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USGBC Credit/1 HSW

This USG program examines the Health Care Environment by studying the Guidelines for Design and Con-
struction of Health Care Facilities, Facilities Guidelines Institute, 2010 Edition. Section 2.1-7.2.3.4 Ceilings
of the Guidelines describes the attributes of ceilings required for patient, semi-restricted, restricted, and die-
tary and laundry areas. It details the criteria to provide ceilings that prevent the habitation and spread of virus-
es and bacteria.

Kevin Carr, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP ID+C is the USG Architectural Services Representative for the Kansas, Ne-
braska, Iowa and Kansas City markets. With over 20 years as an Architect in the Kansas City area, Kevin is
both a licensed Architect and licensed Interior Designer. He is a graduate of Kansas State University with a
Bachelor of Interior Architecture and is a past president of the IIDA Mid-America chapter.

During his career, Kevin has had the opportunity to work on several different project types including com-
mercial, retail and corporate interiors. Kevin regularly made presentations to municipalities and business lead-
ers to get projects approved through the public process. He has been involved in business develop-
ment and marketing of design services to new clients as well. His diverse background of architec-
ture/interior design, public speaking, managing multiple projects and deadlines has helped pave the
way for success with his current responsibilities.

November 2014
KCCSI Website
Visit us at
www.kccsi.org


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Meeting Registration & Social Hour (Cash Bar)
Dinner Meetings: 5:30 PM with program beginning at 6:00 PM

Grand St. Caf 4740 Grand Ave, Kansas City, MO 64112

Free to KCCSI members, $30 per guest, payable online or at the door.

No Show Policy: Please cancel prior to 4:00 PM the Friday before the meeting. Members that have con-
firmed reservations and do not attend may be billed.
November Chapter
Meeting
1
November Board Meet-
ing
1
Presidents Article
Matt Walsh
2
New Member Happy
Hour
3
Procrastinators Ball 3
Member News 3
October Meeting Recap 4
October Social Recap 4
Harvesters Recap 5
KCCSI Chapter Officers
& Committee Chairs
6
Inside this issue:
November Dinner Meeting
Healthcare Walls and Ceilings
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
RSVP By Friday, October 31st!
http://www.kccsi.org/november.html
November Board Meeting
Fri 11/7/2014 First Watch, Shawnee Mission Pkwy at 7:00 AM Learn more...
The Kansas City Chapter is
proud to be an Outstanding
Chapter!
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ROI Return on Investment by Matthew Walsh, CDT




We had a few topics come up at our last board meeting that got
me thinking about the value of being a CSI member, and I would
like to share them with you all:

Cost: Our dues are far less expensive than other organizations,
especially when you consider what you get per dollar spent. Our
product show gains more and more momentum every year, yet
the price to participate does not reflect as such. Yes, we have
minor increases here and there, but thats passed directly
through from the venue. We dont get greedy on that. If you are
a guest, the one who invited you picks up the bill for your dinner
and education. Its a pretty good deal.

Diversity: How do we know that we are competitive? Our chap-
ter membership is an amazing split between Architects, Engi-
neers, Contractors, Consultants, and Product Reps. We all talk,
and are members of other organizations, and can safely say we
offer more bang for the buck.

Networking: This one seems obvious, but lets drill down a little deeper. How many of you have
been involved in a project, and hit a wall in some capacity, and needed additional resources? The
membership is a great place to look for additional help. With our diversity, if you were to call on
one person and they couldnt help, you know you can at least get pointed in the right direction.

There are more things I could add, but you all get the point. You all paid your membership dues, so
make sure you get the most out of it. See a stranger at a meeting? Go say hi. New to the chapter?
Find me and I will get you with the Membership Chair to make sure you are taking full advantage.

Regards,
Matthew M Walsh, CDT
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For New Members of KCCSI who've
joined within the past 3 years.

Friday, November 7, 2014
Lew's Pub in Waldo 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

RSVP by Thursday, Oct 29th
Learn More or Register Now...
NEW MEMBER HAPPY HOUR
A member of our
KCCSI family has just
started a family!
Congratulatons to
Mat and Stephanie
Walsh on the arrival
of their son! Born a month early, Jack
Vincent Walsh arrived on October 14th
at 10:50 AM weighing 4 lbs.1 oz.
Everyone is healthy and happy!
Welcome Jack Vincent Walsh!
Congratulatons to
Ashley Ot, CSI, CDT!
Ashley passed her CDT this
October!
Procrastinator's Ball



At the end of each year, KCCSI hosts an entire day of
education for any professional wanting to broaden his/her
knowledge base... or simply needing those LU/HSW
credits!!!
The Kansas City Chapter of CSI Presents
The Red and Black of Green Buildings
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
8 LU/HSW Hours, Eight 1-Hour Sessions, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Kansas City Chapter Members receive 30% discount.
Students and Faculty from KS and MO colleges and universities are free.
Schedule-At-A-Glance
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
The Limits of Green Advocacy and the Duty of Informed Consent Learn more...
Mr. Ujjval Vyas, Ph.D., J.D., CSI, CDT, Principal Alberti Group
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
2012 International Energy Conservation Code The Overland Park, KS View
Obstacles to Adoption and Political Views, 2015 Codes Preview
Mr. Tim Ryan, Codes Administrator - Overland Park, KS Building Codes
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM Break & Networking
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Building Envelope Quality Assurance & Quality Control, QA & QC Case Study
Included Learn more...
Mr. Randall L. Milbourn, CSI, AABA, Managing Member Integrated Weather Barriers
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM Break & Networking
11:00 AM - NOON
New Concepts in LEED V4: Address major differences with LEED 2009
Mr. Gregory J. Markling, SCIP, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, LEED AP, NCARB - Principal, iBIM
NOON - 12:20 PM
Add Value to Both You and Your Firm with CSI
Mr. Gregory J. Markling, SCIP, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, LEED AP, NCARB - Principal, iBIM
12:20 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch - Visit Tabletop Displays & Network
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Healthy Green Buildings: Mirage or Substance Learn more...
Mr. Ujjval Vyas, Ph.D., J.D., CSI, CDT, Principal Alberti Group
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM Break & Networking
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Specifying for LEED v4 Using CSI Standards and Formats: Principles for clear,
concise,and effective specifications to support successful sustainable design
outcomes
Mr. Gregory J. Markling, SCIP, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, LEED AP, NCARB - Principal, iBIM
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM Break & Networking
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
What goes into a High Performance Green Office Building Learn more...
Mr. David Shelton, Founder and Principal Design Sense
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Roundtable Discussion - 2012 IECC, Building Commissioning, Green Buildings,
Energy
Conservation, Liability of a Green Building design
All Presenters Moderator, Rich Bartholomew
Register Now!
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Octobers Meeting







Brian Love and Matt Walsh

How to Make a Valuable Friend Out of Your Local Fire Official
Presented by: Brian Love
October Family Social Event
October 25th
Sturgis Materials Inc.
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Harvesters October







A crew of 9 packed and weighed boxes of
miscellaneous drinks, pouches and sodas


Upcoming Harvesters Volunteer Dates

Tuesday
January 13th, 2015
April 14th, 2015
July 14, 2015

4:00 pm6:00 pm

3801 Topping
Kansas City, Mo. 64129


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December will be our annual Toys for Tots Drive






Help bring joy to children in need.




Save the Date for the
KC CSI Product Expo
January 13th, 2015
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This chapter newsletter is a monthly publication of the Kansas City Chapter of the Construction
Specifications Institute. The newsletter is published 10 times per year and is distributed free of
charge to its members and other chapter supporters. The goal of the newsletter is the free ex-
change of information and experience in construction technology among its readers. Infor-
mation appearing in this newsletter is not to be interpreted as Kansas City Chapter CSI endorse-
ment of any service, products or company. Opinions expressed in this newsletter are not neces-
sarily those of the Kansas City Chapter CSI. The newsletter does not approve, disapprove, sanc-
tion or guarantee the validity or accuracy of any date, claim or opinion. Blanket reproduction
rights are granted CSI and its chapters for individual articles, provided that credit is given the
author and this newsletter. Information regarding legal issues is printed with the understanding
that neither the Kansas City Chapter CSI nor the newsletter editor is engaged in rendering legal
services. Readers are cautioned to obtain legal council. Your comments are welcome. Contact
Sara Gilliam at (816) 863-8334 or sgilliam@dssmidcon.com for newsletter advertisements or
questions.
COMMITEES
Academic Liaison
Bob Dye, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, RRC,
LEED AP
913-735-4772
RobertLDye@gmail.com
Awards
Staci Bockwinkel, CDT
913-259-9165
Staci.bockwinkel@am.jll.com
Certification
Matt Walsh, CDT
913-481-4200
matt@sanoandassociates.com
Education/Technical
Rich Bartholomew, CDT, AIA
913-484-1327
rabarchitect@aol.com
Electronic/Website
Andrea Zawodny, CCS, LEED AP
816-329-4516
andrea.zawodny@populous.com
Foundation/Scholarships
John Williams, FCSI, CCS
816-215-8744
jcmsw1972@comcast.net
Social
Sarah DeLaCruz
816-561-4443
Sarah.delacruz@aecom.com
Golf
John Myers
913-302-3170
jmyer@achfoarm.com
House
Mike Cutler, CDT
816-589-4343
mcutler@tremcoinc.com


BOARD MEMBERS
President
Matt Walsh, CDT
913-481-4200
matt@sanoandassociates.com
President Elect
John Larkin, CDT, USGBC
913-488-7616
John.J.Larkin@saint-gobain.com
1st Vice President
Vacant
2nd Vice President
Sara Gilliam, AHC
816-863-8334
sgilliam@dssmidcon.com
Secretary
Chester Bender, P.E., CCS
913-782-0541
cbender@pyengineers.com
Treasurer
Casey Cohorst, CDT
913-393-8723
ccohorst@irco.com
Regional Director
Andrea Zawodny, CCS, LEED AP
816-329-4516
andrea.zawodny@populous.com
Immediate Past President
Kandi Evans, RA,LEEP AP,CCCA
816-360-4491
Kandi.Evans@aecom.com
Director
Sarah DeLaCruz, CDT
816-561-4443
Sarah.delacruz@aecom.com
Director
David Dixon, CCCA, CCPR, RRC,
RRO
913-544-8689
ddixon@d2marketing.us
COMMITEES (Continued)
Membership
Ashley Ott, CSI, CDT
816-605-5980
Ashley.ott@assaabloy.com
Newsletter
Sara Gilliam, AHC
816-863-8334
sgilliam@dssmidcon.com
Product Show
David Dixon, CCCA, CCPR,
RRC, RRO
913-544-8689
ddixon@d2marketing.us
Programs
Stan Wyrick, CDT
816-215-9195
swyrick@mbastuds.com
Chapter Historian
Mark Koukol, RA, NCARB
913-945-0383
Mark.koukol@gmail.com

Were on the web. visit us
at www.kccsi.org

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Contact Matt Walsh if you need a
meeting sponsor.

Table Top
Displays
are available at the
monthly meetings

Contact Mike Cutler
for
Scheduling.

816-589-4343.

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