LACSI | Newsletter | September 2010 by LA CSI

NEWSLETTER The Los Angeles CHapter of the CONSTRUCTION Specifications Institute

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Join us WEDNEsday, SEPTember 22, 2010

Join us Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Patrick B. Quigley will present his nationally

CO Architects will talk about the restoration and seismic

recognized award winning lighting design.

strengthening of the Los Angeles County Natural History Museum.

Letter FROM THE President

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We are in “uncharted waters” in the construction world...

VolUME 62

NUMber 5

SEPTEMBER MEETING & Program

Wednesday, September 22: Patrick B. Quigley will present his nationally recognized award winning lighting design.

Call for Entries LEED EXAM One Day Preparation Course

October meeting & Program

Wednesday, October 27: CO Architects will talk about the restoration and seismic strengthening of the Los Angeles County Natural History Museum.

Gallery: LACSI July MEETING Gallery: LACSI August MEETING BUCH NOTES Construction Contract Administration Seminar

LACSI-USGBC Annual Golf Tournament

CA Building Code2011 Update Seminar

Why We No Longer Stamp Shop Drawings

Curmudgeon’s Corner

Membership Committee News

West Region Corner

LACSI would like you to submit entries for the cover photo. Contact Laura Sellmer Lsellmer@isecinc.com or Steve Taylor steve@woodinst.com

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L ette r F r o m T h e P r e s i de n t

Patrick Comerford, President

Thank you for taking the time to begin reading my article for the current newsletter. I will try to keep you engaged through some rather obvious troubled paragraphs. However, the truth is, “we are in uncharted waters” in the construction world, without a textbook. No one alive, in my recollection, has experienced the economic suffering which compares to now. We are pioneers and charter members of this “construction market cycle” as my McGraw Hill buddies like to say. The speed of news reporting and political polarization gives us a constant nagging reminder of the challenges we face, and they are not likely to get better anytime soon (certainly not soon enough!). Whatever happened to Walter Cronkite and “that’s the way it is”. We’ve all been affected personally or heard from

people we know who are adversely impacted by this economy. We are all somewhat damaged and fragile due to this relentless negativism.

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study has allowed me to perform my job at a higher level. At least now I know where and why mistakes have been made.

For our individual reasons, we benefit At LACSI, we have been fortunate to from our association with CSI and each have had excellent fiscal prudence other. I am very thankful that Loren through the good times and are fairly West talked me into joining CSI twentyhealthy today as a chapter, financially. two years ago. This group is a nonOur past financial guardians knew stressful organization. It is one part of about ‘saving for a rainy day’ and my life with very few strings attached. we are certainly Compared to the in the midst of a chaos and uncertainty monsoon at the Because of CSI, we share being felt by people in moment. LACSI their paid jobs, CSI is owes a debt of a common interest in the a pretty safe place. gratitude to its betterment of the commercial former leaders construction industry. After volunteering to for our current serve on the Board rather luxurious of Directors, I was position. pleasantly surprised that assisting to organize chapter affairs Because of CSI, we share a common was fairly rewarding with minimal interest in the betterment of the effort or time commitment. My point commercial construction industry. (finally!) is that chapter events are We are, or have been, stakeholders typically upbeat and socially benign. It in some project which uses the doesn’t injure us or others to be part of documents and processes to build CSI. Participation doesn’t hurt, either! a building (or litigate when not done properly). Understanding that process through CDT certification 3

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S E P T E MB E R L ACSI P r o g r a m ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING– Patrick B. Quigley & Associates The after dinner presentation at the September 22nd meeting will feature the lighting design of Patrick B. Quigley & Assoc. Patrick will present some of his award winning designs and will include such important commissions as the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial, Washington, DC, the Pasadena Civic Center, the Getty Center’s Central Garden, and the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City. Patrick Quigley has received national recognition for his outstanding designs from the AIA and the Illuminating Engineering Society. He received “Project of the Year” recognition from Interiors magazine among several other awards. He also received two “Awards of Excellence” from the International Assoc. of Lighting Designers”. Patrick’s projects have been featured in many architectural and lighting magazines and he has contributed to several books on lighting design.

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Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Technical Workshop 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Social 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm Dinner and Announcements 7:45 pm After Dinner Program Reservations Reservations required before 4:30, Fri., Sept. 17. Call 213-243-6658 or reserve at www.lacsi. Cost LACSI MEMBERS With advance reservations: FREE Without reservations: $10 NON MEMBERS With reservations: $50 Without reservations: $60 Location Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 5th Floor Banquet Room 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA Enter the elevator lobby on the Grand Ave. side of the building from street level. Take the elevator to the 5th floor. Thomas Guide: Pg. 634, Grid F3. Parking Enter the garage from Grand Ave. Tell the attendant you are with LACSI. Parking is free if you arrive after 4pm. PRogram Chairman Ed Buch, CSI, CCS, AIA 4

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OCTOBER LACSI PROGRAM Restoration and Seismic Strengthening of the Natural History Museum, Exposition Park

Wednesday, OCTOBER 27, 2010 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Technical Workshop 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Social 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm Dinner and Announcements 7:45 pm After Dinner Program Reservations

The after dinner presentation at the October 27th meeting, by CO Architects, will be on the recently completed restoration and seismic strengthening of the historic Los Angeles County Natural History Museum located in Exposition Park. The $30 million project includes a redesigned front façade with entry bridge, pedestrian friendly terraces and communal areas, a new two level car park. It proposes a series of glass pavilions housing a live butterfly collection, museum shop and a museum café. A major landscape program encompasses 3.5 acres of recovered green spaces with gardens and outdoor learning environments.

Reservations required before 4:00, Fri., October 25. Call 213-243-6658 or reserve at www.lacsi.org

CO Architects’ commission was the first phase of an institution-wide metamorphosis leading up to the museum’s 2013 centennial.

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The presentation will be made by Jorge de la Cal, AIA, a principal with CO Architects in Los Angeles. Jorge is a graduate of USC, and a member of the LA Conservancy.

Cost LACSI MEMBERS With advance reservations: FREE Without reservations: $10 NON MEMBERS With reservations: $50 Without reservations: $60

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 5th Floor Banquet Room 135 N Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Enter the elevator lobby on the Grand Ave. side of the building from street level. Take the elevator to the 5th floor. Thomas Guide: Pg. 634, Grid F3. Parking Enter the garage from Grand Ave. Tell the attendant you are with LACSI. Parking is free if you arrive after 4pm. PRogram Chairman Ed Buch, CSI, CCS, AIA 5

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On WEDNESDAY, JuLY 28,

Patrick Comerford and Kathryn Merek.

Jay Fischer

Richard Blumenberg

LACSI was the guest of Ceilings Plus, one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foremost designers and manufacturers of distinctive architectural panel systems for walls, ceilings, and soffits. LACSI members toured the factory and learned how panels are designed and fabricated. After the tour. members enjoyed dinner and a presentation by Ceilings Plus.

Craig Mount

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AU G US T M E E T IN G

An LACSI summer evening on the plaza at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Music Center

Mitch Lawrence

William Love and Kathryn Marek

ON AUGUST 25th, LACSI

Patina Catering served up a delicious buffet; ask William Love.

Bill McMullan

Steve Taylor, Frank Bostrom, Nora Amin & Josh Reed.

Carmen Bognot and Stuart Frick

LACSI dinner meetings are great networking opportunities.

enjoyed dinner outdoors on the Fountain Plaza in front of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at the Music Center. The lively ambience of the Fountain Court was a great opportunity to meet and talk with the new LACSI officers and board of directors.

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S e pt e mb e r / October 2 0 1 0 Useful resources

Ed Buch In the Nov. 2004 and Jan. 2005 issues of BuchNotes, I surveyed a collection of trade magazines that many of us receive free of charge. I cited these as an easy way to stay current with design and construction news and technical and product information. As some of you may have noticed, this year has seen the demise of several trade publications including “Building Design & Construction” and “Consulting Specifying Engineer”. Along with these, there is a significant change coming in the mainstream architectural press as “Architect Magazine” replaces “Architectural Record” as the official magazine of the AIA. With all these changes in the publishing universe, I thought it might be useful to reprise and update the magazine survey I did in late 2004. Staying current with the latest developments in materials and construction technology is a never ending process. Finding the time for this in our busy professional lives is one concern but, even more difficult, is finding easily accessible, authoritative sources of information. However, there are many other sources available and many of them are free. I’ve listed here, in no particular order,

a few that I’ve found useful. If you receive similar magazines or newsletters that you think would be of interest to other CSI members, please share their names with me and I will include them in the second half of the list which I’ll present next month. Metalmag

the information is useful for architects and specifiers like the recent articles on building skin considerations in HVAC design. This is a gem! Walls & Ceilings www.wconline.com Published monthly by BNP Media. Aimed at both designers and builders, it includes articles on plaster,

www.metalmag.com Published bi-monthly Certainly, The Construction and includes articles Specifier has to be considered on metal buildings, the premier periodical for metal roofing and information on construction metal siding. Industry materials and building systems. news, useful product ads are included along with a featured project and technical articles for architects and gypsum wallboard, specifiers. metal stud framing, and EIFS. Articles are frequently HPAC Engineering included on sound control and fire resistance issues. A lot of www.hpac.com construction industry articles and useful Published monthly by Penton Publishing. product news and advertisements are also Includes technical articles, and great included. graphics on heating, piping, air conditioning, and fire protection aimed at building services engineers. Much of Continued on page 9  8

L u c h n o te s b  Continued from page 8 California Construction Link www.californiaconstructionlink.com Published monthly by McGraw-Hill Construction. Each issue includes construction and design industry news with an emphasis on contractors and subcontractors work on recent building projects. Glass Magazine www.glass.org Published monthly by the National Glass Association. Aimed primarily at glass and glazing subcontractors but it also has useful information for architects and specifiers. Projects are presented to illustrate different aspects of windows, skylights, glass storefronts, and curtain walls. Doors and Hardware www.publications@dhi.org Published monthly by the Door and Hardware Institute. The magazine provides a blend of technical and product information on many aspects of openings protection: specialty doors, wood and metal doors and frames, and door hardware. It’s written for hardware

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consultants and suppliers as well as for architects and specifiers. Contemporary Stone & Tile Design www.stoneworld.com Published quarterly by BNP, this is probably the best designed trade magazine in our industry. Beautiful photographs are used to present stone or tile projects. An interview with a notable architect is often included to describe the approach used for the selection of stone on the featured project. The inclusion of advertisements for many types of stone and stone related products makes this magazine an excellent resource for architects, interior designers and specifiers. CSI’s CONSTRUCTION SPECIFIER http://www.constructionspecifier.com/ index.php CSI members can read past issues of the industry’s leading publication on construction technology – free. Next month, we will continue this survey with more magazines covering roofing, architectural lighting, architectural woodwork, and architectural stonework.

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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION SEMINAR: SUBMITTAL REVIEW / SITE OBSERVATION Saturday, October 23, 2010 / 7:30 am - 2:45 pm

INTRODUCTION This program will explore submittal and site observation issues from the viewpoints of the architect, the structural engineer, the owner, and the contractor. Technological advances are changing the way new building projects are delivered. Learn how current best practices can help you protect yourself and improve the quality of Construction Contract Administration on your building projects. This program will present timely—-and possibly controversial—-discussion on a variety of topics. Architects have been stamping and “approving” submittals for years —-but should they? How are BIM and web-based management tools changing the project delivery process? What is the difference between site observation and forensic inspection? Are you discovering your own litigation? In addition, what do clients and contractors expect from architects and engineers during construction? What does your Stamp say? Learn tools that help reduce exposures and help management.

Learning objectives • Learn how to avoid the undermining of credibility in construction contract administration. • Understand how technology increases or decreases the chances of construction defects. • Learn how to control factors that lead to difficult situations. • Learn the “right” way to review submittals and perform site observations.

ECONOMY IS INCREASING AREAS OF RISK and using RIGHT RISK MANAGEMENT PRACTICES The economic climate has dramatically changed the landscape for many Architects, Engineers, and Owners. Industry surveys indicate 92% of all design firms have been negatively impacted by the economic downturn. Firms, Owners and Contractors have been forced to reduce overhead and implement changes in business practices, operations, explore new markets and service segments in an effort to stay afloat and increase revenue. Today’s economic environment alters the risk characteristics of all three. Hence, changes implemented can unknowingly alter the risk characteristic of the firm or owner’s operations and unknowingly increase risk and liability exposures. When you make business decisions, risk management has to be at the core of those decisions. Firms that DO NOT consider risk versus rewards and fail to implement effective strategies for mitigating exposures are increasing their chance of liability claims. Slow economic conditions, a rise in claims and litigation due to alleged negligence and error or omissions by claimants are the antithesis of trying to recoup financial losses. The effort to survive in this economic downturn has forced many design professionals to make very difficult decisions. Firms and Project Delivery Methods today look different than they did a few years ago regarding staffing, services and operations. When those adjustments are combined, the risk characteristics of the firm also changes. To adequately manage those new risks, firms need to know where those new exposures are and implement effective strategies for mitigating them. A properly implemented risk management strategy not only reduces risk, it also improves the performance and profitability of the firm.

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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION SEMINAR: SUBMITTAL REVIEW / SITE OBSERVATION Saturday, October 23, 2010 / 7:30 am - 2:45 pm

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Sponsors

Registration: lacsi.org

UNDERSTANDING THE RISKS AND OBLIGATONS Involved in the Preparation and Review of Shop Drawings Non-conforming shop drawings create trouble for everyone from prime contractors to subcontractors, to architects, to engineers, and EVERYONE in between. However, you CAN minimize your risk exposure IF you know your way around the shop drawing submittal and review process. To help you stay in control, and out of trouble, eighteen people and one lawyer have teamed up to help you steer your operations clear of any controversy. This six-hour program will provide you with important information concerning the contractual requirements regarding the submission and review of shop drawings including the obligations and rights of the parties. This course will explore: • Benefits and disadvantages of recognizing that shop drawings are not contract documents. • Tips to improve practices and procedures relative to shop drawing preparation and review. • Recent cases concerning contractual disputes and liability. • Ethical obligations of design professionals relating to the review of shop drawings. • Future changes including the development of BIM . . . and MORE! Who Will Benefit? This live program is a must if you are a design professional, engineer, architect, owner, contractor, subcontractor, manufacturer, supplier or attorney. Sign up today to gain a better understanding of contractual provisions regarding shop drawings, minimize your risks and stay out of court! Provides 6.0 HSW Continuing Education Learning Units to AlA Members. Intern Development Program (IDP) candidates earn supplementary education credit(s) (elective credit[s]) for attending this seminar/lecture. These credits can be used to satisfy IDP requirements for credit hours. ‘USGBC’ and related logo is a trademark owned by the U.S. Green Building Council and is used by permission.

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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION SEMINAR: SUBMITTAL REVIEW / SITE OBSERVATION 7:30-8:215 am

REGISTRATION + COFFEE and PASTRIES.

8:15-8:30 am

WELCOMING REMARKS: Frank Bostrom AIA CSI.

8:30-9:05 am

SESSION 1: PURPOSE and REVIEW of SHOP DRAWINGS and SUBMITTALS

LUNCH- Refreshment break

12:30-1:05 pm

SESSION 4: ALTERNATIVE DELIVERY METHOD’S IMPACT on SHOP DRAWING REVIEWS

Richard Dachman AIA – Project Director LEO A DALY

Dave Hagan LEED© AP --- Director of Health Care Development

Julie Dobyns CHC, EDAC, LEED AP BD+C – DPR Construction

R K Stewart FAIA, LEED® AP -– Principal of Perkins + Will

(#57 on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2010)

Barbara Wagner Senior Vice President -– Clark Construction

Bobby Arbias P.E. -- KPFF Consulting Structural Engineers

9:05-9:40 am

12:00-12:30 pm

1:05-1:40 pm

SESSION 2: BIM – HOW IS IT CHANGING SHOP DRAWING and SUBMITTAL REVIEW?

Dean Vlahos FAIA, CSI, CCCA, LEED® AP- Partner/Architect

Jason King LEED ®AP, BIM Engineer / SchedulerDPR Construction

and Director of Architectural Forensics at DLR Group WWCOT Chuck Whitaker- Principal JAMA

Andrew Wilson CSI, CCS, CCA, LEED®APPresident AWC WEST Marcello Sgambelluri SEProject Manager & BIM Director JAMA

SESSION 5: ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES of the A/E REPRESENTATIVE

Sam J. Muir, Esq.- Collins, Collins, Muir & Stewart, LLP

1:40-2:15 pm

9:40-10:00 am

REFRESHMENT BREAK

SESSION 6: OWNERS and CONTRACTORS EXPECTATIONS of ARCHITECTS and ENGINEERS DURING CONSTRUCTION

10:00-10:35 am

SESSION 3: WEB BASED MANAGEMENT

Robert Cull- Executive Project Director Facilities Planning, Design and Construction Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Hossain Ghaffari PE PhD- Project Manager JAMA

Bruce Nelson- Nelson + Okerlund Project Management

Damian BuessingProject Manager Hensel Phelps Construction Co

Joe Back AIA, CSI, CCS- Associate Senior VP for Campus Development & Facilities Management University of Southern California

Debra Gerod AIA, LEED ®AP- Gruen Associates Jim Forester P.E.- Senior Technical Advisor Newforma, Inc.

10:35-12:00 am

PANELIST REBUTTAL TIME

2:15-2:45 pm

PANELIST REBUTTAL TIME Questions from the audience for panel.

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A ONE DAY PREPARATION COURSE FOR THE LEED BD+C EXAM LACSI Sustainability Committee plans to offer a LEED Building Design + Construction Exam Certification Class Friday the 8th of October 2010 at the Manhattan Beach Police-Fire Conference Room in the City of Manhattan Beach. Participants interested in becoming a LEED AP who already have their LEED Green Associate will want to attend this preparatory class. Seating is limited, thus, reservations are on a first come / first paid basis. LACSI is grateful to the City of Manhattan Beach for allowing us to participate with them in this Program offering. This is only the second opportunity for LACSI to engage in a venture of this type with a municipal agency. The first such joint venture was very successful, and with your support and participation this class also will be.

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FRIday, OCTOBER 8, 2010 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Location Manhattan Beach Police-Fire Conference Room 400 15th Street, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Parking Limited on site [Free] – Overflow parking at underground parking lot – Metlox town Square across the street from the facility corner of Manhattan Beach Blvd. and Morningside Drive. Registration Go to lacsi.org Instructor Alex Spilger, Principal & Founder / Green Step Education

The full day course will be delivered in a clear concise format covering types of questions asked during the LEED BD+C Exam. Example scenarios of real world projects will assist in understanding and remembering the material, and provide opportunity to place into practice. Workshop to conclude with an in-class practice exam and a take-home exam that accurately reflect the types of questions you’ll see on the test. Included as part of the training, participants receive a workbook that summarizes the material and allows you to follow the outline of the course. Architectural Licensing Intern Development Program (IDP) candidates can earn supplementary education credit(s) (elective credit[s]) for attending this program. IDP credits can be used to complete requirements for IDP hour’s credit. This program is not designed to meet or be preparation for the NCARB ARE.

Alex has worked on over 40 diverse LEED projects and taught over 70 green building workshops through organizations such as local chapters of the US Green Building Council (USGBC) and American Institute of Architects (AIA), Cushman & Wakefield and the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business among others. He has also developed curriculum for UC Berkeley Extension where he teaches a 6-week LEED Project Management course. His experience includes Continued on page 14  13

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 Continued from page 13 facilitating LEED-charrettes, researching green building technologies and policy, and managing both the people and the processes involved with taking projects through LEED Certification. Alex is an active member of the Northern California Chapter of the USGBC and serves on the USGBC Corresponding Committee for LEED-EBOM. He is a LEED Accredited Professional with specialties in BD+C, ID+C & EBOM, USGBC NCC Faculty, a Certified Green Building Professional, an AIA Continuing Education Provider, HERS Rater and holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from UCLA. FOR INFORMATION CALL: TAN DIEP CSI CCPR LEED AP BD+C 213.804 9854 tan.diep@gliddenprofessional.com O

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CSI-USGBC FALL ClASSIC Annual Golf Tournament Los Angeles Chapter

Brookside Country Club & Golf Course THE LOS ANGELES CHAPTER

1133 North Rosemont Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103 (626) 796-0177

Entry Fees*

THE LOS ANGELES CHAPTER

Early Bird Rate Register on or before 9/27/10

$150 per person, $600 per foursome

AFTER SEPT. 27, 2010 $160 per person, $640 per foursome * Includes green fees, cart, BBQ dinner, refreshments & tee prizes.

BBQ DINNER ONLY — $35

Sponsorship Opportunities Tournament Sponsor ��$2500 Dinner Sponsor �� $2000 Beverage Cart Sponsors ��$500 Goodie Bag Sponsor ��$500 Putting Contest Sponsor ��$500 Longest Drive Sponsor ��$500 Closest to the Pin Sponsor ��$500 Driving Range Sponsor ��$500 Premium Hole Sponsors �� $250 (Included: Tabletop display area at hole or clubhouse.) Door Prize Sponsor �� $200 Hole Sponsors �� $100

FriDAY, October 15, 2010 Tournament Details Check-In Time �� 10:00 am Putting Contest �� 11:00 am (Lunch on your own) Shotgun Start ��12:00 noon Tournament Format �� Scramble Cocktails �� 4:30 pm Dinner �� 5:30 pm

Prizes First, Second and Third Place, Longest Drive, Closest to Pin, Putting Contest, and numerous Door Prizes. (No refunds after October 8, 2010) Please contact: Craig Mount ��213-593-8280 Greg McAloney ��909-930-0831 Fax �� 909-930-3499

RESERVE YOUR SPACE NOW! Payment due by Oct. 7, 2010. Make checks payable to: Lacsi Send to LACSI, 1145 Oban Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90065 Or U. S. Green Building Council-Los Angeles Chapter, 444 S. Flower Street, Suite 525, Los Angeles, CA 90071 Or Register On-Line at www.lacsi.org or www.usgbc-la.org

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CA B u i ld i n g C o de Upd ate f o r 2 011 S at u r d ay M o r n i n g, Sept. 2 5 t h , 8 : 3 0 - N o o n LACSI is hosting a half day seminar on the upcoming changes to the California Building Code. The seminar will present the non-structural changes that will take effect on January 1, 2011. Topics covered will include new provisions in the code for fire separations, means of egress, life safety and accessibility.

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Steve just finished Residential Codes Illustrated a new Wiley book about the International Residential Code. That code is the basis for the new California Residential Code which also goes into effect in 2011. That will be the subject of another seminar at a later date.

Mr. Winkel served for two years as chairman of the AIA National Codes and Standards Committee. He was President of the AIA East Bay Chapter, then of the AIA California Council, before serving for three years on the AIA National Board of Directors. Cost: $55 for CSI and AIA members, $85 all others Date: Saturday, Sept 25, 2010 Time: 8:30 AM to 12:00 Noon, (3 AIA, CEUs) Location: Univ. of Southern California, Capital Construction Development 3434 S. Grand Ave. (at the intersection with Jefferson Blvd.) Los Angeles, CA 90089 Free parking on the street.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Register online at www.lacsi.org or complete the registration below and mail with a check to: LACSI, 205 Avenue I, Suite 6, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Please reserve by Wednesday, Sept 22nd, 4:00 PM. NAME �� AMOUNT ENCLOSED �� ADDRESS �� CITY/STATE/ZIP �� TELEPHONE �� FAX �� EMAIL �� AIA NUMBER �� CSI NUMBER ��

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Jan Piccola and Frank Bostrom

Patrick Comerford

Craig and Valerie texting LACSI members.

Buzz Harwood

Craig Mount

Dean Vlahos

Left to Right: Frank Bostrom, Patrick Comerford and Michael Fuller

Jan Piccola

Mitch Lawrence

LACSI Board Members not shown: ÐÐ Teena Santiago ÐÐ Carmen Bognot ÐÐ William Love ÐÐ Laura Sellmer Left to Right: Craig Mount (West Region President,) Valerie Harris and Kathyrn Marek.

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LACSI Social Event under the stars: The Sound of Music Join us for a picnic a Sing-A-Long at the Hollywood Bowl. Bring your family, friends and colleagues for an evening of fun as we listen to the Sound of Music under the stars. Tickets are $30 each and includes the reservation for picnic area 13. Plan on bringing your picnic along with your family and guests.

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Contact: Michael Fuller at (213) 700-0760 or email: michael.fuller@ca.rr.com

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L E G A L NO T E S

Why We No Longer ‘Stamp’ Shop Drawings At Leo A Daly Yes, Leo A Daly has retired this venerable old artifact of our industry—even though architects have traditionally ‘stamped’ shop drawings for generations. But bear with me here. Let’s step outside the traditional box for a moment to ask ourselves why architects ever stamped contractors’ submittals in the first place— and, more importantly, ask ourselves why, in the modern world, would we keep on doing it? Shop drawings, as we all know, are NOT part of the Construction Contract Documents. (All submittals are of the contractor, by the contractor and for the contractor for their own use in their Work Plan, and for demonstrating their proposed construction means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures to carry out requirements of the actual Contract Documents). The contractor’s submittals are certainly NOT the architect’s design work—not contractually, not professionally and not legally. So, why do architects need to put their mark them by ‘stamping’ them as though they were somehow a design product? Contractor submittals are not like mortgage loan papers, requiring the borrower’s signature on every page. Why, then, did we

perpetuate this false impression by signing contractors’ submittals in the past?

a building. Architects define the what and the why of a project via the Contract Documents, and contractors, via their submittals, determine the when and the how of constructing it.

Yes, architects are obligated via contract with the owner to “promptly review” and Unfortunately, our profession’s tradition “take appropriate action” on the contractor’s of stamping shop drawings has led to submittals—but only for the limited purpose the erroneous belief by many contractors of verifying compliance with the specified and owners—and sometimes even by materials and workmanship (and/or attorneys—that architects are somehow compliance with responsible for the reasonably ‘designing’ and inferable intent) ‘approving’ shop The contractor’s submittals are of our design, drawings, similar to the certainly NOT the architect’s as expressed way we legally ‘stamp’ design work—not contractually, not in the Contract and sign our design professionally and not legally. So, why Documents that of the actual Contract we prepare. We do architects need to put their mark Documents with our review shop them by ‘stamping’ them as though professional seal. drawings for they were somehow a design product? At Leo A Daly we have conceptual encountered this compliance—not misconception from to order quantities every one of those or give assembly instructions or protect the parties over the years, and it seems that contractor or coordinate their subcontractors. the frequency and the confusion resulting The basic point of our role in the review process from ‘stamping’ of shop drawings have is this: we review the contractor’s submittals to recently been on the rise. Here’s the key check for compliance with terms of the Contract concept underlying the submittals process: because construction delays, especially ones plans and specifications define design resulting from misunderstandings that could intent as well as the scope and terms of have been prevented at the shop drawing stage, the construction contract—they are NOT an instruction manual for how to assemble Continued on page 20  19

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 Continued from page 20 Why we no longer ‘stamp’ shop drawings at Leo A Daly

would have a negative impact on our client’s project if not discovered before installation. Shop drawing ‘approval’ can never alter contract requirements, anyway (remember, any change or Substitution requires a Change Order with the owner’s signature). Think of it this way: an architect cannot slip a code-violating detail into a stack of plans and specs submitted to code officials for their ‘approval’ and expect that we will not be held liable when the official discovers it later during, or even after, the Occupancy Inspection. Similarly, the contractor cannot slip a contract-deviation into a stack of shop drawing submittals and expect that they will not be held responsible when the architect discovers it later during, or even after, construction. We need to insist on sufficient information from contractors to show compliance on their shop drawings, just as code officials insist on sufficient information from us. Contractors approve submittals as their Work Plan; architects only review them. The sole purpose of submittals is for the contractor to show us that they have a Work Plan and understand the results they are to achieve per contract Our

specifications require the contractor to use the standard Leo A Daly Transmittal Form as their submittal cover sheet—this form already contains all necessary identification and explanations, and it serves as a record of action taken. The Transmittal Form, as a cover page, is inseparable from the submittal (especially with modern electronic submittals). Our reviewer’s initials on the form are all that is needed for reference and tracking, so no separate ‘stamp’ is ever necessary. There is also no longer a need for multiple copies of paper-and-ink prints or slow mail shipments. We can, and should, be specifying all-electronic submittals whenever appropriate to our client’s needs (and preferably with a good project website service to post, log and record project construction ‘paperwork’). The counterproductive ink stamp was redundant at best, and it was a misleading liability at worst. We simply don’t need it any longer, and so we have let the old shop drawing stamp gently fade into history.

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Go-To Guys by Sheldon Wolfe, RA, FCSI, CCS, CCCA I recently received an e-mail from my local IMI (International Masonry Institute) representative, saying that she would be retiring in a few weeks. Even though I had known her all the twenty-plus years I have been a CSI member, and knew we were about the same age, it was a bit of a shock. After trying to convince her not to retire (not very hard), I thought about other favorite product reps - my go-to guys, some of whom retired or lost their jobs in the past couple of years. Specifiers have a simple job: to know everything about everything. Which is interesting, given that they not only must try to keep up with new products and changes in old ones, but must somehow divine what it is that the rest of the project team has in mind. Of course it’s impossible to know everything, so what they do know is phone numbers for their go-to guys. These are the people who have the right answer or know where

to get it, help extract information from manufacturers’ labyrinthine websites, respond quickly, and appear to remain unfazed by calls made just days - or hours - before bidding documents are issued. They’re the ones who know not only their own products but those of competitors, and are able to offer advice about installation, maintenance, potential problems, and corrective measures for defects or failures beyond their control.

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Although my go-to guys don’t have to be CDT or CSI members, most of them are. Not all of my go-to guys are product reps. Many of them are specifiers, architects, engineers, and others whom I trust in the same way as the product reps. Some of them I know only through online forums, but, as is the case with the product reps, most of them are CSI members.

I often am amazed at how personal business can be. In theory, you can get good information Thanks to years of experience, both good from any product rep, from any company’s and bad, when I meet new reps I quickly customer service department, or from any develop a feel for their experience and company’s literature or website. And, also in knowledge, and my BS meter occasionally theory, you’ll get the same excellent support warns me that I’m not likely to get the from those same sources. That being the straight scoop from a particular rep. I case, I find it strange that a particular brand may call them later, but I of hardware or roofing, for remain uncertain about example, is dominant in one the value of what they say. Specifiers have a simple area while virtually unused job: to know everything in another. If one hospital or One thing that gives about everything. university believes it is the best new product reps, if not option, why is it dismissed instant credibility, a big elsewhere? step in that direction, is three letters on their business cards. You The answer, unfortunately, is something that might think I mean CSI, but what I look can’t successfully be specified, but is realized for first is CDT; if I see both CSI and CDT, only through personal relationships. It’s the we’re ready to rock! If the CDT isn’t there, experience, knowledge, and trust that come before they leave, they get a quick and from knowing that the person you’re dealing friendly lecture about the value of CDT with is someone you’ll work with again, and will to a specifier. And if they are CDTs, I tell be there when needed. It’s easy to specify that a them how much I appreciate their efforts to understand construction documents. Continued on page 22  21

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find a person with the answer. I called the back-up person and got another answering manufacturer must have 24-hour service, machine, this one telling me only that or maintain a local parts center, but once the person I called was not available; the final payment has been made there no indication of when he would be back isn’t much an owner can do if those postor how to contact anyone else. My next completion requirements disappear. move was to pull up CSI’s online member database, and Perhaps more search for people important is the who worked for confidence that this Perhaps more important is the the fireproofing person will be not only confidence that this person will company. Several honest, but will tell be not only honest, but will tell names appeared, the whole truth. There the whole truth. and I recognized are few things that one of them as a will build credibility person I had worked more quickly than with several years ago and, fortunately, a suggestion that the manufacturer’s one of my go-to guys from that time. He product may not be the right one for the was in, and was able to confirm my belief job. immediately. Just a few days ago, I put my network Another recent experience, which also to the test. I got a call from one of our started with a call from a construction construction administrators, something administrator, confirmed the value of about fireproofing. I thought I knew go-to guys. This one involved a proposed the answer, but to make sure I called substitution for a specified joint sealant. my fireproofing go-to guy. She was on Again, my go-to guy wasn’t available, but vacation, but answering machine included this time, instead of looking for another the name and phone number of someone CSI member, I called the manufacturer’s who would fill in for her. A nice touch, customer service number. During the better than the usual “press zero and take conversation, the person who took the call your chances.” told me several interesting things; among At this point, one of Murphy’s laws them that the company does not provide kicked in; the less time you have to get an answer, the more difficult it will be to Continued on page 23 

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manufacturers were much more satisfying, but I’ll always prefer talking with someone I know to talking to a faceless person who might have started the same day.

information about expected life of their products, and that there is little difference between polyurethane There are times when and silicone sealants. I don’t know anyone I asked for a I’ll always prefer talking with who is familiar with recommendation for someone I know to talking to a given product. use with masonry, and a faceless person who might When that happens, was given the name my first stop is the of a specific product. have started the same day. member database, While we were talking, I where I look first for pulled up the data sheet certified members. from the manufacturer’s When I find a likely source, I call and start website, and found that it made no by identifying myself as a CSI member, mention of staining masonry, while then go on to say that I found the person’s another product specifically said that it name in the member database. Does that was recommended for masonry. I asked get me a better or faster answer? I’m not about the second product, and was told, naïve enough to believe that every CDT or “Oh, you could use that one, too.” CSI member is going to be the go-to guy I About then, I saw that I had another need, but thus far I have not been put off call coming in, from my go-to guy, or disappointed. so I took his call. He provided all the The longer I do this job, the more I know information I did not get from talking how much I don’t know. So here’s to the with the factory rep, recommended go-to guys who make it possible! specific products, and discussed at length the differences between them. I © 2010, Sheldon Wolfe couldn’t help but compare my experience with the factory rep to that of buying a Follow me at http:// camera or computer from Target. The swconstructivethoughts.blogspot.com/, sales people are friendly and helpful, but http://twitter.com/swolfearch their knowledge extends no further than the information printed on the outside of the box. Most calls I’ve made to

Valerie Harris, FCSI CCPR

Membership Committee News Need a membership badge? Many thanks to Vince Overmyer and Melissa Higgins of Merlex who are taking on the challenge of ordering badges. If you ordered a badge, please check at the registration table at CSI Night or a the next monthly membership meeting. To replace a badge contact: valarieh@pacbell.net

We are an all volunteer organization and we need your help And it’s good for you, too. Sharpen your public speaking skills, hone management/ leadership skills and have a good time. We can always use more volunteers. To help or share your ideas, contact our President, Patrick Comerford, or Membership Chairs, Valarie Harris, FCSI, CCPR and Teena Santiago, CSI, CDT.

W e s tL Reg i o n C o r n e r

It’s Summertime & the swimmin is easy Craig Mount, CSI, CDT, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, West Region President

Hi Everyone. I hope you are enjoying your summer. The West has certainly been lucky with moderate temperatures, while many of our colleagues throughout CSI have had unfortunate, terrible weather. So we should feel lucky for this, and really lucky for so much more. Yes, I know the economy is not-so-good, but I believe that construction is picking up really. Yes, I know there are natural disasters and man-made tragedies throughout the world, but I believe there are more relief organizations and more selfless dedicated people helping people throughout the world than at any other time in history. Yes, I know there is corporate and government greed, but I believe the pendulum has swung and more companies are becoming socially and personally responsible. Yes, I know, your probably thinking

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Pollyanna is my middle name, but I do believe, rather than despair and sadness, much more is being done and can be accomplished with faith and hope, cooperation, humanity, generosity, compassion, a little optimism and a lot of appreciation. So first let me thank all of you. Thank you for your activity in CSI and for electing me President of the West Region. I will do my very best to serve the Chapters and members of CSI, and I appreciate this opportunity to serve. I am pretty sure I will not be able to please everyone all the time, and I may make some mistakes – duh – like newsletter articles that are too long. But hopefully I will also do things right. In any case, let me know your opinions and suggestions. It is through teamwork and mutual respect that we can do our very best. …….. Thank you to the other West Region leaders who have guided this organization to the great place it is today, such as Duane Johnson, FCSI, CDT, AIA and Janet Piccola, FCSI for their superb leadership for the past two years. I hope they continue to lend their wise voices and helping hands.

Thank you to other Region Officers who are continuing to serve in FY 11: ÐÐ Dave Willis, CSI, CDT, CCCM– Vice President

ÐÐ Ed Buch, CSI, CCS, AIA– Secretary

ÐÐ Bob Siegrist, CSI, CDT, AIA– Treasurer

ÐÐ Stephen Nash, CSI, CCS, CCCA, AIA, LEED AP–

our new Institute Director.

We also a great cast of volunteers for West Region Committee Chairs. They deserve a round of applause to take on this often thankless responsibility. Please call them to say hi, lend support, volunteer, ask for ideas or advice, or offer some suggestions for what the Region could, or should, be doing – they would love to hear from you. Our West Region focus in the coming year is “Chapter service”. ÐÐ Mary Alice Avila, CSI, CCS, RA, MS, LEED AP– Academic Affairs/Programs

ÐÐ Duane Johnson, FCSI, CDT, AIA– Awards

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ÐÐ Cathy Guglielmoni, CSI, CCCA– Certification

ÐÐ Eric Camin, CSI, MAI– Communications ÐÐ Dane Dodd-Hansen, FCSI, CCS, RA & Michael Fuller, CSI, CDT, AIA, LEED AP– Education

ÐÐ Brian Cournoyer, CSI, CCS, NCARB, LEED AP– Finance

ÐÐ Janet Piccola, FCSI & Jennifer Alexander, CSI, CCCA– Leadership Development ÐÐ David Falk, CSI–

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One last reminder – come to the West Region Conference, September 30 to October 3 in beautiful Yosemite. The Fresno Chapter and the West Region team have a very exciting program, balanced with a lot of fun, education, networking, and leadership training. There are adventures for the spouses too. Heck it’s worth the trip just for Yosemite and the train ride dinner. Go to http:// csiwestregion.org/ and you will see the wonderful schedule of activities. Hope to see you there, Craig Mount, CSI, CDT, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP

Membership

ÐÐ Krista Nelson, CSI, CDT, RA, LEED AP–

mazel tov!

Programs/Speaker’s Bureau

ÐÐ Dave Willis, CSI, CDT, CCCM & Stuart Seiden, CSI, CDT– Region Conference 2010

ÐÐ Mary Nowee, FCSI, CCS, RA– Technical

ÐÐ Valarie Harris, FCSI, CCPR– Nominating

Go to www.csiwestregion.org for their contact information.

Aaron Chusid and Alex Weinberg were married August 14th in Woodland Hills, CA. Congratulations to the newlyweds. 25

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2010 CSI West Region Conference

The current state of the economy is requiring everyone to do things differently. No one knows for sure what the future holds, but one thing is guaranteed – tomorrow will be different than both today and yesterday. What are the forces for change? How will they impact the design and construction industry? How will you need to change the way you do business? Come to the 2010 CSI West Region Conference and get a glimpse of what the future holds for the construction industry. Listen to speakers, attend educational and leadership sessions, see some of the latest products, network to find new friends and business opportunities, and have a load of fun throughout the conference in this spectacular mountain setting at Tenaya Lodge. Gain tools to help map out your future, whether personal, business or for your CSI chapter. Leaders and decision makers from throughout the West Region will be attending, including architects, engineers, contractors, product representatives, owner’s representatives, specifiers and others that are integral to the design and construction industry. The luncheons, dinners, hospitality suite and fun activities will provide

ample opportunity to discuss business, establish new friendships and reaffirm old ones. Come to the 2010 CSI West Region Conference and see what CSI is all about. It’s friends doing business and business men and women making friends, all focused on improving the design and construction industry and the environment we create. Don’t miss this opportunity. The next CSI West Region Conference won’t be until Spring 2012.

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West Region Conference Sept. 30–Oct. 3, 2010

Forces For Change

Get up to date details and register online at: http://csiwestregion.org/Region_ Conference.html The West Region Conference Includes • Welcome Reception/Product Show • All Educational Seminars with Lunch • Moonlight Train Ride and Dinner • Saturday Leadership Workshops with Lunch • Saturday Awards & Dinner/ Entertainment. The full package is $290 or you can register for Specific Events online. Continued on page 29  28

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Forces for Change At this years Conference speakers will cover 3 main themes: Environmental, Economic and Technical. Speakers are being engaged and the following are committed to speak. Economic How the World Economy Impacts Construction in the West Region

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High Speed Rail. Please check back from time to time as more is to come. Remember, the conference is a career building environment where you will interact with our Region Leaders, share information with your contemporaries and gain new knowledge for your career and Chapters’ growth. Look forward to more information as it becomes available. Get up to date details and register online at: http://csiwestregion.org/Region_ Conference.html

Speaker – Mary Wallers, Sierra West Group / LSI Index Technical Creating a Collaborative Environment During Design and Construction Speaker – Sue Dyer, International Partnering Institute Technical Transitioning to BIM Speaker – Bob Petithomme, Darden Architects There will also be speakers for the Friday and Saturday luncheons, one of which will be a presentation on development of the 29

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MISSION The Mission of the Los Angeles Chapter of The Construction Specifications Institute is to provide its members the opportunity to share information about materials and methods of construction, and to promote improved preparation, delivery and use of construction documents.

CanstructionÂŽ If you are visiting South Coast Plaza during September, please stop by and support CANStruction, the creative building event using canned goods. All food is donated to the food bank which is has a very great need for donated canned goods this year. For more information and pictures of giant structures made entirely out of canned goods go to www.canstruction.org

The Chapter fosters the professional development of its members and provides service to the construction industry by promoting education, research, certification, recognition of outstanding accomplishments, and networking opportunities within the Chapter, Region, Institute, and construction industry.

Louie Garcia: louieG@ddarchitecture.com

One CAN make a difference

Knowledge for Creating and Sustaining the Built Environment National website: www.csinet.org Los Angeles Chapter: www.lacsi.org

Newsletter Editors Laura Sellmer: Lsellmer@isecinc.com Steve Taylor: steve@woodinst.com THE LOS ANGELES CHAPTER