ASPE32 News and Information

Fogel-Anderson Construction Co. is seeking an estimator with a minimum of 10 years experience. Excellent salary and benefits. Educational/Institutional, Big Box, Retail, Grocery Store, Medical, and various Government experience is a plus. Also, Timberline, On-Screen Take-Off, Microsoft Office & Microsoft Project Management experience is preferred.

Please send resumes only to:
Attn: Phil Bartolotta
Fogel-Anderson Construction Co.
1212 E. 8th St
KCMO 64106
or Fax to (816) 842-0946, Attn: Phil Bartolotta
p-bartolotta @ fogel-anderson.com (no spaces)

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From our website you can now easily connect to specific pages on the ASPE National website (www.aspenational.org) that give you information about membership, certification, online classes, estimating proficiency exams, other chapters available, and the ASPE store.

The American Society for Professional Estimators (ASPE) Heartland Chapter 32 Dinner Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesdays of each month from September thru May. These are usually held at the Prime Rib Grill by the Hereford House at 20th and Walnut in downtown Kansas City.

These events is open to members and non-members of ASPE.

Please comment if you have any questions or you can email the chapter president, Kelly Smith, at kelly.smith”at”jedunn.com (replace “at” w/ @)

The American Society for Professional Estimators (ASPE) Heartland Chapter 32 Dinner Meeting will be on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at the Hereford House. Come join us to learn or improve on your estimating process for tilt up concrete.

Date: Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Time: 5:30 Meet & Greet
6:00 PM Dinner

Place: Prime Rib Grill by the Hereford House in the Hollywood Room
20th & Walnut (100 East 20th Street)
Kansas City, MO

Topic: Tilt-up 101

Speaker: Phil Tournor, CPE

An introductory program that discusses what tilt up is and identifying the essential parts and pieces to successfully estimate tilt up work. Topics discussed will be 1) Tilt Up Concrete Defined 2) Tilt Up Concrete Work essentials 3) What makes up a tilt up panel? 4) How to set up a Tilt up Estimate Worksheet 5) Labor Considerations 6) What types of projects lend itself to tilt up work and which types of projects where tilt up work should be discouraged.

AGENDA:

● 5:30 pm Social Meet and Greet
● 6:00 pm Dinner
● 6:00 pm Short Greeting by Kelly Smith, President of Heartland Chapter #32
● 6:30 pm Introduction of Program by Kelly Smith
● 6:40 pm Tilt-up 101 by Phil Tournor, CPE
● 7:45 pm Program Concludes

All times above are approximate and may run longer or shorter.

Non-members are encouraged to seek out any association member for information on joining. An Information Handout and Application will be available at this meeting and any of our members will be able to assist you with any questions.

Dinner is $25.00 per person (choice of steak or chicken).

This event is open to members and non-members of ASPE.

If you will be able to attend please RSVP to Kelly Smith at kelly.smith”at”jedunn.com.

You can also go online and register and pay with credit card at:
http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=200826

It is time for ASPE Chapter #32’s and the Builders’ Association’s Annual Construction Estimating Academy!

We are presenting an Estimating Academy for anyone who wants to attend. Attendees last year included contractors, architects, engineers, and suppliers.

This year’s program includes classes on business development, estimating from incomplete documents, BIM (Building Information Modeling), bidding and estimating law, and other estimating related sessions.

When: February 5, 2010 ( 1st Friday of the Month)

Time: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm with a continental breakfast and catered lunch provided.

Where: Penn Valley Community College
Education Center
3201 S.W. Trafficway
Kansas City, MO 64111

This year the academy qualifies for 4 elective CEU’s for Johnson County Contractor Licensing.

Please see the attached announcement or follow the registration link for more information about Academy and the full schedule.

Please RSVP to Kelly Smith at (816) 292-8671 or Kelly.smith”at”jedunn.com or register online at http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=194308

The next American Society for Professional Estimators (ASPE) Heartland Chapter 32 Dinner Meeting will be on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at the Hereford House in the Hollywood Room. Join us for a lively roundtable discussion of the pros and cons  of the various electronic plan rooms currently available.

Date:       Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Time:       6:00 PM Dinner

Place:      Hereford House  - Hollywood Room

                20th & Walnut (100 East 20th Street)

                Kansas City, MO

Topic:  Understanding Plans and Specifications: Understanding Electronic Plan Delivery

We will be discussing the electronic plan rooms available in our market. What are the pros and cons of each? How well do the various plan rooms compare in their methods of efficient and/or automated document retreival? Learn tips, tricks, and tactics to let this paperless technology work for your estimating system. How can you stay on top of the evolving options for paperless plans?

AGENDA:

• 5:30 pm     Social Meet and Greet
• 6:00 pm     Dinner
• 6:00 pm     Short Greeting by Kelly Smith, President of Heartland Chapter #32
• 6:30 pm     Introduction of Program by Kelly Smith
• 6:40 pm     Roundtable discussion

• 7:45 pm     Program Concludes

All times above are approximate and may run longer or shorter.

 

Please be sure if you are interested in joining our group to pick up an information handout and application. Any of our members will be able to assist you with questions.

Dinner is $25.00 per person (choice of steak or chicken).

This event is open to members and non-members of ASPE.
Please RSVP at the following website.

http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=192188

If you want to pay with credit card, please do so at the acteva site above. At the meeting, we can accept only cash or check. Please comment if you have any questions.

The next American Society for Professional Estimators (ASPE) Heartland Chapter 32 Dinner Meeting will be on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at the Hereford House in the Hollywood Room and the topic will be Keys to a Succesful Precast Project.

Date:       Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Time:       6:00 PM Dinner

Place:      Hereford House (Hollywood Room is in the building east of the Hereford House across Walnut)

            20th & Walnut (100 East 20th Street)

            Kansas City, MO

Topic:  Keys to Estimating and Managing a Successful Precast Concrete Project

Speaker: Dirk McClure, LEED AP, Assoc. AIA with IPC Precast

Dirk McClure, LEED AP, Assoc. AIA of IPC Precast will be presenting a lively and interactive seminar on both the benefits and limitations of Precast / Prestressed Concrete Solutions for today’s building structures.

Participants will learn the process for estimating a precast wall panel project. We will also cover the ways that strategic, early planning can help project managers ensure a successful precast project. Learn the various finish options and industry certification standards. We will cover the casting process and touch on how Building Information Modeling (BIM) is impacting the industry. There will be several case study examples, including some local projects. This presentation will incorporate a power point presentation and a time lapse construction video.  It will include a pair of short, but informative videos that show the ‘impact resistance’ and ‘seismic standards’ of precast systems via entertaining “Myth-busters style” performance tests.

AGENDA:

• 5:30 pm     Social Meet and Greet
• 6:00 pm     Dinner
• 6:00 pm     Short Greeting by Kelly Smith, President of Heartland Chapter #32
• 6:30 pm     Introduction of Program and Speaker by Kelly Smith
• 6:40 pm     Keys to a Successful Precast Project by Dirk McClure

• 7:45 pm     Program Concludes

 All times above are approximate and may run longer or shorter.

Please be sure if you are interested in joining our group to pick up an information handout and application. Any of our members will be able to assist you with questions.

Dinner is $25.00 per person (choice of steak or chicken).

This event is open to members and non-members of ASPE.
Please RSVP at the following website.

http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=189296

If you want to pay with credit card, please do so at the acteva site above. At the meeting, we can accept only cash or check. Please comment if you have any questions.

2009 National Convention in Saint Louis

July 22 - 25, 2009 at the Sheraton Downtown - Saint Louis

General Schedule:

Estimating Academy, July 22 & 23

 See www.aspenational.org for more information

Estimator Expo - July 23 & 24

For exhibitor and sponsorship rates, please contact ASPE at 877-273-5679 or advertising@aspenational.org.

Industrial Speaker Day - July 24

Convention Business Meetings - July 23, 24, & 25

Location: Sheraton Downtown - St Louis:
Sheraton St. Louis City Center Hotel & Suites is a beautifully appointed hotel in the heart of downtown. The historic flavor of this 1929 landmark building combines modern comfort to create a unique experience with something for everyone.
The hotel is adjacent ot the Metro Link/Light Rail system, so you can easily visity downtown attractions like the Arch, Busch Stadium, riverboat casinos, and Union Station. They are also directly across from the Scottrade Center Sports Arena - home or the St. Louis Blues.

More information about the Convention, including registration for both the Convention and the Estimating Academy can be found at www.aspenational.org/events

The next American Society for Professional Estimators (ASPE) Heartland Chapter 32 Dinner Meeting will be on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at the Hereford House in the Hollywood Room and the topic will be Legal Issues for Construction.

Date:       Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Time:       6:00 PM Dinner

Place:      Hereford House (Hollywood Room is in the building east of the Hereford House across Walnut)

            20th & Walnut (100 East 20th Street)

            Kansas City, MO

Topic:  Legal Issues for Construction

Speaker: Holly Streeter-Shafer, construction lawyer with Weitz Construction

Presentation will include a lively discussion of recently enacted legislation in Kansas and Missouri. Other topics may include recent changes to controlled insurance programs (CIP), electronic plan distribution, and a range of other construction law issues.

AGENDA:

• 5:30 pm     Social Meet and Greet
• 6:00 pm     Dinner
• 6:00 pm     Short Greeting by Phil Tournor, President of Heartland Chapter #32
• 6:30 pm     Introduction of Program and Speaker by Phil Tournor
• 6:40 pm     Construction Law Issues Presentation by Holly Streeter-Schafer

• 7:45 pm     Program Concludes

All times above are approximate and may run longer or shorter.

Please be sure if you are interested in joining our group to pick up an information handout and application. Any of our members will be able to assist you with questions.

Dinner is $25.00 per person (choice of steak or chicken).

This event is open to members and non-members of ASPE.
Please RSVP at the following website.

http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=183592

If you want to pay with credit card, please do so at the acteva site above. At the meeting, we can accept only cash or check. Please comment if you have any questions.

Earthwork Estimator
George J. Shaw Construction Company is pursuing a professional earthwork estimator. Academic qualifications of the position are: degree in Civil Engineering, Construc-tion Science or Technology and/or a related field of study. Candidate must be proficient with Agtek estimating software as well as Microsoft excel, word and related programs. Position requires aggressive, self-motivated individual capable of creative solutions to estimating and constructability.

Please send a letter of inquiry and resume in a letter sized opaque envelope to:
ATTN: Dan Beutler, President
George J. Shaw Construction
1601 Bellefontaine
Kansas City, Missouri 64127