Programs Special Events Education Newsletter Table of Contents President’s Message. . . . . . . 2 CSI Academies . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2013 ABAA Conference . . . . 4 AZ Builders Exchange . . . . . 5 Technical Article . . . . . . . . .6-7 AIA Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Code Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 The Reference Library . . 11-13 Key Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 JANUARY MONTHLY MEETING 2013 McGraw-Hill Construction Forecast January 10, 2013 We still find ourselves in uncertain economic times. Which construction sectors will do well and which will struggle? What will be the impact of actions in Washington D.C.? Our presenter, Ryan Robbins of McGraw-Hill Construction, is in a unique position to provide an informed perspective on the economy and the construction industry. The program will begin by reviewing the national economy and move to a review of Arizona’s construction economy. Residential, commercial, institutional and public works will be analyzed. The presentation will “make sense of it all” and will to help prepare businesses for the near future. Mr. Robbins has over 25 years experience in the construction industry. He has worked in Business Development and Management for most of his career. He has worked for DuPont and its distributors and general contractors. Currently he is focusing on helping others do what he has done his whole career: “Build Better and Stronger Businesses.” Educational objectives to be covered by the presentation include an understanding of: How the overall economic environment impacts construction activity at a local level. The economic variables driving the different sectors of construction. Residential construction is driven by different variables than those of office building or education construction. The insights provided to the audience by the presentation will facilitate better business decisions. The expectations for construction in Arizona, and why. For the sake of clarity, forecast and historical numbers will be provided. Which sectors are expected to act with higher degrees of certainty and which sectors are less clear. An appreciation for degrees of probability will be provided. Time 11:30 am - Networking / Table Tops 12:00 pm - Lunch, Meeting, Program 1:00 pm - Table Tops Where DoubleTree Suites 320 North 44th Street Phoenix, AZ 85008 Registration http://tinyurl.com/January-Registration www.CSIPhoenix.org
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Programs Special EventsEducation Newsletter
Table of Contents
President’s Message. . . . . . . 2
CSI Academies . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2013 ABAA Conference . . . . 4
AZ Builders Exchange . . . . . 5
Technical Article . . . . . . . . .6-7
AIA Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Code Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
The Reference Library . . 11-13
Key Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
JANUARY MONTHLY MEETING2013 McGraw-Hill Construction Forecast
January 10, 2013
We still find ourselves in uncertain economic times. Which construction sectorswill do well and which will struggle? What will be the impact of actions inWashington D.C.? Our presenter, Ryan Robbins of McGraw-Hill Construction,is in a unique position to provide an informed perspective on the economy andthe construction industry. The program will begin by reviewing the nationaleconomy and move to a review of Arizona’s construction economy. Residential,commercial, institutional and public works will be analyzed. The presentationwill “make sense of it all” and will to help prepare businesses for the nearfuture.
Mr. Robbins has over 25 years experience in theconstruction industry. He has worked in BusinessDevelopment and Management for most of hiscareer. He has worked for DuPont and its distributorsand general contractors. Currently he is focusing onhelping others do what he has done his wholecareer: “Build Better and Stronger Businesses.”
Educational objectives to be covered by the presentation include anunderstanding of:
How the overall economic environment impacts construction activity at alocal level.
The economic variables driving the different sectors of construction.Residential construction is driven by different variables than those ofoffice building or education construction. The insights provided to theaudience by the presentation will facilitate better business decisions.
The expectations for construction in Arizona, and why. For the sake ofclarity, forecast and historical numbers will be provided.
Which sectors are expected to act with higher degrees of certainty andwhich sectors are less clear. An appreciation for degrees of probability willbe provided.
I hope everyone enjoyed a happy and healthy holiday season! There are plenty of things to look forward to inthe second half of our CSI fiscal year.
Coming up February 7-9 are the CSI Academies in Charlotte, North Carolina. The CSI Academies teachconstruction industry skills that can improve your performance. The education sessions focus on small, intensegroup work in three areas of practice: Product Representation, Contract Administration, and ConstructionSpecification.
Below is a description of the Academies found atCSINET.org. Online you can view the sessions foreach academy. This is a always a great event, notto be missed.
Product Representative Academy (PRA)Become a product representative and manufacturerwho understands more than the product – knowwhere and how you fit into the construction process,and become a useful resource the design team willcall on again and again. You will learn best practicesfor presenting products and supporting the designand construction teams. While you may know all thefeatures of your product or services, you will begiven the skills to present that information andsucceed in the commercial construction community.
Contract Administrator Academy (CAA)Nowhere else will you find intense training forexperienced construction contract administratorsfocused on general skills for managing constructiondocumentation, Division 01 specifications, and thegeneral conditions. The information and skills yougain you’ll be able to use tomorrow!
Construction Specifier Academy (CSA)Let CSI, the most respected specificationsinformation source in the U.S., teach you the bestpractices in writing, administering, and controllingyour specifications. Courses focus specifying in the
real world and current issues, including preliminary project descriptions, specification coordination,commissioning, warranties, sustainability, and BIM.
I mentioned in my past president’s message that the Phoenix CSI and all CSI chapter are in process of updatingBy-Laws. We will be posting the updates at our website, CSIPHOENIX.org and take a formal vote at ourJanuary meeting.
See you at the January meeting and all the best in 2013!
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Did you know that you can register for the Januarymeeting on-line? Click the link below
http://tinyurl.com/January-Registration
For more than 60 years, CSI has focused on improving construction communication between architects, specifi-ers, product reps and others to save money, time and stress for all the parties. The CSI Academies are yourchance to learn the construction industry skills that can improve your performance.
Designed for experienced professionals, the Academies:
Instill confidence by teaching you the roles and responsibilities of all the construction teams, and how theyshould interact (and what to do when they don’t!)
Improve your marketability and productivity today with skills and information you can use immediately
2013 CSI ACADEMIES REGISTRATION NOW OPENFebruary 7—9, 2012—CHARLOTTE, NC
A SAlute to Air BArrier excellence!
2013 ABAA conference & trAde Show MArch 26-28, 2013 hyAtt regency, chicAgo, il
1.5 hour networking lunches with presentations!
Gala event in the exhibit hall and much more!
There is no other conference entirely focused on Air Barrier knowledge!
Attendees can earn ceu’s for attending these presentations.
day 1: Air Barrier Basics day 2: incorporating Air Barriers into your Project day 3: experts Sessions & case Studies
ABAA installer training, Auditor training, wufi training, Blower door technician training and SPfA training will also be offered for additional fees.
the exhibitors will include manufacturers of air barrier materials and application equipment. testing labs and building enclosure consulting companies will also be exhibiting. our focus is to bring you the largest variety of Air Barrier industry resources, all located in one place.
dates: March 26 – 28, 2013
location: hyatt regency chicago, il 151 east wacker drive chicago, il 60601 (312) 565-1234 room rates will be discounted to $ 175.00 per night plus taxes. there are a limited amount of rooms available at this rate so please book early. in order to receive the discounted rate, please mention that you are attending the Air Barrier Association of America conference and trade Show or book your room online by following the link below: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/airbarrierass-namerica
the Air Barrier Association of America is hosting its second annual conference and trade show in chicago, il on March 26–28, 2013. during this conference, three day comprehensive learning tracks and workshops will be offered for design professionals, general contractors, air barrier contractors, consultants and testing labs. As a new addition to this year’s event testimonials and presentations will be held in the exhibit hall, providing a relaxed atmosphere in which the attendees can get all the latest information and have the opportunity to listen to industry peers discuss projects.
This article was shared by Arizona Builder’s Exchange
Construction spending increased in October for the seventhconsecutive month hitting a 37 month high. All major categoriesjumped for the month projecting an annualized spending at$872B. The findings came out of a study of new federal datareleased today by the Associated General Contractors ofAmerica. Association officials warned, however, that the fiscalcliff imperils future improvement in both public and privatespending.
Click on the link to read the full articlehttp://tinyurl.com/AZ-Builders-Exchange
NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION SPENDINGRISES TO 37-MONTH HIGH
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Projects in the Planning/Development, Bidding, and Awarded States Legislation Affecting the Local A/E/C Industry Permits, Zoning Issues, and Local Industry Events
By: The Master Painter’s InstituteSubmitted by: Tim Garver, CSI, Dunn-Edwards Paints
Ever hear this one? This paint inspector walks onto a jobsite and sees adrywall surface that’s just been meticulously painted with an intermediatecoat of premium high performance interior latex…and his stomach turns:the wall looks awful, with the joints clearly visible at both the bevel jointseams and butt joints. The architect and owner are upset and the paintingcontractor is pointing at the drywall contractor. The drywall contractor,however, insists the work was done to spec.
And according to GA-214-10e “Recommended Levels of Gypsum BoardFinish,” the drywall contractor is right.
That’s what the intrepid inspector faced on a large construction project fora new community center.
What to Expect from an ASTM Level 4 FinishHere’s how it starts: specifiers and owners are reluctant to specify an ASTM Level 5 Drywall finish (as describedin ASTM C840) because the cost goes up appreciably: Level 5 takes more time and requires greater skill(because if you don’t know how to properly apply the required skim coat, you’ll have a mess on your hands). Sothe vast majority of new construction specs require an ASTM Level 4 Drywall Finish for painted surfaces,instead of the more uniform surface described by Level 5.
The Gypsum Association’s GA-214-10e “Recommended Levels of Gypsum Board Finish” is a consensusdocument designed to help architects and facility owners anticipate the final appearance of the wall system.The document stipulates that an ASTM Level 4 Drywall Finish should be specified “where flat paints or lighttextures are to be applied” and that “Paints with sheen levels other than flat..are not recommended over thislevel of finish.”
The guide also suggests that joint telegraphing (also called joint photographing; it’s the defect where finishedseams and joints in the drywall are clearly visible through the finish) is magnified in areas of critical lighting,which is defined as “wall and ceiling areas abutting window mullions or skylights, long hallways, or atriums withlarge surface areas flooded with artificial and/or natural lighting.”
The guide further warns that lightstriking the surface obliquely, at avery slight angle, greatlyexaggerates surface irregularities.
So here’s the challenge: if thedrywall contractor meets all therequirements for ASTM Level 4finishing, with its multiple coats ofjoint compound over joints andangles, he will not consider surfaceirregularities that are visible due tocritical lighting, oblique angles, orthe use of a non-flat paint to be“defects” — yet that’s what theyare to the paint inspector or ownerwho’s staring at the coatedsurface.
THE DRYWALL DEFECT TRIFECTATHE SPEC WAS MET, BUT THE WALLS ARE A WRECK
The Case of the New Gymnasium WallsThis was the case faced by the intrepid paint inspector at thehandsome new community center that housed a hugegymnasium. The gym’s 36-foot-high walls were constructedwith wood paneling on the bottom eight feet, followed by eightfeet of soundproofing panels. The remaining 20 feet above thesoundproofing was drywall…and these drywall surfacesrepresented the perfect-storm trifecta for creating visibledrywall defects:
they were bathed in natural light from theexpansive windows set high in the walls.
the spec required an MPI Gloss Level 3 finish(equivalent to a ‘pearl’ or ‘eggshell’) instead of aflat, because a flat could be marked easily byflying basketballs and volleyballs.
the height of the walls guaranteed that fromalmost anywhere in the gym, they could beviewed at an oblique angle. Standard practicefor wall paint inspection is to view walls from a 45-degree angle – and in this facility, the viewfrom 45 degrees came from the center of the gym. Defects were plainly visible even from thatdistance, and appeared more conspicuous as the inspector approached the wall (the smaller theangle, the more visible the defect).
So even though the drywall contractor had met the requirements for an ASTM Level 4 finish, the joints weretelegraphing so clearly through the intermediate that from a distance of 30 feet away, the inspector — and thefrustrated facility owner — could count the drywall boards.
To exacerbate the problem, tight scheduling demanded that a solution be found and executed quickly: all thework at 36 feet had to be finished before the gym floor could be installed, since the heavy access lifts weren’tpractical for use on hardwood — and the floor installation date was fast approaching. How to solve this?
Tips for Masking Drywall Finishing DefectsOne seemingly obvious solution – troweling on more joint compound to hide the seams — is not recommended.As we explained in our February 2012 newsletter (click here to read the complete article), drywall repairs shouldonly be made after application of the primer/sealer, and not after application of the intermediate coat; otherwise,you’re likely to make the problem worse.
An alternative practice suggested in the GA-214-10e guide is to first apply a texture to the walls, and then applythe paint finish. These spray-applied texture products can mask the flaws in drywall so effectively that some-times an ASTM Level 3 Drywall Finish is sufficient for painting. However, textured finishes can quickly pick updirt, which is undesirable in a gymnasium setting, especially at heights that create a considerable maintenanceheadache.
The most practical solution was to try reducing the gloss. So the contractor painted a test patch with the MPIGloss Level 2 version of the specified coating; Gloss Level 2 is a high-side-sheen flat with a velvet-like finish. Tosimulate the final service conditions, the contractor set up portable lights to flood the walls with the strong sidelighting that would eventually pour through the windows.
Upon viewing the new finish, the inspector and owner agreed that the defects where sufficiently diminished, sothe Gloss Level 2 finish was then applied on the remaining drywall surfaces. Fortunately, because a highperformance interior latex was specified, the finish’s resistance to marking and burnishing will not be significantlyaffected by taking the gloss level down one notch.
So what’s the moral of the story? Anomalies and defects in new drywall finishes may be minimized by (a)applying the afore-mentioned textures to the walls prior to painting; (b) applying a skimcoat to the gypsum boardsurface (essentially creating an ASTM Level 5 Drywall finish); or (c) specifying the use of draperies and blinds tosoften shadows. But in general, be warned that paints with higher sheen, or specifying the deep colors that areso trendy these days, will always tend to highlight surface imperfections.
AIA ARIZONA JANUARY CALENDAR
January 2nd—Member Communications MeetingJanuary 9th—Phoenix Metro Affiliates MeetingJanuary 10th—Phoenix Metro ExComJanuary 11th—+2030 Professional SeriesJanuary 15th—Small Firm Roundtable and AIA SAC Board of Directors MeetingJanuary 17th—VDC Committee—AIA Phoenix MetroJanuary 18th—Committee on the EnvironmentJanuary 22nd—AIA 10January 25th—AIA SAC 2013 Kick Off Party (tentative)
THE CHAPTER NEEDS YOUR SUPPORTIn order to cut costs to keep the chapter profitable, the Board of Directors decided to outsource the newsletter andweb site to a publisher – Your Computer Lady.
Your Computer Lady had been creating the newsletters and updating the web site for over a year for a fee. But withthis change to a publishing agreement, YCL sells advertising to cover the costs of each month’s newsletter and eachmonth’s updates on the web site.
Each of you have received numerous emails about advertising. Each newsletter for six months has includedadvertising info. Many calls have been made.
But advertising is still not covering the basic costs of either the newsletter or the web site.
These communications are important to the chapter. The newsletter promotes each monthly meeting not only to encourage member attendance but to encourage
guests and potential members to attend. The newsletter provides educational information including the opportunity for you to educate the members
about your industry and your issues. The web site provides a gathering spot of technical data, chapter information such as by-laws and the
member roster. Do business with other chapter members!
YOU NEED THE BENEFITS OF ADVERTISING WITH THE CHAPTER The newsletter has an Open Rate between 31-42%. That’s well above the national average of 25%. Your
target market reads the newsletter! Click-through rates on the newsletter run between 16-28%. Again, well above the national average of 5%.
Your target clients visit web sites and read articles from the newsletter! For the 3rd Quarter of 2012, the web site averaged 4,049 visits a month with 9,783 page views. In November 2012, a traditionally slow web site month, the site had 1,494 unique visitors who viewed
4,138 pages. Web traffic has consistently grown in 2012 over the 2011 numbers.
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITYThree table tops are available at most meetings. You get a table top to display your products or services before,during and after the meetings. But you also get a 5 minute presentation to the entire chapter! Put your best footforward and contact 80+ prospects at one time.
Call Pamela Bir at 480-929-0335 today to arrange your advertising. Click on the link below see the lowAdvertising Rates. http://tinyurl.com/Advertising-Rates
Click on the link for the Advertising Agreement. http://tinyurl.com/Advertising-Agreement
THE CHAPTER NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT TODAY
PUBLICATION DEADLINE
Publication deadline for the February issue of thePhoenix Chapter Newsletter is January 15, 2013.
Articles and items of interest should be submittedto Laurie Pretzman at
We welcome member articles, ideas andsuggestions. Original articles are great! But if
you are not a writer, we will reprint articlesfrom your company, your industry organizations
or your trade magazines. It’s a win/winfor everyone. Educate your prospects and clients.
CODE CORNER
Gypsum Board ConstructionBy: Ronald L. Geren, AIA, CSI, CCS, CCCA, SCIP
Gypsum board has been an important part of the construction industry for more than 100 years. Its humble be-ginnings started in the late 1800s as “Sackett Board,” named for Augustine Sackett, one of the inventors of theearly gypsum product. Sackett Board consisted of Plaster of Paris between two layers of felt paper. The boardwas 1/4 inch thick and 36 inches square with exposed edges. Although not suitable as a finish product as is to-day’s gypsum board, Sackett Board made an excellent base for gypsum plaster. In 1910 the evolution of gyp-sum board took another step forward when a process for wrapping the exposed edges was implemented inmanufacturing. This was followed shortly by the replacement of felt paper with a true paper-based facing. Overthe next 40 years other developments in gypsum board were introduced, such as air-entrainment to make theboard lighter, exterior wall and roof sheathing, and Type X fire-resistant board.
Gypsum board is frequently called “drywall,” a term whose origin has been lost over time, but was likely used todifferentiate it from the “wet” gypsum plaster method. Other terms have also worked their way into the gypsumboard vernacular, such as “Sheetrock” (a brand name for gypsum board produced by United States Gypsum),and “plasterboard” (commonly used in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand). ASTM C 11, Standard Terminol-ogy Relating to Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems, considers gypsum board to be “the ge-neric name for a family of sheet products consisting of a noncombustible core primarily of gypsum with papersurfacing”; thus, gypsum board will be used throughout this article.
Click on the link to read the full article: http://tinyurl.com/Gypsum-Board-Construction
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January 09 Muddox/Marvel, Frank Bartucci, 480-722-2495 1 AIA LU with SD, 1 GBCI “Design & Detail of Reinforced Hollow Clay Masonry” Using best practices, the participant will learn the concept of hollow clay masonry units and the design of structures, the moisture and thermal analysis concepts of brick masonry walls and the impact on the building’s energy requirements. The participate will become knowledgeable about the environmentally friendly practices in the manufacturing process of hollow clay masonry units and the detailing of hollow clay masonry to construct long-lasting, flexible and environmentally friendly buildings.
January 16 ATAS International, Jim Daniels, 480-465-5900 1 AIA LU, HSW, SD and 1 GBCI Energy Efficient Building Envelope Technology – Building Green with Metal
Discover how metal cladding on roof and walls can contribute to a sustainable building initiative
Understand the concept and technology of Building Integrated Photovoltaic System (BIPV)
Identify the combination of solar reflectance and thermal emittance of Cool Metal Roofing and the concepts of Above Sheathing Ventilation
Explain the function of a Transpired Solar Collector, benefits during heating and cooling seasons
January 23 Sky Design Concepts, Mark Morganstein, 602-276-5001 1 AIA LU “The Latest in Skylights” Sky Design Concepts provides a full line of day lighting products that includes both sloped glazed (skylights) and vertical glazing applications. The day lighting systems feature both passive and active systems that can control your over-all lighting requirements and minimize the actual energy cost. Our products are an essential part of LEED.
January 30 Louisiana Pacific, Mike Bergfeldt, 480-239-5170 1 AIA LU with HSW, SD “Fire-rated cementitious coated OSB in Wall and Roof Sheathing Applications” Provides an overview of fire-rated cementitious coated OSB sheathing applications in terms of its structural and performance properties and contribution to enhancing the sustainable built environment.
PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING SEMINARS: Phoenix o 01/09 Muddox/Marvel o Call and remind me at
o 01/16 ATAS o Call and remind me at
o 01/23 Sky Design Concepts o Call and remind me at
January 10 SWD Urethane, Craig Mathews, 480-969-8413 1 AIA LU with HSW “Designing a Better Building Envelope Using Spray Foam”
Identify the 4 essential building envelope barriers and how spray foam fits into building envelope design
Understand how building envelope design can affect indoor air quality
Define how spray foam aligns with sustainable and green design
Discuss spray foam roofing and insulation life-cycle costing and health benefits
January 24 Hallmark Building Supply (DuPont Corian and Zodiaq), Katie Kelly, 602-697-9284 1 AIA “Understanding Quartz Surfaces – Innovation Taking Shape” Learn the functional and aesthetic attributes of quartz surfaces, and the history behind their development.
PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING SEMINARS: Tempe o 01/10 SWD o Call and remind me at
January 17 Victoria + Albert (Creative Bath), Brian Lerkins, 800-421-7190 1 AIA LU and 0.1 CEU IDCEC “Understanding the Green Consumer”
Gain insight into the different types of Green consumers Understanding how professional are categorized as green Learn about LEED certifications and how points are earned Learn about green products in the kitchen and bath with an
emphasis on plumbing products available for commercial and/or residential use
PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING SEMINARS: Scottsdale o 01/17 Victoria + Albert o Call and remind me at
