Design and Construction

This track will focus on navigating the challenges of Design and Construction while charting the way to the innovations that are the next logical steps toward improving our project delivery models. We will be exploring new waters with technology solutions to make our project delivery more efficient, and charting courses in design to make our buildings more sustainable, energy efficient, and of higher quality. In an effort to make sure we don’t pay too much for this trip, we will be discussing methods to put some teeth into the GMP. We hope you will join us on this journey!

How do you put the Guarantee into the GMP?

Monday, October 29, 10:40 AM - 12:00 PM
The correct Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) is the Golden Ring for a successful project. How do you set your project up to grab that Golden Ring? This session will walk through the steps required to set appropriate budgets, work with your team to achieve the budgets, and provide checks and balances with the project stakeholders and design and construction team. This  panel discussion will share real projects, real experiences and real strategies to set your project up for success.

Learning Objectives
1. Learn how to effectively set a project budget.
2. Learn how to set up the Request for Proposal (RFP) and perform interviews that best serve the project.
3. Learn how to manage the design process to get the results you need.
4. Learn how to manage the GMP through the project.

Presenters
Melody Maffei, Associate Vice President, Capital Planning and Facilities Management, Stanislaus State
Ken Rosenthal, Associate Vice President, Facilities Development/Operations, Facilities Planning, CSU Northridge
Robert Ussery, General Superintendent, Otto Construction
John V. Cowles IV, Senior Vice President, Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company

Moderator
Jim Hoffman, Chief of Construction Management, CSU Office of the Chancellor

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Prefabrication for CSU Projects: Is this Really Viable?

Monday, October 29, 1:30 PM - 2:50 PM
Prefabrication of individual building elements, from wall framing to entire mechanical assemblies, is an increasing part of complex university buildings. For a lot of what we do, prefabrication is becoming a delivery option to not just to be aware of, but to seriously consider. This session will investigate the evolving state of prefabrication design and construction. Sharing project examples, this session will provide observations on how to approach your own campus project in this manner. Leave your conceptions of traditional construction at the door!

Learning Objectives
1. Describe advantages and limitations of a prefabrication design/construction approach.
2. Identify the range of prefabrication options available in building projects.
3. Illustrate prefabrication concepts via recent university project examples.
4. Identify how to incorporate large scale prefabrication into CSU projects.

Presenters
Roy Griffith, Director of Corporate Development, Clark Pacific
Richard Holzer, Managing Principal Engineer, Southland Engineering
Ken Lindsey, Branch Manager, Southland Industries

Moderator
Thomas Kennedy, Chief of Architecture and Engineering, CSU Office of the Chancellor

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Work Smarter and Faster Using Bluebeam

Tuesday, October 30, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Bluebeam Revu is a software solution that has become one of the most widely used products by Owners, Architects, Engineers, and Construction professionals to streamline their daily workflows. Bluebeam will be required for future DSA submittals. Bluebeam Revu, and cloud-based collaboration platform, Bluebeam Studio, continue to serve as essential workflow solutions that connect all projects and teams, increasing productivity while saving both time and money. This session will highlight the main features of Bluebeam Revu and how facilities, planning, design, and construction teams can immediately start using them to save hours every week on daily tasks.

Learning Objectives:
1. Describe what Bluebeam is and overview of capabilities.
2. Demonstrate how Bluebeam Revu can be used to streamline daily administrative and management tasks.
3. Explain how Bluebeam Revu can be utilized by facilities, owners and project teams to centrally store, manage, and access documents.
4. Demonstrate how Bluebeam Studio can be used by project teams to remotely collaborate on project documents in real time.
5. Review how facilities and planning teams can utilize Revu for complex tasks.

Presenters
Stephanie Gutierrez, Senior Project Manager, CSU Long Beach
Shawn Holland, Chief of Facilities Operations, CSU Office of the Chancellor
Kevin Laut, Construction Manager, CSU Office of the Chancellor

Moderator
Kevin Laut, Construction Manager, CSU Office of the Chancellor

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AB 262: Allowable Global Warming Potential Construction Materials

Tuesday, October 30, 10:35 AM - 11:35 AM
AB 262 is a law that applies to CSU projects, establishes a maximum allowable Global Warming Potential for four common construction materials: Flat Glass, Uncoated Rebar, Structural Steel and Mineral Wool Insulation. Contractors will be required to provide Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for these materials and campuses will be responsible for reporting on the quantity of these materials installed. Information presented in this session will be essential to understanding and achieving compliance with this important and complex new law.

Learning Objectives
1. Learn how AB 262 will affect campus capital outlay projects.
2. Understand Product Category rules and Environmental Product Descriptions.
3. Understand options for compliance with the law.
4. Learn about some of the conflicts and difficulties within the new law.

Presenter
Daniel Garza, Procurement Engineer, Department of General Services

Moderator
Jim Hoffman, Chief of Construction Management, CSU Office of the Chancellor

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Finding Value for Owners from Construction Management Software

Tuesday, October 30, 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
The construction industry is always seeking efficiency as a means to limit costs and time. Software solutions are tools to help facilitate organization, tracking, and communication of complex construction projects and achieve efficiencies by enabling users with optimal transparency of their projects. This session, we will highlight key attributes of construction management software and contractor/owner case study. We will also discuss how CSU Chancellor’s Office has worked through Request for Qualification/Request for Proposal (RFQ/RFP) process to establish master enabling agreements with software providers. This session will also solicit feedback and promote discussion from campus groups about their use of construction management software, and the best systemwide solution.

Learning Objectives
1. Learn how construction management software adds value to the owner.
2. Tools to effectively manage large project portfolios for individuals and teams.
3. Tools for project budgeting.
4. Learn how to improve efficiency in the field with technology tools.

Presenters
Michael Fisher, Director, Planning, Design and Construction, Humboldt State
Kevin Laut, Construction Manager, CSU Office of the Chancellor

Moderator
Michael Fisher, Director, Planning, Design and Construction, Humboldt State

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