Event: 12/6 CSI Topic: Floor Slab Moisture

[eaadams]

Want to hear some of the largest A/D spec writers discuss spec writing re: concrete and moisture? It may be lively. The discussion is on how do we specify with regards to concrete and moisture. Past discussions had spec writers on the call from AECOM to Gensler to Populous & GC reps from McCarthy to Turner.

The discussion will be run by a group of people from CSI. CSI types could greatly benefit to hear from people like you. The subject matter is a discussion the entire industry needs to have. There isn't any one magic bullet and every firm seems to specify concrete moisture testing & mitigation differently. I would hope that if the industry can get behind specification standards, across the spectrum of Div3, Div7 & Div9, we can all avoid future headaches for concrete moisture and flooring.

I'm going to be listening and will certainly try to put my two cents in. My current war is on the continued faulty use of sand blotter layers in California. David Stutzman (http://www.conspectusinc.com/) is heading up the webinar and you can pre-read what he has to say on his blog. I find many of the comments informative. Many are from my competitors who seem to each have their own agenda to push. http://www.conspectusinc.com/blog/2012/1...ether.html


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Dates: 12/6/2012, 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM EST
Learn More: http://csinet.org/Main-Menu-Category/Com...eting.html
Type: Webinar

Topic: Floor Slab Moisture
Group Leaders: David Stutzman, CSI, CCS, AIA, SCIP, LEED AP and Louis Medcalf, FCSI, CCS

There are many factors contributing to impervious flooring moisture-related failures. Accurate moisture testing, proper surface preparation, and potential moisture mitigation have been the topics of discussion for solving the problem. Can we agree on a uniform approach to ensure successful installations? Must the owner be prepared to pay for mitigation - both in time and cost - for every project? How can testing, preparation, and mitigation be best administered?

Come help explore and share project approaches to help improve chances for success.
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I have no financial stake in CSI or the presentation. In fact, I am not a participating member of CSI. I just hope spur comprehensive conversation on the topic.

-Evan Adams