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GENERAL SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2017

• 11am - 5:00pm: West Region and NW Region Coordinating Council Meeting. • 3:00pm - 5:00pm: Registration Check-In • 2:00pm - 4:30pm: Young Professionals Seminar • 5:00pm - 7:00pm: Welcome Reception "Taste of Seattle!" • Dinner: On your own

FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017

• 7:00am - Noon: Registration Check-In • 7:00am - 8:45am: Breakfast • 8:30am - 10:00am: Trusted Advisor Product Representative Panel • 10:00am – Noon: Morning Technical Sessions with AM break • Noon - 1:00pm: Keynote Speaker Lunch • 1:00pm – 3:00pm: Afternoon Technical Sessions • 3:00pm - 6:00pm: Registration Check-In • 4:00pm - 7:00pm: Manufacturer Tradeshow: Happy Hour cocktails and

appetizers, and raffles. • Dinner: On your own

SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2017

• 7:00am - 8:00am: Registration Check-In • 7:00am - 8:00am: Breakfast • 8am - 2:00pm: Leadership Workshop

▪ Morning Technical Sessions with AM break • Noon - 1:00pm: Lunch with CSI Presentation • 1:00pm – 6:00pm: Afternoon Technical Sessions • 6:00pm - 10:00pm: Awards Dinner with jazz music provided by

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Event and Speaker Summaries

Event Presentation Summaries Speaker Biographies

Thursday, May 18th:

Young Professionals Seminar:

5/18 2:00pm-4:30pm –

o Cherise Lakeside and Beth Stroshane

This Young Professionals Seminar will center around knowledge sharing. Cherise and Beth will begin and end the session with some insight into ways that a Young Professional can stand out and learn what they need to know to succeed in the real-world environment of AEC that is not covered in school. In addition, Young Professionals will team with seasoned professionals for a speed mentoring/networking event geared around growing and learning from each end of the experience spectrum. The speed mentoring event is an ‘equal seat at the table’ event where both the YP and the seasoned professional will be required to learn something from the other. Fun, fast and valuable. We hope you can join us!

Cherise Lakeside has experience with many facets of the project team. She has worked for a general contractor, an MEP Engineering Firm and two architectural firms in her 30 year career in AEC. Cherise is unique in that she has worked extensively in multiple areas of the industry including specifications, contract administration, marketing, business management, QA/QC and standards. In addition, Cherise is actively involved in AEC Social Media, public speaking and writes a blog called “The Voices In My Head”. Her passions include young professional development, better project communication/coordination, CSI, teaching CDT and www.LetsFixConstruction.com , a website developed to share positive collaborative solutions in AEC. Cherise works for Ankrom Moisan Architects as a specifier, is the immediate past President of the Portland Chapter of CSI and Chair of the Institute Practice Area Curriculum Committee. Cherise began and will be leading the CONSTRUCT Young Professionals Day for its 3rd year this September at CONSTRUCT, the CSI Annual Convention.

They call her the #CSIKraken. You can follow her on Twitter or find her on LinkedIn. Twitter handle: @CheriseLakeside

Beth Stroshane: Information coming soon.

Thursday, May 18th:

Welcome Reception:

o WLR – 5/18 5:30pm- 7:00pm

Enjoy light appetizers and a no-host bar for pre-conference networking.

Friday, May 19th:

Trusted Advisory Product Representative Panel:

5/19 8:30am - 10:00am

o Brian Keil (Sherwin-Williams Architectural Consultant)

Information coming soon!

Friday, May 19th:

Keynote Speaker: 5/19 Noon-1:00pm

o Ujjval Vyas (Principal at Alberti Group, LLC.)


Ujjval Vyas: Information coming soon.

http://www.letsfixconstruction.com/



Friday, May 19th:

Trade Show:

o TRS – 5/19 4:00pm – 7:00pm

CURRENT TRADE SHOW EXHIBITORS

BEHR Process Corporation - Platinum Level ARDEX - Silver Level

Assa Abloy – Bronze Level SOPREMA – Bronze Level

BamCore LLC Knauf Insulation - Copper Level

Patterson Whittaker Architectural Profiles - Copper Level R-stud, LLC – Copper Level

BARCLAY DEAN Architectural Products Bemo USA Corporation

CERACLAD CertainTeed Saint-Gobain Commercial Roofing

Door Hardware Institute Dryvit Systems, Inc.

Gaco Western IFS Coatings

Interra Architectural Products Kingspan Benchmark

Lacey Glass Miller Paint

Noble Company NOMACO NorthClad PPG Paints

Precision Coatings Silpro, LLC

Vitro Architectural Glass

Leadership Workshop

5/20, 8:00am-2:00pm

o Georgia Spencer

CSI Leadership Workshop: Leaders attending the Conference Leadership Sessions will learn how to run effective meetings, how to network and recruit, how to plan for successors, & share information with other Leaders. These sessions are designed for up and coming Chapter leadership, committee heads and directors.

Georgia Spencer: Information coming soon.



CM1 – 5/19, 8:00am - 9:00am - Design Build: Not Business as Usual

o Victoria Buker, Chris Angus, & Jack Avery, Sellen Construction

In the past, design-build was relegated to civil and fast-track industrial projects. Today, the design-build project delivery method is gaining popularity in complex and high design buildings. Many states now allow progressive and traditional design-build processes for public projects. With the coming popularity, there are many questions about what role specifications play in the design-build process. Design-build encourages more collaboration, design efficiency and earlier subcontractor and supplier involvement. Therefore, it doesn’t make sense to produce specifications in the same manner as Design/Bid/Build projects. We will discuss specification format, timing and how to reduce waste. Let’s discuss how we – contractors and design team members – generate specifications for design-build projects that maintain quality, increase efficiency and reduce risk.

Victoria Buker: Information coming soon. Jack Avery: Using the expertise gained from a 40-year career in commercial construction, Jack is passionate about working with project teams to implement Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), design-build and lean practices. He has worked as an integral member of the design team on many complex, high-profile projects, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Campus and the Federal Center South Redevelopment. He was also a key player on delivery of the first project completed under an IPD contract in the state of Washington. Jack’s in-depth building knowledge and decades of experience allow him to bring a contractor’s perspective on systems analysis, constructability, cost and schedule to the design phase. Working side-by-side with the developer, design team, consultants, subcontractors and owners, Jack leads the team to develop and implement innovative, constructible solutions that add value and enhance the final project.

MS1 – 5/19, 8:00am - 9:00am - Basic Building Science Concepts

o Ray Wetherholt, Wetherholt and Associates

A review of where this whole thing - "Building Envelope" - came from. How did we get here? Is Boston or Seattle or Portland leading the nation in providing quality and sustainable buildings? Why, or maybe why not?

Ray Wetherholt has expertise in roofing, waterproofing, and building envelope consulting. He started Wetherholt and Associates in 1984 to assist owners, architects, contractors, and occasionally attorneys in resolving water intrusion related issues. Prior to starting Wetherholt and Associates he worked for a commercial construction inspection and testing company as their inspection supervisor and special projects troubleshooter, resolving concrete, steel, and masonry issues, along with developing the roofing and waterproofing inspection team.

Over the years he has consulted on commercial and institutional buildings mostly in the Pacific Northwest, including Alaska and Hawaii. Projects have ranged from large houses with green roofs to large manufacturing buildings for an aircraft manufacturer, to the Experience Music Project. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in four states, and has attained the Registered Building Envelope Consultant title, demonstrating knowledge in roofing, waterproofing, and exterior walls.

SS1 – 5/19, 8:00am - 9:00am - The Road to Disclosure: Meeting New

Rating System Requirements and Manufacturer Case Studies (GBCI CE)

o Panel Discussion moderated by David Walsh, Sellen Construction

In response to LEED version 4, the Living Building Challenge and a growing desire from the AEC community to better understand the health and environmental impacts of building materials, some product manufacturers are providing product disclosure and reformulating their products to reduce negative impacts. Join us for a panel discussion on Environmental Product Declarations, Health Product Declarations and how other certification systems are changing the industry and becoming tools for the design and construction team. Also hear from the manufacturer’s perspective about challenges

David Walsh: Dave Walsh is a Registered Architect and Sustainability Manager at Sellen where he leads sustainability efforts on deep green projects including the new State of Washington 1063 Office Building, Federal Center South and a new corporate headquarters for a Seattle technology company. Informed by his dual experience in architecture and construction, Dave collaborates with the design team, manufacturers and owners to find materials that move projects beyond business-as-usual. Specifically,



with disclosure including, intellectual property concerns, competing disclosure programs and increasing market demand for reformulated and optimized products. Following the portion of the presentation that can receive continuing education credit, panelists will provide case studies on how their company is increasing product disclosure and/or how they have reformulated products to reduce environmental and/or health impacts. The course has been approved for 1 GBCI CE hour.

he has worked to reduce the embodied energy and greenhouse gas emissions in new concrete mixes. Dave chaired the AIA Seattle Public Policy Board and was a Board Member of both AIA Seattle and the Seattle 2030 District. He is currently a member of the leadership team for Washington Businesses for Climate Action (WBCA). He received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Kansas and completed post-graduate architectural studies at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich.

TEC1 – 5/19, 8:00am - 9:00am – The 'I' in BIM – Building Information

Modeling for Non-Modelers

o Chris Hubbard, Quarry Group

Understand the how Building Information (BIM) works and what it means for specification writers and other non-modeling and drafting architects. We will discuss how BIM has evolved and what uses it has for design and construction firms. We will also discuss the information contained in the model. How to access that data, and what uses the data has in a project. BIM data can be used by all participants in the project and how that data is presented, transferred and complied is important to the project participants. We will close with some methods architects and specification writers can use to make all this happen.

Chris Hubbard: As Chief Technology Officer, Principal Architect, and co-lead of Consulting Services within Quarry Group, Inc., Chris Hubbard, is focused on developing best practices for the successful technical implementation of Revit/BIM software across building project teams.

A registered Architect, Chris brings 24+ years of practicing project experience using CAD software tools on Architecture, Engineering and Building Construction projects in commercial, industrial, mixed use, institutional, government, educational, ecclesiastical and health care markets.

CM2 – 5/19, 9:15am-10:15am – Specs in the Screen

o Gloria Rasmussen, RMW Architecture & Interiors

As technology advances and the communication media and the message changes, the traditional information and format of the specifications will require planned adaptation, a re-examination of what we address and how, and the inclusion of new players in the construction process. With many changes already in place, the time has come so that we are in charge of the evolution of our profession as specifiers. This program proposes a general approach to start engaging these changes.

Gloria Rasmussen: Gloria Rasmussen AIA, CSI, CCS, Director of Quality Management, joined RMW architecture & interiors in 1991. Before that, she worked for Chin & Hensolt, Inc. in San Francisco for ten years. Trained as an architect, designer, and urban planner, she has dedicated 25 years of her professional life to telling the story of buildings through specifications. She has spoken at the various events of the CSI Sacramento Chapter, Los Angeles Chapter, CONSTRUCT 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.

MS2 – 5/19, 9:15am-10:15am - Intermediate Building Envelope –

o Kylie Silliker, RDH Building Science


Kylie Silliker: Information coming soon.

SS2 – 5/19, 9:15am-10:15am – Greening the Emerald City: Key Drivers for

Sustainability in Seattle's Built Environment (GBCI CE)

o Susan Wickwire and Matthew Combe, Seattle 2030 District

This session will take a closer look at local government policies and programs that advance sustainability in downtown Seattle and surrounding neighborhoods as well as private sector actions such as those promoted by the Seattle 2030 District to meet ambitious climate and clean energy goals. The course has been approved for 1 GBCI CE hour.

Susan Wickwire: Susan Wickwire is the Executive Director of the Seattle 2030 District, a groundbreaking public- private partnership that aims to dramatically reduce environmental impacts of building construction and operations through education and collaboration in downtown Seattle. Previously, Susan spent over 20 years with the U.S. EPA and the State Department in Washington, DC where she directed national climate change programs, managed international climate change projects, and served on U.S. delegations to UN climate change meetings. A Seattle native, she received her BA in Political Science from Whitman College and her Masters in Public Administration from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University.



. Matthew Combe: Information coming soon.

TEC2 – 5/19, 9:15am-10:15am – Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) in Architecture

o Simon Manning, ZGF Architects

The seminar will be a story of a 3-year journey implementing immersive technologies in a variety of scales and use cases from real time design validation, to mock-ups, and fundraising. Audience members will leave with a greater understanding of the potential of immersive technologies, how they can fit into their existing workflows, and a foundational understanding of the AR/VR development tools and process.

Simon Manning spent his formative years learning to make. From lashing together draw bridges in Boy Scouts, to building 3d printers in college, he’s always been inspired by the act of creation. Once he discovered VR things seemed to click. He began to combine his passion for designing space with his enthusiasm about a creative future enabled by technology. Now he spends his time tinkering with the laws of physics in his mixed reality studio or invisibly sculpting virtual components for 3d printing. Simon is an Architectural VR Specialist at ZGF Architects.

CM3 – 5/19, 10:30am - 11:30am - Deal Makers and Deal Breakers

o Jeaninne Ryan, USI Kibble & Prentice

Valuable insights on the most common contractual pitfalls, such as an elevated Standard of Care, payment issues, unfair termination clauses, consequential damages, and the latest trends affecting indemnity obligations.

Jeaninne Ryan: Information coming soon.

MS3 – 5/19, 10:30am - 11:30am – Science of Water

o Stephane Hoffman, Morrison Hershfield

Through a series of case studies, we will explore how advances in hygrothermal modeling can be used to more accurately predict the performance of buildings and their enclosure systems. From basic fluid dynamic simulations to quantify the rain flow down a facade system or complex roof geometry to more complex fluid dynamic studies of air flow within curtain wall shadow boxes, learn how new modeling techniques can help design teams answer performance questions in the design process. Other case studies will look at how multiple modeling techniques can be used to model the complex interaction within systems such as the impact of rainwater draining through a podium assembly or assess structural and thermal performance simultaneously to assess the optimum cladding support system. A final case studies will demonstrate how graphical interfaces can be adapted to more easily present the findings of parametric studies involving multiple factors and assist the design team to make informed decisions early in the design process.

Stéphane Hoffman joined the Morrison Hershfield in 1994 and currently holds the positions of Senior Building Science Speciaist. With Master’s studies in historic restoration that combines structural engineering, building science and architecture, Stéphane brings a well-balanced consulting approach to the conservation of the building envelope; blending scientific analysis with an understanding of aesthetics considerations. He has consulted on several historic restoration projects. He is particularly adept at providing innovative design concepts and construction alternatives that provide value by improving durability and increasing energy efficiency. As a key technical leader, Stéphane has worked on projects throughout North America and led the expansion of Morrison Hershfield’s Building Science practice in the United States. He now leads their Façade Engineering Group focusing on conceptual design of cladding and glazing systems. As a senior member of the team, his knowledge and skills are leveraged throughout the firm. The breadth of his knowledge and experience is often called upon to troubleshoot and help resolve issues on both new and existing buildings.

SS3 – 5/19, 10:30am - 11:30am - Bullitt Center (GBCI CE)

o Steve Doub, Miller Hull

This session will focus on the Living Building Challenge—both through a post occupancy evaluation of the Bullitt Center in Seattle and then by focusing on the design strategies that are currently being developed for a new LBC classroom and laboratory building at the Georgia Institute of Technology. With nearly three years of data from the Bullitt Center, the design team has a great perspective on how well the world’s largest certified Living Building is performing and how a synthesis of that data

Steve Doub: Steve Doub is an Associate and Specifier at the Miller Hull Partnership with more than 20 years of experience. Steve served as the Project Architect for the 50,000 SF Bullitt Center – the first commercial office building in Seattle designed under the International Living Building Challenge (ILBC) and the City of Seattle Living Building Pilot Program.



can serve as starting point for the Georgia Tech’s new forty thousand square foot teaching and learning facility. The course has been approved for 1 GBCI CE hour.

TEC3 – 5/19, 10:30am -11:30am - Keynotes with Revit – Streamlining Coordination

o Jeff Luedeman, Integrus Architecture

This course will go through one of many possible workflows incorporating specifications into the BIM model and how to get the spec writer involved in the BIM process even if they are not a Revit user. This specific example will walk through the built in Revit function of keynotes and how they can be tied to the CSI master format. This workflow optimizes coordination between the Revit users of all disciplines and the spec writer. Lastly we will touch on how Dynamo (a native Revit visual programming tool) can aid in the automation of the process. No prior knowledge of Dynamo is required. Basic Revit knowledge is helpful, but the overall workflow can still be understood and applied with only the use of Excel.

Jeff Luedeman: As a graduate from the Washington State University Masters of Architecture program Jeff has served in a variety of rolls in the building industry ranging from laborer on the job site to BIM manager and a number of other roles in between. His current role is performing construction administration on multiple projects. He enjoys exploring the intricacies of the industries software and finding ways that it can enhance and optimize everyday work flows.

CM4 – 5/19, 1:30pm -2:30pm - Pull Planning in the Design Phase

o Carmen Jordan, Skanska

Pull planning is designed to leverage the combined experience of all team members in order to create optimal process flows, minimize variation due to handoffs, and determine the "last responsible moment" for decision-making. This presentation will provide an overview of pull planning and its benefits to projects when implemented during the design phase. Attendees will understand how to prepare if invited to a pull planning session, ways to track and measure progress after the pull plan session, and lessons learned from working with a variety of clients and design teams.

Carmen Jordan has been integral to the Seattle office’s Lean journey since it began in 2011, and serves as co-chair of Skanska’s National Lean Committee.

MS4 – 5/19, 1:30pm -2:30pm - Continuous Insulation – Performance and Constructability

o Peterson Lambert, Allana Buick and Bers

Continuous Insulation is not as easy as simply specifying an R-value. In this seminar, we will discuss the performance and constructibility differences between common (and uncommon) continuous insulation assemblies.

Peterson Lambert: Mr. Lambert is an Associate Principal, responsible for providing consultation on air barriers, insulation, vapor barriers, roofing, waterproofing and fenestration. His expertise extends into both existing buildings and new construction. He oversees project planning, production, and team and client management for the Seattle office. .

SS4 – 5/19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm – Energy Modeling

o Vikram Sami, Olson Kundig

This session will look at how we use analysis in the design process - with a focus on early design.

Vikram Sami has been working on high performance building design for over 14 years, combining technical expertise with a love of design. Vikram is passionate about working with design teams to integrate analyses of daylight, energy performance, and thermal comfort into the design process to generate climate and program specific high-performance solutions.



TEC4 – 5/19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm – Why Can't We All Just Get Together

o Heather Skeehan, GLY and Philip Rothey, ZGF

What’s stopping us? IDP Contacts, early contractor engagement, Design Build, integrated technology, multiple design iterations, pre-fabrication, tighter deadlines, competitive pricing, sub-contractor detailing, clash detection, fast track permitting and construction. With all these requirements, it’s not surprising architects and contractors are having difficulty figuring out how to work together. It’s a daunting prospect. But the best solutions usually spring from the most challenging circumstances. This presentation will look at the potential for greater collaboration these requirements could unleash in our industry from the perspective of the Digital Design Manager at a national architecture firm and the Virtual Design & Construction Manager at a leading construction company in the Seattle metropolitan area. We’ll begin with a look at the technical issues we currently face: 1. Contracts not focusing on the digital deliverables 2. Resistance to new technologies and perceived risk of new workflows 3. Poor knowledge of platforms 4. Cover-my-ass mentality 5. Lack of understanding about what to model and draw 6. Inefficiency of modeling multiple times 7. Ineffective BIM Execution Plan and LOD Matrix 8. Reliance on 2D printed documentation Then we’ll jump into a case study of a Design Build partnership that commences design in January 2016. The project is a fast track, tight budget, tenant improvement for a large tech company in the Seattle metro area.

Philip Rothey: As a registered international architect with over 13 years professional experience, Philip has worked in various architectural disciplines, of varying project sizes and in several countries, actively participating in all design and construction stages. Recently as Design Technology Manager, Philip’s main focus is on enhancing project delivery, strategizing new and innovative workflows, sourcing new technology, mentoring staff and streamlining corporate standards. Philip leads the Revit Resource Group across the firm at ZGF Architects: a group that determine best practices for teams utilizing Revit into their design workflow. Philip is also an integral member within team-orientated, client driven, collaborative, fast paced and complex projects. His passions are to facilitate great design from strategic implementation of technological tools that have a strong focus on being timely, efficient and cost effective. Heather Skeehan: Information coming soon.

CM5 – 5/19, 2:45pm - 3:45pm – Quality – Commitment Begins at the Top

o Mark Drzewiecki, Mortenson Construction

The focus of this presentation is to provide an overview of Mortenson’s quality program, which is ISO 9001:2015 compliant, as well as setting expectations for deliverables and resources that are needed from the trade partners to make the program a success. Understanding and participating in a comprehensive quality program is extremely beneficial for all stakeholders in a project because this leads to fewer missed expectations, reduced quality incidents resulting in RFI’s and costs to fix quality issues, reduced numbers of punchlists and fewer warranty calls, ultimately resulting in more happy and satisfied Customers. The earlier we can all set these expectations (i.e. proposal language, specification requirements, contracts, etc.) the better the outcome.

Mark Drzewiecki: With over 22 years of experience the construction industry, Mark Drzewiecki has worked on a wide variety of projects with contract delivery methods including design-build, GC/CM, joint ventures and lump sum work. His resume also includes a wide berth of project types including healthcare, entertainment and sports facilities, hospitality, water/ wastewater treatment and municipal infrastructure improvements. His responsibilities within Mortenson include development and implementation Mortenson’s Quality Management Program, which is ISO 9001-2015 compliant. The program is based on a Lean philosophy that is continuously improving and striving to help project teams achieve world-class quality standards for Mortenson's customers.

MS5 – 5/19, 2:45pm - 3:45pm – Earthquake Resilience

o Tim Nordstrom, JMN Consulting Engineers, PLLC

This seminar on will focus on Earthquake Resilience and the changing expectations from society for the built environment. We will discuss the expected earthquake performance objectives in the current building codes and legacy building codes. The social impact of the recent earthquakes in New Zealand, Japan and other places. We will talk about what design professionals can do to improve the Earthquake Resilience of our infrastructure.

Tim Nordstrom: Tim Nordstrom, PE, SE is a consulting Structural Engineer in Seattle and a former State President of the Structural Engineers Association of the Washington (SEAW). He has been active in the Structural Engineering profession since graduating from the University of Idaho in 1998. Some of his specialties include seismic bracing and anchorage of non-structural systems, anchorage to concrete, seismic retrofits and buckling restrained braces (BRB).



SS5 – 5/19, 2:45pm -3:45pm - The Momentum of Tall Wood (GBCI CE)

o Ethan Martin, WoodWorks – Pacific Northwest

As examples of successful tall wood buildings proliferate worldwide, many U.S. architects are seeking a way to leverage wood’s sustainability among other advantages in their own tall building designs. Pursuing both an ambitious carbon reduction and a new aesthetic does not exempt design teams from achieving a high degree of life safety, cost-effectiveness, and building performance; all the things building codes are designed to insure.

Because mass timber is a relatively novel concept in modern construction, it is not well addressed in the prescription of US building codes today. With more than two tall wood projects of 10 stories or more in height planned to start construction in the US in 2016, designers are curious how design teams are navigating the code hurdles. This presentation will examine the latest research available supporting tall wood structures and how architects can leverage this information with their local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ).

The course has been approved for 1 GBCI CE hour.

Ethan Martin: As the Northwest Regional Director for the U.S. WoodWorks program, Ethan’s directive is providing project assistance, education, and resources for developers, architects, engineers, and contractors for code-compliant design, engineering, and construction of non-residential and multi-family wood buildings. Ethan is a licensed engineer and joined WoodWorks when the pilot program went nationwide in 2011. Prior to that Ethan had his own engineering firm for eight years and is a Civil and Environmental Engineering graduate of Cornell University specializing in structures. WoodWorks is a non-profit organization established and led by the Wood Products Council and funded by the Softwood Lumber Board, USDA Forest Service, Forestry Innovation Investment and Natural Resources Canada and is closely affiliated with the American Wood Council and other partner organizations, whose resources it utilizes in the resolution of technical issues and the identification of appropriate wood solutions.

TEC5 – 5/19, 2:45pm - 3:45pm – Agile values, Scrum Process: Application to Architectural Model Creation, Management and Delivery

o Marc Chavez, Perkins & Will

Revit has changed the process of the architectural office. Documentation and management of that process and resulting product, has not kept pace with the changes in technology. Data gathering and analysis is almost completely unknown in the architectural community, yet its application to efficient production is critical. Advances in rapid software application development over the past 30 years has addressed problems of: priority and requirement changes, task (story) time estimation, internal testing and error catching as well as customer feedback. These techniques can be applied to the development of architectural models and documentation. Along with new techniques new project roles are needed. The traditional drafter, job captain, project architect roles are rethought and reorganized as is the addition of new roles specifically designed for the use of Revit. The result is hopefully: better risk management, a closer fit to client expectations and a more buildable project

Marc Chavez is an experienced architect with a technical bent. He has been involved in the creation of a wide variety of buildings from small wood houses to large institutional buildings including hospitals, labs, and multi –family high-rise buildings. His expertise in architectural practice is centered on document production, specifications, and construction management. An engaging speaker he has presented papers on a variety of topics, in online webinars and at onsite presentations at locations around the country. He consistently receives high marks for making the difficult and dry subject of construction documentation and Quality Assurance/Quality Control approachable. He currently works at Perkins + Will’s Seattle office as Technical Director, examining the architectural work process, planning project workflow, overseeing QA/QC efforts, drawing the occasional detail and writing the occasional specification section.

CM6 – 5/20, 9:00am -10:30am – Let's Fix Construction: A Collaborative

and Interactive Approach to Issues in AEC

o Cherise Lakeside, Ankrom Moissan

This session will be an interactive problem solving event. The class will be divided into ‘Teams’. A different prevalent “problem” in Architecture, Engineering and Construction will be identified and presented to each ‘Team’. A captain will be assigned to each Team to assure that all team members participate in the solution.

For each problem, the teams will be given a time limit to brainstorm out-of-the box, collaborative, forward moving solutions to the given problem. At the end of each session, each captain will be given the podium and two minutes to present the team’s

Cherise Lakeside has experience with many facets of the project team. She has worked for a general contractor, an MEP Engineering Firm and two architectural firms in her 30 year career in AEC. Cherise is unique in that she has worked extensively in multiple areas of the industry including specifications, contract administration, marketing, business management, QA/QC and standards. In addition, Cherise is actively involved in AEC Social Media, public speaking and writes a blog called “The Voices In My Head”. Her passions include young professional development, better project



solution to the room. There will be at least three judges to determine the best forward thinking solutions for each round.

The intent of this session is to improve communication, collaboration, unique ideas and the sharing of perspectives from different disciplines.

communication/coordination, CSI, teaching CDT and www.LetsFixConstruction.com , a website developed to share positive collaborative solutions in AEC.

Cherise works for Ankrom Moisan Architects as a specifier, is the immediate past President of the Portland Chapter of CSI and Chair of the Institute Practice Area Curriculum Committee. Cherise began and will be leading the CONSTRUCT Young Professionals Day for its 3rd year this September at CONSTRUCT, the CSI Annual Convention.

They call her the #CSIKraken. You can follow her on Twitter or find her on LinkedIn. Twitter handle: @CheriseLakeside

CONC1 5/20, 9:00am - 10:30am - A History of Concrete

o Rae Taylor

Understand how concrete and cement were first used and the many different types of concrete that exist today. Find out what makes concrete so strong and an essential Material in our built environment.

Rae Taylor holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering and Materials Science from the University of Leeds, a Post Graduate Certificate in Technology Management from the Open University and a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Leeds. Her principal research interests lie in the field of materials science and improving the environmental impact of construction materials. The focus of this research is on the effect of cement replacement materials and additives on cement microstructure. She has published on the topic of cement in numerous academic journals and conferences, such as the Journal of the American Ceramic Society, American Mineralogist, and Cement and Concrete Research, leading to a number of awards and nominations in the field.

MS6 – 5/20, 9:00am - 10:30am - High Performance Glazing Panel Discussion

o Facilitated by Garth Tait, Hartung Glass Industries

Discuss and educate the audience about the challenges of using glass extensively while meeting the current and future energy codes; the current state of glass technology; share information about near and longer term advances in glass technologies; put together a panel that addresses these and other topics from the viewpoint of a:

o Glass manufacturer o Glass fabricator o System manufacturer o Glazing sub-contractor o Energy consultant

Garth Tait: Information coming soon.

SS6 - 5/20, 9:00am -10:30am – LEED v4, Changes and Your Specs, Are You Prepared? (GBCI CE)

o Ben Roush and Garrett Smith, FSi Consulting Engineers

As of November 1, 2016, LEED v4 is mandatory. LEED v4 has many changes that will affect specifications including the Materials and Resources section, which has been completely overhauled. We will discuss Environmental Product Declarations, Material Product Declarations, and Health Product Declarations and how these now tie in to

Ben Rousch: Ben brings over 12 years of mechanical engineering experience, with a focus on sustainable design and LEED. Ben has been involved with more than 70 LEED projects at FSi consulting engineers, including design of LEED Platinum, Gold and Silver buildings, commissioning for LEED, LEED administration, and completion of paperwork

http://www.letsfixconstruction.com/



LEED. We’ll share resources for how to find products and discuss how you can incorporate these new standards in your product library. Join us for an interactive discussion on LEED v4 and the ramifications for our industry and your firm.


and resubmission of projects designed by other teams unable to meet USGBC requirements, a process he calls “LEED Rescue.” Ben has a particular interest in energy conservation and upgrades. Ben believes the devil is in the details and a great spec is a cornerstone of any good project. He brings a passion for great design coupled with the pragmatism of an engineer to bear on all of his projects and pursuits.

Garrett Smith: A recent graduate of Washington State University, Garrett has two years of mechanical engineering experience with a focus on LEED and energy modeling. Garrett was a part of the very first LEED v4 project at FSi, working on the design, energy model, and completion of credit paperwork. Garrett is committed to energy-efficient design and is the Co-Chair of the Cascadia Collaborative.

CM7 – 5/20, 10:45am - 11:45am – FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymer) and

Concrete Infrastructure

o Erik Kiilunen, Neuvokas Corporation

Improving the sustainability of concrete infrastructure through the use of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) rebar.

Erik Kiilunen: Information coming soon.

CONC2 5/20, 10:45am - 11:45am – Roman Concrete: A History

o Carlos Cruz, University of California, Berkeley

Romans were utilizing concrete in their build environment thousands of years ago, but it was quite different than the concrete that is normally used in modern construction. What is Roman Concrete and why has it lasted so long? Rediscover ancient technologies and techniques that built the Pantheon, Trajan Market and Apian Way and how this information can aid us in the future to build greener, more resilient concrete systems.

Cruz Carlos, Jr. PhD, PE is currently a Research & Development Engineer working for the University of California, Berkeley. He worked in the industry as a consultant for Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. (SGH) for five years. He specializes in concrete materials science, including concrete durability, high-performance concrete, and cement chemistry. He has studied alkali-silica reaction (ASR) of aggregates, frost action of concrete, and corrosion resistance in steel/concrete materials; he has tested materials for concrete compression, tension, modulus of rupture, and modulus of elasticity. He has also investigated material with the use of microscopy and concrete maturity software.

MS7 – 5/20, 10:45am - 11:45am - EPD, LCA, HPD, PCR—it’s more than sustainability alphabet soup

o Tim Cox, Oregon Door

The release of LEED v4 included the debut of quite a few acronyms that many in the built environment had never heard before. While familiarity with the initials is increasing, many still do not fully understand many of the key concepts behind environmental product declarations, life cycle assessments, health product declarations and similar transparency documents.

Tim Cox, LEED Green Associate, is the director of sales and marketing and chief sustainability officer for Oregon and Oshkosh Door Companies, manufacturers of architectural wood and FRP doors. He is also serves as a member of the national board of directors and chairman of the National Architectural Door Council for the Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA). Over the past five years, Mr. Cox has helped lead the North American architectural door industry and his companies through the development of multiple transparency documents including the initial development of the program category rules governing USA EPDs. An environmentalist at heart, but also an executive with P&L responsibility, he has experienced what it takes to comply with green building rating system transparency requirements and even more significantly to



This presentation will provide insight into the development of transparency documents, explore what the different declarations and studies seek to explain, and share how the information can assist in making informed decisions. It will also cover many of the challenges building product manufacturers face while developing transparency documents—even when the company is fully committed to being transparent.

introduce previously foreign concepts to an entire industry with many diverse points-of-view on sustainability.

SS7 - 5/20, 10:45am - 11:45am – Air Barriers: When is Code Good Enough?

o Keith Nelson and Mike Nelson, Intertek Building Science Solutions

This presentation will closely examine the history of air barrier requirements in building code and standards, its current applications, and their future trajectory. It will identify the current gaps in clarity and enforcement of the code and identify practical approaches to improve code compliance and obtain high performance. The presentation will focus on the details of a variety of requirements including, Washington State Code, 2016 Title 24, and the State of Utah to show that high performance through air tightness is readily achievable even as low as 0.10 CFM per SqFt at 75 Pa.

Keith Nelson: Keith Nelson is a Senior Architect and BECx Discipline Manager at Intertek Building Science Solutions with over 16 years’ experience of providing critical evaluation of design details and field review of new and existing building enclosure projects. He has been involved in a broad range of opportunities throughout North America providing services including Code Development Consulting, Forensic Investigations and Remediation Design, and Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx). Prior to Intertek, Keith worked within a consulting engineering firm, an architectural design firm, and as a construction manager for Habitat for Humanity. Keith currently participates in ASTM E06 Performance of Buildings and is a voting member of ASHRAE SSPC 90.1 Enclosure Subcommittee. Mike Nelson: Mike Nelson is a building enclosure consultant and field performance testing specialist. Utilizing his building science background, his project experience includes multi-family, hospitality, medical, educational, retail, and high-rise buildings and wall weather/air/vapor wall systems, cladding, roofing, fenestration, and waterproofing systems. Mike's expertise includes investigations and condition surveys of existing buildings, review of design documents, design of new and restoration/repair systems, and construction phase project management for new and existing building enclosure projects. Mike also has extensive experience in functional performance field testing and has performed over 100 whole building air leakage tests in accordance with both ASTM E779 and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Air Leakage Test Protocol for Building Envelopes V.3.

CM8 – 5/20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm – ADA Accessibility

o Jana Carlisle, Hager Companies

This course features an overview of what it takes to meet the compliance requirements of the American Disability Act. Topics will include the requirements for approach dimensions in building design, defining accessible routes and maneuvering distances, and coverage of Title III compliance. There is also a special focus on 404 doors, doorways and gates, as well as an exploration of door hardware requirements relating to ADA compliance. (let me know if this is too short and needs "padding")

Jana Carlisle: Jana began her career in 1980 as a Project Administrator/Manager for a general contractor. She joined the door & hardware industry in 1985 by working for a contract hardware distributor. Essex/Assa Abloy recognized her talents and hired Jana as their Business Unit Manager for the Arizona, New Mexico and El Paso territories. After many years with Assa Abloy, Jana joined the Hager team in September 2006 as the Western Regional Sales Manager. Jana was a National Instructor for the Door & Hardware Institute (DHI) for 10 years and is currently an instructor for the US Army Corps of Engineers. With her training and people skills Jana was promoted once again to



her current position of Product & Sales Training Manager. Jana travels the United States training not only our distributors, but also architects and end users.

CONC3 5/20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm – Healthy Concrete Systems

o Chris Bennet, Tao Group

The built environment is our home. It lives, breathes, and needs to be cared for just like us. When it comes to humans we understand that there are foods and habits that are better for our bodies, allowing longer, healthier lives. However, in the built world we collectively seem to gravitate towards "fast food" technology and contractor selections that actually contributes to the degradation of the systems we build. This course provides construction professionals with the information on how to choose and care for healthier concrete systems and how to defend these systems from unhealthy changes that may ultimately degrade the design intent.

Chris Bennett is a construction consultant, specializing in resilient design at New York based Tao Group, LLC. Prior to his partnership at Tao Group, Chris was in product management and architectural specifications for the Husqvarna Construction Products Americas. He has enjoyed being a part of many sustainable building projects across the country.

MS8 – 5/20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm - Contractor's New Role in Sustainability (GBCI CE)

o Jennifer Frey, Sellen Construction

Contractors have long been used to “just” following directions in plans and specifications, but lately they have been developing sustainability skills in an effort to offer more value to their projects and clients. It may have started as strengthening the Integrated Design Process, but has now grown into a multi-faceted approach to sustainability, as unique as each contractor.


Jennifer Frey: As Sustainability Program Manager of Sellen Construction, Jennifer Frey is dedicated full-time to delivering sustainability certifications and environmental compliance with project teams and clients. Jennifer has over 25 years of industry experience in the residential and commercial realms spanning design, sustainability R&D, hammer in hand, construction management, and green certifications. Her background is a B.A. of Architecture from University of Detroit Mercy and she studied with Jason McLennan and Amanda Sturgeon of the International Living Future Institute at Bainbridge Graduate Institute’s Sustainable Built Environment program. Jennifer holds a LEED AP O+M and an LFA from the International Living Future Institute, while serving on various committees, most notably the General Services Administration Office of Federal High Performance Green Building’s Advisory Committee.

SS8 - 5/20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm – Air Barriers: Details Matter

o Keith Nelson and Mike Nelson, Intertek Building Solutions

This session would build on the first and focus on lessons learned in the field of what is achievable for whole building air tightness and common areas of concern both in performing the test and achieving the desired standard.

Keith Nelson: Keith Nelson is a Senior Architect and BECx Discipline Manager at Intertek Building Science Solutions with over 16 years’ experience of providing critical evaluation of design details and field review of new and existing building enclosure projects. He has been involved in a broad range of opportunities throughout North America providing services including Code Development Consulting, Forensic Investigations and Remediation Design, and Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx). Prior to Intertek, Keith worked within a consulting engineering firm, an architectural design firm, and as a construction manager for Habitat for Humanity. Keith currently participates in ASTM E06 Performance of Buildings and is a voting member of ASHRAE SSPC 90.1 Enclosure Subcommittee. Mike Nelson: Mike Nelson is a building enclosure consultant and field performance testing specialist. Utilizing his building science background, his project experience



includes multi-family, hospitality, medical, educational, retail, and high-rise buildings and wall weather/air/vapor wall systems, cladding, roofing, fenestration, and waterproofing systems. Mike's expertise includes investigations and condition surveys of existing buildings, review of design documents, design of new and restoration/repair systems, and construction phase project management for new and existing building enclosure projects. Mike also has extensive experience in functional performance field testing and has performed over 100 whole building air leakage tests in accordance with both ASTM E779 and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Air Leakage Test Protocol for Building Envelopes V.3.

CM9 – 5/20, 2:45pm - 3:45pm - Specifying for Target Value Design

o Beth Stroshane, Applied Building Information

As LEAN and Target Value Delivery are broadly adopted specifiers who are hired during the Construction Document phase will be obsolete. The role of documenting performance criteria, quality levels, products, and installation happens much earlier in the process and may be done by someone else. In this session, we will map out Target Value Delivery so specifiers can find where their scope went and have the vocabulary to chase it.

Beth Stroshane: Information coming soon.

CONC4 5/20, 2:45pm - 3:45pm – Cutting Carbon Emissions from Concrete Panel Discussion (GBCI CE)

o Michael Thrailkill, Rae Taylor, Cruz Carlos, Chris Bennett, and Bill DuBois, Tao Group

Concrete has long been a reliable building material for commercial and institutional projects, but it is also a major contributor to man -made carbon emissions. Recent trends and construction forecasts point to increased use of concrete as a construction material, but is enough being done to limit its negative impact on our environment? Changes can be implemented at the design and specification level to construct concrete with a smaller carbon footprint.


Chris Bennett is a construction consultant, specializing in resilient design at New York based Tao Group, LLC. Prior to his partnership at Tao Group, Chris was in product management and architectural specifications for the Husqvarna Construction Products Americas. He has enjoyed being a part of many sustainable building projects across the country.

Bill DuBois is a "seasoned" professional, with over 35 years of experience as a licensed architect. Bill has devoted the last 26 years exclusively to preparing Project Manuals. In 2000, Bill joined Gensler and led the firmwide Specification Leadership Group, directing the coordination of specifications throughout Gensler’s 45 offices worldwide. In 2016 Bill joined Tao Group and heads their specification efforts. Bill is an active member of New York’s Metro CSI chapter and just recently completed his duties with CSI national board of directors.

Rae Taylor holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering and Materials Science from the University of Leeds, a Post Graduate Certificate in Technology Management from the Open University and a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Leeds. Her principal research interests lie in the field of materials science and improving the environmental impact of construction materials. The focus of this research is on the effect of cement replacement materials and additives on cement microstructure. She has published



on the topic of cement in numerous academic journals and conferences, such as the Journal of the American Ceramic Society, American Mineralogist, and Cement and Concrete Research, leading to a number of awards and nominations in the field.

Michael Thrailkill is an architectural resources consultant, managing a Portland-based firm that provides specification writing, cost estimating, product and materials research, and document review to architecture firms in Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, Los Angeles, Miami and New York.

He earned his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Miami, including a fourth year study abroad program at the Architectural Association.

Prior to starting his own practice, Michael was an Associate at Yost Grube Hall, a Portland firm with a long tradition of excellence in higher education architecture in the Pacific Northwest and corporate and government projects in overseas markets. He has travelled extensively during his tenure at YGH, in support of clients’ projects in Panama, Honduras, Ireland, Scotland, England, the Netherlands, Egypt, Dubai, the Gambia and Lebanon. He has provided regional specification and cost input for projects in additional locations, including Ecuador, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Mozambique, Angola, Kuwait, and Pakistan, as well as domestic projects in Hawai’i, California, Idaho, Washington, Arizona, Michigan, Texas, and Florida.

MS9 – 5/20, 2:45pm - 3:45pm – Materials Matter (GBCI CE)

o Heather Burpee, University of Washington Department of Architecture

AIA Seattle’s Materials Matter series delved into the impact of materials on the environment and human health, the tools and data available for assessing and prioritizing materials, and strategies for integrating informed decision-making into projects and practice. It navigated the complex landscape of disclosures and transparency in order to assess and reduce the environmental and health impacts of products. Join Heather Burpee, who led development of the Materials Matter series, as she addresses these topics through her lens as a building energy efficiency and high performance healthcare scholar.

Heather Burpee is a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Washington Integrated Design Lab. She is a nationally recognized scholar in building energy efficiency and high performance healthcare. Her work bridges practice, research, and education with collaboration between practitioners, faculty, and students. In this role, she leads multi-faceted efforts including energy auditing in existing facilities, energy goal setting and performance-based tracking for new facilities, and the development of roadmaps for achieving deep energy savings in buildings. She leads education and outreach for the Integrated Design Lab, which is located at the Bullitt Center, known as




the "Greenest Commercial Office in the World." As part of her commitment to furthering knowledge in the arena of High Performance Buildings, she led the development of the AIA Materials Matter curriculum.

SS9 - 5/20, 2:45pm - 3:45pm - Leaders and Laggards: Energy Codes in the West (GBCI CE)

o Duane Jonlin, City of Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections

Energy codes in CSI’s western regions range from cutting-edge to middle-of-the-pack. What are the major technical differences in building construction between those states? How much more do high-performance buildings cost? Do they really use less energy in the long run? Does a more stringent energy code put a damper on economic growth? Where are the codes going next. We will explore these and other questions in this session. The course has been approved for 1 GBCI CE hour.

Duane Jonlin, FAIA, is the “Energy Code and Energy Conservation Advisor” for Seattle, and leads the energy code Technical Advisory Group for the Washington State Building Code Council. Nationally, he is a voting member of the ASHRAE 90.1 committee and the 2018 ICC Commercial Energy Code Committee. Prior to taking his position at the City of Seattle, Jonlin had 30 years’ experience as a technical architect for commercial and institutional projects. In 2016 he was elected to the American Institute of Architects College of Fellows.

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