The Future is Bright – Experiencing the ASC Student Competition
Attending the 2023 Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 6 & 7 Student Competition and Construction Management Conference in early February...
Focused on owner’s requirements, Conspectus offers an accurate, transparent view of how decisions made during the design process will ultimately impact project cost, construction quality, and building operations.
Focused on architect's requirements, Conspectus offers an accurate, transparent view of how decisions made during the design process will ultimately impact project cost, construction quality, and building operations.
Focused on design-builder's requirements, Conspectus offers an accurate, transparent view of how decisions made during the design process will ultimately impact project cost, construction quality, and building operations.
Focused on construction manager's requirements, Conspectus offers an accurate, transparent view of how decisions made during the design process will ultimately impact project cost, construction quality, and building operations.
The CSI Academies brought expert instructors and students together, a total of about 140 individuals, for 13 hours of advanced education and learning over 3 days. The program was arranged in three tracks: Construction Specifier, Product Representative, and Construction Administrator.
The classes were at least 300 level. And some were 400 level and beyond. These were advanced classes designed to help experienced individuals improve their skill sets and their knowledge to their particular work practices.
Every instructor and student was fee to attend classes of their choosing in every track. The audience mix allowed for lively debates from differing opinions and points of view. This dynamic - a mix of all players in the construction industry - makes the CSI Academies a great place to gain insight about all the inner workings within the industry.
Here are some things I learned that I will put into practice. I am excited about improving our work and our services from personal experiences fellow CSI members are willing to share. Read the linked TweetChats and presentations for additional information.
Building Envelope Integration:
Seemingly common, simple exterior building walls are complex assemblies. Each component has an effect of one or more other components. Material, performance, and detailing decisions are never easy.
Specifications Toolbox:
Every design team is different and approaches the specification process differently. It is important to manage the process to improve coordination.
Lunch & Learn Presentations:
Conspectus offers Lunch & Learn presentations about specifications and related design issues. I learned from the Product Reps that are making the presentations routinely.
I was honored to be selected to teach two Specifications Academy sessions. Here is what I hope everyone learned.
Delegated Design & Design Assist:
Designers are tending to require contractor participation as part of the design process for specialty engineering delegated design and entire system design through design assist - most commonly under Integrated Project (IPD) Delivery methods.
PPDFormat - the Uses and Benefits:
Preliminary Project Descriptions (PPDs) are a unified, structured approach for presenting basis of design or design intent, especially during early design phases, in place of design narratives and outline specifications.
So what can you learn?
Tell me if you plan to attend. Then watch for the 2014 CSI Academies registration to open in August 2013. Space is limited so reserve your spot early. I hope to see you there.
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