12 January Meeting: Pantages Theater Tour
The Minneapolis Pantages Theater, built in 1916, was one of thirty theaters owned by Alexander Pantages. The Beaux-arts style vaudeville theater, designed by B. Marcus Priteca, was based on a small French theater in Versailles. After being acquired by Ted Mann, the theater was converted to a movie house. All the original ornamental plaster was covered over so it would not distract the audience, and the beauty of the original design was hidden. After closing its doors in 1984, the space sat empty.
In 1998 the City of Minneapolis (MCDA) acquired the theater from Mann. "In winter, icicles were hanging from the ceiling," remembers George Kissinger, MCDA Project Manager. The theater had fallen into what appeared to be complete disrepair. Thanks to the diligent and relentless efforts of the entire construction team, notably HGA, Penn-Co and Custom Drywall, the renovation was completed.
This is a program you won't want to miss. Ginny Lackovic and Patrick Thibaudeau, HGA, will discuss the project, the importance of the construction documents, how the specifications played a role in the delivery, and the way the project was completed, with all the members of the construction team working together. A power point presentation will show the process from start to finish. The presentation will be followed by a tour hosted by Tom Hoch, Historic Theater Group. You will be amazed at the quality of craftsmanship used to resurrect this beautiful part of Minneapolis history.
11:30 - Lunch & presentation
Solera Restaurant & Event Center
900 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis
612-338-0062
2:00 - Theater tour
Pantages Theater
700-710 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis
Reservations: (763) 744-1424 or register by email at info@csi-msp.org
Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be made no less than 72 hours in advance of the meeting. All cancellations made in less than 72 hours, including no-shows, will be charged $25 for dinner.
10 February Meeting:
CSI/IFMA Construction Expo
The CSI/IFMA Construction & Facility Showcase is moving to the Minneapolis Convention Center this year to make more room for exhibitors.
Another significant change is that we joined forces with the International Facility Management Association this year to bring together more participants in the building life cycle. Our theme, "Collaborating for healthy, secure buildings," will be carried through two concurrent morning education sessions, a keynote presentation by Paul Doherty, and two concurrent afternoon sessions. (More information about Mr. Doherty: www.thedigitgroup.com/information.htm.)
8 am Registration
8:30 Seminars
Components of a Holistic Building Security
Why mold? How to design low-risk buildings
10:00 Exhibits
Noon Lunch, Keynote Address
2 pm Seminars
So You’ve Got Mold, Now What?
General Security Risk Assessment
3:30 Exhibits
5:00 Adjourn
Showcase information now available!
Registration Seminars & Speakers
December Meeting Report:
Target Development Process
by Terry Olsen
On December 8, 2003, Target Corporation graciously hosted the program of the Saint Paul-Minneapolis Chapter of CSI in its headquarters in downtown Minneapolis. With nearly 1,500 stores and 150 million square feet of space, Target adds about 100 additional stores every year. Starting with insights to the evolution of retail, the panel furnished the views of retail design and construction from the client's perspective and disclosed where Target perceives the future of retail to be going.
Retail design and construction is an ever-evolving process. The origins of retail can be found in the Greek agora, similar to today's farmers' market. With increasing population and a higher standard of living, the Roman Forum expanded the complex of tenant shops, similar to today's enclosed shopping malls, but still outdoors. New technologies of the 1700s Industrial Revolution allowed large roof spans to protect retail shoppers from the elements. These better-dressed "guests" demanded a more suitable environment than previously experienced.
Retail grew around transportation as well. Shopping "streets" from villages and early cities were more successful if they were double-loaded with shops on both sides of the street. The 1800s invention of the elevator expanded the circulation of people and materials to multiple floors. But shoppers still traveled the horse, buggy and mud streets. With the prominence of the street car, shoppers went downtown to shop in a department store, such as Marshall Fields, that pulled desired items together into a single building with vertical circulation off the street.
With the advent of the automobile after World War II, stores catered to the sprawling suburbs. In 1962 Target was born. Today, Target's goal is to provide what their guests want. Currently, this is defined as reduced trips around the suburbs, a density of choices, convenience, time savings and basic inexpensive household products so more money can be spent on "new and innovative life experiences".
Target also has an interest in inexpensive and innovative construction products. Of interest to construction material suppliers, Target evaluates and procures their building materials in five primary ways: through paper bids, through E-Sourcing, through competitive line reviews compared to first costs, through negotiations, and through selection of products to meet innovation requirements. One master specification covers all their prototypes and hidden text is used to alert and advise the specifications writer during the editing process.
Sustainability is also being incorporated by using Sarnafil white roofs to reduce heat island effects, rooftop mechanical units with an energy management system, trash compactors to reduce the quantity going to landfills, low VOC. paints and sealants, and in select locations using native plantings, storm water management, or rooftop mounted photovoltaic cells.
From Target's three prototypes, the "P" style, the Greatland, and the SuperTarget, Target has recently developed a concept design that fits the New Urban planning being introduced by cities and developers around the country. Citing many examples, Rich Varda showed slides of new Targets incorporating windows that allow visibility into the buildings and eyes on the street for security, a variety of historical and contemporary styles to blend into the context, wider sidewalks, more landscaping, traffic calming measures, a buffer zone to screen shopping carts, and a break down of the building massing. Target is also "branding" elements, such as round bollards, by painting them red so the guests know where they are.Some of the sites even incorporated underground or second floor parking where the sites require it and the high land costs justify it. Target is also replacing former up-scale anchor stores in some malls, the same malls that used to challenge that discount department stores would reduce the status of their mall.
Nicollet Mall is the "Main Street" of Minneapolis, filled with small shops, restaurants, bars, offices, and department stores. The new downtown Target store is meant to enhance the experience of the shopper. In downtown Ramsey, where commuter rail is anticipated, Target is studying multiple design options to best serve their guests.
From the New Urbanism proposed by designers as a traditional Main Street to other new Target prototype designs, retail design is fluid and evolving. In summary, Target's goal is to evolve as the nature of retail does, to address standards of living, market forces, and technology. This evolution will continue to be reflected in the design and construction of Target stores.
CSI would like to thank the panel of Target Executives, including:
Rich Varda, Vice President of Store Planning and Design, Architecture
and Engineering;
Dennis W. Anderson, Director of Architecture;
Steve Makredes, Director of New Construction; and
Ken Potts, Site Development Manager of the New England Region,
as well as the docents and Joyce Brune for pulling this event together.
CSI Business
Chapter Meeting Schedule
09/15 - Construction Education
10/13 - County Concrete Prestressed Concrete Plant Tour
11/10 - Fire/Life Safety Code Seminar; Gail Manning, City of Minneapolis
12/08 - Retail Marketing, at new Target headquarters
01/12 - Pantages Theater Tour
02/10 - Construction and Facility Showcase
03/08 - Cutting Edge Technology and Building Design
04/12 - Hands-On Masonry, St. Paul Technical Center
05/10 - Awards Banquet
06/07 - Golf Outing
Would you like to help 6th grade students learn to build?
We've been invited back! The Minneapolis -St. Paul Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute is participating again in National Engineer's Week by hosting a "Teach In" at Sandburg Middle School in Golden Valley on February 27.
CSI members will enter the classrooms of Sandburg Middle School to give interactive presentations on basic engineering principles and how they apply to construction. Students will receive instruction and build small structures using gumdrops and toothpicks. When completed, the students will have constructed their own geodesic spheres.
We need CSI volunteer help. If you are interested in working with the students at Sandburg during the classroom activity on Friday, February 27, or are willing to help assemble gumdrop building kits, we need you! For more information about volunteering for this year's Teach In program, please contact Alana Sunness Griffith, at 763-535-1150, extension 112.
Membership Drive
The Membership Drive has been extended! Sponsor a new CSI member to the Minneapolis - St. Paul Chapter through 30 April and receive a $25.00 gift certificate for each new member sponsored, and a chance to win Grand Prizes. more...
Advanced Certification Classes Begin In January
Courses begin Tuesday, 6 January 2004. The number of sessions will be six, however this my be altered by consent of the instructor and the participants. Classroom location will be Hallmark Building Supplies, 640 Taft St. NE, Minneapolis. Fee is $100.00 for CSI members and $200.00 for nonmembers. It is required that you be a CDT or have successfully taken the MOP/GC course, and you should have a current MOP module for your course. Exceptions may be granted on an individual basis by the facilitator. more...
Important Dates
15 January: Early bird registration deadline for 48th Annual CSI Show & Convention
20 January: Early registration deadline for CSI certification exams (April 20, Chicago)
To register for CSI certification exams, go to CSINet (www.csinet.org) and click on Event Registration. For more information or registration forms, click on Certification.
48th Annual CSI Show & Convention
Plan now to attend The 48th Annual CSI Show & Convention, 21-24 April 2004, in Chicago! The event will feature a pre-convention seminar, technical tours, Expo Education on the exhibit floor, a product demonstration area, and more than 70 education sessions! For the most up-to-date convention information, or to register, visit www.thecsishow.com.
2004 CSI University
The CSI University Annual Conference got off to a great start in June 2003; now it's time to get ready for the next conference, 8-10 July 2004! The CSI University Annual Conference provides leadership development programs that empower participants to be leaders in their professions and CSI. Education sessions focus on leadership, inter-personal skills and current technical issues to help CSI members become masters in their responsibilities. These skills will help you as you become involved in leadership at the chapter level and beyond.
Educational Roundup
Not all of the following are co-sponsored by CSI, but many of them are worthy additions to your continuing education portfolio. Please take advantage of those you find interesting and accessible, and let us know your comments (at specifics lite) so that we continue to carry information from those institutions that do a good job of providing service to the construction community.
IMI's Masonry Camp Application Deadline Approaching
Each year, the International Masonry Institute (IMI) provides full scholarships for architects to attend Masonry Camp, the flagship program of the organization that bridges the gap between designer and masonry craftworker in a unique setting with a unique style.
Camp is conducted on Swan's Island, Maine, with two consecutive sessions held the second and third weeks of June. Architecture students (upper level or graduate), young architects and interns are invited to apply. The primary qualification is that applicants may NOT yet be licensed. Other requirements and application procedures may be obtained by contacting Olene Bigelow, IMI Area Director, 612-332-2214, obigelow@imiweb.org. Final applications must be received prior to February 27, however, earlier application is encouraged as a limited number of scholarships are available.
More information on Camp is available by logging on to www.imiweb.org and after entering, click on the Masonry Camp section of the page.
Solutions For Effectively Planning, Constructing, And Designing Healthcare Facilities
Recently the United Health Foundation ranked Minnesota as one of the healthiest states in the nation. In June 2003, healthcare employment accounted for 11% of total employment in the Twin Cities, up from less than 9% in 2000.
With advances in modern medicine, people are living longer and the elderly population is growing. Facilities need to be designed in a way that is conducive to utilizing medical technologies, whether it is for MRI machines or clean rooms. Additionally with the healthcare industry being one of the fastest growing in the state economy, healthcare facilities need to be large enough to house these employees and designed in such a way that allows them to effectively do their jobs.
Respond to the healthcare boom by attending Healthcare Facility Planning, Design, and Construction, sponsored by the Minnesota Chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association, Shenehon Center for Real Estate Education, and Center for Health and Medical Affairs, University of St. Thomas. This two-day program is designed to provide practical and useful information regarding how managers and healthcare operations staff can work with a range of construction, engineering, and design professionals in healthcare projects.
Healthcare Facility Planning, Design, and Construction
January 22-23, 2004
University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis Campus, 1000 LaSalle Ave.
For more information and to register, call 651-962-4289
www.stthomas.edu/realestate/
CALA Continuing Professional Studies and UMN Continuing Education Programs
Sustainable Products and Systems Series
A six-course series designed for architects, interior designers, suppliers, and subcontractors in evaluating products for inclusion in "sustainable design." No. 6540 can be taken individually, or register for the entire series. www.cala.umn.edu/cps/spring2004/sustaindesign.html
The B-141 Document Series
Three seminars cover both the AIA Document B-141 Standard Form of Agreement (Articles 1.1-1.59 and Articles 2.1-2.9) and alternatives (Series "A", "B", and contract families). www.cala.umn.edu/cps/spring2004/ownerarchseminar.html
Check out the additional Spring Course offerings by CALA CPS (remember, professional registration credits are due this year!) at www.cala.umn.edu/cps/spring2004/courses.html.
Fundamentals of Engineering Review (E.I.T. Review)
For engineering graduates who are preparing for the Engineering-in-Training exam.
January 20-March 24, 2003 (Tuesdays)
www.cce.umn.edu/engineering/civil_review.shtml
Refresher Course for Civil Engineers
A ten-week course to help practicing engineers get back to fundamentals.
January 20-March 23, 2003 (Tuesdays)
www.cce.umn.edu/engineering/civil_review.shtml
Structural Engineering Seminar Series
This six-session series addresses specific structural issues and concerns involved in the design and construction of buildings, bridges, and other structures, and incorporates examples of various principles involved.
February 25, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2004
www.cce.umn.edu/engineering/structural.shtml
North Central Region News
CSI NCR has had another bang up year. We really have accomplished a lot in the last 2 years, and especially this past fall. What has been great to see from my view, has been chapters getting stronger, winning national Awards, (Chicago, Minneapolis St. Paul, Kansas City) bringing the message of CSI to members and non members through joint programs with AIA, NAWIC, ASPE, and a host of other associations. Most important, it's been great to see the amount of "positive exchange" going on between chapters, large and small throughout the region. This "Exchange", face to face, phone, email, then supported with people and financial resources, was evident everywhere. At Twin Ports NCR "Troll Duluth", the Minneapolis St. Paul Chapter shared volunteers, their credit card processing program, and sponsored part of the conference. MSP also worked with both the Wausau Chapter and Chippewa Valley Chapter offering Strategic Planning experience as well. In Kansas City, Wiley McMillan, and the KC Chapter Board have offered a helping hand to the Flint Hills Chapter, which has experienced some troubles over the past few years. Bob Teller, St. Louis Chapter, has made trips to Central Illinois to help them through issues. He's also working with Kansas City to help the Topeka area Chapter, Flint Hills.
What does all this mean? It means Leadership, and the willingness of Chapters to help other Chapters, is not scarce in the North Central Region. And, our NCR Leaders have been very active at Institute on many committees. See list of NCR Leaders at the very bottom. Thanks, NCR, for sharing our experience with the Institute.
Below are a few (there are many more) highlights from NCR in 2003:
Strategic Planning - This process, initiated by Charlie Hart, Dick Bastyr, implemented by John Griffith, Bill McHugh and Jerry Putnam, has brought a clarity of purpose to our region. Our Mission, "Serve, Mentor, Promote and Represent the Chapters of NCR......through education at Region Conference, Communication, and Promotion" (some tooting of our own horns), has produced initial results...and we've only just begun to implement. Wausau, Chippewa Valley, and soon Omaha, are recipients of programs from NCR's Strategic Planning Team. The programs are meant to help all types of chapters, new, old, growing or stagnant. They are available for your chapter too...just ask Jerry Putnam or Grif Griffith.
Region Conference - NCR 2003 "Troll Duluth" was great. The newly created NCR Seminars presented by both old faces and new, Polar Bear Plunge, and relationship building all brought value to those attending. Our hats are off to the Twin Ports Chapter, CSI, Robert Hewitt, Jeff LaTour, Bill Scalzo and company. People made sacrifices to share expertise at the conference. Michelle Bissel was in and out in less than a day...Scott Mueller presented, then flew quickly. Both had family obligations, yet still took the time to be a part of "Troll Duluth". Charles Bell, David Brandt, Lynn Javoroski and Alana Griffith, Devon Miller, Richard Sophir, and countless others presented top notch programs to our chapter leaders.
Region Conference 2004 - Our Lake Geneva Conference is shaping up already. Talk about a team effort! NCR's Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee and Northern Illinois Chapters have teamed up to create a "REGION EVENT". Gerard Capell, Chair, Devon Miller, Golf Chair, and many volunteers have joined together to execute what looks like a first class education opportunity for personal, professional and CSI Development. Most important, Chapters North to South have a chance to meet, share ideas, and form relationships that wouldn't be the same if simply over e-mail or phone.
Teleconferences - We've had two Region Teleconferences in the past 3 months, and accomplished much in a new format that seems to work for everyone....Send info out ahead of time, review it with our chapters, speak our minds for a minute each, then vote. What a concept, 30 minutes in and out!!
NCR Leaders on Institute Committees - People from NCR participate on Institute Committees. We are proud to have leaders represented on all levels of CSI, Chapter, Region and Institute, including: Joseph H. Edwards - Awards; Bob Saumur, Chairman, Bob Dye, Greg Compton, Don Koppy & Lisa Turner - Certification Committee; Joanne Rodriguez, Chairman, Michelle Goodeve, Jim Lucas - Credentials Committee; Edd Soenke, Treasurer, George White - Finance Committee; Michelle Bissel - Membership; Alana Griffith - Nominating Committee; Bob McManus, Chairman, Ken Crocco, Werner Sabo - Resolutions Committee; Jerry Putnam, Chairman, Bill Scalzo, J. Mark Schmidt - Specifications Competition Committee; Sheldon Wolf, Technical Committee; Mirta Ramer, Education Committee.
Although not part of the NCR since they moved away, Linda Brown, Chair of the Education Committee, Kristin Kennedy, Chair of the Academic Affairs Committee, both spent time active in the Chicago Chapter, CSI.
So, where are we going next........... We still have much to do in the New Year. Take some time to think about the following topics, and we'll convene Teleconferences starting in Mid January to cover important topics that the region needs to tackle so it can keep moving forward.
NCR Conferences - 2005 - 2009 - We sent an email with suggested locations and venues for the next few years, and started to talk about it at a teleconference. We need to finish our discussion, and make decisions so we can start planning our future. We've also talked about an "NCR Region Conference Committee", using experienced leaders (with past Region Conference Chair, current, and future as chair & Members) who've done this before and upcoming conference leaders to keep fresh faces as people move on to different volunteer activities. We'll teleconference January 20, at 1:00 pm to start conversations on this important topic. The entire NCR Board is welcome to be a part of the program. Robert Hewitt/Bill Scalzo and team, Gerard Capell, Richard Sophir, and Scott Mueller have volunteered, and been appointed by the NCR President to be part of this committee. The institute directors are ex officio members, providing input...but it is the committee who decides what and where the conferences will be in an objective manner, thinking of the "good of the other chapters first". The committee will present recommendations for the NCR Board to vote on their findings.
NCR (Small) Chapter Development - We discussed using NCR Resources to help "small" or struggling chapters. Whether it's money or time, maybe NCR can help a chapter...and who says it has to be a "small" chapter? And what constitutes a "small" chapter? The Omaha Chapter asked for NCR Strategic Planning assistance to get stronger. Why limit this resource to struggling chapters??? Calls to appointees have been made, (John Rickert from Omaha has already said yes) and we're awaiting confirmation from those volunteers who have been contacted. We tentatively have a teleconference set February 20 at 1:00 pm to discuss these issues with the NCR 2004 Board, for 30 minutes. They will research the topic, and have ideas to us by the end of January. We may have action items to vote on based on the committee's research and ideas.
NCR By Laws - We as a group need to review our By Laws, match them with how we operate as a group, make changes to update them (we have email now!!!) and then submit them to Institute. We should also discuss our current region structure. How can the region serve, mentor promote the chapters most effectively? What structure gets that done best for maximum results? Do we need a President, Vice President, how should we replace them if we choose not to have them? An ad hoc Committee (David Brandt, Milwaukee has said yes already), a person from Kansas City and Minneapolis St. Paul chapters have been contacted to review our by Laws by March, teleconferencing March 11, at 1:00 pm for 30 minutes to present what they find. The region board can decide whether more study is needed, or we vote at that time...or at The CSI Show if needed. If research is not complete, we can research further and vote in August at NCR 2004 Lake Geneva.
Holiday Reflections
So, NCR's Leaders have been active at Chapter, Region and Institute. If I omitted anyone, it's not intentional...just impossible to know everything everyone has contributed.....and that's a good thing!
The holidays are a time to reflect on the good things that have happened, while taking stock in how we can improve life for our families, community and industry. With that in mind, please take stock in what we've accomplished, and help us look ahead and see how we can improve the NCR these next six months. From our house to your house, may the spirit of the holidays be with you now and throughout the year. Best wishes for a healthy, prosperous 2004. I look forward to working with you in 2004, and beyond!
Bill McHugh, CSI
CSI NCR Institute Director, Industry
630-690-0682