CONSTRUCT 2019: Innovative solutions for the built environment
by sadia_badhon | September 12, 2019 5:14 am
[1]From October 9 to 11, CONSTRUCT will bring together architects, specifiers, engineers, designers, and other construction professionals to the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in educational sessions led by key industry experts, experience the latest in building products and services first-hand, and network with peers. The 63rd CSI Annual Convention, held in conjunction with CONSTRUCT, also gives the institute a chance to honor its membership and continue developing CSI’s mission.
The show offers fun social events, technical tours, and influential speakers, as well as an accredited educational program, both in the classroom and on the show floor. The sessions will allow architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals to gain new insight, solve real-world challenges, and earn up to 18 continuing education units (CEUs) approved by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI), Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), International Code Council (ICC), National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), and International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC).
Over the next few pages, The Construction Specifier looks at the various professional development offerings while also providing attendees with a schedule, floor plan, and list of the many exhibitors coming to National Harbor. The magazine also explores the advantages of being part of the Emerging Professionals (EP) Program, for participants 35 and under. Make your plans to attend the premier conference and expo for commercial AEC professionals. Register today online at www.CONSTRUCTshow.com.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9
8:00 a.m.−9:00 a.m.
WE01−Discipline Roles and Project Goals: How Do I Fit In?
Mitch Miller
In this session, the primary roles of the owner, architect, contractor, consultants, and product representatives will be identified according to the contracts and contract documents, complete with what their objectives are throughout the various stages of the building from concept through commissioning and operation.
WE02−Specifying for Annual Fire Door Inspections
Laura Frye
As fire and egress door inspections become more and more prevalent, especially in healthcare occupancies, facilities must be armed with the material they need to perform these annual inspections. This should begin with the specification so clients can be prepared when the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) comes knocking.
WE03−Deconstructing the Wall: A Methodology for Masonry Wall Design
Scott Conwell
This session takes a detailed look at the decision-making process for masonry walls in the pre- and early design stages. Participants will learn a design approach that quickly and systematically takes them through a series of micro-decisions on a small number (eight or fewer) of wall sub-assemblies, resulting in a well-informed system design.
WE04−Government versus Commercial Construction Contracts and Specifications: Cross-pollinating Best Practices
Joseph Scarpa and Elias Saltz
In this session, learn where to find commercial product and government performance specifications, sorted by CSI MasterFormat. Uncover buried pitfalls in the blind use of guidelines and specifications standards. Discover the contract compliance tools related to quality assurance and control, sustainability, facilities criteria, healthcare construction, architecture, and engineering.
WE05−Design for Inclusivity: ADA, Universal Design, and the Built Environment
Charles Hendricks
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) design guidelines are a minimum standard and often do not address inclusivity. Universal design focuses on inclusivity with seven basic principles. This course will dig into the differences between ADA and universal design and how both can be incorporated into a commercial facility.
9:20 a.m.−10:20 a.m.
WE06−Welcome to the ‘Vendor’ Jungle! – Moving from Vendor to Trusted Resource
Casey Robb and Paul Collyer
This session will focus on winning strategies for professional product representatives to enhance their relationships with design and construction professionals on the journey to becoming a trusted resource. Explore why strong growth periods create great construction markets, yet at the same time, become a real challenge to those trying to influence the results.
WE07−Design-Build: Contract Clauses of Practical Importance
Stephen ‘Rich’ Benton
The presenter will suggest clauses that need to be closely examined to develop clearer expectations among all participants to the contract. Participants will also explore the important questions that must be asked by the owner, contractor, and design professional.
WE08−Building a Better Curtain Wall
Alan Geary
Curtain wall design and installation will be presented with a focus on how component materials, system design, and quality control influence ultimate performance. The discussion will include stick-built and unitized systems. Commissioning, laboratory testing, installation observations, and field testing will also be shown as means to ensure project goals are met.
WE09−Quality Assurance: How a Firm’s Mantra of ‘Collective Expertise through Knowledge Sharing’ is Improving Quality
Matthew Porta and Mike Bensky
This program will share one firm’s deliberate and ongoing approach to increase the technical knowledge of an entire staff, address the technical quality of contract documents, and develop a culture of improvement, all in the pursuit of the elusive goal of the perfect set of contract documents.
WE10−Useful Waste: Re-purposing Construction Mockups
Julia Mollner
An initiative led by the Portland State University (PSU) Center for Public Interest Design, Useful Waste aims to reframe the industry’s view on construction waste. By repurposing a mockup that would end up in the landfill, a project team helps divert material, reduce landfill waste and embodied carbon impact from materials, assist project sustainable goals, and receive tax benefits.
10:35 a.m.−11:50 a.m.
WE11−Why You Need to Read Division 01 on Your Projects: The Rules of the Game
Anne Whitacre
The Division 01 requirements are the rules for the project for everybody involved, from specific requirements of the jobsite, right down to minute details like what time of day one can make extra noise and where to park. This session will cover the importance of reviewing and understanding Division 01.
WE12−Brick Masonry Rainscreen Façades
Brad Prestbo and Gerry Gutierrez
Water infiltration into brick masonry assemblies can corrode metal accessories, cause efflorescence on exterior surfaces, crack bricks and mortar joints through freeze-thaw cycles of trapped moisture, and damage interior finishes. This session will explore two primary approaches employed in today’s rainscreen designs to protect against rainwater infiltration.
WE13−Building Roofing Resilience: Defining Pathways Forward
Paul R. Bertram and Ellen Thorp
This session is based on key aspects of the first annual report on Building Roofing Resilience by the EPDM Roofing Association (ERA). The report is dedicated to delivering science-based technical and research support, providing dependable roofing solutions using ethylene propylene diene terpolymer (EPDM) as an example.
WE14−Prefabricated/Modularized Construction in the Building Enclosure Industry
Peter Babaian
Prefabricated or modularized building enclosure panels are increasingly popular options for construction. This session will provide an overview of the current state of prefabrication for exterior walls, discuss the challenges of using these systems, and how to best specify these assemblies to overcome these challenges.
WE15−A Guide to Construction Contracts and Execution Methods
Jake Ortego and Antonio Fratangelo
This session will explore the execution methods and contract types across the construction industry. It will address misunderstood concepts, misused terms, and what level of confidence should be expected from the industry-accepted templates. It will also discuss the factors to consider when choosing a contract approach for a specific project.
| CSI COLLEGE OF FELLOWS ANNUAL MEETING AND BREAKFAST |
| On Friday, October 11, from 7 to 8:30 a.m., CSI Fellows are encouraged to attend the annual meeting to address the business issues of the College of Fellows. Registration is open to Fellows of the institute and the Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) Fellows. |
1:25 p.m.−2:25 p.m.
WE16−Substitutions and Submittals: Not So Dirty Words
Michael Chambers
Substitutions and submittals are critical communication tools between the builder and designer. This program reviews these processes in detail and looks at strategies for successfully substituting and submitting products.
WE17−Specifying Interior Finishes: More than Just Color and Pattern
Ivette Bruns
This session will explore several types of interior finishes and information that is required from interior designers and product representatives to provide a complete and correct specification section. The session will also discuss installation and industry standards that should be referenced as well as coordination with other specification sections.
WE18−Mass Timber Construction – Construction Options for Mid- and High-rise Buildings
David Barber
This session will provide a practical introduction to mass timber construction, and explain the benefits, limitations, technical feasibilities, cost comparisons, and code-compliant solutions. Participants will leave with an understanding of whether mass timber can be used on a future project and the advantages of doing so.
WE19−Agile Concepts, LEAN Process: Application to Architectural Model Creation, Management, and Delivery
Marc Chavez
Agile concepts, and LEAN construction techniques developed over the past 30 years will help architects address the changing documentation and process problems of priority and requirement changes, task estimation, internal testing and error catching, as well as customer feedback.
WE20−The Future of Construction Administration
JoAnn Brookes
This session will explore how the changes in technology, communication, and expectations are impacting the architect’s role during the construction administration phase, and how to accurately define the line between the construction document and construction administration phases.
2:40 p.m.−3:40 p.m.
WE21−Learn from Real Life Lessons and Stories from the Road
T.J. Gottwalt
Have you ever wondered about what product representatives have to go through to get specified, or some of the good, the bad, and the ugly regarding sales calls on design professionals? This highly entertaining session will give real-life examples of what has worked, and not worked, for one particular product representative, with emphasis on the principles employed and lessons learned.
WE22−Lessons from the Grenfell Tower Fire – How U.S. Codes Regulate Foam Plastic Insulation and Exterior Wall Fire Safety
Lorraine Ross and Justin Koscher
This session will explore the resources available to ensure buildings in the United States are built and renovated to reduce fire incidents and losses in case of one. The speakers will highlight how codes and standards help create a system approach to controlling the use of foam plastic insulation products in commercial buildings and provide examples of approved assemblies in a variety of exterior walls for different construction configurations.
WE23−Why are Specifications so Hard?
Beth Stroshane
Like many complex systems, the practice of specifications is better understood once it is broken into its components. Once the smaller parts are understood, it becomes possible to manipulate those parts to make the system function more smoothly.
WE24−Oh No! What Did I Miss? How to Properly Specify an Air Barrier System
Ryan Dalgleish
This session will explore some of the consideration and language that should be reviewed prior to developing a specification and will outline code and performance requirements, what can be done for quality, and ensuring material selection meets the intent of design and for crucial coordination with other components of the enclosure.
WE25−One Team, One Build – Different Roles Working Towards a Common Goal
Michael Young
The intent of this session is to explore the roles and responsibilities of each project team member and identify why it is important to the success of a project that those roles and responsibilities are understood and respected.
4:00 p.m.−5:30 pm
WE26−Power 90 for Product Reps: Greetings, Meetings, and More to Know
Eric Lussier, Jake LaManna, Ivette Bruns, and Lauren Anderson
At the end of this unique, 90-minute session, participants will be able to recognize how to work better with design professionals, identify the different social media platforms, determine the best way to get product(s) specified in different types of architecture firms, and balance the qualities of the product with its applicability to the project.
WE27−Driving Change: The Co-evolution of Zoning, Parking, and New Urban Transportation Options
Ian Baldwin
This session will examine how the past century of mass automobility and land-use regulation developed in tandem. It will focus on the impact of parking on building-design decisions, and how the design team can leverage, or when to seek relief from, zoning allowances for space provision, grandfathering, and lot design.
WE28−Five Disruptive Technologies that will Change Specifications Forever
Paul Doherty
Learn about five technologies that are changing specifications forever. Machine learning/artificial intelligence, voice assistance, big data, augmented/virtual reality and building information modeling (BIM) 2.0 will be showcased with real examples from around the world.
WE29−Renderings Don’t Count: Realizing Challenging Structures and Façades
Christopher O’Hara
This session is about realizing the vision of the most ambitious designs. The discussion will not just be about the solution to the problem but why the solution was chosen. This session will demonstrate how early collaboration of a skilled team can help make even the most challenging designs evolve from rendering to built work.
WE30−Emerging Professionalism: A Young Professional’s Guide to Succeeding in the AEC Industry
Jeffrey Parnell and Erica Kennedy
This course will provide direction on succeeding in the workplace including tips on how to get ahead and stand out from peers, instruction on workplace etiquette and professional expectations, as well as advice on managing work-life balance.
Thursday, October 10
7:45 a.m.−8:45 a.m.
TH01−Getting Started with Passing CSI’s Construction Documents Technology (CDT) Exam
Michael Riscica
This introductory session is designed to bring more clarity to the nature of the Construction Documents Technology (CDT) exam, inspire participants to take the first steps, and re-examine the approach to studying.
TH02−Levels of Development (LOD) for Specification Information
Marc Chavez and Gilles Letourneau
The speakers will present several scenarios by which systems may be defined by the four (five) recognized methods of specifying: descriptive, performance, reference standard, or proprietary, and the most usual method, a combination of the four methods.
| EMERGING PROFESSIONALS DAY |
CONSTRUCT has tailored a program specifically for young professionals (35 and under) to provide the training, networking, mentoring, and education they need to boost their careers to the next level. Presenters include Cherise Lakeside, LeeAnn Slattery, T. J. Gottwalt, Ali LaManna, and Brent Williams. The program runs on October 9, from 8:00 to 11:50 a.m. Sessions include:
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7:45 a.m.−9 a.m.
TH03−Through the Looking Glass: Understanding Glass Distortion
Tony Cinnamon and Sarah Sinusas
This session will explore basic glass properties, glass types, and fabrication methods, with an emphasis on the heat treatment process and its impact on optical distortion. It will include an overview of industry standards related to optical distortion, discuss glass types that are more susceptible to optical distortion, and discuss proper specification of heat-treated glass to avoid optical distortion issues.
TH04−Understanding Difficult Critical Transitions of Air, Vapor, and Moisture Barriers
Corey Zussman
This session will explore the many difficult critical transitions on complex building types and provide the tools to better understand the reasoning and sequencing needed to complete the installation to prevent constructability issues and potential rework in the field.
TH05−Enhanced Writing Skills for Construction Professionals
George Everding
This session investigates the commonalities between creative, persuasive, and technical writing, and recommends approaches to help construction professionals meet their legal, contractual, and licensing requirements when writing.
3:15 p.m.−4:15 p.m.
TH06−The Ins and Outs of High Performance Roof Systems
Tracy Myers
This session will examine different strategies for designing high-performance roof systems and the cost/benefit equation of value engineering choices, as well as how upfront cost savings can translate into higher maintenance costs and diminish roof performance over the expected life of the roof.
TH07−Avoiding Burnout in the Design and Construction Community
Mike LaValley
Burnout is a very serious concern for professionals within the construction community. Burnout can be attributed to stress from working too hard and working oneself ragged. The presenter will discuss what burnout really looks like and how to best avoid bad habits now, so that you can have the fullest career and best life you have always wanted.
TH08−Ten Significant Trends Impacting the AEC Community
Peter Emmons, Mike Tracy, and Bill Palmer
Drawing on data from government sources, industry trade organizations, software and hardware developers, construction analytic providers, academia, and consultants, this panel session will provide an overview of 10 significant trends that will exponentially impact the construction industry in the near future.
TH09−Contractor Confessions to Help Improve your Specifications and Drawings
Corey Zussman
This session will identify important lessons from hundreds of construction projects to make the bidding and construction process smoother. Lessons will include life-safety issues, quality of interior air, and moisture protection.
TH10−AIA 2019 Documents: Understanding the Changing Roles of the Construction Manager
Lane J. Beougher and Robin Banks
Utilizing the AIA Construction Manager as Advisor (CMa) and Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) documents, participants will learn about the contractual relationships set forth in these agreements and how to properly allocate risks and responsibilities to achieve a successful project to the benefit of all participants, building inhabitants, and the public.
Friday, October 11
7:45 a.m.−8:45 a.m.
FR01−Gamification and Construction: Transcending the Way the Industry Motivates, Operates, and Trains Workers
Mark Ogg
Learn about the concept of gamification and how it is currently transcending the way the construction industry motivates, operates, and trains its workers.
FR02−An Assist with Design-assist and Delegated Design: Everybody’s Doing It, Should I?
Brian Perlberg and Paul James
Learn how the recently published ConsensusDocs 541 Design Assist Addendum provides the first industry standard tool for design-assist contracting. This session will also highlight practical tips on contract preparation, risk identification, and project performance regarding delegated design.
FR03−Did You Hear That?! Acoustical Performance Strategies in Multifamily Environments
Don Allen
From size, configuration, and quality of build to floor limitations and appearance, participants will take a deep dive into optimizing acoustical performance in various scenarios. This session will also highlight sound assemblies in mid-rise and multifamily buildings that create opportunities for better outcomes and quieter dwellings.
7:45 a.m.−9 a.m.
FR04−The Love/Hate Relationship of Moisture in Concrete Floor Slabs
Peter Craig and Scott Tarr
In this program, participants will learn how free-water in the concrete can abruptly change from a necessary component to become a contributor to drying shrinkage, slab curl, alkali silica reaction, and moisture-related flooring and coating problems.
FR05−Glazing Systems: Innies, Outies, and Tweenies
Joseph Lstiburek
How the exterior wall is water managed with continuous exterior insulation affects the location of the glazing systems in the plane of the wall. Is the glazing system located toward the interior of the assembly (an ‘innie’)? Is it located toward the exterior of the assembly (an ‘outie’)? Or is it located in the middle of the assembly (a ‘tweenie’)? How are water and air management addressed without causing issues relating to thermal bridging, structure, and fire?
2:45 p.m.−3:45 p.m.
FR06−Risks and Rewards: Contractual Relationships and the Construction Project
Brian Schoolman
The goal of this course is to explain some of the common delivery methods for construction projects, and then to explore which relationships are governed by contract and which are not. Finally, the course will discuss how a party addresses issues with those who are not in the contractual chain.
FR07−Stop Wasting Time! How to Orchestrate a Productive Meeting
Jake LaManna
This session will cover a few important steps on orchestrating productive meetings, including identifying the purpose of the meeting, applying the correct format, building a detailed agenda, starting the meeting on time, tailoring meeting notes, focusing and re-focusing the team, and finally, finishing the meeting early.
FR08−Clean Building – Innovative Advancements in Concrete Technology, Pavement and Roadway Materials
Kyhla Pollard
This session will explore several advancements in concrete technology, pavement and roadway systems, and 3D/4D printing of construction materials to determine how these technologies can be successfully incorporated into the responsible expansion of the built environment.
2:45 p.m.–4:15 p.m.
FR09−Specifications: Quality Control and Coordination
Michael Chambers
This session will explore specification procedures and techniques with the goal of ensuring quality control and coordination are accomplished as effectively as possible. Quality control tools will be reviewed in terms of effective application to project documents and construction.
FR10−Hybrid Enclosure Systems
Joseph Lstiburek
We have continuous insulation (ci), cavity insulation, and sheathing of various types. We have water control layers that are vapor open, vapor closed, and vapor in between. How do we make things work with all these options, in locations from Miami to Minneapolis and in-between? Do we really need vapor barriers, and if so, where should they go? Joseph Lstiburek has the answers.
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| CONSTRUCT 2019 EXHIBITOR LIST (as of July 22, 2019) |
| Adfast Sealants – 312 North American Contractor Certification – 316 AIA Contract Documents – 842 Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) – 331 Magic-Pak – 1027 American Society of Landscape Architects – 1050 Apple Cookie & Chocolate Co. – 522 ARCAT, Inc. – 613 Bobrick/Hadrian – 1123 CavClear/Archovations – 1031 Ardex Americas – 844 ATAS International, Inc. – 929 Atkore International – 328 Avatar Partners, Inc. – 446 Deltek + Avitru – 1030 AWI Quality Certification Corporation – 745 Alumi-Guard – 434 BASF Corporation – 736 BEHR and KILZ Paints & Primers – 735 Benjamin Moore – 623 Berridge Manufacturing – 840 Bestbath – 440 Building Systems Design, Inc. – 923 Ultra-Tec Cable Railing – 1023 Carhartt Company Gear – 1115 Carlisle Construction Materials – 822 Castle Access Panels & Forms, Inc. – 417 ClarkDietrich Building Systems – 723 CoatingsPro Magazine – 1042 Construction Business News – 951 CornellCookson – 847 CSI – 823 Ashford Formula – 512 RetroPlate Concrete Polishing System – 514 CustomTech by Custom Building Products – 435 DACS, Inc. – 1113 DaVinci Roofscapes – 1040 Detex – 528 Dörken Systems Inc. – 546 Dormakaba – 812 Dow Performance Silicones – High Performance Building – 535 DuPont Performance Building Solutions – 444 Entrematic – 936 EPIC Metals – 317 Excel Dryer – 916 Feeney, Inc. – 524 FieldTurf/Tarkett Sports – 428 Firestop Contractors InternationDörken Systems – 327 GAF – 429 Georgia Pacific Gypsum LLC – 523 Consolidated Glass Holdings-Security Division – 336 Green Link, Inc. – 448 Greenscreen – 1013 Hager Companies – 815 Henry Company – 1044 Hilti – 513 Hoover Treated Wood Products – 1134 CONSTRUCT – 112 Informa – F – 340 Informa – F – 940 Inpro Expansion Joint Systems – 1025 Stop-Painting.com – 717 Viper II – 846 Intertek – 413 Invisible Structures, Inc. – 326 KENWA Corp. – 324 Key Resin Company/Flowcrete – 913 Kingspan Insulated Panels – 713 Lauren Illumination – 950 Terreal North America – 423 Maple Flooring Manufacturers Assn. – 516 Sheffield Metals – 751 Mill Cabinet Local 252 – 941 MSI – 630 Mull-It-Over Products – 1029 Multiquip Inc. – 634 National Comfort Products – 1140 Natural Stone Institute – 315 Nearmap US, Inc. – 441 New Millennium – 912 Noble Company – 451 Northern Facades Ltd. – 934 Nystrom, Inc. – 1014 OMG Roofing Products – 323 Owens Corning, LLC – 841 PABCO Gypsum – 749 PAC International, LLC. – 851 Pecora Corporation – 1017 Pella Commercial – 635 Pennsylvania Hardwoods Development Council – 349 NSG Pilkington North America – 329 PlanGrid – 540 AceClamp – 747 Polycoat Products – 343 Polyglass USA Inc. – 313 Polyguard Products TERM Barrier Division – 341 PowerLift Hydraulic Doors – 1043 PPG Industries, Inc. – 741 Quality Powder Coating, LLC – 945 Tamlyn – 335 Raven Engineered Films – 449 Reef Industries, Inc. – 1012 Rmax – 849 Ron Blank & Associates, Inc. – 813 Rusoh Inc. – 447 SAFTI FIRST Fire Rated Glazing Solutions – 534 O’Keeffe’s Aluminum Ladders – 536 Schindler Elevator Corporation – 914 Schott PYRAN – 1028 Sika Corporation – 322 Floodproofing.com – 414 SOPREMA – 837 Specifications Consultants In Independent Practice – 1128 Specified Technologies, Inc. – 1112 Specified Technologies, Inc. – 637 Stadium Savers Ltd – 424 Stanley Access Technologies – 345 Stealth Monitoring – 529 Sto Corp – 415 Super Stud Building Products – 1041 CHUTES International – 835 The Western Group – 426 Tnemec Company, Inc. – 622 Tower Sealants – 628 Tubelite Inc. – 550 U.S. Smoke and Fire – 1130 Vee Technologies, Inc. – 816 Versico – 915 Visual Systems Group Inc. (VSGi) – 416 Vitro Architectural Glass – 334 W.R. Meadows, Inc. – 734 Marino\Ware – 422 Waterson auto door closer hinge – 1035 WOLF Home Products – 412 Woodfold Manufacturing – 430 Wooster Products, Inc. – 548 YKK AP America – 946 |
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