CSI San Francisco Annual Product Fair.

April 14, 2010

Time: 4-7PM

Who will attend:

Architects, Specifiers, Owners, Contractors, and Manufacturers Representatives.

Why Come:

To learn about the latest updates in construction materials, meet product and specifications experts, and network!

Cost:

Free. Food will be served.

Place: UCSF Mission Bay Conference Center

1675 Owens St, San Francisco 94158

Parking: Abundant parking is available. Also accessible by Muni and BART.

Introduction to Specifications

Friday, April 23, 2010 — 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Construction specifications are an essential part of Contract Documentation. Learn how to specify appropriate quality, enforce your design intent, how to coordinate specifications with drawings, hints, tips, tricks, and key language for preparing professional specifications. Tour the CSI formats and understand the use and preparation of Master Guide Specifications and the process ofpreparing a Project Manual.

6.5 hours (AIA CEU’s available)

Attendees will learn:
• Definition and purpose of written specifications
• Drawing and Specification Coordination
• Concepts of Quality Assurance and Control, “Work Results”
• Overview of CSI Formats: MasterFormat, UniFormat, SectionFormat, GreenFormat, PageFormat
• Specification Language, Specification Methods
• Use of Master Guide Specification systems and products
• Writing Specifications, Producing a Project Manual

Program Materials:
Detailed Outline

Who Should Attend:
Architects, Engineers, Specifiers, Contractors, Product Representatives, anyone in the construction industry who writes, reads, or uses specifications.

Your Instructor:
John R. Guill AIA, CSI, CCS, SCIP is Director of Construction Technology for AXIA Architects
in Santa Rosa, CA, specializing in Construction Contract Administration, Specifications, Bidding, and Quality Control with over twenty-five years experience in a wide variety of educational, institutional, and industrial facilities for local, state, and federal government agencies, as well as corporate and private clients.

For more information: Click here for Registration Form

Stay informed and participate in the Citywide Zoning Update

Check out the latest Citywide Zoning Update newsletter (March 2010) for information about:

1. What’s changing in the City’s residential and commercial zoning
2. 2010 Schedule for the Citywide Zoning Update, including upcoming spring/summer community workshops!
3. Opportunities to learn about and give us your feedback about draft zoning regulations and maps

Draft residential and commercial zoning regulations and draft maps are available for your review and comment!

Save the Dates! Community Workshops on Residential and Commercial Zoning Draft Regulations and Maps – All workshops from 6:30pm -8:30pm

1. #1: North and West Oakland: Monday, April 26, 2010, North Oakland Senior Center, 5714 Martin Luther King Jr Wy
2. #2: Central Oakland: Monday, May 17, 2010, Fruitvale/San Antonio Senior Center, 3301 E. 12th St (2nd fl.)
3. #3: East Oakland/South Hills: Thursday, June 10, 2010, Frick Middle School Auditorium, 2845 64th Ave.

For more information: http://www.oaklandnet.com/government/ceda/revised/planningzoning/ZoningUpdateProject/default.asp#schedule

Lunch & Learn: Understanding the Technology of Projection Screens

Today's projected images are not the same as those years ago. The equipment used is different and much brighter and the shape of the images has changed. Screen specifications should be updated to match today's technology.

It is not uncommon for projection screen specifications to be 20-30 years old. Square glass beaded screens were cutting edge 30 years ago. Today's high resolution graphics and images coupled with brighter projectors, however, require a different screen shape and material to show the image to its best advantage. We have also learned more about how the eye perceives images. Come and get the simple basics that will allow you to specify projection screens with confidence.

Christine Wakefield is Da-Lite Screen Company's Sales Consultant for Northern California. She has over 30 years experience in both AV systems and IT networking. She has already presented the information in this AIA continuing education credit Lunch & Learn to over 300 architects in Northern California in the last six months.

5/7/10
Lunch & Learn: Understanding the Technology of Projection Screens
Time: Noon - 1:30pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland.
Contact: 510/464-3600
Cost: Free for AIA East Bay Members; $3.50 for non-members. $5 at the door. Registration is required. Click here to register. Lunch is provided.
1.5 CES

For more information: 510/464-3600

Lunch & Learn: Simpson Strong-Tie Lateral Systems

Attend this presentation to learn about the latest innovations addressing your clients' desire for more doors and windows while addressing lateral shear forces in your design. Chris Burnett of Simpson Strong-Tie Co. will present the latest products from their Lateral Systems product lines. This presentation will include the Strong Frame Ordinary Moment Frame and Steel/Wood Strongwalls, both of which offer Soft Story Retrofit applications. Additionally the very latest information on the Simpson Anchor Tie Down System will be presented.

Chris Burnett graduated from Cal Poly SLO with a Civil Engineering degree in 1995 and began working as a structural design engineer at an engineering firm in Visalia, California. Chris joined Simpson Strong-Tie in 2000 and began his career path as an R&D engineer for Anchoring Systems. After four different roles in anchoring systems, he transitioned into a new position to provide technical and sales support for the expanding line of Simpson lateral systems products. His vast background in R&D, engineering, job site support and sales management offers a diverse perspective on structural building products support.

5/12/10

Simpson Strong-Tie Lateral Systems

Time: Noon - 1:30pm

Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland.

Contact: 510/464-3600

Cost: Free for AIA East Bay Members; $3.50 for non-members. Registration required.

Click here to register. $5 to register at the door.

1.5 CES

For more information: 510/464-3600

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Introductory Meeting

While other vendors may be talking about the power of BIM, they cannot assist you in planning and transitioning to a BIM methodology. California State University, East Bay has developed a course to provide these processes in a concise and effective format customized to fit your financial and staffing resources.

Attend our introductory meeting where you will have the opportunity to:

• Get answers to all of your questions
• Meet with two of our instructors: Andy Adams, AIA and Guy Messick, AIA
• Learn more about the program format and content, admission requirements, and application process
• Influence course materials: tell us what you need to know
• Network with other prospective attendees

Join us on Tuesday, March 30 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at CSUEB’s Oakland Center, 1000 Broadway, Suite 109, Oakland, (510) 208-7001

For more information: Please RSVP to Celeste Agana-Carlos at celeste.agana-carlos@csueastbay.edu or 510-885-4921 by Friday, March

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Missing Links; A Follow Up

The AIA East Bay Missing Links Town Hall Forum on February 24, 2010 was well attended by concerned stakeholders and other members of the public. The RUD Committee has invited the panelists for a short discussion of the next steps. AIA East Bay Chapter Members are invited to learn how this local transportation issue has the potential to impact regional and national policies.

If you have ever ridden a bike through the Posey Tube there is a good chance you were at the Missing Links Forum. The Missing Links Town Hall Forum focused largely upon the difficulty of biking or walking between Alameda and Oakland. A report initiated by Alameda, Oakland, Bike Alameda, Caltrans and ACTIA was released in January and provided substantial current information about the various options to provide better pedestrian and bike access across the estuary. Click here to view the report.

The panelists also recognized that the problems for vehicle connections to Alameda are a major issue of concern to businesses and residents on both sides of the Estuary. Chinatown, in particular experiences profound health and safety impacts from the two vehicular tubes.

The resolution of vehicular connections will take years. Public funds for a comprehensive solution is unlikely to be available in the near future. In addition, vehicular connections are invariably affected by development of any kind in Alameda. During the panelists question period, it became clear that the Coast Guard Facility is central to any solution for pedestrians, bikes and vehicles.

Please join the RUD Committee, Missing Links Panelists and other key stakeholders for a continuation of the discussion of these local transportation issues which have the potential to impact regional and national policies.

4/6/10

Regional and Urban Design Forum: Missing Links; A Follow Up

Time: Noon - 1:30pm

Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland.

Contact: 510/464-3600 or Douglas Frazier, AIA

Cost: None; this forum is open to all AIA East Bay Chapter Members. Please RSVP.

1 CES LU

For more information: 510/464-3600

How to Improve Cash Flow & Profits Through Good Accounting

One of the most important things a small business owner needs to do is to focus on what he or she is best suited for. In almost all cases it is not accounting and finance. However, it is very important for the business owner to understand the business’s finances; cash flow, profit margins and financial position (assets to liabilities). It is how they bridge the gap between operations and finance to create new levels of efficiencies for more profits and cash. The main resource in the production of revenue for architectural firms is the human resource. Holding your production team accountable for their responsibilities is not only a good sound business practice but the right thing to do for everyone.

We will teach you why it is important to track the production hours to invoicing and to payroll, and how this information can be used to measure job profitability and architect efficiency. We will teach why and how payroll can accelerate your invoicing process to improve cash flow. We will show you how setting up timesheets will improve job profitability for time and material jobs and fixed fee contracts. We will explain the importance of tracking project subcontractor and reimbursable costs at the accounts payable entry level. We will also help you uncover key business practices that will lead to new cash and new profits.

Anthony Mar, Allied Member has over 25 years of experience in executive management of accounting, tax and strategic corporate financial planning. His experiences include tenures as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Controller, Tax Accountant and Internal Revenue Service Agent. He currently designs, develops and implements strategic financial and transition plans for many clients in the San Francisco Bay Area and across the country. Mr. Mar is a graduate of The University of San Francisco. He received Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Finance.

Rachel Scalise, CPA has worked in the accounting industry for over 15 years. She has served as Accounting Supervisor, Audit Associate, Senior Audit Associate, Senior Financial Analyst and Program Controller with Price Waterhouse. Her background in public accounting provides a framework that allows her to identify and resolve complex accounting issues. Rachel has worked extensively in “hands on” accounting positions, including budget preparation and analysis and the development and implementation of internal control systems. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Santa Clara University.

4/22/10

Lunchtime Learning Pleasanton: How to Improve Cash Flow & Profits Through Good Accounting

Presented by Anthony Mar, Allied Member and Rachel Scalise, CPA of Anthony Mar Advisers.

Time: Noon - 1:30pm

Location: Dahlin Group, 5865 Owens Dr., Pleasanton

Contact: 510/464-3600

Cost: None; this program is open to all. Please RSVP.

1.5 CES LUs

For more information: 510/464-3600

Public Workshops: CEQA Guidelines Update

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has been in the process of updating its CEQA
Guidelines over the last 14 months. In addition to hosting workshops designed for local
government staff, the Air District is hosting public workshops for community and business groups, consultants, and other interested stakeholders to learn more about the proposed updates and related tools and resources being developed.

At the public workshops, Air District staff will:
• Focus on recommended significance thresholds
for greenhouse gas and toxics emissions.

• Review proposed quantification methodologies
and mitigation strategies.

• Discuss tools being developed to assist lead
agencies in assessing project impacts.

• Provide specific case studies for applying the
recommended thresholds to land use projects.

Note: RSVP or registration is not required.

Public Workshop Schedule:
Thursday, April 15, 2010
9:30-12:00pm
City of Mountain View Council Chambers
500 Castro Street, Mountain View

Monday, April 26, 2010
1:30-4:00pm
MTC Auditorium
101 Eighth Street, Oakland

For more information: http://www.baaqmd.gov/Divisions/Planning-and-Research/CEQA-GUIDELINES.aspx Questions? Contact Greg Tholen at gtholen@baaqmd.gov or 415-749-4954.

Specifying Interior Coatings for Occupants' Health

By reviewing interior coatings' low VOC standards, this program will help designers accurately specify products that meet desired indoor air quality requirements.

Attendees of this program will have a greater understanding of the VOC limit standard in the US and be able to evaluate low-VOC claims accurately. Attendees will learn how to implement construction spec for interior low-VOC coating and explain the indoor air benefits from high porous materials.

Hafsa Burt, AIA, LEED AP has a Masters in Architecture and a minor in Electronic design. She has years of experience in civic, office, residential, school, college, museum and institutional projects to name a few. Before starting her own firm, she worked for well known firms such as Frank Gehry & Associates, Eric Owen Moss Architects and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Hafsa is a member of the AIA East Bay Committee on the Environment and advocated Green Building Practices and environmentally sustainable buildings.

4/16/10

Committee on the Environment Forum: Specifying Interior Coatings for Occupants' Health

This program contributes toward Continuing Education credits for LEED APs under GBCI or CMP guidelines

Time: Noon - 1:30pm

Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland.

Contact: 510/464-3600 or Andrea Powell, Intl. Assoc. AIA

Cost: None; this program open to all. Please RSVP.

1.5 CES/HSW/SD LUs

For more information: 510/464-3600

Ways to Diversify Your Practice

For many in the field of architecture the last year and a half has been a difficult time. Most of us have our own specialties that we enjoy and have experience in. However, in order to have a full schedule we may need to look beyond our comfort zone and diversify our practice.

Come join a discussion among other architects (and related professionals) on ways to expand what you do. This may include taking on larger projects, moving into new geographical areas, or learning to work on building types we haven't concentrated on in the past.

We each have our own set of experiences. Bring your ideas and questions to share with your colleagues and learn ways to diversify your practice this year.

4/1/10

Small Firm Forum: Ways to Diversify Your Practice

Time: Noon - 1:30pm

Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland.

Contact: 510/464-3600 or Doug Coe

Cost: Free for AIA members; $3 for non-members. Please RSVP.

1.5 CES LUs

For more information: 510/464-3600

Historic Preservation & OHA Lecture: Application of the State Historical Building Code - Case Studies

What are the most common obstacles in the Building Code for rehabilitation projects of historic buildings? How can the State Historical Building Code and the State Historical Building Safety Board assist to retain the character defining features of historic buildings?

Join the AIA East Bay Historic Preservation Committee and the Oakland Heritage Alliance (OHA) on Thursday, April 8 for this informative program. After the lecture presented by Alan R. Dreyfuss, AIA and Una Gilmartin there will be a wine and cheese reception.

Alan R. Dreyfuss, AIA
Alan is an Associate Principal at Wiss, Janey, Elstner Associates, Inc. He specializes in rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of historic structures. Alan is recognized as an expert in building codes for historic buildings. He was instrumental in the development of the 2001 and 2007 California Historic Building Code and is currently chair of the State Historical building Safety Board. His projects have won numerous awards such as five Design Awards from the California Preservation Foundation and six recognitions from the Oakland Heritage Alliance, Berkeley Design Advocates and the Alameda Architectural Preservation Society.

Una Gilmartin
Una is an Associate Principal at Wiss, Janey, Elstner Associates, Inc. She has experience in seismic evaluation and upgrade projects, including many historic structures. She specialises in historic preservation, concrete deterioration, earthquake and fire damage investigation as well as seismic evaluation and upgrade design.


4/8/10
Historic Preservation & OHA Lecture: Application of the State Historical Building Code - Case Studies
Presented by Alan R. Dreyfuss, AIA and Una Gilmartin of Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland.
Contact: 510/464-3600
Cost: $10.50 for all attendees that register and pay prior to the program; $20 for any payment taken at the door. Registration Required. Click here to register.
1.5 CES LUs

For more information: 510/464-3600

Integrating the Adaptive Reuse of Historic Buildings in the Treasure Island Redevelopment Project

Michael Tymoff, Project Manager for the San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development, will provide insights into the opportunities and challenges associated with integrating historic buildings into the fabric of a new mixed-use community and regional destination.

The Treasure Island Development Authority is proposing a plan to redevelop the former Naval Station of Treasure Island. Consisting of primarily low-density residential uses with vacant and underutilized non-residential structures, the redevelopment hopes to create a high-density, mixed-use community with a variety of housing types, a mixed-use retail core, 300 acres of parks and open space, and community facilities and services. This would include the adaptive reuse of historic buildings on both Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island.

3/11/10
Historic Preservation Forum: Integrating the Adaptive Reuse of Historic Buildings in the Treasure Island Redevelopment Project
Time: Noon - 1:00pm
Location: AIA East Bay Chapter Office, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland.
Contact: 510/464-3600
Cost: None; this meeting is open to all. Please RSVP.
1 CES LU

For more information: 510/464-3600