brochure and forward to others that would be interested in this program.

~ Region President’s Message ~ October 2012

kbuschle@gmaarchitect.com

I recently returned from CONSTRUCT 2012 and the Annual CSI Convention. Phoenix is a beautiful and interesting city and the event was motivating. The Southeast Region was well represented, particularly by members of the Greater Orlando Chapter. One of the highlights of the week was the Awards and Honors Gala where our own Wade Bevier and Nina Giglio were elevated to Fellows of the Institute. The Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham Chapters received Outstanding Chapter Commendations and Justin Cole of the Atlanta Chapter was awarded a

Communication Award. We held a successful Region Caucus with over 35 SE Region Members in attendance. There is a lot of positive enthusiasm within the Region and optimism moving forward. The Southeast Region Conference was introduced. It will be held in Raleigh-Durham next April 19~21 with the theme being the revitalization of the metropolitan areas. Over 75% of the Region Members attending the Caucus indicated that they will be attending the Conference. We have a strong Host Committee team with full support from the Board and look forward to a memorable Conference. I’m expecting to see a lot of you there. I have begun working on some short and long range planning and hope to unveil some new initiatives soon. Personally, I would like to thank the Greater Orlando Chapter for inviting me to their Chapter dinner in Phoenix. It was a good opportunity to get to know some of your leaders on a deeper level. Ken Buschle, CSI, LEED AP BD+C

~ REGION NEWS ~ http://southeast.csinet.org/

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“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” ― Winston Churchill

FY 2013 board The Roster for Board & Committee Chairs, http://new.csinet.org/csi_services/reginfo.aspx?regcode=se

UPCOMING events

REGION AND DISTRICT 3 VP NOMINATIONS – Committee update: Several representatives from the

Region are participating on the committee. Jim Carten, CSI, is District 3’s Committee member. The committee is working on an eligibility matrix to identify prospective future candidates. Region elected-board-positions for the coming FY include the VP for District 3, as well as other District VPs, and the Region’s Secretary / Treasurer. The goal is to have two candidates for each position. Several members have agreed to run for office. The Election/Nomination Committee will meet to finalize candidates and present the list to the Board.

REGION CONFERENCE – The 2012~2013 CSI Southeast Region Conference will be hosted by the Raleigh-Durham Chapter next April 19~21, 2013. The theme is TransFormation with a focus on the revitalization efforts underway in these two cities. The event will provide opportunities for Education, Leadership Training, and the Networking upon which we all depend. There are some very exciting events being planned to showcase the accomplishments of the local construction community.The draft of the Caucus Meeting minutes can be reviewed by going to the link 20120924123832666.pdf (16927.9 KB) You will note that there is information regarding the State of the Region as well as the update on the Region Conference. Plan your Chapter’s attendance.

OCTOBER 15, 2012 – MONDAY

Day of Continuing Education

Topic: Advanced Florida Building Code Courses – Accessibility, Interior Environment, Energy Code Update

Speaker: Doug Harvey, Executive Director, Building Officials Association of Florida Time: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Location: Marriott Courtyard Hotel, 610 Wells Road, Orange Park, Florida Registration: CSI Jacksonville, c/o Lee Palmer, 1257 Lake Parke Dr., Jacksonville, Florida 32259 Fee: Accessibility Course Only w/ breakfast: $120.00 All 3 Courses w/ breakfast and lunch: $240.00 Contact: Frank Bozzarelli, CSI, Chapter Secretary, 904-542-0333 or Frank.Bozzarelli.Ctr@Navy.Mil

BULLETINS Wade Bevier and Nina Giglio were elevated to Fellows of the Institute. The Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham Chapters received Outstanding Chapter Commendations and Justin Cole, of the Atlanta Chapter, was awarded a Communication Award.

~ Institute’s Immediate Past President’s Message ~

Paul Bertram, FCSI, Lifetime member, CDT, LEED AP paul.bertram@kingspan.com

Report on Construct 2012 Construct 2012 was September 11-14 and as Immediate Past President, I attended the Institute Board meeting prior to Construct. The most exciting news was the board’s approval of a new brand concept for CSI. (see graphic). The brand concept was based on input and feedback from membership – you may have responded to the survey that was sent out to all members with current emails. I want to point out that the logo is NOT the CSI Brand. According to Seth Godin, A brand is the set of expectations, memories, stories and

relationships that, taken together, account for a consumer’s decision to choose one product or service over another. The CSI Brand is the “CSI Experience” . The platform for the CSI brand revitalization is based on 3 core statements:

1. As an organization we are evolving to meet the needs of a changing building design and construction industry

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2. We connect all members of the building team to the information they need to effectively communicate and improve project delivery.

3. We are the only community where you can network and collaborate with building experts across the design, building materials and construction disciplines.

The next phase will be last refinements and implementation to the logo design that will represent these core statements. As part of the CSI Brand Revitalization task team, I am happy to pass on any constructive comments you would like to express to the TT.

Paul Bertram, FCSI, CDT, Institute Immediate Past President

~ Institute News ~

http://www.csinet.org/

Mission: To advance building information management and to educate project teams to improve facility performance.

“Nothing that’s worthwhile is ever easy. Remember that.” ― Nicholas Sparks

FY 2013 board For Roster, go to http://www.csinet.org/Functional-Menu-Category/CSI-Leaders/CSI-Board.html.

UPCOMING events ON-DEMAND WEBINARS are education sessions that provides convenient, quality learning at an affordable price – you will be able to see materials, hear an instructor and earn continuing education credit. Courses qualify for CSI Professional Development Hours (PDHs) and AIA Continuing Education Hours (CEHs). Check the course descriptions for details. On-Demand Webinars are designed with the individual in mind and as such only a single person may take the quiz and obtain continuing education credit. The cost per webinar is $55 for CSI members or $75 for non-members. Join CSI to save on your webinar fees! Learn more, or register now.

OCTOBER 1 – 27, 2012

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Learn more, or register now Questions? Contact CSI Member Services at csi@csinet.org or 800-689-2900.

BULLETINS ARE SPECIFIERS WEAK in FAITH? – Sheldon Wolfe, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, CSC, writes: “The main reason we've been doing things the same way for the past hundred fifty years, is - that we've been doing things the same way for the past hundred fifty years. It's human nature to keep what's comfortable, even though it may no longer work, or even if something better is available. I'm fairly certain the original versions of the contract documents we use, and the way we write them, made perfect sense when introduced, but is that still true?” Read this blog.

BUILDING TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION RESOLUTION – During the CSI Annual Meeting, members debated and voted overwhelmingly in favor of the Building Technology Education Program Resolution, which had been submitted by the Albuquerque, Denver, and Willamette Valley Chapters. The resolution and subsequent debate was reported through social media channels by members attending the event. CSI voting members in attendance passed the BTE proposal, approving the formation of a task team, whose progress will be reported by September 2013. “This might be the greatest development that CSI has undertaken for the AEC community since MasterFormat," Chris Grimm, CSI, CDT, wrote on his blog, Specifically Specs. Read what people said about the vote. Reprint from CSI Weekly

PARTICIPATE in a CSI PRACTICE GROUP – Join the discussion! CSI offers several web-based practice groups focused on issues in construction industry communication. All practice groups meet monthly by webinar

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and encourage group discussion. Group members often make presentations. Join a CSI Practice Group! CSI Practice Groups are:

Monthly, one-hour meetings conducted by webinar, Focus on current issues, challenges and opportunities affecting practice, Discussion among participants strongly encouraged, FREE and OPEN to ALL! CSI membership not required!

Join one of the following CSI Practice Groups: Sustainability Practice Group , Specifying Practice Group , Contract Administration Practice Group,BIM Practice Group

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