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November 2017
Construction Specifications Institute, Inc. Publication of the Madison, WI Chapter
Madison Chapter Website: madison.csinet.org
Madison.csinet.org | [email protected] | Celebrating over 50 years as a Chapter!
This program provides attendees with an opportunity to hear first-hand accounts of stakeholder experience while they attempted to overcome a seemingly impossi-ble schedule, exceptionally tight site, regulatory con-straints and public scrutiny. You will learn how they “stepped outside the box” and departed from traditional roles to build a highly effective and successful team.
Learning Objectives:
How to overcome the limitations of standard CA processes
How to identify and capitalize on opportunities
How to change work sequencing to meet overall project schedule requirements
Compare & understand the perspectives and responsibilities of Owner, AE, Contractor, & Sub-contractors.
Simplifying Construction Phase Team Building
Using mock-ups by field order to verify cost changes and validate expected outcomes
Absorbing large scope change into normal work-flow
PRESENTERS
PANEL DISCUSSION
November 14, 2017 MEETING SCHEDULE:
Social Hour: 5:00 PM Dinner: 6:00 PM Program: 6:45 PM
LOCATION:
The Radisson – Twist Bar & Grill 517 Grand Canyon Drive, Madison, WI COST:
Chapter Members & Guests $25.00 Students $7.00 Cost includes dinner REGISTRATION: Please register online at our Eventbrite link, by noon, Friday, November 10, 2017 https://difficultprojects.eventbrite.com No cancellations within 72 hours, but substitutions are allowed. Please note any dietary restrictions.
Difficult and Challenging Projects - Part 2 - University Houses
Bob Shipley - BWZ Architects Dan Maki - Facility Engineering Gebrielle LeFebre, Jeff Keating - University Housing Chris Quandt, Noah Bachmann, Chet Barr - Bachmann Construction Casey New - Wis. Dept. of Administration
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2017-18 Meeting Schedule November 14, 2017: University Houses—Case Study December 5, 2017: Holiday Party at Porta Bel-la January 9, 2018: Project Leadership & Com-munication – University Houses February 13, 2018: Construction Administra-tion – AE, Specifier, CA, Owner panel March 13, 2018: Educating the Owner on Specifications April 10, 2018: Adventures in Roofing May 8, 2018: Dryvit Rehab Project Minneap-olis June 12, 2018: BEC Wisconsin Detail Rodeo August 7, 2018: Golf Outing
Advancement of
Construction Technology
About CSI: The CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTE is a National technical Society embracing the entire construction industry, including research and development, manu-facturers, material suppliers, subcontractors, prime building contractors, as well as design and specifying Professional Architects and Engineers.
The Society is dedicated to continuing edu-cation through free interchange of infor-mation and experience among its members throughout the entire construction industry.
Information about CSI and applications for membership are available at Chapter meet-ings from the Membership Committee. Those interested in membership are urged to attend Chapter meetings and get to know us.
About mad-spec: Mad-spec is the monthly newsletter of the Madison, Wisconsin Chapter and is distribut-ed free of charge to all Chapter members and interested parties in the Construction Industry in the Southern Wisconsin area, other CSI Chapters in the North Central Region, and selected CSI Chapters nation-wide.
Mad-spec does not approve, disapprove, sanction or guarantee the validity or accura-cy of the data, claims, or opinions published in this newsletter.
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About Madison Chapter: BOARD MEMBERS: President………………………..Owen Landsverk 608-266-1438 [email protected] First Vice President ........................ Karl Kraemer 608-516-9300 [email protected] Second Vice President:……………..Kendall Kolb 608-883-1848 [email protected] Third Vice President………………….Curt Norton 608-276-9201 x147 [email protected] Secretary ............................................. Ross Mori 608-837-7899 [email protected] Treasurer ..................................... George Keehn 608-273-0552 [email protected] Director ........................................ Lynn Javoroski 608-232-4372 [email protected] Director…………………………..…Jolene O’Brion 608-630-1827 [email protected] Director .................................... H. Steven Schatz 608-222-4991 [email protected] Immediate Past President………..….Todd Lewis 608-222-5519 [email protected]
COMMITTEE HEADS: Academic Affairs ............................... Curt Norton 608-576-7108 Membership ............................. H. Steven Schatz 608-222-4991 Certification .................................... Janet Diercks 608-232-1396 Golf Outing .......................................... Ross Mori 608-837-7899 Publications .............................. Jolene O’Brion 608-630-1827 Advertising ................................... George Keehn 608-273-0552 Website .............................................. Harry Peck 608-254-6181
PAST PRESIDENTS: Roger E. McMullin .................................... 1958-1959 Ronald Starkweather (D).......................... 1959-1960 Harold L. Olsen ........................................ 1960-1961 Robert C. Cashin ..................................... 1961-1962 Norman Kenny ......................................... 1962-1964 Stanley Anacker (D) ................................. 1964-1966 Robert C. Kendall ..................................... 1966-1968 Howard R. Steinmann (D) ........................ 1968-1970 Harold R. Ames ........................................ 1970-1972 Dwight D. Zeck ......................................... 1972-1975 Anthony P. Pawlowsky ............................. 1975-1978 William T. Gray (D) .................................. 1978-1982 Eileen K. Bey ........................................... 1982-1986 James C. Gaskell ..................................... 1986-1987 Larry W. Ryan .......................................... 1987-1989 Al Martinson ............................................. 1989-1992 H. Steven Schatz ..................................... 1992-1996 Thomas E. Irvin (D) ................................. 1996-2000 Noel Valdes.............................................. 2000-2002 Ross Mori ………………………………….. 2002-2006 Curtis D. Norton………………………….... 2006-2010 Kent Calloway .......................................... 2010-2014 Todd Lewis…………………………………..2014-2016
FELLOWS OF THE INSTITUTE: Ronald S. Starkweather, FCSI Harold L. Olsen, FCSI William P. Vickers, FCSI Howard R. Steinmann, FCSI Lynn Javoroski, FCSI, CCS
NC REGION DIRECTOR: Ross Mori, CSI Phone: 608-837-7899 E-mail: [email protected]
MEMBER FORUM:
Mad-Spec is your newsletter. Local news is always of interest to our members. If there is anything going on with you or your company, let me know. Articles on technical issues are needed also. Writing from local talent is what will make our newsletter shine. Email: csi.madison.w [email protected] Thank you, Jolene O’Brion, CSI, CDT, LEED-AP Editor Deadline for the next issue is Nov. 24, 2017.
Notice: Beginning in January 2018, the meet-
ing attendance fee for CSI non-member guests will be increased to
$35 / person, the member fee will remain the same at $25 / person.
Welcome to the November edition of MadSpec! The October meeting at the Radisson proved to be an enter-taining presentation of exterior enclosure mock-ups, especially the models brought in for display by masonry superintendent Randy Thor from J.P Cullen. His method of modeling the work to focus his crews on the assembly details was effective and impressive. The results show in the exceptional quality of his work. I find that although some contractors complain about the mock-up process it’s usually a result of poor communica-tion of expectations and failure to prepare. Teams are realizing that spending extra time on mock-ups clarifies design intent and quality levels for installation which in turn promotes confi-dence and trust among stakeholders early in the process. Our November meeting will be held at the Radisson once again, with a case study of how to turn around a difficult pro-ject and turn it into a success, featuring the recent Exterior Renovation of University House Apartment Complex. A panel of owner, designer, and contractor stakeholders will share their experience of the challenges of managing the renovation work in a fully occupied setting of graduate students from all over the world.
We’ve experienced some very nice fall weather to help get
projects completed, but this week mother nature seems to be
reminding us that winter is just around the corner. This the
time of year when I can finally get back into the office and
begin planning for upcoming projects, reviewing new product
lines and updating the knowledge base with lessons learned.
I’m very grateful to our chapter members for their contribu-
tions to these efforts on our projects. Let’s keep our success
rolling!
Respectfully, Owen Landsverk, President, CSI CDT Madison Wisconsin Chapter CSI
How often have you seen a standard confidentiality disclaim-er at the end of an email? An email I recently received ended with this:
This email together with any attachment(s) is propri-etary and confidential, in-tended for only the recipient(s) named above and contains information that is privileged. You are hereby notified that the dissemination, distribution or copying of this email or its contents including attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, or are not the named recipient(s), you are hereby notified that any re-view, dissemination, distribution or copying of this commu-nication is prohibited by the sender and doing so consti-tutes a violation of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. section 2510-2521. Although precautions have been taken to make sure no viruses are present in this email, [company name] cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage that may arise from the use of this email or attachment(s).
Even a simpler version, which appeared in an email I received while writing this, is a problem.
The information contained in this message is privileged and intended only for the recipients named. If the reader is not a representative of the intended recipient, any review, dissemination or copying of this message of the infor-mation it contains is prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately notify the sender, and delete the original message and attachments.
I'm sure some legal department came up with these disclaimers and insisted they be included in every email, even though com-pliance with them interferes with marketing and use of their products. In both of the above examples, the email had infor-mation the senders expected me to pass on to the other specifi-ers as well as to our interior design group. That's often the case; the senders don't say it, but they will be pleased if the information is passed on to others. Yet the dis-claimer specifically prohibits that; in fact, it essentially says I can't even talk about it. Not only that, but it states that by doing anything other than deleting the email, I am breaking a law. This is bad enough when the email does contain product infor-mation (though if it's on the company website, what's the point of the disclaimer?), but it becomes ludicrous when it follows casual email.
Joe: What are you doing for lunch today? Do you think Bob will want to join us? This message and its contents are confidential, and are intended only for the recipient. Do not copy or send it to others.
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Curmudgeon's Corner Senseless Security by Sheldon Wolfe, RA, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, CSC
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Or a joke. Occasionally, a friend sends collections of funny photos and videos (safe for work variety), clever sayings, and other amusing things found online. All are followed by his agency's standard disclaimer. I can't help but wonder what the legal impact is of a disclaimer that is appended to every email regardless of content. I found several opinions online, most of which agree that in most cas-es, the disclaimer is meaningless, the exceptions being for email from attorneys or others whose messages are legally considered privileged communication.
Email Confidentiality Disclaimers: Annoying but Are The Legally Binding? "Dropping a standard confidentiality disclaimer at the bottom of every company email doesn’t unilaterally force on a recipient any duty of con-fidentiality. In other words, this disclaimer is of no legal effect." Spare us the e-mail yada-yada "Lawyers and experts on internet policy say no court case has ever turned on the presence or absence of such an automatic e-mail footer in America, the most litigious of rich countries."
Blind copying On a related matter, many manufacturers' representatives send email using blind copy lists. Such information would be useful to the other specifiers, and to various other staff as well. Again, I know the senders would like me to pass their email on, but without knowing whom they sent it to, I am reluctant to forward it, as I know I will send to people who already have the email. I understand the value of blind copying, and I encourage its use. If a manufacturer's representative wants to send some-thing to a hundred specifiers, none of them will want to see the lengthy "to" list. It would be better for those on the receiving end if the rep were to send to people in a single company with the recipients visible. The ultimate disclaimer Scanning through my own email, I found several disclaimers that exceeded 100 words, and one of 238 words. Which led me to wonder, "What is the longest disclaimer?" I've seen fake disclaimers of several hundred words, and many years ago, inspired by a particularly verbose disclaimer, I assembled one that is about 1,400 words. But for real email disclaimers written by companies, there are some doozies, including one that ran to more than 1,000 words. (www.theregister.co.uk/2001/05/18/the_2001_daftas_longest_email/) What's the longest one you've seen? Links Email Confidentiality Disclaimers: Annoying but Are The Le-gally Binding? www.businessattorneyinaustin.com/2014/12/annoying-email-confidentiality-disclaimers/ Spare us the e-mail yada-yada www.economist.com/node/18529895
The information contained in this article is intended only for anyone who happens to read it. If received in error, failure to forward it to everyone on your contact list is prohibited. After reading, please delete all files, reformat all drives, and imme-diately take your computer to the nearest LEED-certified incin-eration plant for disposal according to local ordinances. Upon completion, go directly to the local office of MiB (Men in Black) for neuralyzer treatment. © 2017, Sheldon Wolfe, RA, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, CSC
Agree? Disagree? Leave your comments at https://swspecificthoughts.blogspot.com/2017/10/just-another-day-senseless-security.html
PRODUCT REPRESENTATIVES
Would you like the opportunity to do an inexpensive sales pitch to our professional members? If so, I would like to remind you, that we do offer tabletop presentations at our chapter meetings. The cost for doing a tabletop presenta-tion is $50.00 for chapter members, and $75.00 for non-members. Your fee includes a table set up for you to dis-play your products, and a chance to do a brief (10 minute max.) introduction for yourself and your products. To reserve a space at one of our upcoming meetings, please contact Curtis Norton, at (608) 576-7108 or at the Chapter email address: [email protected]
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DATE: 10/10/17 PLACE: Radisson CALL TO ORDER: 4:01 PM ATTENDANCE: Present: Owen Landsverk, Lynn Javoroski, George Keehn, Karl Kraemer, Curt Norton, Jolene O’Bri-on, Ross Mori, Steve Schatz Absent: Todd Lewis, Kendall Kolb Guests: Janet Diercks MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Approved as published in the MadSpec. TREASURER’S REPORT: George Keehn presented the financial statement, which was read and accepted. Total balance of $35.343.03. September income was $390.00. September expenses were $54.27. CORRESPONDENCE: None reported. COMMITTEE REPORTS: CERTIFICATION: Janet Diercks reported that one person contacted her about taking the CDT soon. EDUCATION/ACADEMIC AFFAIRS: Jolene O’Brion, Ross Mori, Todd Lewis and Lynn Javoroski did our annual presentation to the Madison College Architectural Technology students. Applications were distributed to the stu-dents, and Jessica Klehr will collect the completed applications and forward them to the chapter for processing. The chapter will subsidize $25 of each student’s membership dues. The students and/or Madison College are responsi-ble for the remaining portion of the dues. All of the applications will be submitted together to the Institute Mem-bership department once the applications and check from Madison College are received. MEMBERSHIP: Current membership is 94. (79 Professional, 2 Emerging Professional, 11 Student, 1 Emeri-tus, and 1 Retired) PLANNING/MEETING TOPICS: October 10, 2017: Mock-ups Part 2, November 14, 2017: Case Studies – University Houses, Owen to coordinate December 5, 2017: Holiday Party at Porta Bella. George to coordinate January 9, 2018: Project Leadership & Communication – University Houses February 13, 2018: Construction Administration – AE, Specifier, CA, Owner panel March 13, 2018: Educating the Owner on Specifications April 10, 2018: Adventures in Roofing May 8, 2018: Dryvit Rehab Project Minneapolis June 12, 2018: BEC Wisconsin Detail Rodeo August 7, 2018: Golf Outing. Ross to Coordinate PUBLICATIONS: Submission deadline: October 19, 2017 for October issue. NCR: 2018 North Central Region Conference will be held in Duluth, April 12 -14, 2108. WEB SITE: Submission deadline: Last Wednesday of the month, October 25, 2017. OLD BUSINESS: None discussed. NEW BUSINESS: AIA has increased the registration fee to be a continuing education provider. The board had previously approved applying to become a AIA continuing education provider. However, the projected cost was higher than expected. A motion was made to pay the $899 application fee, and continue with the application process. The motion passed unanimously. A motion was made to change the meal price for non-members to $35 to help defray the cost of being a continuing education provider. The motion passed unanimously. The member price and student price will remain at $25 and $7 respectively. DATE/TIME/LOCATION FOR NEXT BOARD MEETING: Tuesday, November 14, 4:00 p.m. at the Radisson. ADJOURNMENT: 5:05 PM Respectfully Submitted: Ross T. Mori, PE, SE, CSI Secretary CSI Madison Chapter
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