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June 2010

The ConstructionSpecifications InstituteSanta Clara Valley Chapter

Serving the Valley of Santa Clara since 1960

Santa Clara Valley CSI invites you to ourAnnuAl AwArds And InstAllAtIon dInner

Join us for an evening to celebrate the successes of the past year including awards; as well as welcoming in the new chapter leaders with the installation of officers. This evening will be augmented with a wine pared

dinner. Come one, come all for an evening of fun.

Thursday • June 3, 2010Board Meeting - 5:00 p.m. • Social Gathering - 6:00 p.m.

Dinner - 7:00 p.m. • Awards Presentation & Installation - 8:00 p.m.$35 per person • Guests are welcome

Biltmore Hotel and Suites • 2151 Laurelwood Road • Santa Clara

First CourseVino Dei Fratelli Pinot Grigio 2008 paired with

Imported and Domestic Cheeses with Crackers and Baguettes

Second CourseSalad of Fresh Heirloom Tomatoes, Basil and Mozzarella,

with a Splash of Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Third CourseBodega Norton Barrel Select Malbec 2006 paired with

Broiled New York Steak Topped with Mushroom Marsala SauceServed with Steamed Vegetables and Asiago Whipped Potatoes

orAlice White Chardonnay 2009 paired with

Roasted Chicken Breast stuffed with Bread Crumbs, Cheeses, and Topped with Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce

Served with Steamed Vegetables and Roasted Red Potatoesor

Alice White Chardonnay 2009 paired withCashew Crusted Mahi Mahi Baked and Topped with Pineapple Melon Relish

Served with Steamed Vegetables and Wild Rice Blend

Fourth CourseElysium California Black Muscat 2008 paired with

Chocolate Pecan Pie

Please make your reservation to Krista Nelson with your choice of entree by noon on Tuesday, June 1, 2010. phone: (408) 535-2935 email: [email protected]

SEE PAGE 11 FoR DIRECTIoNS AND ADDITIoNAL INFoRMATIoN.

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The time has come to write this final article, and though I have looked forward to this task with trepidation (as I am frantic with the million details relative to the trip to the CSI Annual Convention), it is also a wonderful opportunity to look back on the year and reflect on the Chapter’s accomplishments.

The economy has affected the chapter in ways we have never experienced before. Losing two board members and looking for their replacements, stretching further out to new Industry Professionals for partnerships, and reaching deeper into our membership base for Fiscal Year 2011 Board nominees has been exhausting and draining. It has been a true test and testament to the strength and resiliency of the existing Board, its immediate supporters, and the Committees. For despite all of these hurdles, we have managed to get to the other side better than ever. We have recruited both experience and new energy for next year’s Board,

President’s Messageby HannaH Moyer, csi cdt aia leed

2009-2010board of directors

PresIdentHannah Moyer, CSI, CDT, AIA, LEED

(650) [email protected]

Vice PresidentJim Morelan, CSI, AIA


treAsurerMarvin Bamburg

(408) 297-0288 [email protected]

secretaryMaia Gendreau, CSI, CDT, AIA


iMMediate Past-PresidentJim o’Keefe, CSI(415) 310-5896

[email protected]

directors - industryJoe Cota, CSI


Rose Garrison, CSI(650) 868-7143

[email protected]

director - ProfessionalRietta McCain, CSI, CCCA, AIA


Kevin Norman, CSI, AIA, LEED(650) 364-6453

[email protected]

region directorJulie Brown, CSI, CCS, SCIP


West region institute directorsPresident: Duane Johnson, FCSI, CDT


Vice-Pres.: David Willis, CSI, CDT(559) 896-1649

[email protected]

discovered new and enthusiastic partners for future events, and acquired a resolve that will carry the Chapter through the remainder of these difficult times.

Earlier in the year, we participated in NAWIC-SCV’s Professional Association night, where we had an opportunity to promote the benefits of CSI membership. There was a wonderful turn-out, and it was a good practice run for promoting the Chapter to other organizations. My intent is to do more of this in the coming year, as I believe we do not do this enough, and all the good things this Chapter has to offer is kept too close to the chest.

For this past Holiday Dinner we tried something a little different and featured photography by a local contractor, Mick Miyake, of Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company. Promoting artists from the construction and design community

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2009-2010 coMMittee cHairsAnnuAl roster Chair Seat Open

AwArds Julie Brown, CSI, CCS, SCIP


continuing educationRietta McCain, CSI, CCCA, AIA


education seMinar Maia Gendreau, CSI, CDT, AIA


greeter & raffle Rose Garrison, CSI


HIstorIAn Julie Brown, CSI, CCS, SCIP


Marketing Chair Seat Open

MeMbersHIP Rose Garrison, CSI


newsletter edItor Rietta McCain, CSI, CCCA, AIA


oPerating HouseKrista Nelson, CSI, CDT, RA, LEED


PrograMs Kevin Norman, CSI, AIA, LEED


toys-For-tots Ron Adams, CSI (408) 435-1313

[email protected]

Mike o’Donnell, CSI (408) [email protected]

WebMaster Robert Anderson, CSI, CCCA


csi onlineChapter

www.csiscv.orgRegion

www.westregioncsi.orgInstitute

www.csinet.org

keeP csi uP-to-dAteLog in to www.csinet.org with your name and password, as described on the website. Then you have access to update your new address, new employment, or new email address... all at your fingertips. This way you will be sure to receive everything from Institute and our Chapter.

Hannah Moyer, CSI, CDT, AIA, LEED and Dwayne Brown at

the April Chapter Meeting

http://www.csiscv.orghttp://www.westregioncsi.orghttp://www.csinet.orghttp://www.csinet.org

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Minutes of tHe board MeetingIt is likely to be the 3rd or 4th week of July due to the 4th of July holiday.

John Pluff generously offers his office space in Palo Alto for meeting and to provide dinner.

Funds for Attending Institute ConventionJim Morelan would like the budget for next year to include funds for the President Elect as well as the President to attend Convention to allow for training.This will be discussed further at the Strategic Planning.

Committee ReportsMembershipWe currently have 60 home chapter members and 25 non-home members for a total of 85 members.Our chapter’s membership is down about 4%. We have lost 8 members since July of 2009.John Pluff is bringing two new potential members tonight.

Education SeminarSee written report.Great job by Maia on getting the word out and turning a profit.

Programs/TechnicalTonight is Jerry Pozo is speaking on Troubleshooting Cement Plaster.June is the Awards Dinner. Things are

President’s ReportHannah had a great meeting with membership and marketing chairs. Advertising in the West Region Directory and local professional publications was discussed.

Members should check their profile information with Institute to make sure it’s correct for the upcoming publication of the West Region Directory.

Unfinished BusinessBoard Insurance Quotes: No Report, Jim O’Keefe will continue to work on getting quotes.

Status of Joe Cota’s obligation as Chapter’s Industry Director: Joe Cota has officially resigned from his position on the board.

New BusinessNew Industry DirectorJim O’Keefe makes a motion to approve John Pluff as an Industry Director to take Joe Cota’s position. Motion seconded and carries.

Strategic Planning MeetingJim Morelan noted that the Strategic Planning Meeting for fiscal year 2010-2011 needs to be scheduled. The meeting is typically from 4pm to 7pm on a week day evening.Jim Morelan will work on coordinating a date and facilitator for the meeting.

CSI, Santa Clara Valley(Draft, Board Approval Pending)Place: Biltmore Hotel, Santa ClaraDate: May 6, 2010

OpeningThe meeting was called to order by Chapter President Hannah Moyer at 5:26 p.m.

Attendees Board Members Hannah Moyer, CSI, CDT, AIA, LEED AP, President; Jim Morelan, CSI, AIA, Vice-President; Rietta McCain, CSI, CCCA, AIA, Professional Director; Kevin Norman, CSI, AIA, LEED AP, Professional Director; Jim O’Keefe, CSI, Past President

MembersJohn Pluff, CSI

MinutesThe minutes of the April meeting were reviewed by those present. Minutes are approved as distributed.

Treasurer’s Report Written report was reviewed. Report is filed for review.

Region ReportSee written report.

Minutes• cont’d on pg 5

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Planningcalendar

cHaPter Meetings

June 3 AwArds dInner

July 1 clean suites forsurgical rooMs

aug 5 Joint bbQ WitHaia scV

PlAn AHeAd

West Region Conference:“Forces for Change” Sept 30 - oct 3, 2010 Yosemite, CA

CSI Annual Convention:Construct 2011 September 14-16, 2011 Chicago, IL

moving along with planning for this event: the wine is purchases, sponsors are secured, and mementos are in process.July’s topic is clean suites for surgical rooms.August is to be a joint BBQ with AIA SCV, possibly also with ASID. Kevin to talk to Krista about canceling the August reservation at the Biltmore. Kevin is still working on coordinating the details of this meeting.November’s program will be a Building Code update.Kevin is planning another dinner meeting for the committee and is looking for a committee co-chair.

Continuing EducationTonight is registered with AIA and CSI.

Greeter/RaffleJim O’Keefe is greeting tonight. Dunn Edwards has donated two Giants tickets for the raffle.

EditorThe newsletter content deadline is Monday at noon.

Historian: See written report.

Awards: See written report.

WebsiteBob Anderson has updated the chapter website and it has been moved to a new server.Bob has been learning ‘Dreamweaver’

Minutes • from pg 4 software for the new website.Bob will be loading the new website in the near future.

Operating/HouseWe have 26 tonight.

Toys-for-TotsRon Adams has agreed to continue his work on this committee for next year. He will likely need assistance as Mike O’Donnell will not be able to participate.

Marketing CommitteeThe committee is looking at soliciting Industry partners for ad space on the back page of the West Region Directory.

50th Anniversary Task Team (2010)See written report.

West Region Conference (2011/12)No report.

AnnouncementsThe West Region Board nominated Rietta McCain to the Institute’s Emerging Professional Task Team. She will serve on this task team for Fiscal Year 2010-2011.

ClosingThe meeting was adjourned by Hannah Moyer at 6:03 p.m.

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West region cornerThe second presentation by Jennifer Alexander focused on utilizing the CSI websites. Jennifer reminded us that all chapter members are on the Membership Committee. We should utilize contact programs such as LinkedIn. A good idea for a chapter program would be “How to Navigate Chapter, Region, and Institute Websites.” These sites are great resources. Under membership there is a book that can be downloaded entitled “How To Do Membership.”

The third Presentation by James O’Keefe covered the subject of “Running a Chapter.” Some of the thoughts from this presentation included; 1. Remember we are all volunteers. We do the things in CSI because we embrace the fellowship and sharing of knowledge. We have to remember when not to push too hard. 2. Strategic planning should be on every Chapter’s agenda prior to the new year, especially for the new board members. Know where the chapter is heading. The new board members will appreciate the knowledge of past experiences. 3. Presentations to college Architect and Business Management classes to promote CSI should top our to-do list. This is where the future is with CSI.

There were three presentations. The first was given by Bryan Varner on the subject of Chapter Financial Management. The presentation covered subjects including IRS filings and Forms, Fiduciary duties of the Chapter Board, Internal Reporting and Controls, and Membership Matters. Board members have the fiduciary duties of Care, Inquiry and Loyalty. “Chronic absence from meetings is a breach of fiduciary duty: ignorance is not an excuse.” Under internal reporting, the board must insist on income and expense, profit and loss, and budget vs. actual reports each month. Internal controls would include reviewing the monthly bank statements vs. the monthly reports. Have two signature check signing and no signing of blank checks. A year end review made by others than the treasurer or controller, should be documented and archived. Remember that our most valuable capital is the membership and is more valuable than the money in the bank. How can we improve our membership service? “Our fiduciary duty requires us to manage membership as carefully and diligently as our money.” Bryan took this to much more depth than I, but you get the point. I am sure he would share his presentation literature with each chapter if requested.

Time seems to fly by so fast these days and here I am procrastinating until the last minute to submit my Bi-Monthly Region Corner Report. I actually have some ammunition this month thanks to a great program the San Francisco Chapter sponsored back on April 17th entitled “West Region CSI Leadership Training.” It was held at the San Francisco Sheraton Hotel at Fisherman’s Wharf. If you are involved in chapter leadership in the north and did not make it, you missed a great program.

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West region Vice PresidentDavid Willis, CSI CDT


June 2010

There were many other good ideas shared by all. This program was the prototype for the future leadership programs being planned beginning in the Fall of 2011. I look forward to seeing them implemented.

In other news, I can report that the planning for the West Region Conference is moving along very well and we have just yesterday confirmed the Saturday evening entertainment will again be “The Son’s of the San Joaquin.” Those of you who attended the West Region Conference in 2000 know how great these guys are. I attended a Son’s program not long ago and they are as good as ever. Those of you coming to this year’s conference are in for a treat.

I want to take a moment to thank all who have put their confidence in me to carry on as your West Region Vice President. I will do my best to live up to your expectations, and the great values of CSI.

By the way, if you are looking to get involved at the Region level, Craig or I would like to hear from you. Region committees will need leaders and worker bees.

Get Involved!

West region • from pg 6

Santa Clara Valley Chapter was pleased to host John Guill, CSI, CCS, CCCA, SCIP on April 30th for the first of a two-part seminar on Specification Writing. The seminar was a full day of study into the organization of contract documents, the industry standards for developing specifications, an overview of Omniclass, Uniformat, Sectionformat and Pageformat, and much more. The fast paced seminar included a hands-on exercise, which attendees were able to work on the homework while enjoying lunch on the outdoor patio of the award winning LEED certified offices of XL Construction in Milpitas.

John used analogies to classical art, mostly paintings, to illustrate his points to great success. It was a reminder that, even though CSI has only been around since the mid-century, the importance of consistency and clarity in documentation is a long-standing tradition, in use since ancient times. Important events and people are identified through iconology to scholars through the ages. John covered three-part specification writing in detail, and stressed the importance of focusing on the work result, rather than giving the builder instructions on how to do the job,

reminding us that the Contractor is responsible for performing and strategizing the “how” part. We also discussed some of the spec-writing tools on the market, such as MasterSpec, ARCAT, and BSD Speclink, and how these tools can be used as a guide for developing an office standard spec, or a variety of office boilerplates, depending on needs. Specification writing language, prescriptive, descriptive and proprietary specs, and coordination between plans and specifications were also discussed.

The facilities at XL Construction were extremely comfortable and gracious, and everyone commented on the pleasant surroundings. It was a lovely spring day, and we were able to sit outdoors and enjoy the weather at the lunch break.

The second session of the Seminar, scheduled for 28 May, will delve further into Project Delivery Methods and the intricacies of writing specifications to coordinate with different types of procurement and contracts. It will be a half day session, hosted again at XL Construction.

educational seMinar suMMary:introduction to sPecifications

by Maia gendreau, aia csi cdt

June 2010

Although there may be a few products that require little thought in specifying, most require some minimum amount of research, comparison of similar products, and determination of the right combination of characteristics best suited to a project.

Even then, the process can be straightforward and fairly simple, provided the type of product is common, governed by widely accepted standards for materials and performance, well-described in product data, and supported by reputable manufacturers and representatives. Hollow metal doors and frames are a good example. Most manufacturers produce them according to one or both of two sets of common industry standards, published by the Steel Door Institute (SDI) and the National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM). Unfortunately, not all types of building products can be specified by use of similar standards.

Before you start that e-mail telling me how difficult it is to specify hollow metal doors, let me add that the number of grades, types, options, and finishes requires the specifier to understand the hollow metal door

and frame standards before making the several decisions needed to write the specifications. Each of the hollow metal standards organizations has described every component of hollow metal doors and frames, how they are fabricated and installed, and which models are suitable for a variety of applications. All of those things are well-defined in the standards, and most manufacturers indicate which doors and frames comply with which standards.

However, some products are far more difficult to specify than others, despite abundant and readily available information. One group that comes immediately to mind is coatings. Unlike hollow metal doors, coatings have little in the way of industry standards, and there are many ways of achieving the same result.

For example, say we want a waterproof coating for an indoor floor. A variety of basic chemistries are available - acrylic, epoxy, polyester, polyurethane, and perhaps others. Some of these are better than others depending on what they will be exposed to, and some are more decorative than others, but it’s likely

curMudgeon’s corner:Missing standards

by sHeldon Wolfe, ra fcsi ccs cccs

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Contact Julie Brown if you are interested in purchasing a chevron. She can be reached at (408) 778-0633 or [email protected].

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with what you have,

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curMudgeon • from pg 8

is something I would like to see continue, as it not only lends a greater elegance to the event, it is also a wonderful platform for our colleagues to express their personal passions for art.

This year we have been lucky enough to have three successful education seminars, and what I mean by successful is not just financially. Putting a cohesive committee team together, finding good quality speakers and relevant subject matters, locating comfortable facilities, and developing a broad promotional base all reflect success. Remember, success is not always just how big the check is, and this committee will realize more successes in the future.

The 50th Anniversary, held in March, was delightful. Though the turnout was not as large as hoped, in many ways the reduced size of the group worked to the event’s advantage. The room had a wonderful motif that lent itself to the celebratory air of the evening; it was easier to make the rounds and say hello to all the attendees; the food was well received; and no funds were overextended. It was truly a memorable evening, befitting for 50th anniversary celebration.

As I write this final Message, I am looking forward to welcoming the new Fiscal Year 2011 Board in a few weeks on June 3rd. Being Chapter President has enlightening me in more ways than I had expected, and I am thankful and honored for the trust in my capabilities in managing this chapter. Of course, I did not

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PresIdent • cont’d on pg 10

that all would be acceptable if they need to contain only water.

Even if one type of chemistry rises to the top as being superior to the others, there may be countless varieties of that type. To add to the fun, manufacturers use different combinations of primer and top coats, have widely different test results for physical characteristics, sometimes use different test standards for the same characteristic, combine different types of chemistries in different ways, require different preparation, have different application rates, and specify different requirements for curing.

One manufacturer may claim you need 6,000 PSI compressive strength and 200% elongation, while another says you need 10,000 PSI and only 125%. One says you need a primer for a given situation, another says you don’t. One says you need to apply two topcoats, another says only one. One says you need a seal coat, another says you don’t. And so on.

All of them make logical arguments for their particular systems, and all can produce long lists of local applications. All of which makes it difficult to logically select a product to specify, and makes it equally as difficult to evaluate substitution requests.

Paints are almost as bad as floor coatings, but, because they will be repainted every few years, the performance characteristics are far less important. Otherwise, paints suffer from the same problem as floor coatings - few widely accepted standards.

I’d like to have a rational basis for making decisions about coating properties. By that, I mean a scientifically derived set of standards

based on actual performance requirements. I’m fairly certain that the reason manufacturer A says you need 6,000 PSI tensile strength, and manufacturer B says you need 10,000 PSI, is that those are the values their products have. I have yet to see someone say, “Oak Ridge National Laboratory has determined that a floor coating system should have a minimum compressive strength of 4,792 PSI.”

Coatings aren’t the only problem; foam thermal insulation is another. We have specified extruded polystyrene with 25 PSI compressive strength for a long time, not because of any research, but because that’s what is required by ASTM C578 - and that is because that is what is produced and commonly used. Polyisocyanurate roofing insulation is available in 16, 20, and 25 PSI varieties. How do we compare the two types of insulation? If extruded polystyrene should be 25 PSI, should not polyisocyanurate also be 25 PSI? What is the rational basis for making this decision?

Going back to hollow metal doors, I doubt there is any research that tells us what the thickness of the face sheets should be, but in this case I don’t think it’s necessary. The gauges used probably are based on empirical evidence, but more important, one manufacturer isn’t trying to tell me that the face sheets should be one thing while the other manufacturers are saying something else.

It has been stated that industry standards such as those published by SDI and NAAMM are not sufficient, as they tend to reflect the lowest performance of the association members. Even if that is true, those standards still provide a valuable service by specifying a multitude of characteristics, allowing the specifier

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do this all on my own, and so, I am grateful for all the support I have received from the Board, Committees, and all Members.

Housekeeping Notes:This is a reminder to make updates to your contact information so it will be shown correctly in the upcoming region membership directory. Updates must be completed by May 28th. Updates must be done by the members themselves at the Institute website, www.csinet.org. Go to “My CSI” and then to “Update Your Profile.”

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curMudgeon • from pg 5

to use them as a base. After that, it is relatively easy to specify that a hinge reinforcement or some other component be something different from that required by the standard.

By setting standards, industry organizations serve a valuable purpose. While I encourage coating manufacturers, suppliers, and installers to cooperate in establishing standards for their industry, I also encourage the same for other products that suffer from missing standards. And if those standards are based on analysis rather than just a consensus of what is available, so much the better.

“Have a heart that never hardens, a temper that never tires, a touch that

never hurts.”Charles Dickens

Rose Garrison, CSI and Jim O’Keefe, CSI at the April Chapter Meeting

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- Registration on reverse -

SANTA CLARA VALLEY CHAPTER OF

THE CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTE presents a two seminar series:

Introduction to Specifications & Project Delivery Methods: Effects on Specifications

Dates: Introduction to Specifications: Friday, April 30, 2010, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Project Delivery Methods: NEW DATE: Friday, May 28, 2010, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Location: XL Construction 851 Buckeye Court Milpitas, CA 95035

Continuing Education:

These programs meet CSI/CEN and AIA/CES criteria for Continuing Education. Participants will receive the following credits:

Introduction to Specifications: 0.7 CSI CEN Continuing Education Units 7.0 AIA Learning Units

Project Delivery Methods: 0.40 CSI CEN Continuing Education Units 4.0 AIA Learning Units

Instructor – John R. Guill, AIA, CSI, CCS, CCCA, SCIP

John R. Guill AIA, CSI, CCS, CCCA, SCIP is Director of Construction Technology for AXIA Architects in Santa Rosa, CA, specializing in Construction Contract Administration, Specifications, Bidding and Quality Control. He has over twenty-five years experience in a wide variety of educational, institutional and industrial facilities for local, state and Federal government agencies as well as corporate and private clients.

Since 2000, Mr. Guill has served on the faculty of Sonoma State University, where he teaches Construction Contract Administration and Construction Specifying in the School of Extended Education’s Construction Management Program. He is a regular presenter of continuing education programs on construction- related topics and has received a number of awards and recognitions for architecture, construction specifications and industry education, including honors by Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Coalition for Adequate School Housing (CASH).

Introduction to Specifications

8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. .….Registration and Snacks

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ..........Seminar & Question/Answer Lunch provided

Construction specifications are an essential part of Contract Documentation. Learn how to specify appropriate quality, enforce your design intent, how to coordinate specifications with drawings, hints, tops, tricks ad key language for preparing professional specifications. Tour the CSI formats and understand the use and preparation of Master Guide Specifications and the process of preparing a Project Manual.

Project Delivery Methods: Effects on Specifications

8:30 to 9 a.m. ……..Registration and Snacks

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. …..Seminar, no lunch

Construction specifications for different or non-traditional Project Delivery methods can require use of specialized documents and highly customized administrative procedures. Learn about various Product Delivery methods, how the roles of the parties vary between methods, what contract types are available for use and how to craft specifications and administrative procedures appropriate to the contract type and delivery method.

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Introduction to Specifications: Friday, April 30, 2010, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Project Delivery Methods: Friday, May 28, 2010, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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