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t was the summer of 1969, between High School graduation and commencing engineering studies at the University of Virginia, that I worked my first commercial construction project as a laborer building rest areas on I-64. The thrill of the controlled chaos of the site was instantly magical to me. Between my second and third year at Virginia I worked a year for Barker Construction in Richmond as a carpenter on churches and commercial projects and then as superintendent for a paper treatment facility addition to Federal Paperboard. After graduation Barker Construction hired me as a super and I began constructing church additions and a warehouse for Southern States; ironically an addition to their Hybrid Corn Research facility at which I interned over high school summers. And I began to estimate the projects we built. In 1975 the United States Army offered me the opportunity to attend Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning. I was commissioned in the Corps of Engineers, sworn in by my father, a retired Army Colonel and WWII veteran. Graduation from Engineer Officer Basic Course led to my assignment as the Commanding Officer of the 95th Engineers, Fort Bliss. Upon completion of my Service Agreement, I returned to Richmond and accepted a position as engineering professor at John Tyler Community College. JTCC provided me the opportunity to create a new concrete & soils labs, as well as, their first computer lab teaching students on the new desktop computers. That experience was likely the seed that germinated into my love and fascination with the ability to use computer software and the development of software for computer based estimating and scheduling. Daniel Construction (soon Fluor-Daniel) contacted me in 1986 and offered me their senior estimating position. While working with Barker I had served as a PM and estimator on notable projects; the Arthur Ashe Center and Baptist Foreign Mission Board; but DCC offered my first taste of prominent projects. I was lead estimator on Lincoln Properties in Crystal City, Virginia as the first non-union contractor on a major high-rise inside the DC beltway; and the twin Riverfront Towers which altered the skyline of Richmond, Virginia. Fluor Daniel left Richmond and I spent the next nine years supporting a Richmond based drywall subcontractor and as executive vice-president of RJ Beasley, a mid-sized Petersburg general contractor.
The perspective of working from the subcontractor side has proven invaluable, not only in GC hard bid situations, but also in developing and creating concept estimates, budgets and value management of designs. From 1998 thru 2011, I worked at either creating new preconstruction departments at satellite offices or modifying and honing the efficiencies of similar departments for several major construction firms. They included Armada-Hoffler in Chesapeake, Virginia; Hardin Management as a solo Program Management Cost Consultant for the construction of the West Creek Campus for Capital One in Goochland, Virginia; Whiting-Turner in Richmond; Skanska USAs first Washington DC office; and back to Richmond with DPR Construction. When I recall the various projects I have had the fortune to work on, I recognize that they are all rather similar. Whether it was a $35M hospital or a $1B football stadium or a $5M big box store or a $100K church addition; the functions we serve as estimators have not changed. The tools we use as estimators have altered with time. Adding machines and paper tape became computers; scale rulers have morphed into on-screen software programs; and telephone quotes are now facsimiles or emails. But the attributes of the estimator are unchanging. The keys to good estimating remain interpersonal relationships, our ability to comprehend and communicate the desires of our client, to remain current, to provide accurate costing and value management information and to being a good steward to our construction team. And it was while at DPR in 2011 that Alexandra and I decided to open a cost consultant business in picturesque Staunton, Virginia on the campus of Mary Baldwin College. A business named after my wifes first winning thoroughbred filly, Haleys Hope. I remain active with most of the above firms and through DPR had the great fortune to become a charter member of ASPE Chapter 82 in Richmond. Ron Semel, Chapter 82 President, and I have enjoyed performing seminars in estimating at local secondary schools and I look forward to chairing a Public Service Committee for our local chapter this fall. ASPE is more than I had ever imagined. Our meetings are always informative. The discussions with novice and experienced estimators of differing fields are immensely educational. And it is enlightening to meet clients from diverse fields and to hear their desires and concerns. It is the beneficial opportunity every good estimator should experience.
Mark D. Pitts, CPE
Principal Haleys Hope Enterprises Staunton, Virginia 24401 Years in Construction 45 Certified Professional Estimator American Society of Professional Estimators Professional Service Chief Estimator or Director of Preconstruction at : Fluor-Daniel, NE Regional Office (Richmond) Armada-Hoffler (Virginia Beach) Whiting-Turner (Richmond Office) Skanska USA (Washington DC) DPR Construction (Richmond) Program Estimator (Hardin Construction) Capital One Campus at West Creek (Goochland, VA) Military Service Construction Engineering Officer (21B) Combat Engineering Officer (21A) Commandants List graduate of Engineering Officer Basic Course; Ft. Belvoir, VA Commanding Officer of the 95th Engineers; Fort Bliss, TX Education B.S. in Civil Engineering; University of Virginia M.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies (emphasis in Pure Mathematics) Virginia State University Former Engineering Professor at John Tyler Community College, Chester, VA Community Service Member of Green Building Committee Rebuilding Together Richmond (formerly Christmas in April) Past two-term Chairman of Richmond Chapter of Mu Alpha Theta, the National Math Society
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What successful Cost Estimators know. . . . and you should, too.
>>>>>>> AN ESTIMATORS GUIDE TO POLICIES, >>>>>>>>>>> PROCEDURES, AND STRATEGIES
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Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Section 6 Section 7 Section 8 Section 9 Section 10 Section 11 Introduction Type and Methods of Measurements Project Factors in Take-Off & Pricing Overview of Labor, Materials, Equipment, Indirect Costs, & Approach to Mark-up Special Risk Considerations Ratios and Analysis - Testing the Bid Other Pertinent Information Sample Plan View & FInish Schedule Sample Take-Offs Sample Estimate - GC Recapitulation Glossary
Paul J. Shamas, CPE is Vice President Estimating of a Construction Company in Stamford, Connecticut specializes in Construction Management & General Contracting work. He is responsible for overseeing the estimating department, and working closely with architects, owners, and developers during the preconstruction phase of a project, such as developing estimates during various stages of construction documents development, including oering value engineering ideas throughout the process if needed. His role also consists of participating in presentations, developing bid packages, securing bids, subcontract negotiations, and purchasing for both CM and GC projects. Pauls fourteen (14) years of experience includes healthcare, education, municipal, commercial, houses of worship, private clubs and sustainable projects.
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HTETCO: GENERAL CONDITIONS & GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
This technical paper will provide the reader with general knowledge and the approach on how to estimate all costs associated with general conditions and general requirements for a given project. Each project requires its own set of general conditions and general requirements that depend on multiple ingredients; most notable ones are size, duration, phasing and location of said project. It is key for an estimator to understand these ingredients when generating or estimating such costs as they are certainly one of the most important factors that determine the fate of a project. One of the misconceptions estimators often have when figuring such costs, is that they treat them as a percentage (%) of an overall cost of project; while this approach maybe acceptable for some repetitious small projects with known variables, for larger projects however, these costs must be identified and individually priced. No two projects with identical costs have the same general conditions and general requirements costs. In other words, general conditions and general requirements costs should NOT be project cost driven, but rather project conditions driven such as size, timeline, phasing and location. MAIN CSI DIVIsION:
Division 01 - General Requirements & General Conditions
2. TYPES AND METHODS OF MEASUREMENTS

Types of Methods of Measurement Estimating general requirements and conditions for a project entails computing multiple components, including, but not limited to: (a) Pre-Construction Fee (by Hours), (b) Field Personnel (by Hrs, Day, Week or Month), (c) Permit, (d) Insurance and Payment & Performance bond (by %), (e) Temporary Heat, Power & Lighting (Misc.), (f) Temporary Fencing (by LF), (g) Temporary Covered Sidewalk (by LF), (h) Temporary Partitions (by VSF), (i) Winter Protection (by VSF), (j) Temporary Scaffolding for all Trades (by VSF), (k) Temporary Access Roads (by HSF), (l) Layout & Survey (by Day), and (m) Cleaning (by HSF or Hours). HSF = Horizontal Square Foot; VSF = Vertical Square Foot; LF = Linear Foot Pre-Construction Fee consists of the following services, (a) producing estimates throughout various stages of design documents development; (b) offering value engineering ideas should the cost exceed the budget; and (c) providing constructability review of the design documents. Another type of fee is called Construction Fee, which is usually a percentage of the overall project cost. This fee usually applied as a % to the bottom line when all costs (trade costs, general requirements costs & contingencies) have been compiled and accounted for. Billable Field Personnel hourly rates are usually a combination of the employees base salary, benefits, overhead and profit. These rates are typically provided by the Accounting Department. Permit cost rates are usually obtained from the Building Department which varies from town to town. Insurance is usually provided by the insurance firm; however, rates may vary depending on the project insurance requirements which are typically included in project specifications. These requirements must be provided to the insurance agent to determine the rate to be used. Similarly, payment & performance bond www.aspenational.org
MAIN CSI SUBdIVIsIONs:

01 11 00 Pre-Construction Fee 01 31 00 Project Management & Coordination 01 32 00 Construction Progress Documentation 01 41 00 Regulatory Requirements 01 51 00 Temporary Utilities 01 52 00 Construction Facilities 01 54 00 Construction Aids 01 55 00 Vehicular Access & Parking 01 56 00 Temporary Barriers & Enclosures 01 71 00 Examination & Preparation 01 74 00 Cleaning & Waste Management
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
The author will provide a detailed approach on estimating and developing general requirements and conditions for a project. The process begins with the Construction Estimator getting him or herself familiarized with the projects existing conditions and site constraints. This task can be achieved by visiting and inspecting the site, studying the plans and specifications and understanding owners needs, as well as the intent and scope of work proposed by the Architect/ Engineer (A/E) team. Once the aforementioned established and scope of work is prepared, the estimator will work closely with Operations (mainly the Project Manager & Superintendent) on developing two major components: (a) the project schedule or timeline (with a pre-determined start and finish dates) which addresses in details all items such as bid procurement, sub awards, construction activities, milestones and phasing (if required), and (b) the project logistical plans which show locations of temporary facilities & access needed to achieve project objectives. These two components are critical in developing general requirements and conditions for a project. It is always a good practice to prepare the general requirements & conditions costs after all trade costs have been compiled and estimated. This approach will help the estimator account for items that are required to support trades work. The assumption made in preparing this paper is that the subject project is an existing Public School Hall located in Northwestern Connecticut seeking to construct a new single story 10,000 SF front & back additions and completely renovate an existing 2-story 30,000 SF facility which houses administrative offices, a lecture hall, a cafeteria, a kitchen and the library (no classrooms). Construction will occur while the Hall is partially occupied (i.e. Phased Project). It has also been assumed that the school has retained a Construction Manager to provide pre-construction and construction services.
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rates can be provided by the bonding company. These bond rates are often generated from a pre-established formula depending on the size of the project. Temporary Utilities can usually be determined and taken off from the construction documents. Temporary Barriers, Enclosures and Access are typically obtained and measured from the Logistics plan often prepared by the general contractor. Temporary Scaffolding is efficient up to sixty feet or five stories high; the first tier cost is relatively higher due to leveling and alignment. When a general contractor or construction manager provides scaffolding for all trades as opposed to each trade providing their own scaffolding or boom lift, it is considered to be a cost savings approach. Another advantage to this approach is that it facilitates material installations by all trades. Some general requirements items may require rental for the duration of the project. Examples of this may include construction trailers, dumpsters, temporary walk-in coolers & freezers, etc. For high rise buildings, tower or mobile cranes, material & personnel hoists need to be rented. These rental costs need to be included as well. There are also miscellaneous items that are considered to be part of the general requirements & conditions and must be included, such as temporary office equipment, furniture, supplies, computers, drinking water, coffee, mail, travel expenses, parking fees, photos, project sign, traffic control, OSHA protection railings/covers, small tools, protecting adjacent properties, snow removals, documents reproductions and project closeout. There are also overhead costs incurred by the Home Office that are usually associated with the project; these costs are mostly related to the Accounting Department staff who handle all project account payable & receivable. All said items will be illustrated during the process of assembling the estimating our general requirements and general conditions.
3. PROJECT SPECIFIC FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN TAKEOFF AND PRICING

Multi Phased Projects vs. Single Phased Projects Multi-phased projects tend to have a longer duration than single phased projects. These also require setting up additional temporary measures to separate work zones from occupied spaces. Certainly, it should come as no surprise that the general requirements and general conditions for multi-phased projects will bear greater costs than the ones in single phased projects. More often than not, the owner requests pricing for both options to aid in decision making regarding whether it is better to stay in the facility during construction and endure the noise and inconvenience or relocate to a temporary facility away from construction activities. Obviously, the costs associated with the latter needs to be factored in, but need to be weighed against potential loss of revenue or productivity of employees if they work in a construction zone. Site Accessibility, Maneuverability and Parking Availability for Construction Workers It is generally agreed upon that a project in an urban setting presents more challenges than a project in a suburban or rural area when it comes to accessibility, maneuverability and availability of parking for construction workers. Projects in urban areas require additional general requirements items to be factored in. This may include sidewalk scaffolding bridges, police officers for traffic control and parking charges for construction workers. It is vital to communicate these concerns to the owner early on so he or she can make the necessary arrangements to accommodate and address said concerns. Seasonal Effect on Work, Specifically Winter Conditions It is impossible to accurately account for all weather related issues that may have a potentially negative impact on the project schedule. This may cause unnecessary delays
and consequential financial implications. However, a primary expectation of the Construction Estimator, when reviewing the project schedule, is to consider the usual regional weather implications and factor in potentially additional time and costs based on these determinants. In regions known to have inclement weathers, one must not only consider the most obvious weather delays (snow and torrential rain) but the less obvious temperature related implications. This may include considerations about use of temperature sensitive materials (i.e. cement, asphalt etc.), for instance. Allocations for expected environmental considerations will avoid unnecessary and unexpected disputes with the owner over additional costs reimbursements.
4. OVERVIEW OF LABOR, MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT, INDIRECT COSTS AND APPROACH TO MARKUPS

When computing general requirements and general conditions for a project, material quotes can be obtained from supply house. Rental rates can be obtained from equipment rental companies. Labor and equipment costs are calculated on a per hour basis. Additionally, project specific questions need to be answered; for example, is the project taxable? Also, when it comes to figuring out labor costs, is the project subject to prevailing wage rates or open shop rates? Are there any minority and/or gender business hiring requirements or goals that need to be met? Our general requirements and general conditions estimate are based on the following:
8-hour normal work day and 5-day work Labor rates assumed to include 30%
week (ie 40 hours per week) Overhead, Fringes and Profit Material & Equipment costs assumed to include 10% O&P Owner will pay for all testing & inspection costs Project assumed to be Tax Exempt and subject to Prevailing Wage rates (said rates can be obtained from Department of Labor)
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Project construction cost is estimated to Pre-Construction Period: 60 days

Below are the Construction Managers Personnel required with their billable rates: Description Project Director Chief Estimator Project Manager Superintendent MEP Coordinator Assistant Project Manager Estimator Accountant Clerk Hourly Rate Weekly Rate (Incl. O&P) (Incl. O&P) $135.00 $5,400 $120.00 $90.00 $90.00 $80.00 $72.00 $65.00 $55.00 $35.00 $4,800 $3,600 $3,600 $3,200 $2,880 $2,600 $2,200 $1,400
be at around $12,000,000
greatly negate cost saving efforts if the estimator is not up to date on pricing. Usually all costs incurred by the Construction Manager (field staff & home office overhead staff) and his Subcontractors & Suppliers are called direct costs. However, there are also costs that are called indirect costs, said costs are usually incurred by a third party such as an insurance company (costs associated with liability, workmans comp, umbrella coverage and sometimes builders risk, etc.), a bonding company (payment & performance bond), and building departments (building permit & education fees). Once all of the above costs have been compiled and calculated, the management will have the final say as to what fee percentage or markups to include. Said decision depends on two things. The first is that the General Contractor (GC) has been hired and retained by the owner to act as the Construction Manager. If this is the case, then agreed upon fees or markups have been pre-established. The second is that the General Contractor is competitively bidding the project. If this is the case, then the GC needs to weigh in some factors during the bidding process, such as how many GCs are bidding? How busy is the GC? Are there any risks involved? How complete are the bid documents? How aggressive does the GC need to be because he or she wants the project to boost his or her portfolio? In short, when it comes to decision-making, there are a lot of factors to consider and the management usually relies on their subordinates when making such decisions. Therefore, Construction Estimators must assure they have covered all bases. It is imperative to review all of these issues prior to final submission to assure that all domains have been considered at every level.
Below are the Trades Personnel & Equipment required:
Description
Laborer Rodman Laborer Foreman Equipment Operator (light) Carpenter Carpenter Foreman Plumber Apprentice Surveyor Rebar Worker Plumber Chief Surveyor Electrician Backhoe Loader
Hourly Rate (Incl. O&P)

$39.00 $39.00 $43.00 $52.00 $52.00 $55.00 $55.00 $59.00 $60.00 $70.00 $72.00 $85.00 $44.00
Material costs are generated by performing complete quantity takeoffs on construction documents and logistical plans. Additionally, the Construction Estimator should not be hesitant to include waste factors. Waste costs are ostensibly a small percentage of material excess factored in to facilitate ease of completion of a project (so that there is not a shortfall on materials available). Once the material list is developed, the estimator can either use up-to-date pricing in their database or contact supply houses for quotes. Either way, the estimator should not rely on historic pricing data, as these prices tend to fluctuate frequently even from month to month. In a fickle economy, the margin of variability may be quite significant and
costly one, is an underestimation of the project timeline. Extensions of a project are only acceptable if the time extensions are justifiable and reimbursable. This may include added work scope or extensions to design at the direction of the owner. Unexpected inclement weather may also add time to a project timeline and even when some weather influences have been previously already calculated in, a particularly lengthy period of unstable weather, or protracted electrical outages after a catastrophic storm will certainly not be predictable or within the control of the general contractor. If, however, delays do not fall into these categories, this will cause significant negative implications for project costs. The most common reason the general contractor faces delays is when one or more subcontractors underperform or under-staff the project causing derailment of the project timeline and will likely result in a cascade of delays to each phase of the project. These kinds of shortfalls are not reimbursed by the owner. Another major risk factor is having inadequate safety measures. The Project Superintendent needs to be competent and vigilant, making sure each day that all workers and temporary barriers are in compliance with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) guidelines. Site Safety must be the number one priority for any general contractor, less due to concern for OSHA citation, but mainly out of a desire to avoid injury or even death, which will have potentially severe emotional and financial implications.
6. RATIOS AND ANALYSIS TESTING THE BID

As mentioned earlier in this paper, no two projects are alike nor would they have identical estimating approaches. Each project budgeted has its own unique estimating means and methods. A Construction Estimator must make every effort to stay ahead of the curve and have his or her hand on the pulse of the constantly shifting industry. Therefore, it is prudent to update cost www.aspenational.org
5. SPECIAL RISK CONSIDERATIONS

There are a number of factors that can have major cost impacts on the general requirements and general conditions. The most obvious, and potentially most
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databases regularly (quarterly, for example). A good strategy is also to save cost estimates & budgets for projects that have been deemed inactive or lost to competitors. This wealth of data can be considered invaluable and can help the estimator in preparing future estimates for similar projects.
portion of the project specifications. These requirements usually are very explicit and must be adhered to; otherwise the bid will be considered noncompliant and subjected to rejection.
8. SAMPLE SKETCHES
The schedule is broken up into three phases. This figure illustrates the temporary measures needed to facilitate building the additions and renovating the existing Hall. Phase I (Feb. 1 to Mar. 1, 2013) entails setting up the temporary measures and the relocation of Administration to temporary trailers (J) across the street. The school in this instance is willing to turn the administrative area & faculty parking over to the contractor, work from temporary trailers and park across the street where an existing parking is available. However, the school will still have access to the library, lecture hall, cafeteria and kitchen during construction, hence the temporary covered walkway (C). The work on both front and back additions will continue throughout all three phases (Mar. 1, 2013 to mid Aug. 2014, i.e. 17.5 months).
7. OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

Being organized is one of the most important estimating traits that every Construction Estimator should have regardless of how many years of experience he or she possesses. One must consider when preparing estimates to always cross check your math, keep a record of how you arrived at costing a certain item and save subcontractors and suppliers quotes. When bidding a project, in addition to understanding the scope of work, the Construction Estimator must familiarize him or herself with bid submission requirements. Said requirements can be readily found in the Instructions to Bidders section located in front
Figure 1
The schedule is broken up into three phases. This figure illustrates the temporary measures needed to facilitate building the additions and renovating the existing Hall. Phase I (Feb. 1 to Mar. 1, 2013) entails setting up the temporary measures and the relocation of Administration to temporary trailers (J) across the street. The school in this instance is willing to turn the administrative area & faculty parking over to the contractor, work from temporary trailers and park across the street where an existing parking is available. However, the school will still have access to the library, lecture hall, cafeteria and kitchen during construction, hence the temporary covered walkway (C). The work on both front and back additions will continue throughout all three phases (Mar. 1, 2013 to mid Aug. 2014, i.e. 17.5 months). www.aspenational.org
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Figure 2
Figures 2 & 3 (shown in the previous page) illustrate the renovation work required during Phase II (Mar. 1 to mid Aug. 2013) and Phase IIA (Summer 2013). The aforementioned phases require separating the spaces under renovation from occupied spaces. This entails installing temporary walls, a temporary covered walkway and providing all necessary life safety measures. Phase 3 (Summer 2014) is the last phase where the library, cafeteria and kitchen will be renovated and ready for occupancy (along with the additions) beginning of school year 2014.
Figure 3
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Figures 4 & 5 illustrate the installation of temporary scaffolding for all trades.
Figure 4
Figure 5
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9. SAMPLE TAKE-OFF & PRICING SHEET

It is always a good practice to break down takeoffs by material, labor & equipment. This will help the Construction Estimator determine the Crews Daily Productivity Rate (Labor Hours / Unit) for certain activity. For example, to determine the labor & equipment costs per SF associated with building 4 thick temporary construction access road, the following will apply: Crew & Equipment needed to construct temporary road at a rate of 5,000 SF/Day: 1 Equipment Operator @ $52 per Hour X 8-hr/day = $416 per day 1 Foreman @ $43 per Hour X 8-hr/day = $344 per day 3 Laborers @ $39 per Hour X 8-hr/day = $936 per day 1 Backhoe @ $44 per Hour X 8-hr/day = $352 per day Daily Crew Labor Hourly Cost will equate to Total Daily Labor Cost $1,696 divided by Total Daily Crew Hours 40 hrs = $42.40 per Labor Hour. Similarly, Crew Equipment Hourly cost will equate to $8.80 per Labor Hour Productivity Rate = Total Crew Daily Hours (40 hrs/day) divided by Daily Output (5,000 SF/day) = 0.008 Hours per SF Labor Cost per SF = Daily Crew Labor Hourly Cost X Productivity Rate = $42.40 X 0.008 = $0.34 per SF Equipment Cost per SF = Daily Equipment Hourly Cost X Productivity Rate = $8.80 X 0.008 = $0.07 per SF
Takeoffs from Logistics Plans:

Construction Fencing Double Gates Covered Walkway Construction Access Road Temporary Walls New Slab Openings Protection Scaffolding Temporary Water Temporary Sewer 1,200 2 150 7,900 5,300 120 11,500 75 75 LF EA LF SF SF LF SF LF LF
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10. GLOSSARY
Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) 2010 MasterFormat CSI is a national association dedicated to creating standards and formats to improve construction documents and project delivery. The organization is unique in the industry in that its members are a cross-section of specifiers, architects, engineers, contractors and building materials suppliers. The CSIs MasterFormat is the most widely used standard for organizing specifications for building projects in the U.S. MasterFormat organizes information by work results (materials and methods) with the primary purposes of organizing specifications and detailed cost information. MasterFormat is normally used from design to construction. Prevailing Wage Rates In government or state contracting, a prevailing wage is defined as the hourly wage, usual benefits and overtime, paid to workers, laborers, and mechanics within a particular area. Prevailing wages are established by State & Government agencies (such as Department of Labor) for each trade and occupation employed in the performance of public work. Prevailing wage regulations are an important element in ensuring that public construction projects do not destabilize the local construction industry, in leveraging public works investments for supporting local economies and local governments, and in advancing other priorities such as workforce development. The most well understood need for prevailing wages is to prevent the public sectors large expenditures and strict competitive bidding requirements from destabilizing local and regional construction markets. By taking wages out of the equation, prevailing wages organize competition around quality, productivity, and efficiency without touching off a race to the bottom as contractors underbid one another by lowering the rate of pay earned by their workers. The goal is that, with everyone playing on a level field, contractors seek to maximize their workers output and their own ability to manage work better than their competition. (Ref: Wikipedia)
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5 Tips To Make Your HomeBased Business Not Appear Homemade
One of the toughest obstacles we face when working from home is making it appear that were not, in fact, working from home. When clients call and there are kids screaming in the background, pets barking and meowing and timers going off for laundry and cooking, it doesnt appear professional. So, how can we appear more professional?
Tip # 1: Have a clean, professional website with your own domain name.
Do not, under any circumstances, have a free website hosted on another domain name with other companys ads all over the place! This is one of the biggest no-nos out there! Decide, instead, that in order to appear professional, you must invest in a professional website. If you arent skilled in web design, hire someone to do it for you or barter with another home-based business owner who does do web design. Choose a domain name that is closely related to your businesss name.
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LEADERSHIP
Tip # 2: Invest in a separate phone line or in a distinctive ring tone for that line.
Most phone companies offer a plan where you can have two or more numbers ringing to one phone line with distinctive rings. Its usually better to have a separate phone line in your office, in order to avoid after-hours phone calls from clients. This also enables you to shut the door on work when youre not there. Use a professional voicemail message or answering machine message and check the messages often.
Belief Statement
If youre a leader, you are responsible for your followers, and they have expectations for your behavior. Foremost among these expectations is consistency.
Consistent behavior by an authority figure is necessary to establish boundaries, and we all need to know our boundaries to feel secure. Moving through life without boundaries is like walking through a minefield; you never know which step could be your last.
Tip # 3: Think about how to display your business address.

How are you going to display your physical location? There are a few different options available. Most home-based business owners will say that they accept meetings by appointment only, to discourage clients from dropping in while theyre still in their jammies and havent had their morning coffee yet. If you dont want your customers to know you work from home, two other options are using a P.O. Box or attaching a Suite number to your address. If you use a P.O. Box, you will have to give your home address out for packages and anything they want to courier to you, but it does provide anonymity and discourages drop-in visitors. If you attach a suite number to your address in order to make it appear a business office, make sure you mention to your postal carrier that youre running a home-based business and thats why theres a different address on there.
A leader needs a belief framework to behave consistently. Life is full of dilemmas, fads, and intense passions of the moment; it is easy to go astray without a moral compass. Thats where writing your personal Belief Statement helps it clarifies your most important values. I recommend the following simple process.
Write short, declarative sentences.
Tip # 4: Define your office etiquette rules to your family.

What are the rules going to be for your kids and family members when youre on the phone or meeting with a client? Are you going to set a timer so they know when youll be available? Are you going to have set office hours and not meet with clients outside of those times? Are you going to have a play space in your office? This is especially important if youre going to have small kids playing nearby (quietly) while you work.
Your values may include business guidelines, spiritual beliefs, roles for organizations in society, how people should be treated, and any other enduring principles. A well-crafted belief statement is simple, brief, and relevant to its author. You need not share it with others although thats fine but you should read it once a month. After this monthly reading, ask yourself if your behavior has been congruent with your values. I challenge you to get started now on your first draft. Begin by writing freely without concern for length or limits. Dont rush, but instead let your thoughts evolve over a few days. As you become more comfortable with the ranking of your core values, begin the editing process again, without haste. You will recognize when youre done. So, what do you believe?
by Tom Wagner Wagner Consulting Group, Inc | President member of Magnolia Ch. 81
Limit your values, or beliefs, to five or fewer. List your items in a logical order. Edit your final Belief Statement to 100 words or less.
Most should begin with I believe.
Tip # 5: Invest in professional-quality promotional products and marketing pieces.

Dont print off business cards from your printer, unless you have a top-ofthe-line printer. Invest in professional-quality business cards and brochures. If you can, have some letterhead printed up, too, for contracts, letters to prospective clients and any correspondence that is business-related. If youre printing promotional products like T-shirts or apparel, coffee mugs, mousepads, etc., check the quality of the products put out by the printer you wish to use. Dont just price-hunt, look around for the best quality and invest in your business. Featuring free home business tips, home business resources, work at home information, money making advice, internet marketing techniques, and much more.Your ultimate resource for making money online! Article Source: http://www.leadershiparticles.net
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Columbia-Pacific Ch.54
Mock Bid a Real Hit

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very construction industry estimator accepts the undisputed fact that the ability to book business on a [somewhat] regular basis through preparing and submitting the low responsive and responsible price for their companys services is first and foremost in his or her job description. Often (if not always), that means participating in a competitive bid, with a hard time and date deadline. Further, those rare individuals who have the intelligence, resourcefulness, lightningfast critical thinking/decision-making skills, and the temperament to thrive in an atmosphere that is literally electrically charged from, say, 6:30 am until THE 2:00 or 3:00 bid turn-in, must also be physically, mentally and emotionally fortified to do pick themselves up after losing a hard-fought bid day on Tuesday and repeat the procedure a week, or possibly just days later. So, what motivates these battle-weary individuals to turn the lights out at the office, then fight traffic to attend a pretend bid day night, instead of making a beeline home? I believe the answer is three-fold:
by Curt Kolar, CPE Programs Chair of Columbia-Pacific Ch.54
Members of Columbia-Pacific Chapter 54 are ready for the competition.
Bragging rights among our peers (although a prize really sweetens The willingness to share our unique skills and experience with
the pot) those other construction professionals who have little or no idea what we do. Its in our genetic structure! This past May Chapter 54 and Walt Lemon, CPE (Lifetime), Moderator, hosted our third, Bid Simulation, (a,k,a, Mock Bid Day), dinner/ program/ workshop since November 2008 when Walt first offered his services. Whereas typical monthly program attendance hits about 25, the ranks have constantly swelled to 45 or 50 on our bid day nights, and this night was no exception, 47. And two thirds of our participants were non-ASPE members, non-estimators, consisting of exuberant NAWIC members, university construction management students and veteran bidders from a few large contractors in town. And, we were boosted with a talent pool of about a dozen chapter members, well-recognized in the Portland, OR construction community to ensure that all the ten 4-to-5-person teams competed on a level playing field. And play we did! Walt Lemon gave a basic orientation of the process, rules and goal (to win!) then, with a large wall clock synchronized, we began. With the aid of two human fax transmittals delivering new bids (even one for another project to test reading skills), the papers were flying, people were animated and laptops were recording what was certain to be the right bid. When the hour and a half-long bid was closed, one could feel the collective sigh of relief in the room; merely to be replaced with that anticipation one feels only on Christmas morning: as all the participants dutifully hung on every word (and number) as Walt dissected the job and revealed what were supposed to be the correct bid entries on everyones submittal. Like in the proverbial war room atmosphere, the opening and reading of the bids accurately captured all of the drama of real-world bidding. And one team was exuberant, while the other teams members were, no doubt, already thinking
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Walt Lemon, CPE (Northwest Governor)
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about their next-day morning many grateful that they dont have to do this for a living. Sincere gratitude to following, for making this event such a great a success:
Walt Lemon, who spent countless hours preparing the bid Our loyal core Chapter 54 attendees especially the Officers and
documents and lesson plan Board of Directors Samantha Jordan, local NAWIC Chapter President, and the prime requestor for this program Sam is also ASPE Chapter 54s Newsletter Publisher and Web updater Emerick Construction, who have graciously loaned us Sam and who fielded a team A paraphrased sampling of the comments received from the events attendees includes: Excellent Content, Lifelike, Educational,
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Relevant to my job Interactive Experience. Fun for both the pros and the non- estimators, The Moderator [Walt Lemon]. We are especially proud of the response from those representing Oregon State University, Construction Engineering Management (CEM) Dept.: David F. Rogge, Ph.D., P.E., Assistant Department Head, Joe Fradella, Class Instructor, and the ten CEM students (who all endured a 5-hour round-trip bus ride!). See their letter of thanks; click here. Dr. Rogge has been a longtime fan of ASPE, 54 and has frequently invited Walt to their campus for special guest lectures. Joe Fradella is eager to continue the tradition. They told Walt that of the student attendees, two are undergraduates, three are doctor candidates the rest were master candidates in CEM. With more true-to-life experiences like our Bid Sim many of them will be prepared for employment with large general contractors. ASPE is good for our business!
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Julys Quantity Survey:

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4,720 SF of Drywall is to be installed on walls. Q1) What is the volume of soil excavated in cubic yards? Q2) What is the mathematical name of the volume? Q2) What is the mathematical name of the volume?
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As of this writing the Society Business Office staff is all busy with finalizing all the items needed for the 2013 Estimating Academy and Convention that is being held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, so actually I dont have a lot of other items to bring you up to date on. However, there are two items that I want to announce and make all our members aware of.
First, is the NEWLY REVISED Recommended Bidding Procedures, Seventh Edition. It has been updated by the Standards Committee and Board of Trustees and is now ready for distribution. Each convention attendee will receive a copy in their convention packets and you can also download and print it off our website. It is found under the Resources tab and click on Publications. Please discontinue use of any prior issues of the Recommended Bidding Procedures you may currently have!
Second, is the 2012-2013 Scholarship Award Recipient. This year there were twelve applications received of very qualified students. This years recipient is Peter Strawman University of Cincinnati Peter is entering his fourth year in the Construction Management Program and will graduate in June, 2014, from the School of Advanced Structures. He is also an ASPE Student Member of the Southwestern Ohio Chapter #38. A $5,000 scholarship from the ASPE Scholarship Fund will be sent to the University of Cincinnati in Peters name for his senior year. Please look for a full article about Peter in an upcoming issue of the Estimating Today. To those members who are unable to join us in Philadelphia for convention, we will certainly miss you. If you are traveling for vacations, please travel safely and have a fun vacation! Until next month,
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State by State. Chapter by Chapter. Fellowship.

BECAUSE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS REALLY MATTER.
ARIZONA
Arizona Ch. 6
San Diego Ch. 4
Where: Doubletree Guest Suites - 320 44th St., Phoenix Date: 2nd Tues. of the Month Time: 5:30pm Social Hour 6:30pm Dinner Meeting Contact: Alan Skinner: 602.997.0000 alan@sis-corporation.com
Where: TBD Date: 3rd Tues. of Month Time: 5:30pm Social Hour 6:30pm Dinner 7:15pm Program Contact: Frank Young, FCPE 619.980.4025 pancho77@cox.net
DELAWARE
Delaware Ch. 75
ILLINOIS
Where: Varies Date: 2nd Weds. of month, Sept. - June Time: 5:30pm Social Hour 6:30pm Dinner 7:15pm Program Contact: Teri Mantey 302.529.2535 tmantey@nasonconstruction.com
Chicago Ch. 7
MAINE
Sacramento Ch. 11
Old Pueblo Ch. 53
Where: El Parador Restaurant Date: 1st Wednesday of month Time: 5:30pm Social 6pm Dinner 6:45pm Program Contact: Philip Rosenberg: 520.624.1757 philip@pgrconstruction.com
Where: Vanir Construction - 4540 Duckhorn Dr. #300, Sacramento Date: Once a month on a week day Time: 12pm Contact: Matthew Moore 916.941. 9364 mmoore@airsystems1.com
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Where: Brio Tuscan Grille - 330 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lomard, IL Date: 3rd Thurs. of Month Time: 5:30pm Social 6:30pm Dinner 7pm Program Contact: Marvin Fitzwater II, CPE 630.678.0808 mfitzwater@ccsos.com
Maine Ch. 37
Where: Varies Date: 1st Wed. in Oct., Dec, Feb, Apr & June Time: 6pm Social Hour 6:30pm Dinner Program Varies Contact: John Brockington, CPE 207.774.6635 jbrockington@ woodardcurran.com
Greater DC Ch. 23
INDIANA
ARKANSAS
Silicon Valley Ch. 55
Arkansas Ch. 33
Where: TBD Date: 3rd Fri. of Month Time: 12:00 Noon Contact: Justin Mack 501.553.5191 jmack@baldwinshell.com
Where: 400 Reed St. - Santa Clara Date: 3rd Monday of Month Time: 11:30am - 1pm Contact: Rich Jensen 408.828.4023 rajensen@joimail.com
Where: Hill International, Inc. - 1225 Eye Street, NW, Suite 600 Date: 3rd Wed. of month Time: 6pm Program Contact: Keith Buchanan, CPE 202. 408.3043 keithbuchanan@hillintl.com
Central Indiana Ch. 59

Where: Varies each month Date: 3rd Thurs. of month Time: 5:30pm Social 6pm Dinner 7pm Program Contact: Keith Parker,CPE 317.787.5746 keithparker@ circlebco.com
MARYLAND
Baltimore Ch. 21
FLORIDA
Where: TBD - see website Date: 2nd Thurs. of month Sept. - June Time: 5pm Social 6pm Dinner & Program Contact: Shana Carroll 410.461.0711 shana.m.carroll@gmail.com
Tampa Bay Ch. 48
Inland Empire Ch. 68
Razorback Ch. 79
Where: Varies - see website Date: 3rd Fri. of month Time: 11:30am 1pm Contact: Heath Rheay 479.750. 4565 info@razorbackaspe.org
Where: Marie Callenders - 29363 Rancho California Rd., Temecula Date: 3rd Thursday of Month Time: 5:30pm Social 6:30pm Dinner 7pm Program Contact: Rebecca Ferrell 951.295. 5166 rebecca.ferrell78@gmail.com
Where: Brio-Tuscan Grill at Intl Mall 2223 N. West Shore Blvd, Tampa Date: 3rd Thurs. of month except July & August Time: 6pm Social 6:45pm Dinner 7:15pm Program Contact: Victor Driskell 813.675.1987 vdriskell@live.com
Old Fort Ch. 65
MASSACHUSETTS
Boston, Ch. 25
Where: Courtyard Marriott of Cambridge | 777 Memorial Drive Date: 3rd Weds. of Month Time: 6pm Social 6:30pm Dinner 7pm Program Contact: Barbara Connolly 617.997.5116 bconnolly@bondbrothers.com
Where: TBD - see website Date: TBD - see website Time: TBD - see website Contact: Chad David 260.490.7449 cdavid@weigandconstruction.com
IOWA
Gold Coast Ch. 49
CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles Ch. 1
COLORADO
Denver Ch. 5
Where: VQ Hotel at Mile High - 1975 Mile High Stadium Circle, Denver Date: 2nd Tues of Month Sept. - May Time: 5pm Social 6pm Dinner 7pm Program Contact: Chris Morton, CPE 303. 899.4784 cmortoncpe@comcast.net
Where: The Barkley Restaurant - 1400 Huntington Dr., South Pasadena Date: 4th Wed. of Month Jan.-Oct. Time: 6pm Social 7pm Dinner 7:45pm Program Contact: Oleg Zeetser,CPE 213.637.9146 oleg.zeetser@lenax.net
Where: Nikkis On The Green, Orangebrook Golf Club - 400 Entrada Dr., Hollywood Date: 3rd Tues. of month except June, July & December Time: 5:30pm Social 6:15pm Dinner 6:30pm Program Contact: Stacey Miller 954.975.4304 stacey@aspechapter49.com
Quad Cities Ch. 71
Where: Granite City Food & Brewery 5270 Utica Ridge Road, Davenport, IA Date: 4th Tuesday of the Month except June, July, Aug., & Dec. Time: 5pm Social 6pm Dinner 6:30pm Program Contact: Dave Furness 563.386.5151 dfurness@treiberconstruction.com
MICHIGAN
Detroit Ch. 17
Orlando Ch. 50
Where: Announced via email lists and on chapter website Date: Announced via email & on website Time: 5:30pm - 8pm Social, Dinner & Program Contact: Amy Johnston 313.437. 2773 amy.johnston@aspe17.org
Golden Gate Ch. 2
Where: Brennans - 700 University Ave, Berkeley, CA Date: 3rd Weds. of each month Time: 6pm Social 6:30pm Dinner 7pm Program Contact: Douglas Bibby, CPE 510.525.9499 dbibby@bibbyllc.com
CONNECTICUT
Nutmeg Ch. 60
Where: Confettis Restaurant - 393 Farmington Ave., Rt. 10, Plainville, CT Date: 2nd Wed. of month Time: 6pm Social 6:30pm Dinner 7pm Program Contact: Eileen Basilone, CPE 860. 284.7437 ebasilone@kbebuilding.com
Where: Announced in e-mails one week prior to CRAVE RESTAURANT @ Mall of Millennia Date: 2nd Weds. of month Time: 5:45pm Social 6:15pm Dinner Program TBD Contact: Danny Chadwick,CPE 407.618.7482 dkchadwick@bellsouth.net
Greater Des Moines Ch. 73
Western Michigan Ch. 70
Where: Various Locations Date: 3rd Thurs. of Month, Sept-May Time: 5:30pm Social 6:30pm Dinner 7:30pm Program Contact: Steve Watrous 515.264.0782 stevew@autodoorgroup.com
Where: Grand Rapids BX - 4461 Cascade SE, Grand Rapids Date: 3rd Weds. of Month Time: 7am Contact: Jeremy Sompels 616.233. 5643 jeremy.sompels@gmail.com
Orange County Ch. 3
GEORGIA
Where: The Hastings Room at Ayres Hotel - 325 Bristol St., Costa Mesa Date: 2nd Wed. of Month Time: 5:30pm Social 6:15pm Dinner 7pm Program Contact: Steven Murow 714.932. 9992 smurow@dirt-expert.com
Atlanta Ch. 14
LOUISIANA
MINNESOTA
Viking Ch. 39
Where: Varies - Officers offices Date: 3rd Thurs. of month Time: 5:30pm Social 6-8pm Dinner & Program Contact: Chad Chapman 763.498. 3767 chad.chapman@fgould.com
Yankee Ch. 15
TBD: Contact Chapter President: Bill Jacabacci, CPE: 203.257.3928 jacabacci@gmail.com
Where: Cross Creek Caf - 1221 Cross Creek Parkway, Atlanta Date: 3rd Thurs. of month Time: 12 noon Lunch & Program Contact: Jack Fuller, CPE 770.886. 9414 jackf427@bellsouth.net
New Orleans Ch. 9
Where: TBD Date: TBD Time: TBD Contact: Jean-Prieur Du Plessis, CPE 504.274.0060 jduplessis@mkainc.com
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MISSISSIPPI
Magnolia Ch. 81
NEW MEXICO
Contact: Society Business Office 615.316.9200 psmith@aspenational.org
Roadrunner Ch. 47
OKLAHOMA
LandrunOklahoma City Ch. 80
Where: Wine Room at Ingrids Kitchen - 3701 N. Youngs Blvd, Oklahoma City Date: 1st Weds. of month Time: 11:30am 1pm Lunch & Program Contact: Rick Martin, CPE 405. 203.8058 rmartin.rlm@gmail.com
TENNESSEE
MISSOURI
St. Louis Metro Ch. 19
Where: Various locations Date: Thursday PM or Friday AM Time: 5:30pm OR 7am Social 6:30pm OR 8am Dinner & Program Contact: Brett Streb 314.713.3030 FBStreb@paric.com
Where: Fiestas - 4400 Carlisle NE, Albuquerque Date: 1st Wed of month Time: 5:30pm Social 6pm Dinner 6:30pm Program Contact: Glynnette Hale,CPE 505.823.4449 / 505.944.6616 ghaleyes@msn.com
Middle Tennessee Ch. 34
WASHINGTON
Where: Kraft CPA - 555 Great Circle Road, Nashville Date: 1st Fri. of Jan, March, May, August & October Time: 11am Social 12pm Program Contact: Ricky Sanford: 615.206.6809 ricky.sanford@rogersgroupinc.com
Puget Sound Ch. 45
Where: Rock Salt Restaurant Date: 3rd Tues. of Month Time: 5:30pm Social 6:30pm Dinner 7:15pm Program Contact: Mike Booth 206.793.8504 electricbooth@msn.com
NEW YORK
TEXAS
WISCONSIN
New York City Ch. 10
Heartland Ch. 32
Where: Hereford House - 5001 Town Center Dr, Leawood, KS Date: 3rd Tues. of month Sept May Time: 5:30pm Social 6pm Dinner 6:30pm Program Contact: Kelly Jarman,CPE 816.292.8671 kelly.jarman@jedunn.com
Where: Nebraska Steakhouse - 15 Stone St., New York, NY Date: Quarterly Time: 6pm Social 7pm Dinner & Program Contact: Peter Wellstood 914.235. 5650 imagineering@verizon.net
OREGON
Columbia-Pacific Ch. 54
Where: University Place - 310 SW Lincoln St., Portland Date: 3rd Tues. of month except Dec. Time: 5:30pm Social 6:15pm Dinner & Program Contact: Curt Kolar, CPE 503.962.8840 kolarc@trimet.org
Houston Ch. 18
Brew City Ch. 78
Where: Spagetti Westerns - 1608 N. Shepherd, Houston, TX Date: 2nd Mon. of month Time: 6pm Dinner - 7pm Program Contact: Dennis Maale,CPE 832.351.7210 dennis.maale@jacobs.com
Where: Charcoal Grill - 15375 West Greenfield Ave., New Berlin, WI Date: 2nd Tues. of Month Time: 5:30pm Social 6pm Dinner 6:30pm - 8pm Program Contact: Chris Rozof, CPE 262.790.8130 chrisr@berghammer.com
Empire State Ch. 42
Rio Grande Ch. 40
NEBRASKA
Great Plains Ch. 35
Where: Grisantis Italian Restaurant 10875 W Dodge Rd, Omaha Date: 2nd Weds of the month Time: 11:30am Contact: Mark Mentele 402.334.3332 ext.215 markm@tempestcompany.com
Where: Reel Seafood - 195 Wolf Road, Albany, NY Date: Quarterly - Sept.11 & Dec.11, 2012 March 12 & June 12, 2013 Time: 6pm Social 6:30pm Dinner 7pm Program Contact: James Diamantopoulos, CPE 518.369.4160 / 518.489.4160 estjimator@aol.com
PENNSYLVANIA
Greater Lehigh Valley Ch. 41
Where: Notices will be emailed. Date: TBD Time: TBD Contact: James G. Hanna, CPE 610.865.3000 jgh@dhuy.com
Where: Jaxsons Restaurant - 1135 Airways Blvd, El Paso Date: 1st Thurs. of each month Time: 5:30pm Social 6:30pm Dinner & Program Contact: Simon Woodart, CPE 915. 533.4202 swoodart@henrybenning.com
Dallas/Fort Worth Ch. 43
Western NY Ch. 77
NEVADA
Where: TBD Date: TBD Time: TBD Contact: Marcus Bates, CPE 972.789.9936 mbates@aguirreroden.com
Reno Ch. 12
NORTH CAROLINA
Charlotte
- Chapter in Development Info: email psmith@aspenational.org
Where: Varies Date: Varies Time: TBD Contact: Chad Cooley 775.359.0396 chad@deltafiresystems.com
Three Rivers Pittsburg Ch. 44
San Antonio Ch. 57
OHIO
Buckeye Ch. 27
Las Vegas Ch. 72
Where: Desert Pines Golf Club - 3415 East Bonanze Rd., Las Vegas Date: 2nd Thurs. of month Time: 5:30pm Social 6pm Dinner & Program Contact: Blossom Tavares 702.289. 9128 blossom.tavares@wsfp.us
Contact: Carolyn Van Paepeghem, LEED AP 614.586.0248 c.vanpaepeghem@setterlin.com
Philadelphia Ch. 61
Where: Normally at Weston Solutions 70 NW Loop 410 Ste.600, San Antonio Date: Last Thursday of Month Time: Between 4pm - 6pm Contact: Mohammad Sadi 210.248. 2415 / 210.324.9323 mohammad.sadi@westonsolutions.com
Northeastern OH Ch. 28
NEW JERSEY
Where: TBD Date: TBD Time: TBD Contact: Larry Lacure 216.973.6184 llacure@ozanne.com
Where: Double Tree Hotel - 640 W. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting Date: 3rd Wed. of month Time: 5:30pm Social 6:30pm Dinner/ Program Contact: Karla Wursthorn, CPE 610.649.0400 kwursthorn@tnward.com
UTAH
Salt Lake City Ch. 51
Where: Mountainlands Plan Room 583 West 3560 South, Salt Lake City Date: 3rd Thursday of Month Time: 5:30pm Dinner 6-7pm Program Contact: James Couts 801.292.9954 jcouts.pe.pls@gmail.com
Garden State Ch.26
Southwestern OH Ch. 38
Central PA Ch. 76
VIRGINIA
Where: Pals Cabin - 285 West Prospect Ave., West Orange Date: 4th Tues. of month Time: 6pm Social 7pm Dinner Contact: Jeff Senholzi 570.476.6907 CostNav@ptd.net
Where: Embassy Suites Hotel - 4554 Lake Forest Drive, Blue Ash, Ohio Date: 3rd Thurs. of month Time: 5:30pm Social 6pm Dinner Program Varies Contact: Gary Gilbert 513.861.8866 ggilbert@HGCconstruction.com
Where: TBD Date: 2nd Wed. of Month Time: 6pm Social 6:30pm Dinner & Program Contact: David Rodney, CPE 717.732.8210 drodney@ pyramidconstruction.us
Richmond Ch. 82
Where: Baskervill Architects - 101 15th St., Richmond Date: 3rd Weds. of Month Time: 5pm Social - 5:30pm Dinner 6pm Program Contact: TK Farleigh 804.343.1010 tfarleigh@baskervill.com
All Chapter Meetings are on a monthly basis unless otherwise noted. If you do not see a Chapter Meeting listing in your state/area call 615.316.9200. Chapter Presidents should contact the SBO with any updates needed.
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