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2013 conference offers local, affordable professional development

Thursday, March 14, 2013
The Ohio Union on OSU’s campus 
1739 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43210

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2013 Conference Schedule

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7:00 - 7:30 a.m.
Registration – Networking Continental Breakfast 

 

7:30 - 8:30 a.m. – Opening General Session

(G1) The Looming Construction Workforce Shortage: One Model to Address the Challenge

Description: When the industry focuses on the future, construction workforce shortages are a growing concern. Michele Russo, director of green content and research communications for McGraw-Hill Construction, opens the Conference by sharing statistics on what industry employers may expect post- recession. Daniel Groves, director of operations and a workforce consultant for the Construction Users Roundtable (CURT), an international organization for construction owners, returns to the Conference with an update on how the industry is using a supply-and-demand forecasting model for national craft labor. Known as the Construction Labor Market Analyzer, the tool will help various markets prepare for coming workforce needs.
Speakers:

Daniel Groves, Director of Operations and Workforce Consultant (Construction Users Roundtable)
Michele Russo, Director of Green Content & Research
Communications (McGraw-Hill Construction)

Credits: continuing education hour from GBCI
(LU/HSW) learning unit from AIA 
continuing education unit from OCILB 
continuing professional development hour for PE license holders

 

8:45 - 10:00 a.m. (select only one)

(M1) Lean Construction: This Owner Cares and So Should You

Description: Learn why this health care owner is so passionate when discussing the benefits of Lean Construction and its shared value system. Bill Seed is vice president of design and construction at one of the largest hospital management companies in the nation, Universal Health Services, King of Prussia, Pa. He describes his Lean journey – from stopping design development on a $150 million hospital project to completing a five-story, 140-bed acute care facility at half of the projected cost – with a positive, high-quality outcome. Seed shares tools he implemented to save time and money, while making his projects a success. He also addresses the cost-saving benefits of Lean Coaches, IPD and other Lean-related principles with proven examples.
Speaker: Bill Seed, Vice President, Design and Construction (Universal Health Services, Inc.)
Credits:

1 continuing education hour from GBCI
(LU/HSW) learning unit from AIA 
1 continuing education unit from OCILB 
1 continuing professional development hour for PE license holders


(M2) Digital Adventures in an Owner’s Transition from Construction to Operations 

Description: Discover how The University of Washington uses digital technologies to streamline and improve facility operations and maintenance. The University’s Carrie Dossick and Eric Smith share updates on their building handoff effort - from construction to operations - and development of a facilities maintenance portal, integrating asset databases with an in-house BIM/GIS system. Highlights include results from their initial COBie pilot project, execution plans for a second COBie project and BIM/GIS system development. Attendees hear about the University’s evolving processes and emerging questions; lessons learned and best practices; and how information exchange impacts operations and the facility/project turnover process in the context of a broader Lean initiative.
Speakers:

Carrie Dossick, Associate Professor, Department of Construction Management (University of Washington)

Credits: 1 continuing education hour from GBCI
(LU/HSW) learning unit from AIA
1 continuing education unit from OCILB
1 continuing professional development hour for PE license holders


(M3) 
The New Ohio Facilities Construction Commission and Updates on Construction Reform

Description:

Get a clear picture of the role of the newly-developed Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC), created last year by merging operations of the State Architect’s Office and the Ohio School Facilities Commission.  In addition to describing areas of responsibility now managed by the Commission, its Chief of Projects Craig Weise provides an update on the progress of Ohio Construction Reform initiatives.  With only a year since the administrative rules and new contract documents became effective, he welcomes questions from the audience about the process.

Speaker:

Craig Weise, Chief of Projects (Ohio Facilities Construction Commission)

Pending Credits:

continuing education hour from GBCI
(LU/HSW) learning unit from AIA
continuing education unit from OCILB
continuing professional development hour for PE license holders

 

10:15 - 11:30 a.m. (select only one)

(M4)  Net Zero Energy: The First U.S. School to Make It a Reality

Description: A groundbreaking elementary school in Bowling Green, Kentucky, made the term “net zero” a reality: becoming the first public school in the nation to earn this distinction. Kenny Stanfield, a principal with Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects in Louisville, walks participants through his design of Richardsville Elementary as a Net-Zero facility, one that produces the same amount of energy as it uses on an annual basis. With advanced design and construction materials, along with a solar panel to generate electricity, the school has exceeded expectations – generating 10% more electricity than it used in its first full year of operation.
Speaker: Kenny Stanfield, Principal (Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects)
Credits: continuing education hour from GBCI
(LU/HSW) learning unit from AIA

continuing education unit from OCILB

continuing professional development hour for PE license holders


(M5)  Communication Challenges?  Get Your Team on the Same Page 

Description: Ask any member of a construction project team to name their biggest challenge and the answer almost always centers on communication. With technology innovations today, there’s no excuse for not delivering consistent, complete information to all the parties who need it. McGraw-Hill Construction, long a leader in bidding information, discusses two new products that impact how that information is delivered. Dodge BidPro is a web-based dashboard that gives contractors a customized view of their most promising projects and markets. Dodge DocuPro is a comprehensive document solution that organizes project information from design through completion. The product managers of these leading-edge tools share how customers around the country are using BidPro and DocuPro with significant results.
Speakers:

Doug Bower, President (Adenium Systems)
Matt Sasso, Dodge BidPro Product Manager (McGraw-Hill Construction)

Credits: continuing education hour from GBCI
(LU) learning unit from AIA

continuing professional development hour for PE license holders


(M6)  BIM: How Technology-Enabled Collaboration Really Can Work for Everyone 

Description: Most would agree that BIM is here to stay, but not all agree they understand its benefits. This case study shows how a range of project participants are effectively using Building Information Modeling (BIM) to collaborate and share project information. Showcasing Pittsburgh’s Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic High School, currently under construction, members of its fully-collaborative project team describe a real BIM success story. The owner, architect and two contractors detail ways BIM is transforming traditional project delivery methods and impacting the high school's construction process. Highlights include how they have incorporated 3D coordination, 4D scheduling and 3D visuals to work together on solutions as challenges arise.
Speakers:

Mike Arnold, Chief Facilities Officer (Diocese of Pittsburgh)
Bill Derence, Director of Virtual Construction (Mascaro Construction Company)
Theron DiPietrantonio, BIM/Coordination Manager (Lighthouse Electric Company, Inc.)
Brian Skripac, Director of Digital Practice (Astorino)

Credits: continuing education hour from GBCI
(LU/HSW) learning unit from AIA

continuing education unit from OCILB
continuing professional development hour for PE license holders

 

11:30 a. m. - 12:45 p.m. – Lunch General Session

(G2) The Ohio Development Services Agency: Its Sharpened Focus on Supporting Local Business

Description: Director of the Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA), Christiane Schmenk, outlines the roles of this renamed and refocused agency – formerly the Ohio Department of Development. The agency is stepping up efforts to connect Ohio employers with technology help, business planning, connections to financing and more. Schmenk describes the new Incumbent Workforce Voucher Program, aimed at workforce development and keeping current workers competitive. She also highlights how ODSA complements the new JobsOhio initiative, ensuring that the Ohio business climate is conducive for both existing companies and new companies entering the state.
Speaker: Christiane Schmenk, Director (Ohio Development Services Agency)
Credits: continuing education hour from GBCI
1  (LU) learning unit from AIA

1  continuing professional development hour for PE license holders

 

1:00 - 2:15 p.m. (select only one)

(A1)  Lean Applications: A Commercial Door Supplier Uses It for a Competitive Advantage

Description: Lean is more than a buzzword to Cincinnati’s Norwood Hardware, a supplier of commercial doors, frames and architectural hardware. With their expertise of products and applications, Norwood brings significant value to their customers’ lean construction efforts. Company leaders, Matt Chabot and Dan Brinkman, provide examples of how Norwood has minimized waste and improved technical solutions to offer clients more efficient delivery – reducing costs to the owner by up to 50%. Al Leites of Assa Abloy, an international manufacturer of door opening solutions and locks, discusses products that have progressed using lean concepts and how these concepts will continue to impact processes in the future.
Speakers:

Dan Brinkman, VP of Production (Norwood Hardware)
Matt Chabot, President (Norwood Hardware)
Al Leites, Lean Manager/Profit Center Manager (Assa Abloy)

Credits: continuing education hour from GBCI
(LU/HSW) learning unit from AIA

continuing education unit from OCILB
continuing professional development hour for PE license holders


(A2) Joint Venture Contracting: Keys to Forming a Successful Partnership  

Description: Contractors are pursuing projects with the joint venture approach now, more than ever, which can be advantageous for all involved when some basic fundamentals are understood. Beyond creating a contractual partnership, companies must consider issues that can impact them for years: Can your partner perform? What if they default? Are you set up to handle the JV bookkeeping, staffing and subcontracting? What about long-term liabilities after the project is complete? Local experts cover key points needed to minimize risk and maximize results when joint-venture contracting. Participants gain an understanding of the accounting, bonding, insurance, and legal concerns they need to consider before committing to this type of partnership.
Speakers:

Bob Biehl, Director of Assurance and Business Advisory Services (GBQ Partners LLC)
Jack Kehl, Surety Manager (Overmyer Hall Associates)
Don Leach, Chair of the Construction Practice Group (Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP)
Joe Urquhart, Vice President (Overmyer Hall Associates)

Credits: (LU) learning unit from AIA
continuing education unit from OCILB
continuing professional development hour for PE license holders


(A3) Keep Your Construction Project Moving by Understanding the City’s Site Compliance Process

Description: Navigating the building and zoning approval process for a construction project in Columbus can be complicated.  Meet the leadership team from the Department of Building & Zoning Services that has been working to create a more user-friendly, coordinated effort.  They review recent improvements that owners, design professionals and contractors should be aware of – changes that can expedite their projects.  Participants gain an understanding of the preliminary site plan process; final site, engineering and building plan review process; common pitfalls made through the various approval phases and possible additional fees based on project location and complexity.
Speakers:

Andy Beard, Chief Plans Official (City of Columbus)
Tracie Davies, Department Director (City of Columbus)
Chris Presutti, Chief Zoning Official (City of Columbus)
Keith Wagenknecht, Chief Building Official (City of Columbus)

Credits: 1  (LU/HSW) learning unit from AIA
1  continuing education unit from OCILB
1  continuing professional development hour for PE license holders

 

2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Closing General Session

(G3) Let’s Talk About Communication: Small Group Discussions Led By Owners and Design Professionals

Description:

To wrap up a day of dialogue, Conference participants sit with owners and design professionals at small roundtables to discuss challenges facing the industry. One focus this year, ironically, generates more frustration than ever in our high-tech society: a breakdown in communication among the parties in construction. Roundtable Leaders – who view communication as the make-or-break issue on many projects – anticipate a lively discussion as they explore good ideas or best practices that could benefit all parties in construction. In addition, they share other thoughts on how the design and construction of local projects could be more successful.

Facilitator: Todd Alexander (Continental Building Systems)
Round Table Leaders:
Credits: 1.5 continuing education hour from GBCI
1.5
(
LU/HSW) learning unit from AIA
1.5 continuing education unit from OCILB

 

4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Networking and Cocktails
Mingle with Presenters and Guests for a De-brief on the Day

A vital part of any professional conference is networking: the “off-line” conversations attendees have which help build and strengthen business relationships. Stay for a reception when the sessions conclude to meet industry decision-makers: owners and developers, architects and engineers, general and subcontractors and suppliers of materials or professional services. There will be much to discuss – and often the most powerful learning comes from fellow Conference guests.


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