1THE RICHMOND REPORT November 2003

Advancement ofConstruction Technology

RICHMOND, VIRGINIACHARTERED JUNE, 1959

Volume 44 No. 3 Come Learn With Us November 2003

www.richmondcsi.org

Inside this Issue:President's Report ...........................2

Board Minutes.................................2

Getting to Know Your Board..........4

Just for Laughs................................4Holiday Party Info...........................5

Canadian Structure Will TapGeothermal Energy with Piles .....6

Product Rep Opportunities..............8Faces of the Oct. Meeting .............9

Proposed Program Schedule ...........10

Leadership Directory .......................11

The RichmondReport

Next Newsletter Deadline November 24, 2003

CSI RICHMOND’SHOLIDAY PARTY

THURSDAY,DEC. 18, 2003

at theWESTWOOD

CLUB

CSI RICHMONDDINNER MEETING

Thursday, November 20, 2003(note change in date)

Location: The Westwood Club6200 West Club Lane, Richmond, Virginia

A Panel Discussion on

“Economic Development”Panelist include:

Jay LangstonGateway Region Executive Director

Dan JonesPowhatan County Economic Development Director

Ralph StephensonProject Manager for Business Development forthe Virginia Economic Development Partnership

Greg ReidEconomic Development Director for Goochland County

Time: Board of Directors - 4:30 p.m. Reception/Registration 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.Dinner - 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Program - 7:15 - 8:15 p.m.

Costs: $22.50 per person if prepaid by check, $25.00 per person at the door

RSVP Before Noon - Monday, November 17, 2003804-307-3282 fax 804-752-2670 email csirichmond@wans.net

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Specialty & Concrete ContractingA. Sidney Buford Mob (804) 513-2873

CSI Richmond ChapterBoard Meeting –October 23, 2003

The Richmond Chapter CSI Board of Directors Meetingwas called to order by President Sidney Buford at 4:32 p.m.on Thursday October 23, 2003 in the Westwood Club BoardRoom, with (10) board members in attendance. Presentwere Sidney Buford, Henry Zirkle, Mike Bricker, DaveShupe, Sam Kirby, Gib DeShazo, Bill Eubank, Paul Sweet,Steve Weisensale and Norman Jacobs.Secretary’s Report: Sam Kirby motioned, seconded byNorm Jacobs, the minutes be accepted as submitted. Themotion was passed.Tresurer’s Report: Gib DeShazo gave out copies of the2003-2004 Budget. There was discussion and questionsfrom the Board. Norm Jacobs motioned, seconded by HenryZirkle, the 2003-2004 Budget be accepted as submitted. Themotion was passed.President’s Report: Sidney Buford gave a report on therecent Middle Atlantic Regional Conference(MARC). LOSwill be in Frederick, Maryland on April 16 & 17, 2004. Sid-ney announced the RJEC will have a Wine and CheeseMeeting November 5, 2003 at the Bull and Bear. Sidneyinquired if any Committee Chairs need anyone on theircommittee?Administrator’s Report: Leslie could not be at the meet-ing, but, sent her written report. Kent Kile sends his regardsto all of you. We have a new member that is not reflectedon the website. James Tavener with Shade and Wise is offi-cially a member as of October. Sent a prospective memberpacket to Jeff Hall with Carboline. He seems very inter-ested in joining our chapter. 191 newsletters were mailedthis month including names of architects that F & R has

Well, we finally had our Septembermeeting! The panel discussion originallyscheduled for September and cancelled dueto Isabel was very informative for those inattendance. Thank you to Delmar Dayton,Brent Farmer, Sam Kirby, and ourmoderator Warren Hardwicke.Unfortunately, Tommy Balzer was not ableto make the rescheduled meeting. Nextmonth we will be having the meeting a

week early due to Thanksgiving. We will be having a paneldiscussion by several local economic development people aboutthe state of the economy.

We had 30 people in attendance at last nights meeting. That’sgood attendance but not great attendance. So, I ask myself, whatis the purpose of a society, association, or institute? There aremany different opinions about why we have these organizations.Networking is one of the reasons that always come up when youask someone why they are a member of an organization.Camaraderie is another reason you often hear. There are otherreasons also; some are a little nebulous to many of the members,such as the political impact or responsibility to our profession.The best definition I’ve heard to date was at the CSI Conferencein Philadelphia in June. “To give voice to…” Indeed that iswhat any organization can do for each of us, either as individualsor as a group. We all have similar interests in the design andconstruction of new projects that affect the quality of life in ourcity. How often are decisions made by others that affect ourquality of life that we as individuals were helpless to stop?

But, for an organization to be effective, it must be active. Thatrequires participation by the members of the organization. 100%member participation in any organization is not a reality. 20%participation is normal. 30% is possible. My goal for this year isget 30% participation in the Richmond Chapter of CSI. There are128 members in the Richmond Chapter, so 30% is 38 activemembers. Typically, we have 25 to 30 members present at themonthly meetings. That means we need 8 of the current membersto become active. My challenge to the Board of Directors and tothe active members is to bring in these 8 people.

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contacted about joining our chapter. The Richmond Report forNovember needs to go out earlier than usual to moving thechapter meeting from 11/27 to 11/20. Norm advise on desiredmailing deadline. An additional sponsor for The ChristmasParty will be W.W. Nash & Sons. I will coordinate with AnneBillingham on sending out our sponsor invoices. Anne has alist of the anticipated sponsors. Two paid reservations havebeen received for this event from John Sleeman with VirginiaGalvanized. The Virginia Association Of Roofing Contractors(VARC) has requested mailing labels for our membership.This association is holding a joint trade with the North Caro-lina Roofers in Winston-Salem in January 2004. May I sendthem our list in exchange for their’s for our show? It wasagreed by all in attendance to send VARC requested informa-tion.Officer’s Report: No report.Director’s Report: No report.Advertising: No report.Awards: Sam Kirby reported that Luck Stone Corporationreceived an Education Award at the MARC. Also, CSI Rich-mond received an Communication (Electronic) award at theMARC. The Chapter President and Secretary need to sign TheHenry Zirkle Award forms so they can be submitted with pho-tos.Education/Certification: Steve Weisensale announced as of9/1/03 next years Certification Exams application and helpmaterials can be found at the CSI website. Hospitality: Noreport. Long Range Planning: Paul has a committee andplans to have a meeting in November.Membership: Sidney Buford will give Bill Spell a list Non-Renewed members to follow up on.Product Show: Bill Eubank recommended we have the 2004Product Show at the Holiday Inn Select (South) on 3/30/04and went over the benefits of same. The exhibition hall willhold 80 booths and cost $2500.00.The seminar room will cost$125.00.Bill motioned, seconded by Mike Bricker, that the2004 Trade Show be at the Holiday Inn Select on 3/30/04. Themotion was passed. Gib DeShazo will get with Bill Eubankfor $250.00 deposit check.Programs: No report.Richmond Report: Norm Jacobs reminded everyone that thedue date for the Richmond Report is 10/27/03.

Technical: Sidney stated concern that the membership isnot aware of changes in CSI Master Format. A copy of theMaster Format Changes and Comments will be available toreview at tonight’s Dinner Meeting.Web Site: Steve Weisensale requested articles (technical,etc.) to display on website.Old Business: There was no Old Business.New Business: Sidney reported on the Children of theCommonwealth Benevolent Fund, and, recommended weparticipate. Sam Kirby suggested we obtain a guide line andsupport a local (Richmond) facility. Also, invite ShirleyPerrin, Fund Raising Chairman, to our Christmas Party.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m. The next BoardMeeting will be November 20, 2003 at 4:30 located in theWestwood Club Board Room.

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Know Your Richmond CSI BoardMichael C. Bricker, A.I.A., C.S.I.

Second Vice President

CSI Second Vice President, Michael C.Bricker, A.I.A., C.S.I., is an architect, licensedin the Commonwealth of Virginia, since 1990.Born in Syracuse, NY, he grew up in Ports-mouth, VA, until his college years in Char-lottesville. He is a graduate of UVA (’82) andVirginia Tech (’85), with degrees in Environ-mental Science and Architecture. He practicedin Alexandria, VA for nine years before joiningBalzer and Associates, Inc. in Richmond in1994, to lead the Richmond Architectural Divi-sion. He was named a Vice President in 1998.

Mr. Bricker’s areas of expertise include projectprogramming, code analysis, and design, forprivate developers, builders and churches.Noteworthy recent projects include a new80,000 square foot retail/warehouse facility forManchester Industries, in Richmond Virginia; anew church for St. Bridget of Ireland CatholicChurch in Berryville, Virginia; Alverser Plaza, a15,000 square foot retail center, withSchwarzschild Jewelers as the prime tenant;and multiple projects with Southern Commu-nity Bank & Trust in Chesterfield County.

Mr. Bricker and his wife Annabelle live in Mid-lothian, Virginia, with their two sons and adaughter. He is active in his kids’ school andathletic programs, as well as, his neighbor-hood Civic Association, the American Instituteof Architects and the Construction Specifica-tions Institute. Hobbies include home renova-tion projects, photography, fishing, travel andreading.

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EDWARD H. WINKSJAMES D. SNOWAARCHITECTS P.C.

JAMES D. SNOWA, AIA, CSIPRINCIPAL jsnowa@ws-arch.com

2119 EAST FRANKLIN STREET • RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23223(804) 643-6196 • FAX (804) 643-6190 • www.ws-arch.com

CSI RichmondChapter

Holiday Party

Thursday,December 18, 2003

The Westwood Club6200 West Club LaneRichmond, Virginia

6:30 to 8:30 in the evening

$35 per person or$55 per couple

Heavy Hors D'oeuvres andHoliday Refreshments

Reservation Deadline:December12, 2003

For more information contactHospitality Chair, Anne Billingham

371-755Chapter Administrator, Leslie West

307-3282

In case you've ever wondered why ignorance risesto the executive level, here is a simple explanation

that is also a mathematical proof:Everybody knows that:

Knowledge is Power and Time is MoneyAs every engineer knows:Power = Work / TimeIf knowledge = Power, and Time = Money, then:

Knowledge = Work / MoneySolving for Money, we get:

Money = Work / KnowledgeThus, Money approaches Infinity as Knowledge approaches Zero,

regardless of the Work done. What this means is:The less you know, the more you make!

To the optimist, the glass is half full.To the pessimist, the glass is half empty.

To the engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

What is the difference between mechanical engineers and civil en-gineers? - Mechanical engineers build weapons.

Civil engineers build targets.

Normal people believe that if it ain't broke, don't fix it.Engineers believe that if it ain't broke,

it doesn't have enough features yet.

An engineer dies and reports to the pearly gates. St. Peter checkshis dossier and says, "Ah, you're an engineer -- you're in the wrong

place." So the engineer reports to the gates of hell and is let in.Pretty soon, the engineer gets dissatisfied with the level of comfortin hell, and starts designing and building improvements. After a

while, they've got air conditioning and flush toilets and escalators,and the engineer is a pretty popular guy. One day God calls Satanup on the telephone and says with a sneer, "So, how's it going downthere in hell?" Satan replies, "Hey, things are going great. We'vegot air conditioning and flush toilets and escalators, and there's no

telling what this engineer is going to come up with next." Godreplies, "What??? You've got an engineer? That's a mistake-- heshould never have gotten down there; send him up here." Satan

says, "No way. I like having an engineer on the staff, and I'm keep-ing him." God says, "Send him back up here or I'll sue." Satan

laughs uproariously and answers, "Yeah, right. And just where areYOU going to get a lawyer?"

There are three engineers in a car; an electrical engineer, a chemi-cal engineer and an Microsoft engineer. Suddenly the car just

stops by the side of the road, and the three engineers look at eachother wondering what could be wrong.

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SEABOARDCONCRETE

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The Architect’s ChoiceSince 1979

ForArchitectural Precast Concrete

ton, Ontario, as it installed 57 14-in.-dia steel pipepiles 100 ft deep for the new $6-million Canada Ma-rine Discovery Center. Bermingham and Earth EnergyUtility Corp., Burlington, Ontario, are acquiring theNorth American rights from Nagele.

"Energy used to be pretty cheap in North America,"says Peter J. Smith, Bermingham vice president."That isn’t so any more and we have a cost-effectiveway to heat and cool any size building." He notes thesystem has been used on a number of large commer-cial structures, including a 20-story bank building inHanover, Germany, and a terminal at London’sHeathrow Airport. Enercret also has been used tokeep bridge decks ice-free by placing loops in abut-ment piles.

Enercret already hassaved about $100,000in project construc-tion costs. "In ouroriginal design, wewere going to drillseparate piles outsidethe building and runthe loops in," says

Canadian Structure Will TapGeothermal Energy with Piles

By William J. AngeloReprinted from ENR (10/13/2003)

After a successful 20-yearrun in Europe, Austriangeothermal heating tech-nology is making its debutin North America. Thelow-cost thermal-activefoundations can provideup to 600 tons of heatingor cooling capacity andcan be used in piles, dia-phragm walls and foundation slabs.

Developed by Nagele Energie-und Haustechnik,GmbH, Feldkirch, Enercret uses looped piping in-stalled in slabs, walls and piles to circulate a glycolmixture for conversion to heating or cooling. Al-ready in use in over 400 European buildings, thesystem can reduce utility costs by 80%, say Nageleofficials.

Those were important considerations for foundationcontractor Bermingham Construction Ltd., Hamil-

HOT STUFF Loops of polyethylenepipe containing glycol in piles and foun-dations will capture geothermal heatingand cooling in first North Americanproject. (Photo courtesy of Zeidler Part-nership Architects

Photo curtsey of Enercrete

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Joseph W. Chalklin, project manager for ZeidlerPartnership Architects, Toronto. But Enercret "isperfect for the site because it has poor soils and ahigh water table."

Each concrete-filled pile contains two 1-in.-dia loopswrapped together with duct tape. "Each loop is on aseparate circuit that can be shut off if it leaks," saysChalklin. The piping connects to one of two mani-folds connected to the HVAC system for the 18,000-sq-ft, one-floor structure.

"The system doesnot require any spe-cial concrete and thehigh-density poly-ethylene tubing isoff-the-shelf, socosts are reason-able," says Smith.

"The mechanical room contains water-to-air heatpumps connected to conventional ducting, so costsare roughly comparable to conventional boilers andair-conditioning units." He says the payback on theloops can be realized in as little as four to five yearsat current energy prices. To check for leaks duringinstallation each loop is charged with 85-psi air untilfinal testing and acceptance. Bermingham took sixweeks to install the piles, 40,000 linear ft of pipingand equipment on its $350,000 contract. The generalcontractor, James Kemp Construction Ltd., Hamil-ton, built the slab and walls

Image curtesy of Zeidler Partnership Architects

Steve Weisensale acceptingRegion Award for Website

Jim Chandler & Sidney Buford

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OPPORTUNITY FOR PRODUCT REPS!

Richmond Chapter CSI invites Product Reps to reserve a meeting date for Tabletop Displays.These are available at every regularly-scheduled monthly program meeting at the WestwoodClub.

Benefits of a Tabletop Display:

• Set up a display on cloth-covered tables with samples and literature as desired.

• Talk to members and guests during the Social Hour from 5:30-6:30 PM.

• Present a short talk on your company and products.

• Stay for dinner and our informative monthly program.

Cost for a Tabletop Display:

• $50.00; includes your meal (a $22.50 value) and the program following dinner.

This is a low cost for an enjoyable evening, with an opportunity to promote your products andmake contact with Chapter members and guests.

Available Dates:

• November 20, 2003

• January 22, 2004

• February 26, 2004

• April 22, 2004

To make a reservation, please contact Anne Billingham, Hospitality Chair,at 804-371-7553 or send email to abillingham@dgs.state.va.us .

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Faces From Richmond CSI MeetingOctober 23, 2003

architecture@huffmorris.com

Brent Farmer

Delmar Dayton

Sam Kirby

Warren Hardwicke

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2003-2004PROGRAMS

1. December 18 Meeting: Christmas Party2. January 22 Meeting: joint meeting with

ACI – Chuck Starnes3. February 26 Meeting: What do you expect

of your Project Manager? – a panel discus-sion of what is expected of Project Manag-ers with Sam Daniel @Daniel & Company,John Heisler @ J.A. Heisler Construction,Bob Rivers with Chesterfield County, andDr. Randall G. Sleeth, PhD, with VCU. 10minutes per panel member to give an over-view then Q&A. – Moderator

4. March 30 Meeting: Product Show andSeminar

5. April 22 Meeting: BOCA Code Changesand How They Affect Projects - a paneldiscussion about how the new changes tothe BOCA Code have affected projects: adeveloper, Bill Dupler @ ChesterfieldCounty, an architect, and a civil designer.10 minutes per panel member to give anoverview then Q&A. NOTE: This programprobably should be in the spring to give thechanges implemented during the summer,2003, a chance to have an impact.

6. May 27 Meeting: Understanding the pro-posed CSI Master Spec – Steve Weisensaleand CSI National representative.

7. June 10 Meeting: Awards Picnic

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Richmond Chapter CSIOfficers, Directors and Committee Chairmen

2003-2004

POSITION NAME PHONE E-MAIL ADDRESS

President Sidney Buford 513-2873 alsidbuf@aol.com

Immediate Past President Paul Sweet 371-6015 psweet@bonair.net

President Elect Carter Robertson 321-1700 carter@jonescorporations.com

First Vice President Tom Young 827-0591 Tyoung@vcu.edu

Second Vice President Mike Bricker 794-0571 mbricker@balzer-assoc.com

Secretary Dave Shupe 908-6666 richdshu@alliedbuilding.com

Treasurer Gib DeShazo 643-4100 Gib@hilemndeshazo.com

Director – 2005 Bill Eubank 282-7900 Beubank@luckstone.com

Director – 2005 Ray Dery 757-833-0232 rdery@widowmaker.com

Director – 2005 Steve Coor 240-3801 scoor@compuserve.com

Director – 2004 Pat Morgan 358-2300 Pmorgan.lla@lighting.net

Director – 2004 Frank DeStephano 897-8933 Dsdgroup@att.net

Director – 2004 Bill Spell 673-6970 Bspell.whs@cavtel.net

Programs Chairman Ross Deaver 264-2701 rdeaver@FandR.com

Programs Co-chairman Norman Jacobs 779-7076 JCSCPM@aol.com

Membership Chairman Bill Spell 673-6970 Bspell.whs@cavtel.net

Membership Co-chairman Steve Coor 240-3801 scoor@compuserve.com

Products Show Chairman Bill Eubank 282-7990 Beubank@luckstone.com

Products Show Co-chairman Ray Dery 757-833-0232 rdery@widowmaker.com

Richmond Report Editor Norman Jacobs 779-7076 JCSCPM@aol.com

Richmond Report Co-editor Henry Zirkle 794-0547 Hjzirkle@earthlink.net

Certification Chairman Steve Weisensale 262-7941 weisensale@adtapc.com

Education Chairman Steve Weisensale 262-7941 weisensale@adtapc.com

Web Chairman Steve Weisensale 262-7941 weisensale@adtapc.com

Advertising Chairman Joe Rosenbaum 741-2345 joe@resco-us.com

Scholarship Chairman Sam Kirby 264-2701 skirby@fandr.com

Awards Chairman Sam Kirby 264-2701 skirby@fandr.com

Long Range Planning Paul Sweet 768-8810 psweet@bonair.net

Hospitality Chairman Anne Billingham 371-7553 abillingham@dgs.state.va.us

Technical Chairman Graham Henderson 744-8972

Nominating Chairman Sidney Buford 513-2873 alsidbuf@aol.com

Region & Bylaws Cotton Glass 226-8128 wileyW2@juno.com

Administrator Leslie West 307-3282 csirichmond@wans.net

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The Richmond Report-CSI9016 Peaks RoadAshland, VA 23005

Administrator: Leslie WestPh. 307-3282Fax: 752-2670

E-mail: csirichmond@wans.netWebsite: www.richmondcsi.org

The RICHMOND REPORT is the monthly newsletter of theRichmond, Virginia Chapter CSI which is distributed free toall members and interested parties in the Construction In-dustry in the Richmond area and others nationwide.The RICHMOND REPORT does not approve, sanction orguarantee the validity or accuracy of any data, claim, opinionor picture, nor endorse any advertisement.

Deadline for information to the Editor is MONDAY following the Board Meeting

ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTEDFORWARDING & RETURN POSTAGE GUARANTEED

THE CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTE is a National Technical Society embracing the entire construction industry, including researchand development manufacturers, material suppliers, subcontractors and prime building contractors, as well as designing and specifying ProfessionalEngineers and Architects. The Society is dedicated to continuing education through free interchange of information and experience among its Membersthroughout the entire construction industry.

TO:

Next issue— December 2003Next Board Meeting November 20, 2003

Westwood Club Board Room

Next Meeting:

November 20, 2003Location: Westwood Club

6400 Club Lane, Richmond, VA

Interested in joining us?Call Bill Spell 673-6970 oremail Bspell.whs@cavtel.net

Ideas for Programs?Call Ross Deaver 264-2701

Letters to the Editor:Call Norman Jacobs—779-7076 or E-mailJCSCPM@aol.com

Institute Directors:Salvatore B. Verrastro--SVERRASTRO@SPILLMANFARMER.COMGloria Buchanan—gbuchanan@ppg.com

CSI RICHMOND CHAPTER—2003-2004 Officers & Directors

PRESIDENTSidney Buford 513-2873, Fax: 262-8479

alsidbuf@aol.comPRESIDENT ELECT

H. Carter Robertson 321-1700 ext 26, Fax: 329-7023carter@jonescorporations.com

FIRST VICE PRESIDENTTom Young 827-0591, Fax: 828-1400

tyoung@vcu.eduSECOND VICE PRESIDENT

Mike Bricker 794-0571, Fax: 794-2635mbricker@balzer.com

IM.PAST PRESIDENTPaul Sweet 371-6015, Fax 786-1870

psweet@bonair.netSECRETARY

David Shupe 908-6666, Fax 233-3347richdshu@alliedbuilding.com

TREASURERGib DeShazo 643-5100 Fax 643-2929

gib@hilemndeshazo.comDIRECTORS 2004Pat Morgan, 358-2300 Frank DeStefano, 897-8933 Bill Spell, 673-6970

DIRECTORS 2005Bill Eubank, 282-7990 Ray Dery, 757-833-0232 Steve Coor, 240-3803