April 2014 Rapid River Ramblings - CSI Grand Rapids

In This Issue……... Grand Rapids CSI Annual Election

2 · Your 2013/2014 Board Members Grand Rapids Chapter CSI Annual Director Elections are underway.
· Regional Committee Chairs
· Chapter President’s Message J. Costen, Dann Moesta, and Patrick (P.J.) Scott are on the
ballot for the open directors position. See page 7 to read the bio’s
3 · Anniversaries & New Members of the candidates.
· SPEC THAT!
· MasterFormat REMEMBER WHEN!! Dale Cammenga has agreed to stay on the board as a director
for one additional year.
4 · April Meeting Flyer
Gary Beimers is staying on the board as the new treasurer.
5 · Upcoming Meeting Schedule
Ed Avink is running as the President-Elect.
6-7 · We Saw You—March
Every Grand Rapids Chapter member has many reasons to vote
8 · 2014 Board Candidates this year. The ballots are all electronic, no paper ballots; just like
the national and regional voting this year.
9 · Scholarship Application Information
Instructions will be sent to each member.
10 · Scholarship Golf Outing Information
Voting will run through April 24, 2014 at 6:00pm.
11 · 2014 Design/Construct EXPO Info
Vote NOW!
12 · www.CSI chapter098.history

13 · CSI Region President’s Message

14 · Advertisement Packages

Minutes of the Board of Directors’
Meeting, see the “Archive” tab on CSI

Grand Rapids Chapter Website.

Next Chapter Event

Membership Meeting

Thursday, April 10, 2014

J. Costen Dann Moesta Patrick (P.J.) Scott

Hyatt Place—GR South Dale Cammenga Gary Beimers Ed Avink
2150 Metro Way SW
Wyoming, Michigan 1

see flyer on page 4 for more info

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Hank Hondorp, CSI President’s Message
Progressive AE
Ph: 616.361.2664 Fx: 616.361.1493 As we begin the month of April, 2014 we are beginning to
Em: [email protected] concentrate on a number of important events that we are
Director ’14/ President very much involved in.
Our golf committee is working very hard preparing for the
Mike Otis, CSI, CDT next Jim Hojnacki Scholarship Golf Outing. This year the
Double ‘O’ Supply outing will be at Quail Ridge Golf Club, on June 4, 2014. They
Ph: 616.878.3998 Fx: 616.878.4221 are also in the process of sending out notices to all colleges
Em: [email protected] and universities encouraging students to apply for a scholarship for next year.
Director ‘15/ President-Elect, Treasurer Along with that, the committee is seeking volunteers and sponsors for golf
holes, beverage cart, door prizes, etc. I would like to encourage all of our
Gregg Jones, AIA, CSI, CCS members to become involved with this event as it is very important to raise
c2AE scholarship money for students entering our profession. I would also challenge
Ph: 269.216.0222 Fx: 269.216.0223 you to invite guests to the event as in this way we are able market for new
Em: [email protected] members. Please continue to watch for the updates either in the newsletter
Director ‘15/Secretary and or e-mails that will be sent.
The EXPO committee is also working very hard as we are quickly approaching
Dan Goodman, CSI the fall when we along, with Grand Rapids Builders Exchange, partner together
Tubelite to present this year’s EXPO. We will be changing venues and this year it will
Ph: 616. be held at the Pinnacle Center on I-196 and the Hudsonville exit. The date set
Em: [email protected] for the EXPO is currently set for October 30, 2014. Please watch for the infor-
Director ‘15/EXPO Co-Chair mation and begin to plan on becoming involved and if you are able to sponsor,
volunteer to assist on the day of the event and or to even obtain a booth for
Dale Cammenga, CSI, CDT our company.
Progressive AE We had an excellent program this month with more than 20 attending the
Ph: 616.361.2664 Fx: 616.361.1493 hands on, “Tile Installation”. We would like to thank the owner and employees
Em: [email protected] of Daltile for sponsoring and opening their facility to us to physically install and
Director ‘14/ Electronic Newsletter Chair, grout ceramic tile. We were also updated on new products and procedures,
Website Chair which was very helpful.
Next moth we will be back at the Hyatt, and will have Thad Goodman, from the
Jim Collins, CSI, CCCA Institute with us. I would highly encourage you to check your schedules and
c2ae attend with us on Aril 10, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. In May, we will again be in
Ph: 616.454.9414. Fx: 616.454.9415 Lansing for an All-Michigan CSI meeting. The program will be “Building a
Em: [email protected] Better Michigan through Placemaking”.
Director ’14/ Golf Chair With all of the above on the calendar we would ask that everyone seriously
consider attending not only the Golf outing and the EXPO, but also to
Gary Beimers, FCSI, CDT,SCIP attend the excellent programs we are having. I know you will miss some very
GB Consultants good information if you do not attend the next program with Thad Goodman.
Ph: 616.295.2232 He is an excellent speaker and I know you will gain much from attending.
Em: [email protected]
Director ‘14/Great Lakes Region Past Thanks for the continued support.
President, Membership Chair, Program Chair Henry W. (Hank) Hondorp, President

Jay Van Duren, CSI
GMB Architecture/Engineering
Ph: 616.796.0200
Em: [email protected]
Director ‘15/ EXPO Co-Chair

Lisa Berryman-Render, CSI, CDT
Atlas EPS
Ph: 616.889.5264 Fx:815.572.9077
Em: [email protected]
Director ‘13/Past President

Committee Chairs Great Lakes Region Officers:

Ed Avink, CSI, CCS President: Jack P. Morgan, RA, CSI, CCS, CCCA, AIA, NCARB, SCIP |
Progressive AE Indianapolis, IN | Em: [email protected]
Ph: 616.361.2664 President-Elect: Ivette Ramirez Bruns, CSI, CCS|
Fx: 616.361.1493 Indianapolis, IN | Em: [email protected]
Em: [email protected] Vice President 1: James C. McDonald, CDT, CCS, LEED AP, USGBC |
Advertising Chair, Technical Chair, Columbus, OH | Em: [email protected]
Certification Chair Vice President 2: Scott Noel, CSI |
Lexington, KY | Em: [email protected]
Jim Hojnacki, CSI, CCS Secretary: Daniel L. McCloskey, CSI, CDT |
Retired or just tired Indianapolis, IN | Em: [email protected]
Ph: 616.455.9357 Treasurer: Ralph R. Pitman, Jr., CSI, CDT |
Em: [email protected] Avon, IN | Em: [email protected]
Chapter Historian, Awards Chair Education Chair: Helaine K. Robinson, CSI, CCS, CCCA, SCIP, QSPEC |
Cincinnati, OH | Em: [email protected]
www.grandrapidsmi.csinet.org Technical Chair: Gary L. Beimers, FCSI, CDT, CSC, SCIP |
Grand Rapids, MI | Em: [email protected]
Past President, Planning Chair: Thad Goodman, CSI |
Columbus, OH | Em: [email protected]

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Chapter Member Anniversaries

April 2014 Company Continuous Total CSI pins are being offered to members at
GB Consulting Since Years a low cost of $8.00. These pins have
Name Flies & VandenBrink 1990 24 been a tradition in our chapter and we
Gary Beimers Trudell Arch. Consulting 1993 21 hope to continue this. Show your
Steve VandenBrink Retired 1994 20* support for CSI by wearing these
Dave Trudell C2AE 1998 16 wonderful pins.
Fred Hall Great Lakes Systems 2004 10*
Jim Collins C2AE 2005 9 OUR MISSION
Kevin Clausen Paradigm Design 2006 8
Gregg Jones 2010 4 TO ADVANCE CONSTRUCTION
Bill Bedford
DOCUMENTATION AND
* Indicates that Anniversary Chevron will be presented at next Chapter Meeting.
EDUCATE BUILDING TEAMS TO

IMPROVE PROJECT

PERFORMANCE IN WEST

MICHIGAN.

New CSI Members :

Welcome to the following new chapter members:

None

SPEC THAT! MasterFormat REMEMBER WHEN!

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E-Mail Address Change?

The Rapid River Ramblings requires that you must have an internet connection and an e-mail address. If your e-mail address is not
listed on the National Web Site (www.csinet.org), you must contact the Electronic Communications Chair. This e-mail address will
be held in the highest confidence if you are not listed on the National Web site. This will offer you updates on changes to the
Chapter Web Site and Meeting Announcements.

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THREE PART SPECIFICATIONS
AND

THE BUILDING PRODUCT MANUFACTURER

april 2014 A presentation geared to learning how the Construction Specifications
csi grand rapids chapter Institute organizes information about manufacturers products for use
and installation on projects.
invites you to
Learn how to use data mining to get the best results on the types of
projects you want to be listed on.

This presentation also covers the basics of calling on the architectural

community for education, documentation and eventual specification.

Thad Goodman is currently the
Construction Design Manager for the
National Gypsum Company. His territory
covers 13 states around the Great Lakes
and the upper Central part of the country.
His primary responsibilities are education
of gypsum products and assemblies
issues in commercial buildings to the
Architectural community.

Date: Thad Goodman, CSI He has been the Great Lakes Region
President, is a Past President of the
Time: CSI Great Lakes Region Director Columbus Chapter, served 3 terms as the
Social - 6:00 Construction Design Manager Chair of the Academic Programs
Dinner - 6:30 National Gypsum Committee, and is the current Great Lakes
Program - 7:15 Region Director, serving CSI at the
Institute level.

Hyatt Place— GR South Register by Monday, April 7, 2014 via:
2150 Metro Lane SW
Wyoming, Michigan - E-mail to [email protected]

Dinner Price: 4
Free - Grand Rapids Chapter Members; $25– Guests

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SAVE THE DATES

JUNE

Jim Hojonacki Scholarship Golf Outing
Date: June 4, 2014
Place: Quail Ridge Golf Club, Ada, MI
Stay tuned to future newsletters for more information.

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We Saw You - March 2014 - HANDS ON Tile Installation

by Jim Hojnacki, CCS (retired), Member Emeritus

I don’t think any of us who attended the March CSI meeting at the Daltile Showroom on Broadmoor
Avenue near 36th Street will become certified tile installers anytime soon. Our hosts for the evening were
CSI members Jennifer McCormick of Daltile and Craig Harmon of Mapei. We were all set up in teams of 3
people at each work table and, after a short (but thorough) presentation and discussion, we were allowed
to do our own tile installation and grouting procedures. The math worked out perfectly as we had 24
attendees and 8 work tables. Yours truly was slightly overdressed for the occasion but I managed to
keep my jacket and tie out of the grout bucket. I haven’t had this much fun since Sister Mary Notelma
showed us how to make Paper Mache masks in Sixth Grade. Overall, the majority of the group did a
decent job of making their sample panels look like a professional installation.

While the main focus of Craig Harmon’s presentation was directed towards the new LFT (large format
tile), we only had to work with the standard 6” x 6” size tile. The new LFT comes in sizes 24” x 24” and
24” x 48”, and these units are very heavy and difficult to handle. Because of the larger size, these units
are manufactured with a slight curvature that is barely perceptible to the human eye. Typical tile
installers must use caution when handling these larger sizes and they must also be careful to offset the
running bond by 1/3 of the tile size. If the tiles were set with the typical running bond of 1/2 tile size,
the curvature would cause the corners of the tile to sit below the center of the curved tile creating an
offset at the edge of the tile pieces that could cause unevenness and possible tripping. The 1/3 tile offset
allows the edges to be more evenly matched and to remain level. The LFT also should not be installed
according to typical TCA guidelines for using “thin set” (3/8-inch) mortar. The best mortar for these tiles
is “medium bed” (3/4-inch) mortar because it includes larger gradations of aggregate to support the
larger and heavier tile pieces. Craig and Jennifer showed us some newer “thin tile” panels (Daltile
SlimLite) that are merely about 1/8-inch in thickness and these thin panels come in sizes 39” x 39”
(100 cm x 100 cm) and 39” x 118” (100 cm x 300 cm). These larger size units are best handled by the
installers the same way that glass installers handle large sheets of glass using suction cups.

The type of mortar used for the LFT units is referred to as “thixotropic” because it is stickier and holds
together better on vertical walls and will not sag or fall off the wall like normal cement mortar will.
Caution must also be used to allow a longer curing time for the LFT tiles because, unlike standard porous
ceramic tiles, these tiles are generally porcelain or glass tiles and are much denser and will not allow the
moisture in the mortar to evaporate as quickly. With the denser tile, the only avenue of escape for the
moisture in the mortar is through the joint while standard ceramic tile will also allow the moisture to
escape through the thickness of unit itself.

Board of Directors meeting prior to Membership meeting

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Those CSI members and guests who were in attendance include:

Otniel Angulo Trane Company
Ed Avink Progressive AE
Gary Beimers G. B. Consulting
Crystal Bishop Tower Pinkster Titus Assoc.
Meghan Boot Tower Pinkster Titus Assoc.
Dale Cammenga Progressive AE
Kevin Clausen Great Lakes Systems Roofing
Jim Collins C2AE
Patrick Corderman Rockford Construction
J. Costen North Coast Roofing
Ken DeBack Geotech Engineers
Pete DeJong Monsma Marketing
Dan Goodman Tubelite Windows & Doors
Fred Hall Retired consultant
Craig Harmon Mapei Corporation
Jim Hojnacki (Emeritus) AEIC
Hank Hondorp Progressive AE
Gary Johnson Tower Pinkster Titus Assoc.
Gregg Jones C2AE
Bud LeGallee Versico Roofing Co.
Jennifer McCormick Daltile
Mike Otis Double O Supply & Craftsmen
David Roodvoets DLR Consulting
Patrick Scott ASSA Abloy Door Security
Systems
Charlie Smith Hardware Agents
Jay VanDuren GMB Arch. + Engr.

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CSI Grand Rapids Chapter Board Candidates

J. Costen, CSI Dann Moesta, CSI

J. Costen has been a Manufacture’s Rep in West Michigan for Dann Moesta, RRO, is a product representative with Royal
18 years. The past 3½ years have been with North Coast Adhesives and Sealants, specializing in accessory products for
Reps and Carlisle SynTec. J. specializes in working with ar- Low Slope Roofing. Having been on both the technical and
chitects and building owners in providing cost effective high commercial side of manufacturing, Dann brings a good mix of
performance single-ply roofing, insulation and daylighting product knowledge and technical acumen with an
solutions for commercial buildings with a strong emphasis on understanding of the supply side challenges related to
sustainable building materials. managing complex commercial projects. Currently, Dann is
working to maintain the Grand Rapids Chapter Website, and is
Previously J. was the manufacturer’s rep for another roofing part of the Golf committee for the Grand Rapids
manufacturer as well as Tectum, Icynene and Ludowici. Chapter.

J. is originally from (and still lives in) Grandville, Michigan If chosen to participate as a board member, Dann’s focus will
along with his wife Lisa and 9 year old daughter Mia and he be to increase outreach on behalf of the Chapter into the
has been a member of CSI for (I’m not sure) years. Design and Building Community.

Hobbies include: Golfing, riding my motorcycle, fishing and Dann is married to his best friend of fifteen years, Kim, and
hanging out with family and friends. has one Daughter, Luciana. He enjoys vacationing with his
family, camping, and gardening.
J. Costen
North Coast Reps / Carlisle SynTec Dann has been with CSI for one year and will take the CDT in
2900 Wilson Ave. SW, Suite #114 the Spring of 2015.
Grandville, Michigan 49418
PH: (616) 437-9221
FX: (616) 249-9027
[email protected]

J. Costen Patrick J. “P.J.” Scott AHC/CDC, CSI, IIDA
Dann Moesta II P.J. Scott is 3 year member of CSI and is an Architectural
Patrick (P.J.) Scott Hardware Consultant and Certified Door Consultant with ASSA
VOTE for 1 ABLOY Door Security Solutions. He works locally with the west
Michigan architectural community in preparing door hardware,
www.grandrapidsmi.csinet.org door, frame and access control specifications for their projects.
P.J. has been involved in the construction industry since 1992
as both a residential and commercial carpenter, iron worker,
field superintendent and has been in the door and hardware
industry exclusively since 2000.

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2014 - 2015 Academic Year Scholarship Application Instructions

1. YOU ARE ELIGIBLE IF....
2. A. You are currently or will be enrolled full-time in the 2013-2014 academic year in high school or an accredited college,
university or trade school within the State of Michigan with a current minimum 3.0 GPA.
B. You are or will be pursuing course of study directly related to the construction industry i.e., Architecture, Engineering,
Electrical, Mechanical, Construction Management/Technology, Facilities Maintenance….

2. AWARD PROCESS

A. The Grand Rapids Chapter CSI Academic Affairs Committee will review the applications and select the recipients.
Their decision will be made based on the following criteria:
1. Scholastic ability of applicant.
2. References presented by the applicant.
3. Financial need.
4. How applicant will benefit from receiving this scholarship.
5. The applicant or family member is a member of CSI; not mandatory but will be considered in final determination.
B. The actual dollar amount of the award will be determined by the Committee and based on available funds.
C. Successful recipients and school advisors will be notified of awards by May 16, 2014. The awards will be presented
at the CSI Scholarship Golf Outing on June, 4 2014 at Quail Ridge Golf Club.
D. The awards will be made payable jointly to the recipient and recipient’s academic institution.

3. SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

A. Your completed application must include the following:
1. A completed Scholarship Application form, copies of transcripts and your attachments.
2. Three references, one must be from an educational advisor and two other references from other educational advisor(s),
employer(s), volunteer organization(s), family or friends. Your references must arrive separate from your application.
3. Write one page about yourself, your future and need for financial assistance.

B. You are encouraged to include additional information to support your scholarship application. (These are optional and must be
received before the application deadline.):
1. Additional Individual letters of reference.
2. Photocopies of awards you received with name and phone number of a person who can verify the award written on back.
3. Photocopies or other documents certifying your membership in the student affiliate of various professional
organizations or past participation with CSI. Include your current membership expiration.

C. The Grand Rapids Chapter CSI Academic Affairs Committee must receive your application no later than midnight on
April 18, 2014. References must also arrive by this date. Return application before the deadline to:

Grand Rapids Chapter CSI
Attention: Scholarship Selection Committee

P.O. Box 2826
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
See the CSI Grand Rapids Web site for Application Forms
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The Grand Rapids Chapter of the Construction Specifications
Institute Cordially invites you to the:

The James (Hojo) Hojnacki Scholarship Golf Outing

For nearly 30 years, The James (Hojo) Hojnacki Scholarship Golf Outing (Named so in 2012) has been an enjoyable way for the

Design and Building Community to support next generation of industry leaders by providing scholarship money for students pursuing

course of study directly related to the construction industry. Since 2006, this Golf Outing has raised over $35,000, and has helped 41

students. Please remember that your participation in this event, and events like this are a direct way to support those people that will

be the future of this industry we are all a part. Please know the Golf Outing is run by CSI as a non-profit and 100% of the proceeds

goes to the fund.

This year’s event will be held at Quail Ridge Golf Club in Ada, Michigan.

This 18-hole championship course is known for its stunning natural beauty and

lush greenery. The most obvious characteristics are the generous fairways and

greens. Large trees, gentle hills, water and bunkers come into play, but with five

sets of tees, everyone in your foursome or family can have a great time playing

at Quail Ridge.

Location: Quail Ridge Golf Club

8375 36th St SE

Ada, MI 49301

Date: Wednesday, June 4th, 2014

Time: 12:00 PM shot gun start

Registration begins at 10:00 AM

(Driving range and putting greens are open prior to shot gun start and is included in the price of golf)

Entry Fees: $100.00 / per player (includes dinner and a fine day of golf)

$25.00 dinner only

Lunch: Can be purchased at the clubhouse prior to the outing.

Dinner: Sizzler Steak Buffet, baked potato, vegetable, salads, Bread and dessert

Prizes (everybody likes prizes):

First Place Team: A FREE round of golf to each team member

Second Place Team: $100 ($25.00 to each member)

Closest to the Pin: $25.00 Gift Certificates- 2 to be given away

Longest Drive: $25.00 Gift Certificates- 2 to be given away

Plus door prizes to be given away during dinner (must be present to win)

The Format: 4 Person Scramble format - best ball – one drive per member must be used on each 9.

Scoring Format: Standard Scoring applies. Tie Breaker: Scores will be compared to handicap of hole.

We will continue comparing until a winner is determined.

Scoring Helpers:

Helper Tape: 3’-0” helper tapes will be available for purchase prior to the outing. Each team member is allowed purchase of (1) 3’

tape, therefore each team can have no more than 12’-0” of helper tape.

Mulligans: Mulligans will be available for purchase prior to the outing. Each team member is allowed (1) mulligan.

These helpers are part of the Honor system. All we ask is that once one of the helpers is used it is destroyed and

placed in the trash at one of the tees garbage bins.

On Course activities:

Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin: We will have two (2) longest drive holes, one on each nine and will have one additional

closest to the pin hole along with the “Hit the Green Hole”.

Hit The Green: We will have someone at one hole taking "$5.00 - donations"... challenge: to hit onto the green.

Those who successfully hit the green will be issued a ticket. The winning ticket will receive 50%

of the pot and be announced at dinner.

Centerline of Fairway: We will have someone at one tee taking "$5.00 - donations"... challenge: to hit the fairway closest

to the predetermined line of the fairway. Distance is not a criteria here, just being close will put

you in the running for 50% of the pot and will be announced at the dinner.

By funding the CSI Grand Rapids Chapter Scholarship, we are investing in Michigan infrastructure and its greatest asset, the young people that will

make up the future of the Build Trade. Please take a close look at the sponsorship opportunities (on the following pages) available to your company

during this outing. This is a great way to further boost our scholarship fund and advertise for your company at the same time!

Visit the GR Chapter Website to download the entry forms or sponsorship forms today!! 10

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EXHIBITOR
INFORMATION

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Expo Floor 12:30 pm—6:00 pm

What can you Expect by Exhibiting? Registration Process
 Brand Exposure
 Collaboration with colleagues You can apply for your Exhibit Booth by
 Networking emailing or faxing the attached registration
 Optimal Selling to your target audience form with your top three (3) choices for
booth location to Builders Exchange of
Building Knowledge Michigan. Early Registration ends on June
2, 2014. Spaces are limited, get your
application in early! Visit the GR Chapter
website to download Booth Application
Forms.

CEU classes will be centered around 3330 Highland Drive,
this year’s theme. Integrating a theme for the Hudsonville, MI 49426
Expo helps get your target audience to
attend.

Booth Choice

 Basic Booth: 8x10 booth, carpeting, WiFi, standard

power, skirted table, 2 chairs and wastebasket.

 Executive Booth: Basic booth - Plus power point

running on a loop during the expo hours in the exhibit
hall on 4 large screens (20 slide max) and logo on
handout.

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WWW.CSI chapter 098.history

by Jim Hojnacki, CSI CCS (retired), Member Emeritus, Chapter Historian

This month’s WWW History Column (The Way We Were) is kind of similar to
last month’s History Column which went back from the years 2008 thru last year
and looked at all of the programs which were offered during the month of
February. The similarity ends at the point during my “research for February”
where I could not sift through all the piles of loose paper (CLUTTER) that are on
my side board and card table without something or someone falling on the floor.
Amongst the files (OVERLAPPING PILES) were 3 sheets of paper dating back to
the years 2002 and 2003. I knew in my heart that these 3 particular pieces of
paper would come in handy one of these decades.

Dateline: Thursday, February 7, 2002: Tour New Building and Navigate
the CSI Web Site – CSI offers a “2-for-1” meeting this month with a new
building tour and learn how to access and navigate the CSI Web Site. The design firm of Fishbeck
Thompson Carr & Huber is proud to present their new Grand Rapids Office facilities located at 1515
Arboretum Dr., SE, just off Cascade Rd., east of the Spaulding Ave. and Hall St. intersections
(adjacent to the Watermark Country Club). FTCH opened its new building complex in July of 2001 to
house the nearly 250 Grand Rapids employees which had been previously housed in five separate
buildings on Fulton St. in Ada just over a mile west of Amway. Look for the “big red roof” tucked
away in the grove of trees just west the golf course. Also, learn how to access and navigate the CSI
Institute Web Site. [Didn’t Gary Beimers just do this again in February?] Jim Hojnacki, CCS, Chapter
Secretary and Technical Chair, will show you how to get on line and look at your individual CSI
Member Profiles, change your profile data on line, or just look up all that information that CSI has
available for you. Look up CSI by-laws, CSI Technical Documents, or even search the address or
phone of your CSI buddies across the country with just a few key strokes and mouse clicks. Come
with questions and get the straight scoop about your organization. Look up other CSI chapters across
the country and read their newsletters on line. [For the record, this was also just 3 months before my
wife and I went to Alaska to see our son and we walked across the Arctic Circle on Memorial Day.]

Dateline: Thursday, February 13, 2003: Concrete Slabs, Moisture, and Adhered Flooring –
Chapter members, Pat Corderman, David Turner, John Arends, and Gary Johnson presented a panel
discussion on a subject most everybody wanted to shy away from. This is one of the most perplexing
issues in construction today [and still is]. In the panel scenario, all members of the construction team
have worked hard to meet the project deadline. The only remaining task is to install the floor, and the
concrete slab contains too much moisture. Months pass by as the slab dries, and hopes of an
“on-time” completion date fade to a distant memory. How did this happen? How dry does the slab
really have to be, and how long does it take to get the slab that dry? What can be done about it now?
How can this be prevented? The CSI Greater Grand Rapids Chapter is pleased to offer its members
and other industry professionals the opportunity to attend a panel discussion addressing this topic.
Each member of the construction team has a unique perspective and opportunity to impact this
problem. One person’s brilliant solution can be another’s nightmare. Therefore, we have assembled a
diverse panel, including the following panelists: Pat Corderman – Project Manager with Rockford
Construction; David Turner – Concrete Contractor from Kent Companies; John Arends – Home Acres
Building Supply Co., experienced as a flooring supplier and installer; Gary Johnson – Architect and
Specifications Writer for Tower Pinkster Titus Associates.

Dateline: Thursday, May 8, 2003: DeVos Place Tour – Tour the new Grand Rapids Convention
Center Site at the corner of Monroe Ave. and Michigan St. Meet for dinner at Rembrandts at
Bridgewater Place and a discussion and presentation about the project before walking across the river
on the Bridge St Bridge to tour the site [note – Michigan St. and Bridge St. change names at the
middle of the bridge]. Hosts for the presentation and tour are from Progressive AE and will include
John Van Houten, AIA, Project Architect, and Bill Culhane, RA, Construction Administrator.
Presentation will include a brief history of the project, a project overview, and descriptions of some of
the unique features of this structure. Hard hats and hard sole shoes are mandatory. Sorry, no tennis
shoes or high heels.

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Great Lakes Region Monthly Address – March 2014

Jack P. Morgan , President

GLR activities are continuing into 2014:

CSI Elections Results – CSI Elections occurred in February. Great Lakes Region winners are – Philip Babinec –
Cincinnati (President-Elect), Jeffery Clark – Louisville (Vice President), and Bob Schrock – Cincinnati (Treasurer).
Additionally, Great Lakes Region member - Lane Beougher was elected Institute President- Elect. Congratulations
to the winners and all candidates for stepping up to run for an office. The Great Lakes Region and Institute will be in
capable hands for the upcoming year.

2014 Region Conference – Save the date for the Region Conference in Indianapolis occurring July 31, August 1, and
August 2, 2014. The Conference activities will be held at the NCAA Headquarters in downtown Indianapolis. On-line
Registration will be available soon. Planning is well underway with many educational, social, and networking
opportunities. Sponsorship opportunities are available to give your company great exposure while supporting a great
event. Attending a Regional Conference is beneficial for leadership training as well as good fun. Check the Region
Website http://greatlakes.csinet.org for updates.

Award Nominations – With the new year, it is time to start thinking of those in the Chapter and Region that you feel are
deserving to be recognized with awards. Many of the awards need recommendations which take time to collect. The due date is
May 2, 2014. You can receive more information at http://www.csinet.org/Get- Involved/Honors-Awards Our Region’s Awards
Chair is Henry Stellema, [email protected] for more information.

Call for Volunteers – CSI Institute is looking for those that would like to serve on various Institute Committees. This is a
chance to expand your exposure and experience by joining the various committees of CSI. Look in www.csinet.org/CSI leaders/
volunteers for information about each of CSI’s various committees that need participants. Additionally, if you are interested in
getting more involved in the Region, we would welcome you. Contact President-Elect, Ivette Bruns, [email protected] for more
information.

Future Events – CONSTRUCT 2014 will be held in Baltimore, MD, September 9 through 12, 2014. A Bi-Region
Conference between the Great Lakes Region and the North Central Region will be held in downtown Chicago, May 7
through 9, 2015. Planning is underway, stay tuned for further updates. Returning to the Midwest, CONSTRUCT 2015
will be held in St. Louis, MO, September 29 through October 2, 2015.

Chapter Visits – Region Leadership is coming to an event in your Chapter. Let us know what is happening in your Chapter and
who you would like to see visit your event. Contact President-Elect Ivette Bruns, [email protected] for more details.

Spring’s coming is refreshing after this terrible winter. Many opportunities that CSI and The Great Lakes Region offer should be
refreshing reminders to get out and enjoy our Region by going to various Trade Shows and Special Chapter events. Check out the
various Newsletters of our Region to find out about the various events. Go the Institute Website, www.csinet.org, click on the
Chapter Locator, click on the Great Lakes Region, then click on each of the chapters of our Region. Many thanks for all of your
efforts to better the Great Lakes Region, CSI.

Jack P. Morgan, CSI, CCS, CCCA, AIA, NCARB, SCIP
[email protected]

317-508-4516

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Special Thank You to
Daltile for

sponsoring the dinner and bar
at the

March meeting.

Daltile Showroom
3480 Broadmoor SE
Kentwood, Michigan

If you would like to sponsor
the dinner or the bar at a

future membership meeting,
please contact Gary Beimers.

SPONSORSHIP / ADVERTISING WITH CSI GRAND RAPIDS

What better way to reach the construction & design community than to have your sponsorship advertisements appear on our CSI
Grand Rapids web site and/or in our monthly newsletter?

CSI Grand Rapids would enjoy helping you with your advertising needs. We can help you sell your services or products. We have
a number of different sponsorship advertising packages to give you and your firm, company, group, or organization the exposure
to the construction professionals you’re looking for.

Just a reminder,……..now you can pay to sponsor/advertise with a credit card directly on our web site!! With the convenience of PAY
-PAL, simply select the package you want, and pay for your advertising package on line with Visa, MasterCard, American Express,
or Discover. When you pay online for your package, don’t forget to fill out the appropriate sponsorship advertising package con-
tract and forward to Ed Avink.

Keep in mind that in most cases, your package will last for a whole year. At the end of that time period, if you elect to change
your package, we’ll help you with that. If you choose not to renew your package, we simply remove your advertising from the
appropriate media.

Check out our web site (http://www.grandrapidsmi.csinet.org) for the advertising package to fit your needs. Don’t see a package
that suits your needs? Don’t worry! We can work with you to customize a package that’s perfect for you.

For more information, contact Ed Avink, CSI, CCS:
Phone: 616-361-2664
E-mail: [email protected]

The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) is an individual membership technical society whose core purpose is to improve the process of creating and sustaining the built environment. The Institute provides
technical information and products, continuing education, professional conferences, and product shows to enhance communications among all disciplines of nonresidential building design and construction and
meet the industry's need for a common system of organizing and presenting construction information. CSI’s more than 18, 000 members include architects, engineers, constructors, specifiers of construction
products, suppliers of construction products, building owners, and facility managers. Founded in 1948, CSI is headquartered outside Washington in Alexandria, VA, and has 146 local chapters nationwide.

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