Trade Show Lecture Series Topics From The 2010 Show!


Specification and BIM
Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Location: Lecture Room A
Presenter: David Watson, Digicon Infromation Inc. (Edmonton, AB)

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is beginning to become an industry leader for project delivery, but this new delivery method has yet to link the barrier between the drawings and Specifications. This lecture series will identify the current barriers of BIM in Specifications, provide BIM Specification Solutions, and present tools for bridging the Drawings with the Specifications during the BIM process. Discussion on the advantages of BIM-Based Master Specification would conclude the presentation.

David Watson, CET, FCSC
President of Digicon Information Inc.,
Edmonton, Alberta

David Watson has approximately 25 years experience in the construction industry, and is currently President of Digicon Information Inc., one of Canada's two developers of commercial master specifications.

Watson’s career began with an honours diploma from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in the Air Conditioning Engineering program. He worked in the HVAC field in a variety of capacities, as estimator, air and water balancing, and sales.

As a self-learned software developer, Watson assisted his father's independent specification practice by developing software tools. During this period, a 'smart' specification software system was developed and sold in Canada and the USA. Numerous specification automation projects were undertaken, including metrification of the AIA Masterspec in the USA, a master specification for Texas Instruments, and custom editing tools for large consulting clients. The SpecMacros software (for Microsoft Word and Corel WordPerfect) currently marketed by Digicon, was developed by David. David worked with a Norwegian software company to develop Digicon's flagship Specnique editing software for the Canadian marketplace. David is currently in development of an industry-leading BIM specifications software slated for public release in early 2010.

Digicon Information Inc. is a partnership formed in 1996 with Wayne Watson. Digicon develops and maintains commercial master specifications, and provides a variety of software development and writing services related to specifications and construction product information. In a corporate alliance with Construction Specifications Canada (CSC), David manages the Spex.ca document store marketing documents published by Digicon, CSC, as well as the National Master Specification (NMS) produced by PWGSC.

Watson is involved in a variety of volunteer organizations. He is registered as a Certified Engineering Technologist, as a 20-year member of the Alberta Society of Engineering Technologists (ASET). He is a 20-year member of Construction Specifications Canada (CSC), participates actively in marketing and new technology committees, and in 2009 was awarded CSC Fellowship. Through Digicon, has been a member of the International Construction Information Society (ICIS) for over 10 years and currently serving as ICIS Secretary.

David owns and flies his own aircraft, particularly formation flying and aerobatics. David is a member of Canadian Owners and Pilots Association, Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association, North American Trainer Association, Red Star Pilots Association, Cascade Warbirds Association and the Aerobatic Club of Alberta.

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LEED us not into Temptation
Time: 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Lecture Room B
Presenter: John Hackett, Vice President, Practice Risk Management, Pro-Demnity Insurance Company

This lecture series will discuss the legal risk of designing green, and if the Consultant / Architect be caught in a legal battle if a designation is not achieved.

John Hackett's Bio

John Hackett joined Pro-Demnity Insurance Company in March 2004 as its first Risk Manager, responsible for developing a pro-active loss mitigation program as well as advice and assistance to architects respecting liability and insurance concerns.

Pro-Demnity provides mandatory professional liability insurance to Ontario architects in accord with legislation.

In his previous 35 year career in private practice with Carruthers Shaw and Partners and its predecessor firms, John served as project manager or principal-in-charge of many institutional projects, including municipal buildings, police and court facilities, libraries, recreational buildings and educational facilities in Ontario, several other Canadian provinces and Bermuda.

He is a member of the Ontario Association of Architects and at various times has held memberships in the Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta associations of architects. In 2002 he was made a Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and currently serves as a member of the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes.

The presentation “LEED Us Not Into Temptation” will be an abbreviated version of a number of Loss Prevention events provided to architects in Ontario and in Montreal and at annual conferences of the RAIC.

John C.A. Hackett B.Arch., OAA, FRAIC
Vice President, Practice Risk Management,
Pro-Demnity Insurance Company

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LEED vs Sustainability in Specifications
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Lecture Room A
Presenter: David Wilson & Lyle Scott, Cohos Evamy Integratedesign.

This two-part presentation will first discuss how LEED design and documentation is incorporated into the Specifications, impact of LEED on the Specifications, and the important role Specifications play for obtaining LEED Designation. Lastly, the importance of creating a LEED Team within the firm, and the difference between LEED and Sustainability will be discussed. Do you have to obtain a LEED Designation to provide a Sustainable Building?

David Wilson’s Bio

David Wilson’s work experience has been in the building design profession, primarily centered on specification writing. He has been a member of Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) throughout his career and has held most local chapter positions at least once. In addition he currently is an On-line instructor of educational courses for Construction Specification Canada (CSC), and sits on the CSC National Quality Document Committee and sits on the RSW Certification Board. He earned his RSW designation in 1987 and in 2005, was inducted into CSC’s College of Fellows (FCSC). He has well over 30 years experience in the design and construction ranging from large private practices, corporate and all three levels of government.

Education:

LEED AP accredited professional by the Canadian Green Building Council (CaGBC), 2008
Construction Specifications Canada, Registered Specification Writer, 1987
Graduate of Architectural Technology, Mohawk College, 1976

Lyle Scott is a mechanical engineer with fifteen years of experience specializing in energy efficiency, facilities management, and sustainable development. As Director of Sustainable Design at Cohos Evamy, Lyle provides the leadership required to help project teams improve energy efficiency, interior environmental quality and overall project sustainability across the firm.

Versed in energy simulation, Lyle has authored research papers on various energy and sustainable technologies for a diverse executive audience. He is a member of the Canada Green Building Council’s LEED® Management Committee, LEED® Homes Technical Committee, and has served on several other CaGBC committees including the Technical Advisory Group, LEED® 2009 Submittals Task Force, Core and Shell Task Force and the Durable Building’s Task Force. Lyle’s past experience provides a well-rounded perspective on energy efficiency and sustainable design.

Lyle has played an instrumental leadership role in several sustainability “firsts” including the first CaGBC multi-residential building (Radiance, LEED®-NC Silver) and the first CaGBC Gold certified highrise multi-residential building (Minto Roehampton, LEED®-NC Gold) in addition to several LEED®-CI and LEED®-NC commercial projects. Having worked both as the facility manager of the Hospital for Sick Children and as a developer and contractor, Lyle’s past experience provides a well-rounded perspective on energy efficiency and sustainable design.

Education:

Bachelor of Arts, Economics, University of Western Ontario, London, 1997
Bachelor of Engineering Science, Mechanical, University of Western Ontario, London, 1994

Hazardous Materials & Project Planning
Time: 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Lecture Room A
Presenter: Scott Cryer, Pinchon Environmental

This session will include a brief introduction to what are Hazardous Materials and what levels of abatement is required to remove them from site in a safe manner to the construction workers and public. How does Hazardous Materials Abatement Procedures influence the Specification, and what are the benefits of the Owner removing all hazardous materials before tendering out the remainder of the work?

Scott Cryer’s Bio

Scott Cryer is an Operations Manager with the Hazardous Materials group at Pinchin Environmental’s Mississauga office. Scott oversees projects involving the investigation, remediation and management of hazardous materials and has been an environmental consultant for 20 years. He holds a B.Sc., from the University of Guelph, and is a practicing member of the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario.

Scott Cryer, P.Geo.
Operations Manager
Hazardous Materials Group
Pinchin Environmental Ltd.

BIM Primer and Update
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Lecture Room B
Presenter: Ganesh Bala, BIM Manager, Cohos Evamy, Canada BIM Council

BIM (Building Information Modeling) Primer and Update is about the evolution of BIM, Its current state of metamorphosis and the various factors influencing future directions of discipline based BIM practices.

Ganesh Bala’s Bio

Ganesh Bala is a design practitioner who has been using information filled computer generated 3D models since 1988 in various CAD (Computer Aided Design) software's in the Unix, Apple Macintosh & IBM PC compatibles. Ganesh has lived, studied and worked in Europe, Asia and Australia. He has implemented computer based design technology for various AEC firms globally. As a BIM software beta tester for various platforms, Ganesh has an excellent understanding of all the current BIM methodologies. Currently with Cohos Evamy integratedesign™, as the National BIM Manager, he is implementing BIM in the fields of Architecture, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Interior Design, Sustainability and Specification. Accompanied by a passion for 3D technology that is constantly evolving within the virtual building science environment, Ganesh champions the art of IPD (Integrated Project Delivery) through BIM collaborative guidelines, defining current practices and paving way for a “seamless one team one process" ideology.

Education & Affiliations:

Master of Design, University of New South Wales, Australia
Board of Director, Canada BIM Council
Member, CSC Edmonton Chapter