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Columbia Pacifi c Chapter 54
Upcoming Events
March Program More details page 3.
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ASHRAE http://www.orashrae.org/
Volume 27 | Issue 2 | March 2017
The Northwest Recap
IN THIS EDITION OF THE RECAP
Chapter Message p 2March Program p 3ASPE Code of Ethic Cannons p 4Meet Carey Lee p 7Call for Ethics p 8
Code of EthicsPage 5
Are you ready for the BIG ONE?? Page 3
Do you wear orange?A message from the PresidentPage 2
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Columbia Pacifi c Chapter 54
After a short break, trying to balance life, a teenager, exercise, newsletter and the presidency (not to mention work) I wasn’t able to get a February newsletter out the door, I barely issued January at the beginning of February. So, for now, we may only see the newsletter every other month. I don’t typically have that much to say anyway.
Our February joint program meeting with CSI, ASHRAE & AACE was packed full of wonderful people and was real exciting. As it turns out a lot of people wear black socks but but not a lot of orange shirts, you would understand if you were there. The scavenger hunt was a great way to get people talking and a lot of fun and we had lots of awesome prizes donated for the 50/50 ASPE scholarship raffl e. The donors were, in alphabetical order, Cherry City Electric, Ferguson, HydroTemp Mechanical, Johnson Barrow, SunSteel, and Mesher Supply. Thank you all for contributing to the success of the program meeting and our scholarship raffl e.
Our next meeting will be on the preparedness for the impending earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction zone. Is Portland ready? This will be a panel discussion with industry leaders and experts. See fl ier in this issue and get signed up. Hope to see you all there.
The next certifi cation cycle will begin July 2017 so start thinking about signing up and getting your estimating skills certifi ed. Join people like myself and become a CPE (Certifi ed Professional Estimator), by signing up on our national website:www.aspenationalorg/?page=CertProgram
ASPE promotes Education, Ethics, Standards and Fellowship, which all lead to Professionalism. Strive for excellence. See you soon.
Chana Frederick, CPEASPE Chapter 54 President
Offi cers and Chairs
Columbia Pacifi c 2017
PresidentChana Frederick, CPE971-832-3944 [email protected]
First Vice President/MembershipCraig Welburn, E503-566-5617 [email protected]
Second Vice President/ProgramsCarey Lee360-949-6974 [email protected]
SecretaryMike Flynn, CPE (971) 279-5002 mikefl [email protected]
TreasurerRobert Rivera, C(503) 846-7849 [email protected]
Certifi cation/NW Recap Editor Chana Frederick, CPE971-832-3944 [email protected]
PublisherSamantha Jordan(503) 777-5531 [email protected]
DirectorsJared Carkin503-209-6048 [email protected]
~New Chapter Address~PO Box 19886Portland, OR [email protected]
From The President
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ASPE March Program
Is Portland ready for a high magnitude earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone?
FeaturingA panel of speakers from the Port of Portland, Multnomah County, Beaverton School District and other areas of essential services. What is expected to be the fallout if and when the Portland area is struck by a large seismic event? Learn how local
planners are preparing and how this might impact construction in the near future.
When: Tuesday, March 21, 2017 Social Time – 5:30 PM • Dinner & Program – 6:15 PM
Where: University Place • 310 SW Lincoln, Portland ***Free parking – go to the hotel lobby and say that you are with ASPE
** This educational program qualifi es for 1 CED hour for Oregon CCB license renewal
Some have predicted the Pacifi c Northwest will likely experience a massive Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake off the coast of Washington and Oregon. The last time this fault line caused an earthquake was more than 300 years ago. Seismologists put the likelihood of an earthquake similar in strength to the 2011 one that hit Japan striking the Pacifi c Northwest in the next 50 years between 15 to 30 percent.
Meeting Cost: $35.00 with Reservation & Credit Card payment*Ask about Special Student Rates
*Reservation Deadline: Noon, Wednesday, March 15For Reservations, go to: http://aspe54.org
If this does not take you to it, then look for, and click on, “March Program Meeting”Questions or special circumstances: contact Robert Rivera [email protected]
Cancellations: (see The Fine Print below)The Fine Print: if you reserve (online or otherwise) and do not attend and have pre-paid, thank you for your donation to our Society! OR you may send someone to the event in your place. No-show reservations not pre-paid, will be invoiced $45.00
PLUS a $15.00 processing fee.
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Code of Ethics
ASPE is dedicated to the promotion of the profession of estimating and to the benefi t of the construction industry.
With that, we would like to share some of our cannons (a few at a time):
Cannon #5; Professional estimators and those in training shall conduct themselves with integrity at all times and not knowingly or willingly enter into agreements that violate the laws of the United States of America or of the states in which they practice. They
shall establish guidelines for setting forth prices and receiving quotations that are fair and equitable to all parties.
Cannon #6; Professional estimators and those in training shall utilize their education, years of experience and acquired skills in the preparation of each estimate or assignment with full commitment to make each estimate or assignment as detailed and accurate as their talents and abilities allow.
Continued on page 5
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Madden Industrial Craftsmen, Inc.Contact: Ken Madden1-800-308-6424
Code of Ethics
Over 73 years of Distinction.www.emerick.com 503-777.5531
Cannon #7; Professional estimators and those in training shall not engage in the practice of bid peddling as defi ned by this code. This is a breach of moral and ethical standards, and a member of this society shall not enter into this practice.
Cannon #8; Professional estimators and those in training to be estimators shall not enter into any agreement that may be considered acts of collusion or conspiracy (bid rigging) with the implied or express purpose of defrauding clients. Acts of this type are in direct violation of the code of ethics of the American Society of Professional Estimators.
Cannon #9; Professional estimators and those in training to be estimators shall not participate in acts such as the giving or receiving of gifts, which are intended to be or may be construed as being acts of bribery.
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Carey Lee
BusinessTribuneYvonne Lerch
MARKETING + ADVERTISINGCONTRACT PUBLISHING DEPARTMENT
Direct: 971-204-7883 • Fax: 503-620-3433
6605 SE Lake Road, Portland, OR [email protected]
Facebook: facebook.com/biztribTwitter: @PortlandBizTrib
Instagram: PortlandBizTrib
Carey LeeRegional Sales Manager [email protected]
312 SE Stonemill Dr., Ste 147Vancouver, WA 98684
Office 360.329.7048 • Direct 360.419.5596 • Cell 360.949.6974
Carey joined the SunSteel, LLC, team in 2015 as a regional sales manager to focus on the Oregon and Northern California market. His prior experience with a steel erector and as chief estimator for a design-build steel specialty fi rm for over 17 years has provided valuable knowledge to assisting clients with design options and project framing solutions to provide the best value for each project. During his career in the construction industry Carey has developed relationships with Engineers, Architects and suppliers throughout the PNW. He has had involvement from early design discussions and pre bid stage of projects up through contract negotiations.
Carey is a member of the American Society of Professional Estimators. Carey serves on the chapters board of directors as 2nd Vice President and Programs Chair.
Carey’s personal interests include scuba diving, working on cars and home improvement projects.
Contact Us. Chana Frederick, CPE, for information regarding businessor special event ads 971-832-3944 [email protected]
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Call for Ethics
COLUMBIA PACIFIC • CHAPTER 54
Call For Ethics Topic Submittals It's that time, again when we estimators play that ultimate Reality Show:
"A Question of Ethics" Meeting Date: May 16, 2017
The Ethics Meister (aka Curt Kolar, CPE) needs your war stories and observations for timely and reality-based examples to spotlight for an evening. No subject is irrelevant, and the more controversial, the better! If you are shy about your writing abilities, a trained wordsmith is available. Just provide Curt with the facts. To ensure confidentiality and protect you from repercussions we can create names to protect the innocent and not piss off the guilty! Only the Ethics Meister will ever know. Cattle Call for Ethics Scenario Performers Whether or not you submit a topic for discussion, rather than hear just the Ethics Meister’s droning voice, this is one way to make the scenario come alive, with Bob Newhart-Style on-the-telephone dialog performances. ******************************************************************** Send your topic entries – and your volunteering to act notice to: Curt Kolar, Ethics Meister at [email protected] Send as many entries as you wish. The more you submit the better your chances of winning.
Topics Entry Deadline is, Friday April 7th Hurry! Don't delay! E-mail your Ethics Topic today! ******************************************************************* Sample Submittal
THE BLANK CHECK BID – scenario On a competitively bid Lump Sum project, you (GC Project Manager) get a phone call from Clyde’s Specialty Contracting, a subcontractor you have used before, and who does pretty good work. Clyde offers to undercut the lowest competing sub bid by $500.00 to get the work. QUESTIONS
1. Should you take the offer? Why or why not?
2. Ethics aside, is this legal? Why or why not?
3. What do you tell Clyde?
4. Will you invite Clyde to bid again? Why or why not?
