Education, Scholarships and Seminars

S p r i n g    ‘0 9    S e m i n a r    S e r i e s : Understanding Lean Construction Presented by Bob Sterley, Lean Consultant   Friday, April 3rd, 2009  •  8:00 am – 4:00 pm Location: AGC Office (Associated General Contractors) Oregon-Columbia Chapter 9450 SW Commerce Circle #200  Wilsonville, OR  97070 Take I-5 Stafford/North Wilsonville Exit 286   Enrollment Limited to first 50 registrants   Learn how your entire team can work cooperatively to improve financial results Bob Sterley was in charge of Lean for the Seattle Boeing’s F-22 Fighter Assembly Center and other high profile projects. Whether you deliver airplanes or structures, Lean construction works for the owner, the contractor and the worker because it focuses on maximizing value, eliminating waste and reducing cycle times, founded on collaboration, communication and mutual respect. Reservations extended to Noon, Friday, March 27, 2009                Fee   (Unless you qualify for any of the following):                              $150.00             ASPE, AGC, AACE, NAWIC or OAME Member                     $125.00 Student                                                                                          $  75.00 Make payment and mail to  •  ASPE Chapter 54  • Seminar  •  PO Box 6661  •  Portland, OR 97228 Questions? Contact: Chana Frederick  503-297-8791  chana.frederick@deacon.com  • • • Ask about our upcoming seminars on Sitework and on Concrete • • •   Enrollment Form http://www.aspeportland.org/docs/Lean_SeminarEnroll_Flyer2.doc

2009 CHAPTER 54 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ASPE Columbia-Pacific Chapter 54 is offering 2 ( Two) student scholarships, one for $1,000 and another for $750, will be offered to students pursuing a degree in Construction Engineering or Construction Engineering Management at Universities in Oregon or Washington.. Important dates are:   · March 2, '09 - Application available from universities or ASPE Chapter 5 · April 30 - Scholarship applications must be emailed or mailed to ASPE by April 30, 2009   · June 18 - ASPE determines scholarship winners and all candidates are notified of the results   · July 30, '09 - Scholarship checks are mailed to the universities of the winners   For questions: Mike Flynn 503-460-0439 getflynn@msn.com   SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION: http://www.aspeportland.org/docs/ASPE_Scholarship_Application_2009.doc

Upcoming Spring ’09 Seminars   We have three fantastic seminars lined up in the coming months. Each one will be an all day class.   Here is our tentative Schedule:   Friday April   3 Lean Construction  •  Bob Sterley, Lean Consultant   Friday April  24 Sitework  •  Brad Johnson, CPE, Principal, Westech Construction   Friday May   8 Concrete Construction  •  Bill Ellis, E Principal, Whitaker/Ellis   Don’t let the course titles alone deceive you. For example, good general contractor estimators need to have a fundamental knowledge of sitework and concrete basics and estimating for conceptual cost proposals and to quickly and accurately evaluate sub bids on bid day. And, consider the instructors: Brad Johnson and Bill Ellis are among the most successful construction professionals in this region.   Bob Sterley has led a highly effective program in Lean principles in the development and manufacture of the F-22 Fighter Jet at Boeing; principles that transcend any discipline – whether you are a general contractor, an electrical contractor, a sheetrock hanger, or a supplier.   To request a course registration form or if you have any questions contact either:   Curt Kolar, CPE (President)             Stan Gass, E (Education Chair) 503-962-8840  •  kolar@trimet.org                  503-213-3782  •  stan@adeptcontractorservices.com

2008 CHAPTER 54 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ASPE Columbia-Pacific Chapter 54 is offering 2 ( Two) student scholarships, one for $1,000 and another for $750, will be offered to students pursuing a degree in Construction Engineering or Construction Engineering Management at Universities in Oregon or Washington.. Important dates are:    · May 5, '08 - Application available from college or ASPE Chapter 54   · April 25 - Scholarship applications must be emailed or mailed to ASPE by April 25, 2008   · June 6 - ASPE determines scholarship winners and all candidates are notified of the results   · July 11, '08 - Scholarship checks are mailed to the universities of the winners   For questions: Mike Flynn 503-460-0439 getflynn@msn.com   SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION: http://www.aspeportland.org/docs/ASPE_Scholarship_Application_2008.doc

2008 CHAPTER 54 Scholarship & Educational Assistance for Members ASPE Columbia-Pacific Chapter 54 has established a scholarship and educational assistance program for Chapter 54 members and family members. ASPE Chapter 54 is dedicated to advancing the study of cost estimating in construction related fields.  To promote this objective, ASPE Columbia-Pacific Chapter 54 has established a scholarship and academic assistance program for Chapter 54 members and family members.   Eligibility ASPE Chapter 54 member or a family member may apply.  Applicants must be enrolled in classes or ASPE Chapter 54 Seminars in either Oregon or Washington, and must be residents.   Application To apply, applicants need to fill out the Scholarship and Academic Assistance Application and return it to ASPE Columbia-Pacific Chapter 54, P.O. Box 6661, Portland, OR 97228-6661.  If your application is accepted, you will receive a letter from ASPE Chapter 54 stating the specific amount of reimbursement that has been approved.      Evaluation Scholarship recipients and the amount of funding are based on the relative merits of the programs or courses in which they are enrolled.  Assistance shall be allocated to applicants based on funds available and relative merits of the program or course in which the member is enrolled.  The decision to award academic assistance is at the sole discretion of ASPE Chapter 54.            For questions: Mike Flynn 503-460-0439 getflynn@msn.com

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ESTIMATORS COLUMBIA PACIFIC CHAPTER 54   Bid Strategies Seminar   Friday, November 7, 2008   Office of Bergelectric Corporation 6026 NE 112th Ave, Portland, 97220    Building 13 8:00am to 5:00pm with Lunch Break   General Conditions in All Conditions• Walt Lemon, CPE, J E Dunn- NW • G.C.s for hard bids, for negotiated proposals, and for change orders (and the differences) • How to present them, and (most importantly) how to collect for them Preparation for Bid Day  • Chana Frederick, CPE, S D Deacon Preparing for a complete and successful bid, including (but not limited to): project pre-view, vendors/subs solicitation, task assignments, takeoffs, and bid day spreadsheets   Bring pencils and calculator   Reservations due: Noon, Friday, October 31 Fee  $150.00, unless you qualify for one of the following:             $_________.00 ASPE, NAWIC or OAME Member $125.00            Student $75.00 Make payment to ASPE Chapter 54 Mail to: ASPE Chapter 54  • Seminar  •  PO Box 6661  •  Portland, OR 97228 Contact: Chana Frederick  503-297-8791  chana.frederick@deacon.com

Seminar Series   ASPE Chapter 54 Estimating Seminars Spring 2007    Want to improve your estimating skills or learn how to estimate different types of work?   Just mark your calendars and plan on attending one of our estimating seminars.  Classes will be held at the AGC Center in Wilsonville and run from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  All instructors are ASPE members estimating and bidding work on a daily basis. Two are Certified Professional Estimators (CPE) and the third is a Professional Engineer (PE)  Class fees are:  General $150;  ASPE, NAWIC, or OAME Member $125; Students w/student body ID $75.   Contact Wallace Brassfield, P.E., CPE at brasscat4@comcast.netor phone 503.819.2274 to pre-register or get additional information.   2 Mar – Estimating Building Carpentry Work –   Instructor Chana Frederick, CPE Project Coordinator, S.D. Deacon Enterprises, INC.    23 Mar – Estimating Earthwork – Instructor Brad Johnson, CPE  Owner Westech Construction, INC   6 Apr – Estimating Concrete Construction – Instructor Bill Ellis, P.E.  President Whitaker/Ellis Builders, Inc    See the Brochure here: http://www.aspeportland.org//docs/CARPENTRYSeminar_Brochure07.pdf http://www.aspeportland.org//docs/DIRTSeminar_Brochure07.pdf http://www.aspeportland.org//docs/CONCRETESeminar_Brochure07.pdf