Cost Estimating for projects and Building Commissioning Wednesday July 25, 2012, 4:00 pm 6:00 pm Part One: 4:00-5:00pm Cost Estimating for projects Presented by Mr. Nathan Swinney, CPE Program Description: Mr. Nathan Swinney, CPE is Chief Estimator and Project Manager at AG/CM, a full service, professional construction management and estimating firm established in 1996. AG CM has become the premier estimating and construction management firm in South Texas. Mr. Swinney manages estimating department supervising all processes and training, prepares cost estimates from concept to construction document phases, and throughout construction, performs constructability review and value engineering services as an active participant in the design process, and assists with on and off site project management from programming to project completion. Since 2002, has prepared cost estimates for 285 projects totaling over $3.9 Billion estimated construction costs. Learning Objective: Learn the reasons and benefits to Integrate Cost Control Learn how to Integrate Cost Control Most Effectively into your projects Identify the Criteria for Selecting a Cost Consultant, What to Expect Learn what to Budget for Cost Control Services AG CM is a full service, professional construction management and estimating firm with dedicated professionals who have over 680 years of combined experience. With a keen eye for detail, our team uses proven management techniques and modern technology to provide leadership and communication for success, meeting the client s needs on-time and within budget. We are focused on clients recognizing AG CM as their first choice in providing estimating and construction consulting services. Established in 1996, AG CM has become the premier estimating and construction management firm in South Texas. AG CM was founded by Derwood Anderson to manage large capital construction projects for institutions, municipalities, industrial and commercial entities that do not have the expertise or staff to properly administer such complex projects.
Part Two: 5:00-6:00pm Building Commissioning Presented by: Mr. Walter Szymanowski Program Description: Mr. Walter Szymanowski is Commissioning Group Leader / Operations Manager at Sebesta Blomberg, a nationally recognized provider of full-service engineering and design services. They deliver integrated services as a unified team throughout their client-focused market segments. From master planning to detailed design, implementation and optimization strategies they support our clients through every phase of a project with expert advice that optimizes the effectiveness of their facility budgets, and promote collaborative and sustainable solutions that are designed to ensure occupant comfort, improve efficiency, reduce operational costs, and ultimately optimize client effectiveness. Learning Objective: Identify and Understand the benefits of Commissioning and when it can start on your project Learn how Commissioning works with the phases of construction Learn the relationship between the provider and Architect and the scope of their work Learn the procedures of Commissioning and the cost savings involved Established in 1994, Sebesta Blomberg is a nationally-recognized provider of full-service engineering and design services. As a company, we promote collaborative and sustainable solutions that are designed to ensure occupant comfort, improve efficiency, reduce operational costs, and ultimately optimize client effectiveness. We create exceptional built environments that meet the most complex of challenges. As a premier service provider of engineering solutions, Sebesta Blomberg delivers their integrated services as a unified team throughout their client-focused market segments. From master planning to detailed design, implementation and optimization strategies they support clients through every phase of a project with expert advice that optimizes the effectiveness of their facility budgets.
Egress a walk through Chapter 10 of the 2012 IBC by Hal Caton, AIA, CBO of Caton Consulting Hal@Caton-Consulting.com Wednesday April 25, 2012, 3:00 pm 5:00 pm Mr. Caton has been a private-sector building code and land use consultant since June, 1994. He is the President of Caton Management, Inc. His company is the General Partner of Code Doctor, L.P. (which does business as Caton Consulting, Inc.) and specializes in building codes, land use, permit expediting and governmental relations. He is a Registered Architect in the States of Texas (#18489) and Washington (#3398), designated as a Certified Building Official by the International Code Council (#529) and designated as a Certified Construction Inspector and Certified Construction Project Manager by the Association of Construction Inspectors (#3908). 1. Learning: List the building elements regulated by IBC Chapter 10 2. Learning: how to Describe the changes in the 2012 edition 3. Learn about how to Demonstrate how Chapter 10 applies to projects 4. Learn about Design as a compliant egress system. Compare various solutions for use in a project
Doing Business with the City of Houston Wednesday January 25, 2012, 4:30 pm 6:30 pm The Director of the City of Houston General Services Department and a panel of City executives will address AIA membership on how to do business with the City, how to apply and qualify and the Registration process, available projects, upcoming capital improvements, contract matters, and how to best to compete for projects. Learn about City contracts and contents Learn how to apply and qualify and the Registration process Learn about how to best to compete for projects Learn about City requirements for large and small firms to qualify Speakers Bios Scott Minnix - General Services Department Director Mr. Minnix was Appointed by the Mayor of Houston in 2010 as The new director will lead a department of approximately 360 employees. In 2000, the General Services Department (GSD) was established to construct and maintain the City s building portfolio, representing 7.7 million square feet of occupied space. As a full service department, GSD assists in identifying the appropriate real estate solutions and provides design and construction services for the development of a facility. Once a facility is ready for occupation, GSD provides energy, property and security management services to ensure the lights come on and the facility is clean, well-maintained and secure. To further enhance the operation of its facilities, GSD established the Sustainable Growth division. This division is responsible for implementing green and sustainable property and energy management solutions with the intent of reducing operating costs and improving client satisfaction. Mr. Richard Vella is Chief of Design and Construction at General Services Department Mr. Vella holds a Bachelor of Technology in Architectural Science from Ryerson University at Toronto and a Master of Architecture from the University of Houston During his tenure, Mr. Vella has managed over 90 design and construction projects totaling in excess of $400 million dollars.
Prior to his current position, he served as Chief of Design for the General Services Department. As Chief of Design and Construction, Mr. Vella is responsible for overseeing the design and construction of city facilities serving Houston s citizens such as police stations, fire stations, libraries, parks and recreation centers, health clinics and multi-service centers, municipal courts, recycling centers and waste depositories, and fleet maintenance facilities. Adil Godiwalla, P.E. Assistant Director, Design Division: Houston Airport Systems Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, University of Missouri at Rolla in 1966 Registered Professional Engineer, Texas, Florida, Illinois Over 45 years of all round Civil Engineering experience. Presented over 50 technical papers in Airport Engineering at various conferences and seminars Member of the Federal Aviation Administration Working Group Committee Mr. Venky Nagasandra, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP Holds the position of Senior Project Management Mr. Venky has vast experience in design and construction administration since he obtained his architectural license in 1983. He worked in several architectural and engineering firms in Houston and Boston until he joined the City in May 1993. He is licensed in interior design and certified by National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) and is a LEED accredited professional. He has worked on several high profile projects such as Kendell Library, Holcombes Laboratories and PWE Fleet Maintenance buildings. Mr. Venky stays continually abreast of current design trends and technologies by attending seminars hosted by American Institute of Architects, Texas Society of Architects and the U.S. Green Building Council. Mr. Morris Scott Head of the Maypr s office on contracts compliance Formerly 5 years with the Florida Department of Transportation