05-20-2010 Annual Social: Our Annual Award Ceremony and Social: Come sail with us on our annual social.  This year we are heading back to the Starship cruse line for an evening of food, fun, and friendship.  The event is Thursday night May 20th where we board at 6:30pm, and sail at 7:00pm (Return at 9:30). Everyone is welcome.
Standard Seat $25 Per Person  
Special Student Price $20 Per Student
The menu includes Baby mixed green salad / Choice of Aegean chicken, Wild mushroom ravioli with chestnut cream sauce, or Fillet of fresh atlantic salmon / Dessert / Breads / Iced tea & Coffee.  You can also pay by check by mailing it to our Treasurer.  Bud Stone, 1209 E. Idlewild Avenue, Tampa, FL  33604-6835 (321) 277-8910.
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04-19-2010: Polished Concrete Finish Systems: Interior Polished Concrete finish systems by Steve Rissi from Scofield.  Eliminate guesswork and avoid potential pitfalls by learning about compatible concrete polishing products.  The program will be worth 1 AIA LU.  Don"t Forget we are raffling off door prises at all meetings.
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03-15-2010 Balanced Fire Protection:‚ Balanced Fire Protection by Gus Graham with Ingersol Grand. This program comes with 1 CEU learning unit and will discuss the importance of balanced fire protection, the codes that affect it, and the parties that hold vested interest in in. Hope to see everyone there.
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02-15-2010 Guss Gram - "Jeapordy" of door hardware.
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01-12-2010:
CDT-Prep Class Updated Schedule for 2010
Session 0 Introduction to CDT, CCCA, and SpecGuy programs - Chip Hayward AIA,CSI CDT, February 3. A brief introduction for those new to CSI, CDT, and the exam.
Session 1 Introduction and Project Conception Self Study, February 3. The Project.  The Project Team.  Project Participants. Project Team Participation.  Facility Life Cycle. Defining the Project.  Preliminary Studies and Due Diligence. Site Selection.  Budget.  Project Scheduling.  Facility Performance Criteria.  Information Integration.
Session 2 Project Delivery - Chip Hayward AIA,CSI CDT, February 10. Services.  Factors Affecting Project Delivery.  Project Delivery Methods and Services.  The Project Team.
Session 3 Design - Chip Hayward AIA, CSI CDT, February 10. Design Processes and Phases.  Project Evaluation and Selection.  Quality.  Controlling the Variables.  Cost Estimating and Value Analysis.  Schematic Design Documentation.  Design Development Documentation.
Session 4 Document Formats-Bob Wilson, AIA, CSI CDT, February 17. UniFormat, MasterFormat, SectionFormat, PageFormat, and Omniclass.
Session 5 Division 00 - Bob Wilson, AIA, CSI CDT, February 17. Procurement Requirements.  Construction Agreements.  Conditions of the Contract.
Session 6 Division 01 - Chip Hayward AIA,CSI CDT, February 24. Division 01 General Requirements.
Session 7 Specifications Writing - Steve Ryan, AIA, CSI-CCS, March 3. Project Manual and Specifications Practice.
Session 8 Specifications Methods and Language -Steve Ryan, AIA, CSI-CCS, March 3. Methods of Specifying. Specification Language.
Session 9 Document Coordination - Chip Hayward AIA,CSI CDT, March 10. Drawings. Coordinating Drawings and Specifications.
Session 10 Modifications and Warranties - Chip Hayward AIA,CSI CDT, March 10. Modifications. Warranties.
Session 11 Procurement and Construction - Bud Stone AIA, CSI CDT, March 17. Pricing. Purchasing. Funding. Project Information.  Construction Team. Administering Construction. Project Communication. Submittals.
Session 12 Facilities Management - Randy Stribling AIA, CSI CDT, March  24. Roles and responsibilities.  Project Closeout.  Commissioning. Operations and Maintenance.
Session 13 Supplement Sustainability, IPD, and BIM - Randy Stribling AIA, CSI CDT, March 24. Sustainability, CSI GreenFormat, Integrated Project Delivery, and Building Information Modeling.
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12-21-2009:  Golf Tourney - No Meeting
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11-16-2009:  Paint Specifications and the effects of Green Building
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10-19-2009:  Understanding Quartz Surfaces.
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4-20-2009- BASF Coatings and Sealants:  Tom Richardson from BASF will give a presentaton on Exterior Coatings and Sealants, specifically how they relate to odor and speed issues.  New sealant technologies and light reflective coarings for parking structure applications will also be covered.  The program counts for 1 learning unit / CEU for AIA/HSW and IIDA credit.
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01-19-2009 Glass- The Right Choice AIA/CES Program taught by AGC Flat Glass North America:  This presentation will cover glass manufacturing, fabrication, and project design considerations. Included will be information on safety glazing, performance characteristics of both pyrolitic and sputter coatings, design and specification options, as well as a general discussion of the glass industry.  As a result of this program, the participants will gain a working knowledge of the functions of various types of glazing materials, and be better able to determine the correct type of glass product or products needed to meet design and performance requirements, in order to maximize the energy efficiency of the workplace.
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09-15-2008, September 15th Lunch&Learn:  Light Reflectance I: An Introduction To Light Reflectance [1 LU].  This one-hour seminar covers the basics of light reflectance, advantages and disadvantages of four types of lighting, how light reflectance affects energy costs, how the right combination of lighting and ceiling can improve workers' effectiveness, and how to specify acoustical ceilings to meet these needs.
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12-13-2007 The first annual CSI Tampa Bay Golf Tourney will be on Thursday, December 13th 2007 at the TPC in Tampa. Several of you have expressed an interest playing.  We need to know for sure who is coming for head counts for the course.  Please call Jim Romkey at 813.434.6255 or e-mail him at jromkey@parksite.com as soon as possible so we can begin planning.  Be ready to bring your €œA€Â Game.  There are still sponsorships and table top display areas avaliable Click Here for Information.
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10-17-2007: The 2007 CSI-CDT study course: began on Wednesday, October 17th, at the AIA Tampa Bay office. The cost is $100 for professionals, and $75 for students. The CSI-CDT study course will offer Architects, Landscape Architects, Interior Designers, Contractors, Engineers, and other professionals 16 hours of CEU credits. It is a great course for interns studying for the ARE exam, and college students that are looking for additional credentials for their resumes.
 
The course will be conducted over a 7 week period for 2 hours per week, and includes over 200 sample study questions for the CDT certification test. Attached is a summary of the course material, and the volunteers that are teaching the class. For more information on the CSI-CDT certification program, including the second tier of certifications for Specification writing (CCCS), Construction Administration (CCCA), and Product Representation (CCPR), please visit the CSI website: WWW.CSINET.ORG , click on the "Certification" link.
 
To register for the course, please contact Chip Hayward, AIA, CSI-CDT,of SBS Architecture at: Chip@SBSArchitcture.com, or call (813) - 767-9613. Checks will be due prior to the first course, and should be mailed or delivered to the AIA office, with a reference to the CSI-CDT Course-2007. Space is limited, so registration is recommended early. Purchase of the CSI-Manual of Practice is recommended as part of the course. Copies of these books are available form the AIA Bookstore.
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05/31/2007 Members Only - Starship Cruise: Will be Thursday May 31st.  StarShip Cruise:  6:30 Boarding Time at the StarShip Dock at Channel side, Tampa,  7:00 Sailing Time,  9:30 Return to the Dock.  The dress code for dinner is business casual. Worn or torn jeans, shorts,flip-flops, sneakers and casual hats are prohibited.  More Information to come shortly. 
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05/21/2007 Lunch Meeting -  Skywall Translucent Systems - Designing with Translucent Panels:  An overview of how to design translucent panel systems that can interface in the building envelope as skylights and curtain wall systems, including a discussion on components related terminology, design principles and case studies. This course will cover important test information and specifications.  The objective is a study of the importance and benefits of effective daylighting in commercial building applications. An examination of the use of translucent glazing to achieve high€“quality, diffused daylighting. This course, which is HSW approved, offers the knowledge necessary to address the broad range of aesthetic and technical issues when using translucent panel systems as part of the design.  Earn 1 AIA HSW Learning Unit.
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02/19/2007 Lunch Meeting - Insulation: Fire and Acoustics:
Lucas Hamilton from CertainTeed Corporation will vive a two part presentation. 
FIRE:  Building codes, fire science, fire resistive assemblies, joints,penetrations & wraps ACOUSTICS:  the science of sound, acoustical performance testing standards, designing environments for sound.
Lucas is a Physicist with over 20 years experience in construction and construction products manufacturing. His experiences include research and development of both construction materials and building performance computer simulations. Lucas has over 10 years field experience in building diagnostics and testing, both destructive and non-destructive, for the application of results in construction defect litigation as an expert witness. In the performance of these duties, Mr. Hamilton has also generated and / or managed remedial scopes of work and associated cost estimates for over a thousand residential and commercial construction projects. Lucas is a practitioner of both one and two dimensional computerized transient hydrothermal simulations for the analysis of coupled heat and moisture transfer in building envelopes. These simulations lead to a deeper understanding of building envelope design, performance, and sustainability.
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We're pleased to let you know that SpecGuy is offering live web cast CDT and CCCA study courses beginning February 12, 2007 (CDT) and February 13, 2007 (CCCA) to help prepare candidates for the CSI certification exams held March 31, 2007.  Our CDT One Day at a Time! email study program participants have been asking us for several years to develop Webcast programs.These live online courses are aimed at candidates who are not able to attend local CSI chapter review classes.  SpecGuy is an AIA Continuing Education System Passport Provider and an Authorized MASTERSPEC Trainer. We are also the publishers of the Institute award winning and widely used CDT One Week at a Time! Instructors slide program.  More information and registration is available at www.SpecGuy.com.
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April 16th Lunch Meeting: Barbara Friden from STYRO SYSTEMS, INC will give a presentation on Proper Specification and Application of Expansion Joint Systems for Buildings:  Proper detailing and specifications for the best in place performance.  Suggestions as to the best systems for various applications. Understanding the service requirements of the project and limitations of particular joint systems. Pedestrian Safety / ADA Compliance. Fire Rated Expansion Joints. Common problems with existing systems. Restoration of failing joint systems.
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March 19th Lunch Meeting:  Rich Olah and Bruce Newbrough from Ardex will give a presentation on Moisture in Concrete: This program addresses the many sources of moisture in concrete, reviews the available methods for evaluating moisture emissions, and discusses remediation options.  Bruce Newbrough holds a degree in Chemistry from Northeastern University in Boston and an MBA from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh.  Bruce has served as the head of the Ardex Engineered Cements Technical Department for 16 years.  He is a member of the Floor Covering Installation Contractors Assoc., National Tile Contractors Assoc., Tile Council of America, International Concrete Repair Institute, ASTM, the National Wood Flooring Association, and the Inter Industry working group on Moisture in Concrete.

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12/18/06 Lunch Meeting -  Surfacing Materials in Healthcare Facilities: This presentation provides an evaluation of different surfacing materials in the healthcare environment. The hygiene and infection control concerns pertaining to surfacing materials are followed by a comparison of different solid surfaces, HPLM, ceramic tile, engineered stone, and natural stone emphasizing materials performance. The description of an ideal surfacing product from The 2006 AIA Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospital and Health Care Facilities is used to highlight differences.
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CSI CDT Certification Exam
Earn CSI Construction Document Technologist Certification.  CSI Tampa will be conducting a 5 week study course beginning Wednesday October 24th leading up to Saturday, December 16th, the Exam Date for the CSI CDT Certification.  Classes will be held Wednesday evening at AIA Tampa Bays headquarters  200 N. Tampa Street, Ste. 100 in downtown Tampa. The cost for students is $50 for the study course and $90 for the exam, non CSI members will be $380. Please register by October 27th by going to www.csinet.org/certification and entering the exam date of 12/16/2006 for Tampa. The exam will be given at the Safety Harbor Spa Resort & Spa Conference Center; 105 North Bayshore Drive, Safety Harbor, FL 34695. Contact Chip Hayward, AIA, CSI at 813-767-9613 for more information.
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11/20/06 Lunch Meeting - Balcony, Deck, and Traffic Coatings : Barbara Friden from Styro Systems will give a presentation on specifying Waterproofing, Considerations Before You Waterproof, Applications, Waterproofing System Options, and Installation and Details.  This program provides 1 AIA learning unit.  CSI Tampa Bay Members are FREE, Non-Members are $20. 1 AIA LU (HSW). Durango Steakhouse, 1200 N. Westshore Blvd. inside the Best Western. Click here for the RSVP and Invite.
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10/16/06 Lunch Meeting -  The Science of Specifying Moisture & Mold control in Framed Wall Assemblies. BPB Gypsum will give an AIA/CES program of the trends in the use of specifying moisture and mold resistive materials in framed wall assemblies and exterior sheathing.  1 AIA-HSW Learning Unit.  CSI Tampa Bay Members are FREE, Non-Members are $20.  1 AIA CEU (HSW).
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Chapter Meeting March 23, 2006 - YKK America
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Chapter Meeting February 23, 2006  - Course title:  Designing with Laminated Architectural Glass
Presented By: Valerie Block
Website: www.dupont.com/safetyglass
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Chapter Meeting January 26, 2006
Course title:  Healthy Ceilings and Sustainable Design
Presented By: Chicago Metalic Corporation.  Topics Covered:
* Understand the criteria and issues relating to the impact of ceiling products on indoor air quality.
* Identify the hazards and risks of sick building syndrome.
* Understand and identify the components of ceiling systems that inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria.
* Impact of Ceiling products on Indoor Air Quality
Presenters: Jason Wisniewski, Doug Bernard, APS.
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News 11-29-05 Gypsum Association
Synthetic Gypsum Helps to Meet Recycled Material Requirements
Architects and specifiers challenged by requirements mandating the use of recycled building materials may be interested to learn that gypsum product manufacturers are relying increasingly on €œsynthetic gypsum  a by-product of various manufacturing processes  to produce code-compliant gypsum board with a significant recycled content.

The vast majority of the synthetic gypsum used by the industry is a by-product of the process used to remove pollutants from the exhaust created by the burning of fossil fuels for power generation. Were synthetic gypsum not used in the manufacture of gypsum board, it would be a useless material that would take up valuable space in landfills, explains Michael Gardner, Executive Director of the Gypsum Association. €œIn years past, gypsum board plants relied on a mixture of synthetic and natural ore to produce board. However, some modern plants can manufacture gypsum board almost entirely from synthetic gypsum.

Gypsum plants also generate recycled gypsum
Another important source of recycled gypsum is production waste from gypsum board manufacturing plants themselves.  Scattered throughout the United States and Canada, these plants reclaim usable gypsum by feeding production overruns or materials damaged during production back into the manufacturing cycle.  In addition, selected plants can reclaim clean, new construction waste for reuse.  Recycling isn€„¢t limited to just the gypsum board, nearly 100 percent of the fiber used in the production of gypsum board face and back paper comes from newsprint and post-consumer waste materials. 

All gypsum-based products must be properly installed
Regardless of the origins of the gypsum used to manufacture gypsum board, these products €€œ as well as other wall and ceiling framing components €€œ must be installed in accordance with manufacturer€„¢s specifications if the wall and ceiling systems are to perform as intended.

€œGypsum board has an excellent track record of use that extends back almost 90 years,€Â says Gardner. €œAnd when properly installed and maintained, it will provide decades of exceptional performance.  To ensure satisfactory performance, provisions must be made to keep gypsum board dry throughout transit, storage, and application; gypsum board must not be applied over other building materials that exhibit conditions that are favorable to future damage or decay.  In addition, the essential elements of a sound weather-tight building, such as the roof, sealants, and windows, must be properly maintained.€Â

Gypsum board products comply with ASTM standards
The quality of gypsum board produced from synthetic gypsum is the same as that manufactured from natural gypsum.  Gypsum board in the United States and Canada is manufactured to comply with ASTM Specification C 1396.  This standard must be met whether the core is made of natural ore or synthetic gypsum.

In either case, gypsum board has many advantages over materials used in other wall systems.  Its light weight €€œ often one-fourth to one-third that of other materials €€œ often allows the foundation and superstructure of a building to be constructed using significantly lighter or less massive materials. With many tested designs for non-load-bearing and load-bearing systems already available, most building assemblies that incorporate gypsum board do not require special engineering. Additionally, certain gypsum board systems can be successfully erected even when temperatures fall below freezing. Such systems allow increased productivity over systems that require favorable curing conditions.

Gypsum board is available from most retail, commercial suppliers
Gypsum board is readily available from retail and commercial suppliers and is consistent in its properties, regardless of manufacturer or region of origin. Gypsum board used in fire-resistance-rated systems is certified and labeled in accordance with the requirements of an independent organization €€œ a claim not available for all materials.  It also lends itself to an endless palette of finishes - including paint, wallcovering, texture materials, or faux finishes - and almost any conceivable look can be achieved on or applied to this most versatile of materials.
With such a long history of acceptable use, a large body of literature is available to facilitate the application of gypsum board, and code-recognized standards describing application methods and materials are easily obtained.  Comprehensive catalogs of fire-resistive and sound-attenuating systems are also available.

Gypsum board systems are easy to install
Gypsum board systems, including systems designed for fire-resistance, are also easily installed and can generally be repaired or modified without adverse impact on surrounding building construction. Different gypsum board materials can be used to provide a variety of flexible design options.
With gypsum board, how these products are installed and maintained really does make a performance difference. For more information on gypsum wallboard, log onto to the Gypsum Association web site at www.gypsum.org.
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Chapter Meeting - November 17, 2005 - Advanced Fenestration Technology
Industry trends, such as Sustainable Design and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), have led to the emergence of daylighting as an important element in architectural design.  Today, the challenge for architects is to balance the need for maximum daylighting while meeting the code requirements and performance limitations of current glazing and fenestration technology.

Building technology is changing as a result of spiraling energy costs and increased code regulations, but fenestration remains the weak link in the building envelope, creating limitations in design aesthetics and conflicts with code performance requirements. 

€œAdvanced Fenestration Technology€Â examines the considerations in daylighting and presents innovative opportunities to overcome design challenges to double or even triple current minimum performance requirements.

This program highlights the development, features and performance benefits of translucent aerogel, the lightest and best insulating material in the world, and presents the options for its use in today€„¢s daylighting designs.  Participants will learn more about translucent aerogel, a class of environmentally-friendly silica particles that offers outstanding daylighting, superior thermal insulation, sound absorption, resistance to mold and mildew, and other unique performance features.
Cabot Corporation
157 Concord Road
Billerica, MA  01821
Dennis Pelletier, FCSI, CCPR Cabot Corporation
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USGBC Seminar- October 21, 2005 - LEED NC: Technical Review Workshop, Certification Requirements and Process
the LEED rating system for New Construction
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Chapter Meeting - October 27, 2005  - Greg-Michael Graham of Dietrich Metal Framing
Dietrich AIA Continuing Education Course:
Construction Joints: Head Of Wall Deflection Systems

Course objectives:  What are head of wall deflection systems
How are head of wall deflection systems used
What are the track types and what are the advantages of each
How to understand track assemblies, individual components, and how to detail them.
Why Code Changes = Better Walls for Life Safety
What should the Architect and Engineer consider when specifying head of wall deflection systems

Dietrich Metal Framing has combined the best of brands, systems, services and companies to provide the construction industry with superior, cost-effective single source light gage framing and finishing products including drywall and structural framing, floor joists, roof trusses, metal lath, fire-rated assemblies, numerous deflection systems and an extensive line of metal, vinyl, veneer and paper-faced beads and trims.

Worthington Industries has established a tradition of leadership in value-added steel processing and metals related industries. We believe that leadership is about action - not simply position. Dietrich Metal Framing is an important segment of the Worthington Industries family of value-added, metals-related businesses.
www.dietrichindustries.com
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Chapter Meeting - September 22, 2005 - Jerry Combs, Mortar Net

Identify moisture problems in brick or stone cavity wall construction
Flashing - purpose, types, details
Mortar Collection devices - purpose, types
Proper Weeps
Moisture concerns in single-wythe masonry construction
The BlockNet System
Integral and External Water Repellants
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should have an understanding on how to design and specify a more efficient masonry wall system with regard to moisture

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