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CSI Worcester Chapter April Program

Program: Code Jeopardy!!! Speaker: Don Cherry Jr., Ingersoll Rand Date: Tuesday April 17, 2012 Time: 5:30 PM Attitude Adjustment 6:30 PM Program 7:30 PM Dinner Cost: $20 per person Place: Peppercorns 455 Park Avenue Worcester, MA 01610 “Code Jeopardy”- Codes for Doors & Hardware” An interactive presentation on codes and how they affect door hardware. Based on the format of the TV show “Jeopardy”, this program engages the participants, who team up to “ring in” their answers, in a lively learning experience. Our topics will include ingress, egress, fire rated openings and electric/electronic openings. A handout will be included that “highlights the portions of NFPA 80, NFPA 101, NFPA5000, IBC 2003, IBC 2006 BOCA, SBCCI, ICBO, ADA, ANSI A 117.1, etc. as they relate to door hardware. This is a great reference tool. Prizes are awarded, so put your thinking caps on and get ready to play. This presentation carries 1 AIA health, safety & welfare learn-ing unit. Don Cherry, Jr., CCPR, is ECS Lead for Ingersoll Rand Secu-rity Technologies of New England, and has been in the Secu-rity Hardware and Locksmith industries for over 25 years. Don specializes in electrified and electronic hardware, and is certified as a PSP, (Physical Security Professional) with ASIS, and CCPR, (Certified Construction Product Representative), with the Constructions Specifications Institute, and is a mem-ber of the Door Hardware Institute.

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Your Past, Present and Future Chapter Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month and include networking hour, technical presentation and din-ner. Board Meetings are regularly held on the first Tuesday of the month. 9/21/11 - Design Applications for Standing Seam Metal Roofs - The Garland Company, Inc. 10/18/11 - Introduction of USGB Leed09 Mark Weiner—Sherwin Williams 11/15/11 - Residential 1 & 2 Family Building Code Eric Sampson - Koopman Lumber Company, Inc. 12/9/11 - Holiday Party / Awards Dinner / Yankee Swap Grill on the Hill - 1929 Skyline Drive Worcester, MA 1/17/12 - Leed Vs Green Ross Spiegel and Martin Helly 2/21/12 - Coping with a New England Winter Edward “Ted” Healy, CSI Chapter Member 3/20/12 - Insurance, Risk & Liability Issues for Architects and Contractors 4/17/12 - Code jeopardy Don Cherry Jr. - Ingersoll Rand 5/15/12 - Lien Laws in Design & Construction - 50/50

6/15/12 - Awards Dinner - TBA 7/13/12 - CISO Golf Tournament Heritage Country Club - Charlton, MA.

Knowledge for Creating

And Sustaining

The Built Environment

This month’s inside stuff The President’s message….…...………………..pg 2 Northeast Region & Institute News.................. pg 3 Take the CDT Quiz……………………………….. pg 3 Institute Election Results……………………….. pg 4 Help Wanted……………………..…..……………..pg 5 What is a Master Builder?.……………………….pg 6 Membership Stuff………………………………….pg 7 Chapter Stuff……………………………………….pg 8 Not Just a Door & Hardware Salesman..…….. pg 9 A peak at next month’s meeting - Lien laws… pg 10 AIA Central Massachusetts news……………... pg 11 Golf Tournament…………………………………..pg 12


PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE The WorcesterShare Source

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Unless there’s a ground swell of write-ins that overtakes the slate, we’ll have a new line-up on the Chapter Board of Direc-tors come July. I’d like to congratulate the newest members of our Board and thank them for stepping up to the plate. John DeVito and Mark Maguire will be our newest directors. In new positions but continuing to serve will be Roland Barrett as president and Jim Olender as vice president. Mike Lapo-mardo will begin another two year term as treasurer. Round-ing out the board are Ted Healy and Neil Dixon as directors, Richard Brousseau as secretary, and I will become the imme-diate past president. I’m very happy to see the mix of new and experienced members we now have on the board. This bodes well for our chapter’s future. We’re coming into the home stretch for FY2012. We’ve had excellent programs and member participation through the fall and winter. Last month we hosted a joint meeting with Central Mass AIA. This month’s program covers code issues related to hardware in a fun jeopardy style game format. Details are on the front page but rest assured this has proven to be an enjoyable to learn the latest hardware code issues and gain some CEU credits. Next month is our 50/50 membership pro-motion meeting – in addition to covering the important topic of legal issues and changes in lien laws for design professionals – it’s your chance to help the chapter grow by bringing a guest. By coming to the May 15th chapter meeting, your guest will be able to join CSI for half price for their first year. See flyer on page 10 for the full details. On April 27th and 28th the Northeast Region CSI will hold its Spring Board Meeting and Workshop in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Friday afternoon’s agenda includes the board meeting while Saturday morning will include a workshop on Building Stronger Chapters and the Region Annual Meeting. Let me know if you are interested in attending either day’s events. On an optimistic note, I’ve been seeing and hearing about more business activity among our CSI members, including on my own desk. I know the contacts I’ve made through the years have contributed to my success as well as help me weather this recent economic downturn. Hopefully for the benefit of all of our members we can help others see the value of this organization and grow stronger as the economy recovers. Marty

CHAPTER OFFICERS:

President: Martin J. Helly, CSI, CDT

MH Specs

184 Greenleaf Drive

Florence, MA 01062-9770

413-586-7769

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Immediate Past President: Neil Dixon, RA, CSI, CDT, Emeritus

Dixon Salo Architects, Inc.

501 Park Avenue, Suite 210

Worcester, Ma 01610-1221

(508) 755-0533 · FAX (508) 755-0050

[email protected]

Treasurer: Michael Lapomardo, Jr., CSI, CDT

Antonelli Construction Co., Inc.,

PO Box 563

Worcester, MA 01613

753-7436 F 756-0610

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Chapter Director: Roland M. Barrett, CET, CSI

Newsletter Editor: 22 Nancy Road

Milford, MA 01757

508-478-3192 F 508-381-0069

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Chapter Director: Richard H. Brousseau, AIA, CSI

Awards Chair: Richard H. Brousseau, Architect

Secretary: 2 Wescott Drive Hopkinton, MA 01748

508-435-4647

[email protected]

Chapter Director: Edward M Healy, FCSI, Emeritus, CDT, RA

Edward M Healy, Architect

625 Boston Turnpike

Shrewsbury, Ma 01545-5420

842-8520 F 842-8520

[email protected]

Chapter Director: Jim Olender, CSI

CEU Coordinator: A.W. Hastings & Co.

2 Pearson Way

Enfield, CT 06082

800-394-2728 Ext 3480 F 800-966-2784

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Northeast Region of CSI, Inc. “Save The Date”

The Northeast Region of CSI will hold it’s annual meet-ing on Saturday April 28th 2012 at the Holiday Inn 300 Woodbury Avenue Portsmouth, NH 03801. The EXCOM will meet with the Region Board of Direc-tors at 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM April 27th 2012. A workshop on “Building Stronger Chapters” will be held Saturday morning at 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The Annual meeting for the Northeast Region will be held at 11:00 AM until Noon. Lunch will be provided by the Northeast Region of CSI and all members are welcome to attend.

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CSI Brand Revitalization Project A strong brand creates value both in the marketplace and in an organization. It rallies members and potential members to support an organization, and members and staff to contribute to its growth. So what does this mean for CSI? A brand is our audience’s ingrained impression of what they believe is the unique core value CSI continuously provides. CSI’s brand is much more than just a logo or a tagline – those are merely pictures and phrases people associate with the brand that they have come to know. The strength of the CSI brand lies in our ability to con-sistently meet member and non-member expectations in the ar-eas that matter to them every time they interact with CSI. Our brand is reinforced by our ability to communi-cate to the marketplace our commitment to meet those needs, and then to deliver on that commitment. The CSI Brand Revitalization Task Team, with support from the CSI Board, is leading a project to ensure:

• We have properly identified the key elements that define CSI’s brand

• National, regional, and chapter CSI leaders under-stand and support our brand We are communicating a consistent brand experience in • every CSI interaction, activity and product As a chapter leader, you can monitor progress on this project at http://www.csinet.org/brand Read the CSI Strategic Plan, brand research results, and initial direc-tions from the task team, and share your comments with [email protected] or in online discussions in CSI’s LinkedIn Group. Thanks for your continued leadership! Walt Walter T. Marlowe, P.E., CSI, CAE CSI Executive Director

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CDT Sample test Quiz: (See page 8 for answers)

1. Contract documents include:

A. Bidding Requirements, Project Manual and Drawings.

B. Drawings, Addenda, Contract Modifications, and Agreement, and Information Available to Bidders.

C. General Conditions, Addenda, Specifications, Drawings, and Contract Modifications.

2. Contract Documents are: A. All written and graphic documents prepared for construction. B. The legally enforceable documents. C. The bidding documents


Institute Election Results Are In! CSI’s 2012 election results have been posted. Con-gratulations to the following elected members, who will take office July 1, 2012: The FY 2013 CSI Institute Board

• President: Gregory Markling, FCSI, CCS, CCCA

• President- elect: Casey Robb, FCSI, CCPR

• Secretary: Lane Beougher, FCSI, CCS, CCCA

• Treasurer: Charles Beauduy, RA, FCSI, CCS, CCCA

• Vice President: Mitch Miller, CSI, CCS

• Vice President: Stephen Nash, FCSI, CCS, CCCA

• Director-at-Large: Teri Hand, FCSI, CDT

• Director-at-Large: Leslie Schlesinger, CSI, CDT

• Director from the Great Lakes Region: Gary Beimers, FCSI, CDT

• Director from the Gulf States Region: Floyd Sterling, CSI, CDT

• Director from the Middle Atlantic Region: Ray-mond E. Gaines, FCSI, CCS

• Director from the North Central Region: Ross T. Mori, PE, CSI

• Director from the Northeast Region: Denis Le-mieux, RA, CSI, CDT

• Director from the Northwest Region: Sandra Vel-leca, FCSI, CCS, CCCA

• Director from the South Central Region: Dorothy Gumm Denison, CSI, Member Emeritus, CCS

• Director from the Southeast Region: Joseph J. Anetrella, CSI, CCS

• Director from the Southwest Region: Ronald L. Geren, CSI, CCS

• Director from the West Region: Brian Cournoyer, CSI, CCS For more information visit www.csinet.org/election Questions? Email [email protected]

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Help Wanted:

Jeff Dollar, VP Recruiting Operations

Creative Materials Corporation (CMC) is looking to recruit an “Architectural Tile Sales Representative” Position can be based in either CMC’s Boston, MA office OR remote home office capability in strategic New England loca-tion assuming Boston market is included in region of sales responsibility. The position will report to the Regional Sales Manager, the chosen professional will be a vital member of the CMC sales team and be responsible for developing, implementing and executing comprehensive sales strategies that will drive both short and long-term revenue growth of the company. Suc-cessful candidates will combine their sales skills, professional presence and business acumen to aggressively harvest new business at existing accounts while simultaneously accessing new customers. Qualifications for the Architectural Tile Sales Representative will be recognized as a highly motivated self-starter with a proven track record of specifying finish materials for commer-cial construction projects and demonstrated success in clos-ing those sales and driving revenue in a team based collabo-rative environment. Specific qualifications include:

• Highly regarded sales professional with a minimum of 5 years successful sales, marketing and service experience in an environment requiring architectural specification of building related materials and/or products. Specific ex-

perience with tiles or large national account distribution environment is desirable, but not required.

• Demonstrated success at managing multiple tactical and strategic initiatives, effectively prioritizing time and re-sources. Exceptional professional presence and commu-nication skill, both written and oral.

• Familiarity with a variety of advanced software and sales CRM application tools.

• Ability and desire to travel to customer locations.

• Bachelor of Science Degree or higher is desirable. Contact: Jeff Dollar, VP Recruiting Operations (518)783-9300 [email protected]


What is a Master Builder?

The master mason was in charge. He was architect and builder rolled into one. He often directed a work force number-ing into hundreds. But he also worked among his people. He cut stone and installed plumbing. That puzzles us, wed as we are to the notion that academic and manual knowledge don't

mix.

John H. Lienhard, Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engi-

neering and History, University of Houston; my emphasis. architect: 1550s, from M.Fr. architecte, from L. architectus, from Gk. arkhitekton "master builder, director of works," from arkhi- "chief" + tekton "builder, carpenter". An O.E. word for it was heahcræftiga "high-crafter." Online Etymology Dictionary.

About 2,000 years ago, Roman military engineer and architect Marcus Vitruvius Pollio wrote De architectura, now commonly known as the Ten Books on Architecture. As I'm sure most readers will know, he said good design required three things - firmitas, utilitas, venustas, or strength, utility, and beauty. We are less familiar with other things Vitruvius had to say about architecture. His first chapter discusses the profession of architecture and the education of the architect. [Architecture] is the child of practice and theory. Practice is the continuous and regular exercise of employment where manual work is done with any necessary material according to the design of a drawing. Theory, on the other hand, is the ability to demonstrate and explain the productions of dexterity on the principles of proportion. It follows, therefore, that architects who have aimed at acquir-ing manual skill without scholarship have never been able to reach a position of authority to correspond to their pains, while those who relied only upon theories and scholarship were obviously hunting the shadow, not the substance. But those who have a thorough knowledge of both, like men armed at all points, have the sooner attained their object and carried authority with them. …Let him be educated, skilful with the pencil, instructed in geometry, know much history, have followed the philosophers with attention, understand music, have some knowledge of medicine, know the opinions of the jurists, and be acquainted with astronomy and the theory of the heavens. Translation by Morris H. Morgan, PHD, LLD, professor, Har-

vard University. The ten books address a wide range of other subjects: plan-

ning, civil engineering, pavement, plaster, flooring, painting, color, aqueducts, geometry, astronomy, drainage, water mills, hoisting, building technology in general, siege engines, and more. Given the extent of his knowledge, I think we can say Vitruvius was a master builder. He wasn't the first, nor was he the last. As we will see, the profession of the master builder existed throughout much of history, until relatively recently.

How much of the education Vitruvius discusses is found in modern schools of architecture? The curriculum at my alma mater didn't match up too well with what he had in mind. I don't know what is offered at every school of architecture in the US, but I suspect they are similar. High school English, or perhaps another year in college seems to be enough for good writing. My college believed that sketching still lifes and nudes was more valuable than producing working drawings. Hard sciences were, well, too hard for architects, so we had only minimal requirements for math and physics, followed by engi-neering for dummies. We did have a brush with history, but only of the architectural variety, and that focused on the ap-pearance of buildings rather than their function. Many architecture schools spend years teaching planning and Big D design, give some attention to building systems and professional practice, and spurn construction experience as beneath the dignity of the architect. What did Vitruvius say? "…those who relied only upon theories and scholarship were obviously hunting the shadow, not the substance." To be a master builder requires knowledge of construction materials and how they are assembled. I haven't been around long enough to say from personal ex-perience, but from what I have heard and read, architects were respected people well into the twentieth century, when they still were thought of as "master builders". They knew a lot about the products they used and how they were to be in-stalled, and they probably had hands-on construction experi-ence. And when they visited the project site, the contractors feared the words, "Take it down and do it again - right!" or "Stop the work!" Those days are gone. Today it's more common for the visiting architect to be ignored, sometimes sneered at. Owners don't trust architects as they did in the past; they now feel the need to hire construction managers, owner's representatives, and commissioning agents, each of whom assumes some of the architect's traditional responsibilities. Architects have, over the last few decades, given up many of the services they formerly were expected to perform. This is partly due to the enormously increased complexity of con-struction and building systems - it is no longer possible for an architect to be familiar with all products - but there has also been a conscious effort to avoid responsibility, to just do the fun stuff. Many schools do not prepare future architects for their jobs; they do students a disservice by encouraging their belief that one day, they will be design architects. The reality is that few architects do Design, while the majority translate the design into drawings and specifications, or, more recently, a model. Next month, we'll look at some of the things architects have given up. © 2012, Sheldon Wolfe, RA, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, CSC Follow me at http://swconstructivethoughts.blogspot.com/, http://twitter.com/swolfearch


Chapter Membership Update

Thanks for Renewing Department (TFRD) Mike Lapomardo has renewed for what will be his 16th year. Jim Olender has renewed for what will be his 4th year. Ethan Johnson has renewed for what will be his 4th year Anthony Oakman has renewed for what will be his 3rd year. Mark Maguire has renewed for what will be his 3th year.

Reminder Department (RD) Pat Lapomardo with 2 years in should have received a re-minder that her membership expired last month and we have a bunch of members whose membership expires at the end of next month. Mark Lapomardo with 14 years in David Braun with 12 years in Lawrence Tuttle with 9 years in Jeff Nickerson with 3 years in Simon Braun with 2 years in Tiffany Gallo with 2 years in John Higgins with 2 years in

Wuz Happening Here Department (WHHD) We have ongoing unresolved issues with membership data which could favorable influence both chapter retention and growth. We anticipate that resolution to be accomplished be-fore the end of FY2012.

Bad News Department … not so much(BNDnsm) None this month and hopefullly with action on the renewal reminders noine next month.

Good News Department (GND) WCCSI started FY2012 with 32 members and as of April 1, 2012 has lost only one.That has the WCCSI baseline RRbl still at 97% with data in from 3 quarters of FY2012. Four new members resulted in a net growth of 9.4% (and Bill Fajado from Tony Oatman’s firm has yet to show up on the roster as an addditional new member). If we all invited a potentail new member to the 50-50 promotion (see flyer elsewhere in this WSS issue) maybe we could get back to our membership back up into the 40’s..

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CDT Prep/Review Course A note to all Worcester County Chapter CSI members – even if you’re not committed to sitting for the exam in fall, this course will provide a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of written construction documents, continuing education credits, and is free to our member-ship. Four members have passed the CDT in the past two years. Join us.

Chapter Review Course We’ll be holding the sessions over the summer to pre-pare for the fall exam. The exam will be given the last week of September or first week of October. If you’re one of the 75% of our chapter members who have yet to prove themselves within CSI’s certification programs, this is a great opportunity to improve your resume. And even if you’re not sure you’re ready for the test – con-sider participating in the course to strengthen you’re un-derstanding of construction documents. The course is free for Worcester Chapter members and education credits will be earned. The review course will be held over three nights: July 17, August 15 & September 11 from 6 to 8:00 pm at the Temple Hill Studios, 625 Boston Tpke, Shrewsbury, MA. The Instructors are chapter members who are all suc-cessful participants in the certification exams. The course is free to chapter members and $50 for non-members. Please e-mail Marty at [email protected] prior to July 1st to register for the course. The Construction Documents Technology (CDT) Pro-gram The Construction Documents Technology (CDT) Pro-gram provides a comprehensive overview for anyone who writes, interprets, enforces, or manages construc-tion documents. Project architects, contractors, contract administrators, material suppliers, and manufacturers’ representatives can all realize the advantages of being Construction Documents Technologists. By being able to understand and interpret written construction docu-ments and the relationships of all participants, CDTs perform their jobs more effectively and improve commu-

nication among all members of the construction team.

CDT Exam Overview The computer-based CDT examination lasts two and a half hours and contains 120 multiple-choice questions. The exam is administered at Prometric test centers na-tionwide. CDT candidates must demonstrate their knowledge of CSI's recommended practices in the fol-lowing subject areas:

• The construction process

• Contractual relationships Use of construction documents The CDT exam will be given the last week of September or first week of October. Final dates are to be deter-mined. Registration for the exam and purchasing the manual can be done at www.csinet.org. For those not sure if they’re ready to make the financial commitment, WCC CSI has purchased a copy of the Project Delivery Practice Guide which can be made available to Chapter members.

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Answer to the CDT Questions on page 3:

Answer #1 = D Project Delivery Practice Guide, Chapter 11,

Article 11.1.2

Answer #2 = A Project Delivery Practice Guide, Chapter 11,

Article 11.1.2


Not just a Door and Hardware Salesman …

Architectural Openings Consultants (AOC) are individu-als who have attained AHC, CDC and EHC professional certifications. AOCs have mastered all facets of the commercial Door and Hardware industry and exemplify the highest standards of expertise and professionalism. The Architectural Hardware Consultant (AHC) exam is currently given over two consecutive 8-hour days. Day 1 requires applicants to create a detailed hardware sched-ule for 15 different openings. Each hardware item must be thoroughly listed, using the manufacturers’ part num-ber(s) and nomenclature. Some of these openings re-quire electrified hardware items to be scheduled cor-rectly (including elevation wiring diagrams and opera-tional descriptions). Day 2 is divided into two 4-hour pe-riods. The first 4-hour period requires applicants to write a full three-part specification for the hardware products they detailed on Day 1 of the exam. The second 4-hour period requires applicants to successfully complete a series of written questions regarding codes and stan-dards, hardware application, masterkeying, specification writing and electrified architectural hardware. The Certified Door Consultant (CDC) exam is currently given in one 8-hour day. The first 3-hour period requires applicants to create a door and frame schedule, draw door and frame elevations, and draw door and frame details illustrating wall to frame conditions, head and sill details, light and louver details and special door and frame construction (e.g., lead-lined, Dutch and double-acting doors). The second 3-hour period requires appli-cants to write a three-part specification for one of the following categories: Standard Steel Doors and Frames, Custom Steel Doors and Frames, Architectural Flush Wood Doors, Stile and Rail Wood Doors and Aluminum Doors and Frames. The final 2-hour period is reserved for a series of written questions regarding codes and standards, door and frame applications, and specifica-tion writing. The Electrified Hardware Consultant (EHC) exam is cur-rently given in one 8-hour day. The first 2-hour period requires applicants to answer a series of written ques-tions regarding codes and standards, electrified hard-ware product applications, basic electrical circuit knowl-edge and terminology and access control devices. The following 1-hour period requires applicants to review a point-to-point wiring diagram and modify it to suit the new operational description. The final 5-hour period re-quires the applicants to successfully complete three ma-jor exercises: draw a logic diagram, review and correct a point-to-point wiring diagram, and completely schedule hardware (mechanical and electrified) for a door open-

ing and draw the elevation, riser and point-to-point wir-ing diagrams. Hardware and Code Implications – A Few Thoughts No one on the design team needs to be told that doors and hardware must meet codes, but that doesn't mean code compliance can be taken for granted. A common mistake is locking down a door electronically in a way that locks people in the building. Electronic locking mechanisms are connected to the fire alarm sys-tem without another release mechanism. Codes don’t allow for that. Other than correctional facility applica-tions, locking mechanisms should not restrict anyone's ability to leave a building. Sophisticated security requiring sensors and electronic control generates coordination problems. For example, an electric strike may be designed so that only the exte-rior side of a door has a key or card reader, while the other side opens freely. But if an electromagnetic lock is used instead, it can keep the doors locked from both sides. With electronic devices you always need to con-sider whether the device is fail safe (unlocked when the power is out) or fail secure (locked when the power is out.) Allowing egress from the inside doesn’t necessarily mean a door should not be locked from the outside. For example, electronic release mechanisms on a door may unnecessarily unlock the door from the outside when-ever the fire alarm goes off. Devices that use proximity sensors may unlock a door whenever a person passes by on the interior whether or not that person is intending to use the door. Door locks may total less than 1 percent of the construc-tion cost of a building, but the impact of properly install-ing and securing a facility's doors can be as far reaching as just about any other facility security technology.

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The Construction Specifications Institute brings all members of the construction industry together for their individual and

collective benefit. May 15, 2012 the Worcester County Chap-ter of the Construction Specifications Institute will present the educational program, Lien Laws for Design and Con-

struction. Your attendance will qualify you for a promotion that offers a one year membership at a 50% discount to regu-lar dues, a $145 savings.

Recent changes to Massachusetts Laws have dramatically af-fected the rights of design professionals to file mechanics liens. This program will provide an overview of the me-

chanic’s liens available to design professionals, contractors, subcontractors and material suppliers. Participants will gain a basic understanding of what tools are available to assist in collecting amounts owed to their company for labor and ma-

terials supplied to design and build a construction project, and from the owner’s point of view, how to defend against un-warranted liens for baseless claims. This entry level session

will provide participants with a brief history and the different elements of the liens statute. Anyone who has been given re-sponsibility to collect moneys or review payment requests in the construction industry will benefit from this session.

Program and Promotion details: see sidebar. Location: Peppercorns 455 Park Avenue, Worcester, MA Meet and Greet: 5:30PM cash bar Introductions/Overview: 6:00PM The Program: 6:30– 7:30PM no charge Munch and Mingle: 7:30PM $15.00 p.p.

RSVP: Space is limited Please respond by May 11 to 508-753-7436 or [email protected]

?/info: 508-842-8520 [email protected]

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The Program!

Lien Laws for Design & Construction

Learning Objectives as registered with AIA/CES for 1.0 LUs HSW Objective 1: Understand what mechanic’s liens are and how they work. Objective 2: Understand the differences in the liens process based on whether you are a designer, contractor, subcontractor or supplier. Objective 3: Understand the implication of lien waivers and how they may be used. Objective 4: Understand the recent changes in Massachusetts lien laws applicable to design professionals. Speaker bio: Stanley A. Martin, a partner at Duane Morris LLP, practices construction law, particularly contract negotiations, procurement, performance and claims, arbitration and litigation. Mr. Martin has a B. S. Architecture degree from MIT and a J.D. from Boston College Law School. His experience includes representation of many Engineering News Record (ENR) top-400 contractors in over 100 construction-claim trials before courts, special masters and arbitration panelst on all aspects of various construction projects. Mr. Martin is a Fellow of the American College of Construction Lawyers. He has been an active member of Massachusetts AGC, lectured on construction law at MIT and Northeastern, authored numerous construction-law texts and articles, and served the American Bar Association in the Construction Division of the Section of Public Contract Law by chairing several committees The Promotion! This WCCSI program is open only to those attending this program and only for 14 days after the program is given. All new members are required to attend an orientation program to be given at the chapter’s awards dinner on June 15, 2012 where they will receive a complimentary ticket for a guest.

The Worcester County Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute

Knowledge for Creating And Sustaining

the Built Environment


The AIA-Central Massachusetts Chapter

Joint Meeting with Fitchburg State AIAS Presents “BIM and IPD Now and in the Future” Erin Rae Hoffer, AIA LEED® AP CSI

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Fitchburg State University

Time Map # Building Event 5:00 PM 1B Conlon IC, Room 201 Meet and review student work – hors d’oeuvres 6:00 PM 13 Holms Dining Commons Dinner with students 7:00 PM 12 Hammond Center Program: BIM & IPD Now and the Fu ture 1 CEU Erin Rae Hoffer is Senior Industry Programs Manager focused on the building industry at Autodesk, Inc., a world leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software. An architect with twenty-five years of experience in technology and practice, Erin presents and writes on strategic industry change through technology. She is a member of the AIA’s Na-tional Committee on Codes and Standards and co-chair of the Boston Society of Architect’s Building Systems Committee. Erin also chairs the Energy Cluster of the Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council. Prior to joining Autodesk in 2006, Erin led higher education tech groups for Harvard, MIT, Tufts and other institutions. She was also a product manager for several software start-up companies. Erin is a LEED® Accredited Professional and a member of the AIA and CSI. With a Mas-ters degree in Architecture from UCLA, an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Manage-ment, Erin is a registered architect pursuing a Ph.D. at Northeastern University in green building policy. For directions and a campus buildings map, go to: http://www.fitchburgstate.edu/about-us/directions/ Parking available in most lots at 5pm or after. If lost, call Keith Chenot, AIA, on his cell phone at (508) 769-9990.

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