Roof Consultants Institute Invites You To Hawaii!

So Cal Chapter of RCI, Inc.

January 25 - 26, 2010


“Faulty Towers at Honolulu Harbor”
10th ANNUAL RCI HAWAII WINTER WORKSHOP

You are all invited to time learning, resting and staying warm in Hawaii this coming January. It’s that time of the year again to plan for attending the 10th Annual RCI Hawaii Winter Workshop which will be held on January 25-26, 2010 at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort. This two day program will feature a mock investigation of an extensive building investigation covering all components of the building envelope. Twelve (12) RCI CEU’s and/or 12 AIA LU’s will be issued to each registered attendee.



PROGRAM SUMMANY

The two day seminar will be presented by a faculty of forensic engineers and architects, attorneys, insurance professional, remediation contractor, and a construction mediator. The Faculty lead is David Knox, of the firm Knox Hoversland, Architects. David will be supported by the following parties:

• Jim Reinhardt, AIA of Architectural Diagnostics
• Colin Murphy, RRC, FRCI, LEED AP of Trinity | ERD
• Richard Cook, RRC, RWC, CCS, LEED AP of ADC Engineering
• Keith Hunter, Esq., of DPR
• Phil Haisley, AIA of Architectural Diagnostics
• Dana Bergeman of Allana Buick & Bers
• Al Denys, CMAC, AMS, PCAM of Certified Management Inc.
• Larry Good of Trinity | ERD
• Austin Sloat, AIA of Neumann Sloat Architects, LLP
• Roy F. Hughes, esquire, of Hughes & Taosaka, LLC
• Christopher Shea Goodwin, Esquire of Christopher Shea Goodwin AAL LLC
• Andrew Stouppe of Trinity | ERD
• Jeffre Juliano, esquire, of O’Connor Playdon & Guben
• Dick Foard, CPCU, Vice President of King & Neel Inc.
The seminar will look at the many aspects of process, including the roles of property managers, attorneys, construction experts, contractors, insurance specialists and mediators. Professionals actively involved with building investigation and remediation in Hawaii will make presentations, covering a wide variety of topics starting with the coordination with owners; investigation of specific building components; current tools of the trade; investigation protocols; insurance claims and avenues for dispute resolution.




The program will begin with the moderator’s presentation of the existing conditions at "Faulty Towers," a two tower high-rise with connecting plaza and car park. One tower is a commercial office tower, the other a residential tower. Parking is both above and below grade, with storage, health facilities and a car washing facility below grade. The towers and their reported problems will be presented, marking the reported areas of water intrusion and defects on building elevations and models.
Subsequent presentations will cover the foundations of a successful investigation, including pre-investigation preparation, investigative photography & documentation, and file and document management. Investigation of specific building components will be addressed, namely roofs, windows, curtain walls, cladding, below grade waterproofing, plaza decks, & sealants.


Collection and analysis of the data from the investigation will then lead to development of a Scope of Repair and conducting proposed repairs which the building remains habitable. The remaining presentations will focus on the litigation process, including insurance considerations, expert reports and testimony, and the expert’s role in mediation. The program includes the following sessions:

PROGRAM SESSIONS


January 25, 2010 (Day One) presentations:
• Honolulu, we have a Problem
• Planning the Investigation and Establishing the Team
• Protocols for Building Envelope and Roof investigations
• Current Diagnostic Tools and Uses
• Documentation of an Investigation
• Roof and Plaza Deck Evaluation
• Roof, Sheet Metal and Plaza Deck Evaluation
• Laboratory Sampling and Instruction for Testing
• Reporting to Owners and Other Interested Parties
• Evaluation of Windows, Curtainwall & Storefront Systems

January 26, 2010 (Day Two) presentations:
• Investigations of Facades and Structural Connections
• Investigation of Sealants and Surface Sealers
• Insurance Considerations and Coverage Issues
• Investigation Subgrade Grade Waterproofing & Covered Conditions
• Gathering Data and the Development of a Scope of Repair
• Expert Meetings and Preparation for Mediation, Arbitration & Trial
• An Expert?s Role in Mediation
• Question and Answer Session with the Entire Faculty


Program Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Registration Fee:
RCI Member: $225 Non-Member: $260 Student: $100
Add $50 after January 8, 2010
Breakfast and lunch are included with registration fee.


Continuing Education Credits
RCI - Continuing Educational Hours (CEHs) - 12
AIA - Learning Units (LUs) from the American Institute of Architects - 12
To Register, click HERE or call (866) 914-4RCI

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Rapkin Gitlin & Beaumont » Blog Archive » 2009 NEW LAW UPDATE

From Rapkin, Gitlin and Beaumont's Blog...

Calemine v. Jared Court Homeowners Association, Inc.

(2009) Not Officially Published – May Not be Cited – 2009 WL 377281 (Cal.App.2 Dist.)

A condominium complex suffered long-term water intrusion problems. In relation to these issues, the association had previously filed, and settled, two successive lawsuits and used the proceeds to attempt repairs. Several years after the initial repairs, the water intrusion reappeared. Based on the advice of counsel and the opinion of a contractor who previously performed repairs, the association decided not to attempt further repairs. A homeowner whose home suffered water intrusion sued to compel further repairs. The court ruled that the board’s decision was...Read the rest by clicking here

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Help Wanted in Huntington Beach-Recruiter Looking for an Estimator

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From Paint Square's Daily Newsletter-ASTM Adds Certification Programs

From my daily newsletter from Paintsquare comes this news about ASTM to offer product certification. This could be a direct challenge to ICC and their evaluation service...who would need a ICC report when ASTm certifies the product by testing it under it's own test standards...

Read on

Venerable standards developer ASTM International has announced that it will offer certification services for materials, products, services, systems and personnel.

The voluntary ASTM International Certification Programs, which the ASTM board authorized in October, are being launched in response to inquiries for ASTM to provide certification for independent, third-party demonstrations of compliance to standards.

Most of the demand has involved new standards development activities; some has come from those facing regulatory pressures to demonstrate standards compliance.

"The board agreed that the ability for the Society to offer certification programs as a part of ASTM's portfolio of services - similar to our successful proficiency testing and training programs - is important in remaining relevant in the changing global marketplace," explains James A. Thomas, president of ASTM International.

"This is the first step toward certification in ASTM's 111-year history. The board approved this initiative to satisfy the requirements of ASTM's diverse stakeholder community and to meet the needs of industries relying on ASTM International standards." READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE BY CLICKING HERE

Mer-Ko Annual Roundatbe Scheduled for December 9th

The annual roundtable meeting of Mer-Ko staff with Mer-Ko applicators is scheduled this year for next week on Thursday December 10th.

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This is a good opportunity to come together and hear about problems/solutions to different situations, product updates, share some stories and enjoy a little lunch, courtesy of Mer-Ko!

Deck Expert will see ya there...