SWRInstitute - Conference Schedule
2012 WINTER TECHNICAL MEETING
PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
► SAT., March 10, 2012
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
SWRInstitute Board Meeting
► SUN., March 11, 2012
8 – 10 a.m.
Committee Meetings:
● Safety ● Technical Resource ● Alliance ● Brand Awareness
10 a.m. - Noon
Committee Meetings:
● Validation ● Program Planning ● Membership
4:30 – 5 p.m.
First Timers’ Orientation
5 – 6 p.m.
First Timers’ Reception
6 – 8 p.m.
Opening Reception
► MON., March 12, 2012
7:30 – 8 a.m.
Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors
8:15 – 9:45 a.m.
Charles Vander Kooi – Keynote Speaker
It takes a certain type of person to be able to motivate and effectively manage a construction crew. In this program Charles Vander Kooi draws from over 40 years of experience in the construction industry to share his expertise on the broad subject of People Management. In it he talks about the good employee who has gone bad (egg sucking dog), the 4 different personalities needed in a business, communication with contractors, and many other topics that are vital to effectively running a company.
9:45 – 10:15 a.m.
Coffee Break with Exhibitors
10:15 – 11 a.m.
The Effect of Time on a Historic Masonry Structure
Central United Methodist Church (CUMC) Shelby, NC
John Lambert, Stone Restoration of America Charlotte, NC
Learn the effects the elements can cause on this historic 1925 structure. Lintels over priceless stained glass windows had corroded and had substantial section loss. Lack of expansion joints had caused bricks and stones to crack and voids and cracks in the mortar joints. Water intrusion had damaged beautiful plaster work and allowed for termite breeding. The various repair methods will be explained along with the opportunities to make substantial improvements to this wonderful building.
11 – 11:45 a.m.
Restoration of Legendary Landmark: University of Notre Dame Old Bowl Stadium
Shawn Quinn, Quinn Construction, Inc., Lester, PA
Timothy Montgomery, PE, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH)
Learn about hydro demolition techniques used for concrete removal and surface preparation of cast-in-place concrete stadiums undergoing freeze-thaw deterioration. Gain an understanding of how to repair freeze-thaw deteriorated concrete stadiums by using minimally-invasive repair techniques, inspecting the concrete to determine locations of partial-depth and full-depth repairs, and testing of the repairs. Finally, learn about the challenges of installing waterproofing, sealant, and new expansion joints in the repaired concrete stadium where performance and aesthetics are paramount to the Owner. Examples and case studies will be used to demonstrate each of the learning objectives.
Noon – 1 p.m.
Lunch for Non-golfers
1:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Red Simpson Memorial Golf Tournament
Naples Grande Golf Club – Box lunch provided at the golf course
1:30 shotgun start
*Guest/Spouse Tour
9 – 1:30 p.m.
Catamaran Sailing & Shelling Cruise with Lunch
Enjoy Florida at its best on Monday March 12! The only way to truly experience Southwest Florida is on the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This amazing catamaran was originally built in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands as an ocean-racing catamaran. Guests will have the opportunity to see the natural wonders of the area as they glide through the waters. Mangroves, birds, and perhaps even dolphins or manatees are scattered along the way. Lunch will be served aboard the catamaran.
►TUES., March 13, 2012
7:30 – 8 a.m.
Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors
8 – 8:15 a.m.
Town Hall Meeting and Election of Officers
8:15 – 9 a.m.
Coordination of a Remedial Project Where Real-Time Redesign was the Name of the Game
The Clorox Company, Oakland, CA
Gwynn Stegen, Emseal Joint Systems Ltd.
Nick Boatright, Rainbow Waterproofing and Restoration Co.
Learn how to meet the challenges of a remedial project that requires significant coordination, organizational work and communication. The project at Clorox headquarters consisted of removing the concrete topping slab and existing expansion joints, addressing slope issues at the structural slab, replacing the waterproofing membrane and installing a new expansion joint system. An aggressive schedule coupled with the fact that technical issues could not be defined until the topping slab was removed, made this project challenging and required constant redesign of details and approaches on a real time basis. .
9 – 9:15 a.m.
Committee Highlights
9:15 – 10 a.m.
Building a Strong Management Team through DiSC
FMI
This presentation will give you valuable insight on how to build strong management teams through DiSC behavioral assessment. DiSC can provide you with tools to help you manage your current staff, hire the right people and help you with succession planning. DISC is a quadrant behavioral model that examines the behavior of individuals in their environment or within a specific situation. Learn how to use this information to communicate and motivate your team.
10 – 10:30 a.m.
Coffee Break with Exhibitors
10:30 – Noon
Technical Clearinghouse
Noon – 1 p.m.
Lunch
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
High Performance Karting Endurance Racing
Optional activity. Additional fee applies.
If you've ever watched pro drivers race and wished you could do the same, here is your chance! Enjoy a fast-paced afternoon with fellow SWRInstitute friends as you race to the finish line. Groups are broken out into 8 to 10 person teams where each team member rotates driving and pit strategy duties throughout the 60 minute endurance races. We follow each race with an awards ceremony to celebrate and recognize each team member. Endurance races are a great bonding experience as everyone works together to achieve a common goal - VICTORY!
Recommendations: wear comfortable clothes, bring sunscreen and sunglasses. Important Notice: Minimum age to drive a vehicle is 21 years; The driver can not drink alcohol; Pregnant women not advised for this activity.
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
“Pass the Gavel Gala” Reception
7:30 p.m.
“Pass the Gavel Gala” Dinner
► WED., March 14, 2012
8 – 8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors
8:30 – 9:15 a.m.
Aerial Work Platform (AWP) Fall Prevention….What is it?
Gary Riley, International Powered Access Federation, St. Louis, MO
Members of the AWP equipment industry recognize that there is significant confusion surrounding the selection of the appropriate PFP systems for use with AWP equipment, depending on the job functions of the users and operators. Learn about applicable OSHA regulations, industry-recognized and supported ANSI standards. After the session you will be able to provide information to assist users and operations during their selection process how to identify the most appropriate personal fall protection system for their job functions while operating AWP equipment. Plus inform the user and operator how to recognize and guard against the potential fall hazards associated with the use of AWP equipment.
9:15 – 10 a.m.
Human Beings, Not Structures, Make Great Projects… The story of the restoration of the Royal Floridian
Alan Haughey – Principal, ConTech Restoration LLC
Christopher Perego – Industry Sector Manger, BASF Corporation
This presentation will explore how managing the human elements can influence the outcome of a restoration project every bit as much as proper repair technique, state of the art materials or a specification. Restoration projects vary in size and scope, but they all share common element: people. Most projects have an inherent tension among stakeholders. Owners have needs but are wary of the contractor, unsure of what needs to be done and are fearful of being taken advantage of. Contractors are squeezed by tight budgets, vague project scope and unreasonable deadlines. The engineer often finds him or herself caught in the middle, acting as a referee. This session will explore four keys to award winning restoration that will help you overcome the inherent challenges of restoration projects in order to meet and exceed the owner’s expectations.
10 – 10:15 a.m.
Coffee Break with Exhibitors
10:15 – 10:45 a.m.
New Product Demonstrations
10:45 a.m. - Noon
Air Barrier Product Demonstrations
Noon
Meeting Adjourns
