BIM, CAD, CAM & EST Education Program - 5/28/2008 The SMACNA-KC Education Committee was pleased to offer Integrating CAD, CAM & EST, presented by Kevin Allen of TSI Software. The program addressed such topics as: ·          What is BIM?  How does TSI Software fit into this? ·          How can Computer Aided Manufacturing improve profits? ·          How can 3D coordination effect installation times and pre-fabrication time? ·          Material Procurement, Lbs of Metal, Diffuser/Damper Schedules, Bought Out vs. Fabricated, Nesting, Listing, Manpower Schedule, and Cost Breakdown. How can TSI Software help? ·          Value Engineering, Design Build, Change Orders, Pressure Class Changes and Round vs. Rectangular. How can TSI Software help?   The program was held Wednesday, November 7, 2007 from 11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. at McCormick & Schmick’s. Attendees included: Michael Ardoin, Tinmaster, Inc. Gary Campbell, Gieske Custom Metal                                                                                        Rob Eslinger, Tinmaster, Inc. Jeremy Kornis, Barnes & Dodge, Inc. Bob Moeder, Edwards McDowell, Inc.                                                                                        Rick Morrissey, Barnes & Dodge, Inc.                                                                                         Ed Niebaum, Barnes & Dodge, Inc. Tim Nydegger, Edwards McDowell, Inc. Nate Persell, The Fagan Company Terry Ruder, Cornell Roofing & Sheet Metal Co. Ernie Scott, Barnes & Dodge, Inc. Martin Viveros, The Fagan Company

ASHRAE 189 Education Program - 10/17/2007 An update on the status of ASHRAE development of Standard 189, the Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, this program was held October 17, 2007. The ASHRAE 189 program was presented by Peyton Collie, a SMACNA National engineer who serves as a voting member of ASHRAE’s Special Projects Committee 189. The Five Topics areas of the proposed standards covered were: • Sustainable Sites • Water use efficiency • Energy efficiency • Impact on atmosphere materials and resources • Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) The Program Outline included: Sponsors & Scope; Intent; Process & Challenges; Compliance; Coordination with National Initiatives; Meetings to Date; Introduction; Sustainable Sites; Water Use Efficiency; Energy Efficiency; Building’s Impact on Atmosphere, Materials, Resources; Indoor Environmental Quality; Construction and Operation Plans; Key HVAC/Duct Issues; Next Steps; and What is different? Attendees included: Mike Ardoin, Tinmaster, Inc.          Rob Eslinger, Tinmaster, Inc.          Jeremy Estep, The Fagan Company  Mike McDaniel, Tinmaster, Inc.         Randy Milbourn, Hankins Services, Inc. Bob Moeder, Edwards McDowell, Inc. Tim Nydegger, Edwards McDowell, Inc. Larry Scroggins, Hankins Services, Inc. Arthur Tanner, Tinmaster, Inc.

Education Program Construction Risk Transfer - 10/3/2007 SMACNA-KC, NECA, and MCA offered contractors General Liability Cost Drivers: Construction Risk Transfer education program, hosted by Gary Clevenger of CNA. Held on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 from 11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. at the Brio Tuscan Grille on the Plaza, the program included such topics as: ·          General Liability Loss Trends ·          Key Loss Drivers ·          Contractual Risk Transfer ·          Owners Prospective ·          Sub Contractors Prospective ·          Third Part Over Claims ·          Construction Quality Control ·          Construction Defect The program was sponsored and presented by a three-person panel comprised of Jim Wilkinson of Cretcher-Lynch, Steve Fuhrken of Lockton, and Ed Harkins of CNA. Attending were: Gary Clevenger, Instructor, CNA Ed Harkins, Speaker, CNA Jim Wilkinson, Speaker, Cretcher-Lynch Steve Fuhrken, Speaker, Lockton Khensa Karim, Executive Director, SMACNA-KC Phyllis Dirkschneider, CNA Tom McAtee, CNA Mark Neal, CNA  Bill Iler, Design Mechanical, MCA Dominic Henry, Martin Mechanical, MCA Mike Schram, Martin Mechanical, MCA Angie Stokes, West Side Mechanical, MCA Bryan Eitzmann, Custom Lighting Services, NECA Tim Dougan, Custom Lighting Services, NECA Neil Farnsworth, Precision Electrical Systems, NECA Mike Henson, Pro Electric, NECA Amy Weber, Pro Electric, NECA Randy Milbourn, Hankins Services, Inc., SMACNA-KC  Paul Coussens, Hankins Services, Inc., SMACNA-KC Cory Rohs, Hankins Services, SMACNA-KC Terry Harton, Harton Company, Inc., SMACNA-KC  Jim Hausman, Hausman Metal Works & Roofing, Inc., SMACNA-KC Tim McCarty, McCarty Mechanical, Inc., SMACNA-KC Arthur Tanner, Tinmaster, Inc., SMACNA-KC Rob Eslinger, Tinmaster, Inc., SMACNA-KC Mike McDaniel, Tinmaster, Inc., SMACNA-KC

Education Program Cumulative Impact of Change Orders - 9/18/2007 Dr. Awad S. Hanna presented Cumulative Impact of Change Orders to SMACNA-KC contractors on Tuesday, September 18, 2007. In attendance were: Mike Ardoin, Tinmaster, Inc.  Bill Basore, W.C. Wiedenmann & Son Jean Basore, W.C. Wiedenmann & Son David Bennett, Barnes & Dodge, Inc. Carson Cates, Cates Sheet Metal Industries, Inc. Will Cox, A. Zahner Company Rob Eslinger, Tinmaster, Inc. Gary Gray, Cates Sheet Metal Industries, Inc. Karen Harton, Harton Company, Inc. Terry Harton, Harton Company, Inc. Zach Kittle, P1 Group Ed Niebaum, Barnes & Dodge, Inc. Nate Persell, The Fagan Company Bob Roach, The Fagan Company Greg Ryder, Standard Sheet Metal, Inc. Bob Tracy, Stadium Sheet Metal, Inc. Clint Zier, P1 Group Click here to view Photos!

Education Program Achieving Greater Project Success - 8/29/2007 SMACNA-KC education program Achieving Greater Project Success and Profitability through Pre-Construction Planning by Dr. Awad S. Hanna was held on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at McCormick & Schmick’s. Attendees were: Gary Casey, W.C. Wiedenmann & Son Carson Cates, Cates Sheet Metal Industries, Inc. Paul Coussens, Hankins Services, Inc. Matt DeJong, Cates Sheet Metal Industries, Inc. Rob Eslinger, Tinmaster, Inc. Mike McDaniel, Tinmaster, Inc.  Tim Nydegger, Edwards McDowell, Inc. Tiffany Patrick, Core Mechanical, Inc. Roger Phelps, Barnes & Dodge, Inc. Russ Phelps, Barnes & Dodge, Inc. Cade State, Hankins Services, Inc. Arthur Tanner, Tinmaster, Inc. Tom VanHoecke, Core Mechanical, Inc. Click here to view Photos!

Education Program New Fire Caulking and Firestop Standards - 8/15/2007 SMACNA-KC education program New Fire Caulking and Firestop Standards by Tim Boles was held on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at McCormick & Schmick’s. Attendees were: Mike Ardoin, Tinmaster, Inc. Rob Eslinger, Tinmaster, Inc. Donnie Groff, VHC Van Hoecke Contracting, Inc. Jim Hausman, Hausman Metal Works & Roofing, Inc. Ryan Israel, VHC Van Hoecke Contracting, Inc. Shawn Israel, VHC Van Hoecke Contracting, Inc. Ralph Jackson, Harton Company, Inc. Jeff Kiblen, VHC Van Hoecke Contracting, Inc. Jeremy Kornis, Barnes & Dodge, Inc. Tim Milbourn, Hankins Services, Inc. Mike Ogan, Performance Contracting, Inc. Marc Pasley, Performance Contracting, Inc. Russ Phelps, Barnes & Dodge, Inc. Arthur Tanner, Tinmaster, Inc. Smoke and toxic fumes that follow the penetrations in walls for piping, wire runs, and HVAC ducts are today’s top killers in fires. Contractors were presented with detailed safety precautions as Mr. Boles discussed several aspects of life safety and standards to prevent disaster.

Education Program Lean Works - 6/20/2007 Lean Works in Construction, presented by Mr. Dennis Sowards from Quality Support Services, was held on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 from 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. at McCormick & Schmick’s. Participants examined: Understanding Lean; The Principles of Lean; The Basic Lean Tools & Techniques; Applying Lean in Operations; and Barriers to Implementing Lean. Attendees were: Mike Ardoin, Tinmaster, Inc. Jesse Barton, The Fagan Company              Johnny Braxton, W.C. Wiedenmann & Son                                                                           Carson Cates, Cates Sheet Metal Industries, Inc.                                  Gary Danciger, P1 Group Matt DeJong, Cates Sheet Metal Industries, Inc.                                                  Rob Eslinger, Tinmaster, Inc.                                                                                           Mike Harton, Harton Company, Inc. Ralph Jackson, Harton Company, Inc. Bill Lewis, The Fagan Company Vince Ley, P1 Group Mike McDaniel, Tinmaster, Inc. Greg Ryder, Standard Sheet Metal, Inc. Click here to view Photos!

Womens Committee - September 2006 - 9/15/2006 Khensa Karim along with co-chairs Cindy Hausman and Karen Harton held another  Womens Committee Meeting on Friday, September 15, 2006.  The women gathered at McCormick and Schmicks for an enlightening discussion of how to tune into your inner impulses and the inner self.  Guest speaker, Rachel Gordon, who is widely known throughout Europe and the United States, explained to the women that every human being posses a sixth sense to receive energy from the things and people around them.  She spoke widely about about trusting your gut instinct and looking inside yourself for answers instead of asking for a response from the stars. Towards the end of the meeting, a drawing was held to give away two hour long consultations with Rachel Gordon and a cruise certificate donated by SMACNA-KC.  Winners are as follows: Consultation: Pam Dodson, The Fagan Company Consultation: Jan Madill, Huxtable & Associates, Inc. Cruise Certificate: Terri Tinsley, VHC Van Hoecke Contracting, Inc. For some fun reading, Rachel recommended the following books to the women: The Celestine Prophecy, by James Redfield The Tenth Insight, by James Redfield The Secret of Shambhala, by James Redfield The Way of the Peaceful Warrior, by Dan Millman Women who attended the meeting: Jean Basore, W.C. Wiedenmann & Son Lea Cox, The Fagan Company Pam Dodson, The Fagan Company Brenda Eslinger, Tinmaster, Inc. Gena Evans, The Fagan Company Mariam Fei, Harton Company, Inc. Darla Frost, Huxtable & Associates, Inc. Karen Harton, Harton Company, Inc. Cindy Hausman, Hausman Metal Works & Roofing, Inc. Stacy Hausman, Hausman Metal Works & Roofings, Inc. Vickie Jones, VHC Van Hoecke Contracting, Inc. Jan Madill, Huxtable & Associates, Inc. Tammy Milbourn, Hankins Services, Inc. Linda Ryder, Standard Sheet Metal, Inc. Terri Tinsley, VHC Van Hoecke Contracting, Inc. Patty Van Hoecke, VHC Van Hoecke Contracting, Inc. Tennille Wingert, Huxtable & Associates, Inc.     Click here to view Photos!

The New Master Format and Your HVAC Business - 9/13/2006 Wednesday, September 13, 2006, Khensa Karim and Terry Harton organized another education program for SMACNA-KC Contractors entitled, The New MasterFormat and Your HVAC Business, presented by Tom Glavinich from the University of Kansas. Contractors met at McCormick & Schmicks on the country club plaza where they learned about construction specifications institue masterformat background, contract documents defined AIA, specifications defined AIA, "spec" requirements, HVAC bid specification reference manual, HVAC BSRM administrative requirements, technical requirements, project procurement and contracting, project general requirements, and HVAC suggested work categories.  Contactors in attendance: Bret Faris, Foley Company Terry Harton, Harton Company, Inc. Jack Hausback, Foley Company Shawn Israel, VHC Van Hoecke Contracting, Inc. Tim Nydegger, Edwards McDowell, Inc. Arthur Tanner, Tinmaster, Inc. Bob Tracy, Foley Company Chris Trull, The Fagan Company Steve Tumberger, Trieb Sheet Metal Company, Inc.

Lean Production Works in Construction - 8/23/2006 Wednesday, August 23, 2006, Dennis Sowards from Quality Support Service joined SMACNA-KC Contractors at the Classic Cup to explain the importance of Lean Production in the workplace.  Mr. Sowards used many hands on techniques and group activities to display how much time everyone wastes on a day to day basis and what techniques to use in becoming more efficient.

Autodesk/Buzzsaw Training - 6/23/2006 On June 23, 2006, Bob Konopelski from Big Brain Technologies spent a few hours at SMACNA-KC office testing out the new Autodesk-Buzzsaw databse and training the Safety and Industry Analysis Committee members on the basic functions of the new program.  Each committee member caught on quickly and found the program to be an efficient way to communicate industry related information and activities. The program is scheduled to be implemented by October 2006.

Womens Committee - June 2006 - 6/9/2006 On June 9th, 2006, women employed by SMACNA-KC contractors as well as contractor wives gathered at McCormick & Schmicks to dicuss the benefits of eating right.  Presenter, Cindy Hausman, wife of Jim Hausman of Hausman Metal Works and Roofing, explained to the women how a healthy diet can lower blood pressure, cholesterol, reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes as well as generally improve quality of life.  Click here to view Photos!

Association Meeting - National Pension Fund - 6/2/2006 Held on June 2, 2006, at McCormick & Schmicks, William Ecklund of Felhaber Larson Fenlon & Vogt gave a two and a half hour presentation to 24 SMACNA-KC members regarding the National Pension Fund.  The discussion consisted of everything from a review of the basics to the building and construction industry rule to definitions of the building and construction industry.  Contractors were urged to ask questions which in turn resulted in an interactive group discussion.  For more information pertaining to the National Pension Fund please visit: http://www.smwnpf.org.