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February 2020
Construction Specifications Institute, Inc. Publication of the Madison, WI Chapter
Madison Chapter Website: https://csimadison.org/index.php
DECSIPHERING SPECIFICATIONS: FOR DESIGN PROFESSIONALS, CONTRACTORS, PRODUCT REPS
February 11, 2020 MEETING SCHEDULE: Social hour: 5:00 PM Dinner: 6:00 PM Meeting: following meal LOCATION: Radisson Hotel - Twist Bar & Grill 517 Grand Canyon Drive Madison, WI COST: Chapter Members $25 Non-members $35 Students (member & non) $7 Cost includes meal and presentation REGISTRATION: CSI members & guests visit our site with the button below. Or at:
https://csimadison.org/meetinginfo.php?id=21 Please register by Friday, February 7, 2020 No cancellations within 72 hours, but substitutions are allowed. Please note any dietary restrictions.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Basics of the contractual relationship between Design Profes-sional and Contractor.
Elements of good specification writing for preparing clear, and concise specifications.
How MasterFormat is an organizational tool for construction documents, product data and more.
How SectionFormat places contents of a specification section into a retrievable sequence.
AIA - 1.0 CES Learning Unit
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
PRESENTER:
Harry Peck, CSI, CCS - Specifications Writer
Architectural Design Consultants, Inc. Bachelor of Science in Architecture Certified Construction Specifier, Construction Specifications Institute Over 35 years’ experience in architectural and engineering offices preparing docu-ments which define the requirements to comply with during the bidding process, procedures required for construction contract administration and technical specifi-cations which establish the quality of materials and workmanship for construction. Lecturer on topics relative to the preparation of written construction documents, the bidding process, and construction contract administration. Affiliations include:
• Construction Association of Michigan
• Lawrence Technological University, School of Architecture Wayne State
University, Civil & Environmental Engineering University of Detroit Mercy, School of Architecture
Facilities Management experience through chairing the Board of Trustees to Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, Dearborn, Michigan
• Has included preparation of and administration of building renovation and/
or a Capitol Improvements programs.
• Preparation of documentation to have pro-active maintenance of facility
components and maintenance of records.
Explore the CSI Project Delivery Practice Guide; become aware of what comprises good specification writing, how a Project Manual is organized and what goes where in specification sections. This is an excellent refresher for experienced Engineers and Consultants as well as a good primer for new Spec Writers
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2020 Meeting Schedule Feb. 11, 2020: Specification for Engineers Mar. 10, 2020: TBD - Hempcrete or Whole Trees Apr. 14, 2020: Panel Discussion – Product Representation, Building Relationships May 12, 2020: Verona HS Tour Jun. 9, 2020: TBD Aug. 4, 2020: Madison Chapter Golf Outing, The Oaks
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, subcontrac-tors, prime building contractors, as well as design and specifying Professional Archi-tects 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 distrib-uted 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.
Republication rights of any original article appearing in mad-spec is granted to other CSI-affiliated publications providing credit is given to the author and mad-spec.
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About Madison Chapter: BOARD MEMBERS: President…………………………....Karl Kraemer 608-516-9300 [email protected] First Vice President……………....Jolene O’Brion 608-630-1827 [email protected] Second Vice President…………..Bruce Petersen 608-209-2608 [email protected] Third Vice President………………….Curt Norton 608-720-1829 [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……………………….…...……Harry Peck 608-254-6181 [email protected] Immediate Past President……..Owen Landsverk 608-266-1438 [email protected]
COMMITTEE HEADS: Academic Affairs ............................... Curt Norton 608-576-7108 Membership…………………………….Ross Mori 608-837-7899 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 (D) ................................ 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 Owen Landsverk…………………………....2016-2018
FELLOWS OF THE INSTITUTE: Ronald S. Starkweather, FCSI Harold L. Olsen, FCSI William P. Vickers, FCSI Howard R. Steinmann, FCSI Lynn Javoroski, FCSI, CCS Ross Mori, FCSI
NC REGION DIRECTOR: Ross Mori, FCSI
Phone: 608-837-7899 E-mail: [email protected]
PRODUCT REPRESENTATIVES
Would you like the opportunity to do an inexpen-sive sales pitch to our professional members? If so, I would like to remind you, that we do offer tab-letop presentations at our chapter meetings. The cost for doing a tabletop presentation is $50.00 for chapter members, and $75.00 for non-members. Your fee includes a table set up for you to display your products, and a chance to do a brief (10 mi-nute max.) introduction for yourself and your prod-ucts. To reserve a space at one of our upcoming meet-ings, please contact Curtis Norton, at (608) 576-7108 or at the Chapter email address: [email protected]
MEMBER FORUM: Mad-spec is your newsletter. Local news is always of interest to our members. If there is personal or company news worth sharing, please send it in. Articles on technical issues are always welcomed. Writing from local talent is what will make our newslet-ter shine. Email: [email protected] Deadline for the next issue: February 26, 2020 Thank you, Jolene O’Brion, Editor
If you are not already a subscriber to the Construction Specifier Magazine, the official
magazine of CSI, you can view it online:
Upcoming Chapter Board Meeting:
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020
4:00 pm, Radisson-Twist Bar & Grill
Madison, WI
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Save the date! June 23rd, 2020
35th CSI Milwaukee Chapter
Memorial Golf Outing New Berlin Hills Golf Course
Hosted By: MILWAUKEE CHAPTER CSI EDUCATION TRUST
Give back to the construction community, while enjoying a day of golf and fun!
It's not just golf, it's also a chance to: hang out with friends grow your network impact your business (while taking a day off - yeah!) exercise (OK, and eat and drink - but you still get exercise) compete against good friends - while remaining good friends get outdoors win prizes yell FORE! AND contribute to a local Charitable Scholarship Fund!
Only $119 per golfer. / Retired, Student, and Instructor Golfers Special $109 Both packages Include: 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch, two drink tickets and buffet dinner. Great prizes for longest drive, closest to the pin, longest putt, shortest drive, lowest score, longest “drive” to the golf course. Door and raffle prizes. Online Registration will be up soon! Save the Date!! Net proceeds fund scholarships to local college students enrolled in construction related courses.
Milwaukee Chapter CSI Education Trust is a 501 (c) (3) non profit Organization
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George Keehn, CSI District Sales Manager Phone: 608-273-0552 [email protected] Operable Panel Partitions and Accordion Doors (Hufcor) Auditorium and Lecture Room Seating (Irwin) Accordion-Type Fire Doors (Won-Door) Vertically-lifting Operable Panel Partitions (Skyfold) Wood Slat Accordion Doors (Woodfold) Smoke Containment System for Fire Rated Elevator Hoistway
Doors (Smoke Guard) Folding Security Grilles and Closures (MobilFlex)
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Potential CSI Members:
Want to know more about CSI?
Contact any Board Member
(See Page 2)
Thank you to our newsletter advertisers!
North Central Region CSI Web
Site:
ncr.csinet.org
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MADISON CHAPTER - CSI
DATE: 1/14/2020 PLACE: Twist Bar and Grill CALL TO ORDER: 4:05 PM ATTENDANCE: Present: Ross Mori, Curt Norton, George Keehn, Lynn Javoroski, Harry Peck, Karl Kraem-er, Jolene O’Brion, Bruce Peterson, Owen Landsverk Absent: none Guests: none MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Ross Mori presented the meeting minutes from the 11/12/2019 board meeting, read and accepted. TREASURER’S REPORT: George Keehn presented a financial statement, which was read and approved. To-tal balance of $37,640.20. November income was $933.53. November expenses were $0. CORRESPONDENCE: George received an e-mail from Elias Salz, region treasurer. Region will file tax forms for the chapter. COMMITTEE REPORTS: CERTIFICATION: Harry will coordinate classes. Look-ing for venue to host sessions. Harry will schedule dates for March/April, and Jolene will contact MATC to see if we can use a classroom for the dates scheduled. Ses-sions will run from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and the course will consist of 8 sessions. EDUCATION/ACADEMIC AFFAIRS: No report. MEMBERSHIP: Current membership is 91 members. 0 student, 79 professional, 10 emerging professional 1 retired and 1 emeritus. Nine new members: Dan Flick-inger (SJ Mallein & Assoc), Justin Winterhalter (Wenger Corporation & JR Clancy), Kelly Thompson (KONTEXT Architects), Joseph Platts (Springs Window Fasions), Eric Kuhlman (Centria), Devin Little (BWBR Architects), Steve Maier (Diversified Roofing), Kathleen McGinley (Mapei Corporation), Dan Witzlib (Spec Products). PLANNING/MEETING TOPICS: Jan. 14, 2020: AIA (BIM 360) - Curt Feb. 11, 2020: Specification for Engineers – Harry Mar. 10, 2020: Hempcrete – Bruce or Whole Trees - Ross Apr. 14, 2020: Product Representation, Building Rela-tionships – Ross May 12, 2020: Verona HS Tour – Karl Jun. 9, 2020: Aug. 4, 2020: Golf Outing, The Oaks – Ross Potential future tours: County Materials Hufcor Potential future topics: Virtual Reality presentation
Restoration of Historic Building Use of Robotics in Construction What’s New in Wood Construction – Ross (Fall 2020) BlueBeam ESRI ArchGIS PUBLICATIONS: Submission deadline 1/24/2020. WEB SITE: No report NCR: No report. OLD BUSINESS: By-laws update. Ross contacted the Institute Secretary to ask about the approval process for by-laws updates. The Institute no longer reviews chapter by-laws. It is up to the chapters to maintain their by-laws in accordance with their articles of incorporation and the laws of their state. Ross will forward the latest revisions to the chap-ter board for review. Once the review is complete, the board will publish the proposed revised by-laws and will schedule a vote at an upcoming meeting. George has the approved sample for the badges. We will need to use the a copy of the current member spreadsheet to populate the data needed to print the badges. NEW BUSINESS: None DATE/TIME/LOCATION FOR NEXT BOARD MEET-ING: 4:00 p.m. on Feb. 11, 2020 at Twist Bar and Grill. ADJOURNMENT: 4:57 PM Respectfully Submitted: Ross T. Mori, PE, SE, FCSI Secretary CSI Madison Chapter
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MADISON CHAPTER - CSI
Current Madison CSI Chapter Board Member Terms
Term Position Name 2018 - 2020 President Karl Kraemer 2018 - 2020 Immediate Past Pres. Owen Landsverk 2018 - 2020 1st VP Jolene O'Brion 2019 - 2021 2nd VP Bruce Petersen 2019 - 2021 3rd VP Curt Norton 2018 - 2020 Secretary Ross Mori 2019 - 2021 Treasurer George Keehn 2018 - 2020 Director Lynn Javoroski 2019 - 2021 Director Harry Peck
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