Columbia | Pacific Chapter 54 April 2015 TM The Northwest Recap The Elephants go marching one by one... April program page 3. An now a word for our NW Governor. Can you pick him out in the lineup? page 5. Upcoming Events Portland Zoo More details page 3. Check out other Construction Industry Related Organizations: ASPE groups on LinkedIn.com www.linkedin.com/groups/AmericanSociety-Professional-Estimatorsnationalgroup-750797/about A/E/C Industry Networking Group on Linkedin.com www.linkedin.com/groups/E-C-IndustryNetworking-Group-46976/about AACE Cascade - www.aacei-cascade.org/ CSI Portland - www.portland.csinet.org/ Check out CSI Regional Conference NAWIC - http://www.nawicportland54.org/ Volume 25 | Issue 4 | April 2015 IN THIS EDITION OF THE RECAP: Prez Snippet April Program NW Governor’s Message Job Hotline p2 p3 p5 p6 1 Columbia | Pacific Chapter 54 April 2015 TM Prez Snippet Officers and Chairs and we were back in business! Busy! That doesn’t even begin to explain life around my neighborhood! Last week I got the opportunity to fill some raised garden beds that my husband made. Loads of estimating went into the project. First the size and shape, and even the height of the boxes were a discussion point. And important to me was to get the biggest area in the space we dedicated to the project. With my biggest concern being that I could get my wheel barrow between my boxes. So we measured the space, determined the distance between them and then decided how big they could be. Wouldn’t you know it….during the discussion process on key piece of information was miscommunicated, and we ended up with boxes larger than we’d originally thought? The day was saved, we just removed a shrub, scooted a box over I’m sure this mistake happens a lot in the course of construction, mitigated early with RFI’s. Thankfully the process I described above did not end up with any change orders or additional cost to our project. Although after needing four yards of fill I did question why I wanted them so big! They’re in now and we will be filling them with veggies very soon! Our speaker, Barry Cain from Gramor Development came with a wonderful slide show about the development of a 32 acre river front property in Vancouver. The new area will feature a new city park, retail space and living quarters. The first phase is set to break ground soon and be completed over the next few years. This development has been underway for years already. The early phases installed a railroad overpass. Within the next year there will be some restaurants popping up that will afford great views of the river! I can’t wait to watch this development happen along with Portland’s South Waterfront district continuing growth. Exciting times in the construction world. Hester Troutman, CPE Have something to share with the group? New project, job opportunities, certifications? Let us know and we will feature it in the newsletter. Contact: Samantha Jordan [email protected] Advertise With Us... Contact Steve Clapp or Curt Kolar for information regarding business or special event ads[see [Officers and Chairs” Box at right] Columbia Pacific 2014 - 2015 President Hester Troutman, CPE (503) 535-2637 [email protected] 1st Vice President Steve Clapp, CPE (503) 953-4425 [email protected] 2nd - Vice President Position Open! Secretary Mike Flynn, CPE (971) 279-5002 [email protected] Treasurer Robert Rivera, C (503) 846-7849 [email protected] Past President Chana Frederick, CPE (971) 832-3944 [email protected] Membership Jared Carkin, E (503) 209-6048 [email protected] Programs/ Newsletter Editor Curt Kolar, CPE (503) 962-8840 [email protected] Certification Chana Frederick, CPE (971) 832-3944 [email protected] Publisher Samantha Jordan (503) 777-5531 [email protected] Advertising Steve Clapp, CPE (503) 953-4425 [email protected] Chana Frederick, CPE (971) 832-3944 [email protected] Chapter General PO Box 6661 Portland, OR 97228-6661 [email protected] aspe54.org 2 Columbia | Pacific Chapter 54 April 2015 TM ASPE April Program Oregon Zoo “Elephant Lands” Project Creating a better future, because Elephants are People too! Featuring Andrew Dykeman Sr. Project Manager, Lease Crutcher Lewis When: Tuesday April 21, 2015 Social Time – 5:30pm • Dinner & Program 6:00pm Where: University Place • 310 SW Lincoln, Portland ***Free parking – go to the hotel lobby and say that you are with ASPE *** The Oregon Zoo is embarking on an extensive effort to expand and renovate facilities, increase sustainability, and improve conservation education after it passed a signature $125 Million bond in 2008. One of the key projects as part of this expansion and renovation is the $44 Million Elephant Lands exhibit. See the current progress of the work on the Elephant Lands Project and how modern design and construction tools are used to create a highly sustainable and enriching habitat that provides choices for the animals. Join us as we highlight a case-study on how advancements in both technology and old fashion problem-solving have created successful built environments – not just for our own species!. ** This educational program qualifies for 1 CED hour for Oregon CCB license renewal ** Meeting Cost: $35.00 with Reservation & Credit Card payment* $45.00 via check at the door • Ask about Special Student Rates *Reservation Deadline: Noon, Wednesday, April 15, 2015 Includes Dinner – Meal is guaranteed only with reservation For Reservations: http://aspe54.org If this does not take you to it, then look for, and click on, “Apr. Program Meeting” Questions or special circumstances: contact Curt Kolar 503-962-8840 [email protected] Cancellations: (see The Fine Print below) The Fine Print: if you reserve (online or otherwise) and do not attend and have pre-paid, thank you for your donation to our Society! OR you can send someone to the event in your place. No-show reservations not pre-paid, will be invoiced $45.00 PLUS a $15.00 processing fee. For known or potential special circumstances, contact Curt Kolar immediately. 3 Columbia | Pacific Chapter 54 April 2015 TM in t er i o r Te c h craw ford D oor Your First Choice In Building Accessories Serving Oregon & Washington since 1947 LIVELY FIRE / SMOKE / EGRESS OPTIONS VIBRANT ARRAY OF DAYLIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEMS DYNAMIC OPERABLE / CUSTOM DOORS & WHOLE PARTITIONS COLOSSAL SELECTION OF SPECIALTIES & FURNISHINGS Our Pledge: We exist to meet the needs of our clients. We are committed to excellence by valuing our customers, providing quality products & services and exceeding expectations. We pledge our reputation to our clients, and we are determined to provide them the highest value for the construction dollars they spend. We are dedicated to Integrity, honesty and fairness. Visit our Website: www.interior-tech.com And take a tour of our interactive Interior Tech City 4 Columbia | Pacific Chapter 54 April 2015 TM And now a word from our NW Governor… FYI all NW Region chapters a brief update on this past week’s spring Board of Trustees meeting at ASPE SBO in Nashville. This past weekend I attended and participated in the spring BOT meeting. This was my first BOT meeting since taking the NW Governor reigns in late December. While I had met a number of these folks a couple years back at the annual meeting in Philadelphia representing Chapter 45, there were several new faces. It was great to put faces to the names. Also to fully grasp how big ASPE is across the US. While we all share common interests as professional estimators, it was very beneficial and educational for me to listen to the other governors and officers give their respective reports. Basically the weekend went as follows: Friday arrivals with a governors only meeting that evening while the officers had their respective meeting. Then dinner as a group (see attached BOT group photo). In the governors meeting led by Central Plains governor Mel Cowen we discussed how our chapters are doing and the regions as a whole. No detail of society business was discussed as this was reserved for Saturday’s formal BOT meeting. The upshot of the governors meeting is most regions share the same dynamics with their chapters (success and challenges), but generally it’s all about membership and what everyone is trying to do to increase chapter/ Society membership. Saturday agenda: (Morning session) Saturday was the formal BOT meeting held at the SBO offices (see attached lobby photo). This is a formal recorded meeting following parliamentary rules of order and reporting. The society’s executive director- Patsy Smith is in attendance for this meeting. The meeting is opened with roll call by the President- Doyle Phillips then with him giving his report starting with the previous fall meeting minutes and acceptance. He then reported on the higher education committee (HEDC) activity and their goal of developing ASPE awareness and the numerous universities and Continued on pg 7. For more information, please visit ARC’s website or call today: Phone: (503) 227-3424 www.e-arc.com 5 Columbia | Pacific Chapter 54 April 2015 TM “Job Hotline” Andersen has immediate Need for Estimator in Portland! Are you a Special Projects Division Estimator with at least 5 yrs experience take-off/pricing and bidding selfperformed and subcontracted work? And do you have a rapport with clients? (regardless of position) to: [email protected] or [email protected]: www.interior-tech.com Familiarity with digital take-off methods and Timberline software is preferred. Great team and benefits! Salary commensurate with experience. For full job description contact Adele Henry, 541-602-2518, [email protected] Seeking Position in Portland Metro Area Senior Electrical Estimator: Over 15 years commercial, high tech (clean room protocol-trained) and transportation experience in the Western US and Mexico. Highly proficient in preparing complete estimates and budgets at all design levels, in bidding and in negotiating. For contact information, direct inquiries to Recap Editor, Curt Kolar, CPE 503-962-8840 [email protected] Interior-Tech/Crawford Door Hiring!! Over 71 years of Distinction. www.emerick.com 503-777.5531 Project Manager- Seattle Reports to VP of Operations. Specialty Door Sales / Product Specialist Portland or Seattle Reports to Sales Manager SPD Sales / Project Management- Portland This is a new SPD position. It will be focused on a handful of clients, in Oregon to start with. Will report to VP – Operations. Please send cover letter and resume 6 Columbia | Pacific Chapter 54 April 2015 TM NW Governor Update - Continued colleges throughout the US. This is a very high priority for ASPE as the objective is to promote the visibility of the estimating profession early in academic training as a parallel profession with project management and superintendence. My take on this: something we all can and should do at our level with our contacts with academia. I encourage each chapter to redouble their efforts to focus on this goal and to make the BOT aware of what your activity is so it may be supported by BOT and SBO. The remainder of the morning was the various reports by the Treasurer and each vice presidents as well as the executive director’s report. These reports included all the committees managed by the respective vice presidents and governors. There were three proposed bylaws amendments discussed and motions to accept/ reject. Amendments 1& 2 were not supported while three concerning voting and those respective dates was accepted amending the dates for secret ballots to be adjusted to be more consistent by allowing adequate time to get the ballots out and returned by membership. Meeting was adjourned for lunch – (awesome homemade BBQ by a past ASPE president that lives in Nashville area) Continued on pg 8. 7 Columbia | Pacific Chapter 54 April 2015 TM NW Governor Update - Continued (Afternoon session) The executive session (without executive director in attendance) started the afternoon session. Discussion was primarily focused on membership and chapters issues with IRS compliance. It was driven home that the membership drives need to be done at chapter level, with assistance by the respective governors and officers , but the chapters need to be responsible for building up membership and communication of the “value” of belonging to ASPE. What each of you define as the value you see and enjoy as part of membership in ASPE. CPE being a very high profile benefit is an obvious one. After executive session the remainder of the afternoon was completion of various reports by vice presidents and each regional governor. Specific to us in the NW regionI was very happy to say I received communications from each chapter and reports which set us apart from the other regions. This despite challenges with some chapters this represents a very positive “attitude” for those of us in the NW region toward our membership in ASPE. Congratulations to each of you and specifically your respective chapter memberships for being a member. To draw this to a close I just want to leave you with the thought that you belong to a very worthy organization that really is dedicated to representation and advancement of our profession at the highest levels and standards. This starts with each one of you with your decision to join ASPE. The BOT is very committed to providing support to ensure you are successful and in turn growing your value from and to the ASPE. One last thing- ASPE SBO/BOT is finalizing the annual meeting agenda for the upcoming event in San Diego this coming June 24-28th. Please plan to have your chapters represented by sending a board member as well as encouraging all the membership to attend. The events and speakers will be high value opportunities to learn what’s happening and earn PDU credits toward CPE accreditation and membership. Please pass on this update to your respective chapter membership. As always let me know if you need any assistance, I can/will help. Thanks - Tom Cole, (Tom is the one on the far left.) Madden Industrial Craftsmen, Inc. Contact: Ken Madden 1-800-308-6424 8
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