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The Grand Rapids Chapter of the Construction Specification Institute is proud to present:
Construction & Design Professionals Expo 2008.
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Thursday, March 20, 2008
at The Pinnacle Center
3330 Highland Dr.
Hudsonville, Michigan
The 2008 CSI Expo was well attended. We tracked 410 - 420 attendees (Owner's, Architect's, Engineer's, Facility Managers, General Managers, Exhibitors along with Students from Ferris State University and Grand Rapids Community College).
We shared an afternoon of learning and networking at this annual event. It was FREE to attend the CEU Seminars and FREE to visit the Exhibitor Floor.
Day’s Events...
CEU-LU Seminars
1:00 - 2:30 pm EPDM Roofing Sustainability
EPDM Roofing sustainability, remediation, and recycling of EPDM roofing systems.
Jim Jannasch, Firestone Building Products
2:00 - 3:00 pm The Shades of Green Building
This presentation is a general overview of the “Green Building” phenomenon.
David Trudell, Trudell Architectural Consulting, PC
EXPO 08 - Downloads: Go to "Certification" tab to access paper and powerpoint for download
4:00 - 5:00 pm LEED for Existing Buildings
LEED for Existing Buildings works through a tour of the case study of Cascade Engineering, The first
LEED Platinum building in the state of Michigan.
Sam Pobst, Eco Metrics, LLC
4:00 - 5:00 pm Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) &
Sustainable Product Standards Training
This presentation will discuss the manufacturing and characteristics of linoleum, a look at the
sustainable manufacturing of linoleum and a peer reviewed look Life Cycle Assessment of Marmoleum,
a Forbo product.
Casey Johnson, Forbo Flooring System
6:00 - 7:00 pm Green Design with Translucent Daylighting
This presentation highlights the benefits of utilizing translucent daylight, and specific LEED
credits that can be earned utilizing this technology. Topics include: light pollution reduction,
energy savings, recycled content, and daylight and views.
Michael Crowder, Structures Unlimited
6:00 - 7:00 pm Wood Doors and LEED
This presentation will help participants to better understand the LEED rating system and how to properly
specify wood doors and earn points toward LEED Certification.
PJ Scott, Door Security Solutions
- PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSOR -
- GOLD LEVEL SPONSOR -
- SILVER LEVEL SPONSOR -
(SOLD OUT - All 60 BOOTHS RESERVED as of Friday, February 22, 2008)
- Forbo Flooring Company - Floor Systems
- GAF Roofing Materials - Low Slope Roofing
- Lumbermen's Incorporated - Wilsonart Products - Laminate & Solid Surfacing
- Mapie Corporation - Tile & Stone Systems, Concrete Repair Systems
- Advanced Drainage Systems - HDPE Pipe Sysytems
- Schluter Systems - Ditra, KERDI, Schluter Shower System
- SecurAlarm Systems - Security Systems
- Grand Rapids Builders Exchange - Construction News & Planroom
- Driesenga & Associates, Inc. - Civil Engineering, Construction Materials Testing
- Hardware Agents - Oshkosh Doors, Columbia Partitions
- Benefit Actuaries - Insurance
- Wolverine Power Systems - Generators
- Munters Moisture Control - Temporary Humidity Control & Property Damage Restoration
- Walker Parking Consultants - Restoration Consulting
- Centria Corporation - Exterior Metal Wall & Roof Systems
- Hunter Panels - Polyiso Roof Insulation
- BAPI Construction Products - Dryvit Systems, Tremco Sealants, 3M Firestop
- North Coast Carlisle - Water Proofing Division
- Hager Group, Inc. - Logix ICF, Code Red D-Blaze Lumber, LP Smart Siding
- National Gypsum - Soundboard, XP Mold, Mildew Resistant Drywall
- Petersen Aluminum Corporation - Metal Roofing, Composite Panel, Fabrication
- EPI Concrete Products - Masonry Units/Samples
- Kerkstra Precast - Precast, Prestressed Concrete
- Riverside Integrated Systems, Inc. - EST Fire Alarm; GE Security; Security Products
- Rulon Company - Wood & PVC Ceiling and Wall Systems
- Hogan Mfg. Inc. - Lift-U Division, Architecturally Design Wheelchair Lifts
- Carl Walker, Inc. - Restoration & Preservation Solutions (Planning/Engineering)
- Selleck Architectural Sales - Fry Reglet, Integrated Interiors, Chicago Metallic, Simplex
- Double O Supply & Craftsman, Inc. - Windows, Doors, Cabinets, Countertops
- Marty Wildfong & Associates/Firestone - Roofing Systems
- MWA/UnaClad - Metal Roofing, Architectural Standing Seam
- MWA/Georgia-Pacific - Densdeck
- Nederveld - Civil Enginering, Surveying, High Definition Scanning
- Concreationz - Polished Concrete
- Security Corporation - Physical Security; CCTV, Access Control
- Nichols - Janitorial Equipment & Supplies (Products to Clean, Protect & Package)
- Tubelite, Inc. - Windows & Aluminum Storefronts
- Tubelite, Inc. - Windows & Aluminum Storefronts
- The Eisen Group - Dorma Arch. Door Hardware, Trestile, Special-Lite Entrance Systems
- Monsma Marketing Group - DuPont-Tyvek
- MDC Wallcoverings - Green Interior Finishes
- Contract Options - Rubber, Cork & Bamboo Flooring
- Nu-Wool Insulation - Insulation, Nu-Wool Cellulose
- Sto-ex, Inc. - EIFS, Stucco, Waterproofing
- Sto-ex, Inc. - Stone, Stanza Wall
- Partition Systems - Operable Partitions, Movable Glasswall
- YKK Architectural Products - Windows and Aluminum Storefronts
- Michigan Certified Concrete Products - Masonry
- Door Security Solutions of Michigan - Hardware & Door Products - Security & Design
- North Coast-Carlisle Roofing Systems - Carlisle Commercial Roofing Products
- Dri-Design - Metal Wall Panels
- Consumers Concrete Corporation - Architectural Concrete Masonry Units
- Materials Testing Consultants - Engineering Consulting Services
- Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies - Hardware, Security
- Parkway Electric & Communications - Communication Systems
- McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge Reports - Construction News
- Stego Industries - Vapor Barriers, Tape
- Bishop Distributing - Complete Flooring Solutions
- AAA Turf, Inc. - Turf, Sod, Sodding Services
- Johns Manville - Commercial/Industrial Roofing Systems
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