WestCon Tribune

March 2007

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

I would like to welcome the fourteen new members (listed on the next page) which the Board has approved. This new group of members adds depth and expertise to the already talented and highly regarded group of professionals that make up Westcon. Please join me in making these new members feel welcome and help them become involved in the organization.

As a reminder, the Board approved "Deck Waterproofing" as the topic of our 2007 Symposium. The projected date is for November 1, 2007 and fortunately, Past President Paul Goetz has stepped up as Program Chair to relieve Chris Nelson of this awesome responsibility. If you would like to participate, please contact Paul at goetz@noleak.com or (415) 884-2121.

Westcon has been approached by the Golden Gate Chapter of ASHI  (American Society of Home Inspectors) and EBCREIA (East Bay Chapter, California Real Estate Inspection Association) about sharing educational  meetings and functions. The Board is working on the possibilities of reciprocity and will report to you regarding the outcome.

We have had some great dinner meetings and presentations recently. The Board is always open to suggestions and assistance in finding interesting and informative topics which would benefit the group. If you have ideas, or know of available speakers, please pass on information to any Board member or Rikki.

Don't forget to vote for your new Board members and send in your ballot!

Jim Sappington, President

NEW MEMBERS

Westcon would like to acknowledge and welcome the following new members:

Aquatech has sponsored four new associate members, adding to it's current list of five long time members. The new members are: Joel Meza, who's background and experience includes structural investigations, remediation of water damaged structures, waterproofing, forensic architectural investigations, air quality assessments for fungal and/or bacterial contaminations, expert witness in fungal assessments, repair scope protocols, technical reports and corrective specifications.

Don Pilz brings over 19 years experience in EIFS and lath/plaster systems. He has installed and supervised all types of EIFS and Stucco systems and assisted in forensic evaluation. Another specialty is in designing EIFS and lath/plaster systems details.

Charlie Saul is a Designer-Builder and has been a hands-on General Building Contractor since 1974. Plan-stage and on-site construction support for the purpose of specifying and implementing reliable waterproofing system details. Performance and water infiltration testing. Defect and forensic analysis, litigation support. Contractor's License #304069.

Wayne Scholten specializes in roof evaluations; building moisture surveys with "Infra-Red and Capacitance Test Equipment" for identification of moisture infiltration. Specialties in building envelope performance testing, Roof System design, detailing, specifications and corrective procedures.

Ray Booth and Paul Platt have joined as associate members of F.L. Arms and Associates. They have expertise in construction management. They and F.L. Arms Associates provide engineering, architecture, bidding, construction administration and construction oversight. They also provide consulting and advice on construction defect solutions and litigation assistance.

Art Childers (after greatly appreciated marketing assistance with the 2006 symposium) has joined as an associate member from Myles F. Corcoran Construction Consulting. Art has an extensive background in marketing and construction project management and helps clients resolve building problems assuring  the quality of new construction. Art also handles code compliance issues.

Dick Edwards is a building inspector with Pacific Interwest Building Consultants. Pacific Interwest provides 3rd party course of construction quality control inspections, peer plan reviews, HOA turnover inspections and annual HOA inspections for completed projects.

Steven Hays, Principal of Fog Bank Construction brings expertise in home remodeling, water intrusion, and custom metal roofing. Steven has over 25 years of construction experience in the Bay Area, an works closely with attorneys, architects and clients in forensic evaluation of construction defects and reparation efforts.

Larry Hoytt is the principal of Hoytt Building inspections located in Fairfax. Larry is a building inspector providing consultation and expert testimony for construction defect issues, tenant-landlord disputes about habitability, real estate disclosure disputes, and home inspection standard of practice and care.

Robert Mault, rejoining Westcon after a short break, is a Certified EIFS Inspector, and principal of EIFS-Stucco-Brick Inspection and Forensic Services. EIFS-Stucco-Brick Inspection & Forensic Services provides expert consulting services on numerous exterior insulation and finish systems for attorneys, building owners, Home Owner Associations, contractors, developers, realtors and insurance companies.

After being a speaker at this year's symposium, Veronica Martin has joined the organization.  Ms. Martin is with Wiss, Janney Elstner Associates and specializes in the remediation of water intrusion problems in existing structures, including historic structures, and waterproofing design for new buildings. She has practiced for over twenty years, the last nine with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, a nationally recognized, interdisciplinary firm of architects, engineers, and materials scientists.

Pamela Miller is principal and owner of Alchemy Construction and Consulting based in the Santa Rosa area. Pam has thirty years invested in the construction industry.  Her specialties are in residential construction defect investigations and analysis, cost estimating, code interpretations, and industry standards.

Paul Waszink, is Principal and owner of P.H. Waszink - Construction Consultants which  is a Bay Area -based professional consulting firm formed in 1988, specializing in the development of independent cost opinions for a broad range of project types of clients including: construction managers, architects, engineers, general and subcontractors, federal, state, and  county, law firms, mediators, and arbitrators. Paul is another returning member of Westcon and has been involved in the industry for over 40 years.

IDEAS? If you would like to give a presentation to Westcon, or have ideas or topics you would like discussed, please notify Fred Field, Program Director at (415) 485–5882. All suggestions are welcome!

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