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Why should I use a Construction Manager? (when I already have a staff of Engineers)

Article by Tim Bramsen, CCMThroughout my involvement with CMAA

Hawaii, I have had the opportunity to speakwith some of Hawaii’s owners regarding thebenefit of utilizing Construction Managers (orCertified Construction Managers- CCMs) ontheir projects. At one of the first such meetings,I was asked, “Why should I use a ConstructionManager on my projects when I already have astaff of engineers”? Although it seemed intu-itively like such an obvious and valid question,I fumbled a bit on my answer that day, andsince then I have spent a lot of time ponderingthe “right” answer to this question.

I would like to preface my statements by say-ing that there are many Engineers overseeingconstruction field operations who work hardand do a fine job, it is not my intent to demeantheir work in any way. The best CCMs I haveever worked with also had their PE’s.

In its most simple form, a construction pro-ject can be broken down into 2 phases. Theplanning of the work and the execution of thework.

The planning of the work is chiefly the realmof the Engineer (or Architect). Without properplanning, there is no order, no specifications,no scope, no contract. While using aConstruction Manager’s skillset in the pre-design and design phases is important to theplanning of the project- and will certainly helpeliminate impacts of the constructability issuesthat may otherwise be overlooked, the majorityof the planning, calculations, and developmentof the contract documents is done by theEngineer.

The execution of the contract in the field,

ensuring the project isbuilt as well as possible,that construction of theproject runs as smoothlyas possible, and con-cludes with the fewestdelays or claims possi-ble is the role of theConstruction Manager.The ConstructionManager in the field isthe liaison between theOwner, Engineer(Architect), and theContractor. He/She is thekeeper of the compass(scope) and the stop-watch (schedule) as thefacility is constructed.

While formal education is an importantaspect of being a CM, the most valuable skillsthat the CM brings to the table are communica-tion skills and field experience.

Communication is one key. Althoughplansets and specifications seem somewhatbulletproof at the time the project is advertised,once construction starts, you will find thatanother reasonable interpretation exists- that ofthe contractor building the project. Black andwhite often become gray. Understanding thesegray areas and navigating them to a conclu-sion that benefits the owner, while keeping thecontractor whole- is what we as CMs do. Onekey to building the best project possible is todevelop the common ground between theOwner and the Contractor. That is not to saythat you take your eye off the contract require-

ments, it is actually the opposite of this. Itmeans that you work with the contractor toensure that, as they start the work, they havethe same picture in their head of the finishedproduct as the owner does. Then you managethat process and help them build it correctlythe first time; as efficiently as possible. Doingthis harnesses the synergy of the larger teamand allows both sides to focus cooperativelyagainst the issues that are inherent in the con-struction of any project. I have been on largeand small projects where this has worked.

Field experience is the other key. The abilityto look ahead and find/eliminate issues beforethey arise in the field is not something that youcan learn through formal training. It results fromyears of experience obtained resolving similarsituations and issues and either knowing howto avoid them ahead of time or how to effective-

ly handle them when they do hap-pen. This experience is also veryeffective when negotiatingchanges to the contract, “arguing“plan and specification interpreta-tions with the contractor, effective-ly discussing and explaining tonon-field personnel issuesencountered onsite, finding the“wiggle room” between (what mayat times seem like) 2 immovablecircumstances that will allow for-

CM Harris Okazaki on the Kamehameha Highway guideway.

Constructing the rail guideway.

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SAME Honolulu April 12, 2017 LunchMeeting Presentation

Topic: Flood Mitigation for Fort Shafter Flats,Planning, Design, and Construction

Synopsis: This presentation discussed theflood plain mapping revisions, planning forflood mitigation, and the design and construc-tion of the flood mitigation project at FortShafter Flats. This project was undertaken toremove the upper Fort Shafter Flats from the1% annual chance exceedance floodplain toprotect military personal and property.

Presenter: Michael Wong, Chief of CivilWorks Technical Branch, Engineering andConstruction Division, U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers

Michael Wong has served as the Chief ofCivil Works Technical Branch since 2010. Priorto this appointment, Michael was the TechnicalBranch’s Hydrologic and Hydraulic (H&H) teamleader. The Civil Works Technical Branch isengaged in a wide range of services in thefields of flood control, hydrologic and flood-plain analysis, economics, environmentalrestoration, coastal erosion, commercial navi-gation, and operations and maintenance.

Michael obtained his B.S. in CivilEngineering in 1989 and M.S. in CivilEngineering in 1991 from the University ofHawaii at Manoa. He began working in the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), HonoluluDistrict in June 2004 as a Hydraulic Engineer.He has worked on many H&H projects cover-ing flood risk reduction, flood hazard analysis,storm drainage analysis, levee performance,and dam break analysis. Project work hasincluded design, project formulation, and pro-ject management.

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Past Pres Keith UemuraPast Pres Dayna NemotoDirectors Stephen Cayetano Ken Hayashida John Katahira Ken Kawahara Diane Kodama Stancher Mabellos Mike Magaoay Derek Mukai Martin Nakasone Ross Okuda Landon Sakai Wayne Shiroma Jonathan Suzuki Edward Yoshimura Kyle YukumotoStudent Dir Michele Shimoda

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Mechanical Engineers

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ASME-HI 2015-2016 OfficersChairperson Derek Sato 543-4108 Derek.sato@hawaiianelectric.comVice-Chair Derick Kam derickFPE@gmail.comSecretary Victor Russell dsaengr@aol.comTreasurer Kevin Dang 737-1708 dangk001@hawaii.rr.comPast-Chair Kory Ikeda HCES Rep: Derick KamAlternate: Derek Sato

NEXT ASME-HAWAII SECTION GENERALMEMBERSHIP MEETINGDate: June 6, 2017Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pmPlace: HECO Ward Ave Cafeteria ConferenceRoomAgenda: To be announced. This will be thelast meeting as Chairman for Derek Sato.

As usual, all members are invited andencouraged to attend our meetings. There arealways lots of complimentary pizza and softdrinks. Please contact Chairman Derek Sato fordirections and for more information, such asparking within Hawaiian Electric’s Ward Avenuefacilities.

HIGHLIGHTS OF MARCH 28 GENERALMEMBERSHIP MEETING

Meeting was held at Hawaiian Electric’sWard Avenue cafeteria on March 28, 2017, andcalled to order by Chairman Derek Sato. Thereports and discussions included the following:

Student Section Report by Ryan Roque: • Newly elected President Ryan Roqueannounced the newly elected officers andcommittee chairpersons. The officers arePresident Ryan Roque, Vice President KarenCalaro, Treasurer Mykal Guigui, and SecretaryMichelle Reed.• Industry Guest Speaker from Pearl HarborShipyard attracted 80+ students. Presentationincluded careers at Pearl Harbor and how toapply for jobs there.• The Student Section welcomes industry pro-fessional speakers on topics such as careerfields, interview preparation and skills, the pre-ferred candidate experiences, expectations ofa young engineer, and other career/job searchenhancement information and tips.

UHM DME Report by Dr. Zac Trimble: • The official Mechanical Engineering registra-tion count for the spring 2017 semester is 400+students.• Interviews for the new Dean of the College ofEngineering are underway. Three current can-didates have mechanical engineering back-grounds.• Three ME Students attended the ASME E-fest West March 17-19, 2017 at the Universityof Nevada Las Vegas campus. The HumanPowered Vehicle Challenge (HPVC) was held inconjunction with the E-fest event. CSUNorthridge took overall 1st place.• DME Industry Advisory Board meeting isplanned for May 6, 2017.

Francis Rhodes Montgomery DesignCompetition: The competition will be onFriday, May 5, 2017 from 12 noon to 6 PM, onthe UHM campus. The ME-482 student teams’abstract for judges are due by April 28, 2017.Dr. Zac Trimble will provide the judges the stu-dent project and presentation objectives. All

four judges are from Hawaiian ElectricCompany and have an ME background. Thereare 11 teams competing for four monetaryprizes. ASME Hawaii Section voted to donate$1,000 to the UHM DME in appreciation for thisdesign competition.

Program for the Evening: Speaker AlexiusEmejom of Hayward Gordon (Pumps andMixers).

ASME-HAWAII P.E. REFRESHER COURSE The 2017 Spring P.E. Refresher Course

ended on April 19, 2017 with the Review andQuestions session after 19 classes conductedby volunteers Dr. Charly Kinoshita, Dr. StephenMasutani, Dr. Zac Trimble, and Raymond Liu,P.E. The Hawaii Section thanks theseMechanical Engineer instructors for their dedi-cation and promotion of mechanical engineer-ing. They donated many hours preparing forand conducting refreshers onThermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluids,Machine Design, Mechanics, and HVAC.

For Raymond Liu, besides facilitating andinstructing the HVAC, Engineering Economics,Electricity & Electrical Equipment chapters, hefacilitated the mock exams, and organized andcoordinated this entire P.E. Refresher Course.Thank you, Raymond Liu.

2017 ASME-HI BALLOT AND SURVEYOur SurveyMonkey.com 2017 ballot and sur-

vey will end on April 30, 2017. Total respon-dents are holding at 24. Congratulations to arenew officers, 2017-2018, who are FroilanGarma, Chairman; Derick Kam, Vice-Chair;Kevin Dang, Treasurer; Jason Frifeldt,Secretary; and Raymond Liu and RonaldFlegal, the Member (formerly Director) posi-tions. There is a new position called the GroupPage Administrator with Derek Sato, who willalso be the Immediate Past-Chair. ASMEHawaii would like to thank Derek Sato for hismany years of serving and keeping afloat theHawaii Section. Although he is stepping down,we are very pleased that he plans to remainvery active to help guide the new officers.Thank you, Derek Sato.

2016-2017 chapter officers and BODPresident: Dean Borges P.E.President Elect: Kevin Luoma P.E.Vice President: Mofazzal Mir P.E.Secretary: Willie DigucTreasurer: Samantha Niver P.E.

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2017 OfficersPresident Ryan Char 523-5866 ryanc@g70.designVice-Pres Darin Izon 523-8499 dizon@BrwnCald.comSecretary Rouen Liu 543-7245 rouen.liu@hawaiianelectric.comPast Pres Victor Valdez 356-1281 vvaldez@ssfm.com

National Public Works WeekNational Public Works Week is traditionally

sponsored and observed during the third fullweek in May. During May 21-27, HawaiiChapter will maintain an exhibit of variousrecent public works projects to energize andeducate the public on the importance of thecontribution of public works to their daily lives.The exhibit will also include proclamations fromthe Mayor and the Governor.

This year’s theme “Public Works ConnectsUs” celebrates the vital role public works playsin connecting us all together. As the corner-stone of civilization, public works provides,maintains, and improves the structures andservices that assure a higher quality of life forour communities. Its streets, roads, bridges,and public transportation keep us linkedtogether from coast to coast, and its cleanwater and sanitation services keep us healthyand allow our communities to grow and pros-per. APWA proudly salutes and thanks our pub-lic works professionals who work tirelesslyevery day to strengthen the bond that keeps usall connected. Additional information may befound at www.apwa.net.

Annual Education Fund Golf TournamentThe 24th Annual Education Fund Golf

Tournament was held Friday, April 7, at the AlaWai Golf Course. Golf Committee Chair RouenLiu extends a big mahalo to all participants andvolunteers for yet another successful event.Proceeds will sustain the Chapter’s educationfund which provides annual monetary awardsat the State Science and Engineering Fair andannual partial scholarships towards highereducation.

The winning team (Team Ron N.S. Ho &Associates, Inc.) with President Ryan Char.

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LETTER FROM THE ACECH PRESIDENTWritten by Corey Matsuoka,P.E., PMP, LEED AP

Remember “I’m Just a Bill” by SchoolhouseRock!? It’s about how a bill becomes a law,and that was the extent of my legislative knowl-edge for a long time. Turns out, it’s much morecomplicated than that. Who know right? Wellit turns out, ACECH does.

Lead by its Legislative Committee, ACECHremains active at the Capitol, protecting publicinterest relative to the built environment, andenhancing the business interest of the engi-neering profession. Committee membersspend hundreds of hours a year, going thoughpotential legislation, meeting with legislators,providing testimony and even testifying in per-son. It’s a tremendous service they do for theengineering community.

This year, the major issues we are followingare:✓ Protection of Qualification Based Selectionfor professional services from potential erosionvia numerous procurement related bills.✓ Funding for the State Building Code Council(which is currently not funded).✓ Addressing the potential suspension of theNational Flood Insurance Program in Hawai‘iby FEMA.✓ Infrastructure funding proposals. ✓ Changes to the sick leave requirements thata business provides to its employees.

At the end of April, a delegation representingACECH will also be going to ACEC’s AnnualConvention in Washington DC where we will bemeeting with our local delegation ofRepresentatives and Senators. Two things wewill be discussing with them are:✓ Support for a major infrastructure packagethis year that includes both incentives for pub-lic-private partnerships (P3s) and innovativefinancing, as well as additional direct federalspending to support core federal infrastructureprograms, including the Highway Trust Fundand programs to support water projects;✓ Comprehensive tax reform legislation thattreats all business structures equally, and onethat provides the funding and financing mech-anisms to support the infrastructure package.

These issues significantly impact engineer-ing firms and ACECH continues to protect ourmember’s interest. If you’re interested in par-ticipating in our legislative committee andlearning all the things beyond “I’m Just a Bill”,please let us know. Corey Matsuoka, P.E., PMP, LEED APACECH President (FY 2016-2017)

P.O. Box 88840Honolulu, HI 96830Website: www.acechawaii.org

2016-2017 Board of DirectorsPresident - Corey Matsuoka, SSFM InternationalPresident-Elect - Jeff Kalani, Yogi Kwong EngineersTreasurer - Sean Sugai, Ronald N.S. Ho & AssociatesSecretary - Ken Kawahara, Akinaka & Associates,Ltd.

Hawaii Section — Younger Member ForumWeb site: http://www.ascehawaii.org/ymf.html

2016-2017 YMF OfficersNorman Leong, President

nleong@ascehawaiiymf.orgJordan Urabe, Vice President

jurabe@ascehawaiiymf.orgNicole Nakaoka, Secretary

nnakaoka@ascehawaiiymf.orgAustin Wong, Treasurer

awong@ascehawaiiymf.orgAmanda Tanaka, Past President

atanaka@ascehawaiiymf.org

YMF General MeetingThe next YMF general meeting is scheduled

for Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 6:00 pm at FortShafter Bowling Alley. If you are interested inattending and learning more about the variousprofessional, social and service opportunitiesavailable through YMF, please contact YMF atymf.hawaii@gmail.com.

2016-2017 ASCE Hawaii Section OfficersPresident: Tim Goshi, P.E. email: tgoshi@ascehawaii.comPres.-Elect: Lara Karamatsu,P.E. email: lkaramatsu@ascehawaii.orgVice Pres.: Eric Arakawa, P.E. email: earakawa@ascehawaii.orgTreasurer: Jason Kage, P.E. email: jkage@ascehawaii.orgSecretary: Dayna Nemoto-Shima, P.E. email: dnemoto@ascehawaii.orgPast Pres.: Ben Rasa, P.E. email: brasa@ascehawaii.orgYMF Pres.: Norman Leong, P.E. email: nleong@ascehawaiiymf.org

MAY LUNCH MEETING (MAUI)Our May meeting will be in Maui on Friday,

May 12, 2017. Please visit www.ascehawaii.orgfor updates.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGLast held: Wednesday, April 5, 2017Next meeting: May 3, 2017

INFRASTRUCTURE REPORT CARDThe 2017 Infrastructure Report Card has just

been released on March 9th.  Every 4 years, agroup of civil engineers provide a comprehen-sive assessment of our nation’s infrastructureacross 16 categories.  The overall infrastruc-ture grade is a D+, unchanged since the 2013report card.  Three categories received adecline in grade, while seven saw slightimprovements and six remain unchanged.  Keysolutions include investment, leadership &planning, and preparing for the future.  ASCEestimates that the nation’s infrastructure needsa total of $2 trillion over the next 10 years,across all categories.

To read more about the grades and solu-tions, visit http://www.infrastructurereport-card.org/.

Hawaii is the only one in Region 8 that doesnot have a state report card.  If you would liketo help create one for Hawaii, please contactTim Goshi, tgoshi@ascehawaii.org.

CONTINUING EDUCATIONASCE National holds more than 275 semi-

nars, courses and computer workshops eachyear on a wide variety of technical, manage-ment, and regulatory topics. These seminarsare held in more than 45 cities across the U.S.In addition, ASCE offers customized on-sitetraining and many distance learning programs,including live interactive web/teleconferenceseminars, online courses and courses on CD,videotape, and audiotape. Please visithttp://www.ascehawaii.org/links.html and clickon ASCE National for complete details.

ASCE HAWAII SECTION STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Please help us increase our scholarshipendowment so that we can recognize deserv-ing students. We continue to accept tax-deductible donations with the goal of increas-ing the annual scholarships. Make your checkpayable to ‘ASCE Hawaii Section’ and mail to:ASCE Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 917,Honolulu, HI 96808-0917. If you have anyquestions, please contact Glenn Miyasato at488-7579, or gmiyasato@ascehawaii.org.

ASCE JOB LISTINGSThe following job listings are currently post-

ed on the ASCE Hawaii Section website:• Civil Engineer – AECOM• Assistant Program Administrator – City andCounty of Honolulu• Civil Engineer V (Geotechnical) – City andCounty of Honolulu• Civil Engineer V – City and County ofHonolulu• Mechanical Engineer V – City and County ofHonolulu• Design and Construction Branch Chief - Cityand County of Honolulu• Junior Engineer – GPRM Prestress• Civil Engineer – Group 70• Project Manager – Group 70• Senior Geotechnical/Geological Engineer –Hart Crowser• Project Geotechnical/Geological Engineer –Hart Crowser• Construction Project Engineer – Jas. W.Glover, Ltd.• Project Manager – Kennedy/JenksConsultants• Staff Engineer (Honolulu Office) –Kennedy/Jenks Consultants• Staff Engineer (Hawaii Offices) –Kennedy/Jenks Consultants• Principal Project Control Engineer/Specialist,AIRPORT - Parsons• Civil Engineer V – SSFM International• Structural Engineer IV – SSFM International

For further information on these job listings orto find out how you can post job openings inyour company on this website, please visithttp://www.ascehawaii.org/job-listings.html.

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Code Committee is tracking two bills in theLegislature that would fund the State BuildingCode Council so that the amendments to the2012 International Building Code can beadministered. SEAOH has submitted letters insupport of the bills.

Scholarship for Young Member Group toNCSEA Summit

Applications for NCSEA scholarships forYMG members to attend the annual summit inWashington, D.C. during October 11-14, 2017are available. Scholarships include summitregistration and a $500 travel stipend. ContactJonathan Murai for more information.

General Membership Meetings/TechnicalSeminars/Events

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• SEAOH Annual Convention – August 25 and26, 2017, Aulani Resort & Spa, details to beannounced.

• SEAOH Golf Tournament – October 20,2017, Hoakalei Country Club, details to beannounced.

Next Meeting on May 3, 2017. For informa-tion, contact SEAOH President; Jonathan Muraijmurai@kaihawaii.com.

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2017-18 Officers/BoDirectorsPresident: Gene C. Albano, Jr., PE, LEED APVP/Pres-Elect: Ferdinand B. Guinto, PESecretary: Majella D. Stevenson, PETreasurer: Riza Marie R. Gatdula, EITAuditor/Bus. Manager: Nick A. Orense, PEPress Rel. Off: John C. Ramos, PE, CSPPast President: Francisco T. Cruzata, AIADirectors: Elvi M. Sutherland Angie L. Armas Maritez A. Marquez Belinda P. Tegui Joey G. Resurreccion

APRIL/MAY 2017 HIGHLIGHTS:FALEA BOARD SCHOLARS DINNER –

April 8, 2017, @ Buzz’s Original Steakhouse inPearl City. Good feedback from attendees tothis special event including FALEA PresidentGene Albano who sent the following message:“I just wanted to thank everyone for a very niceevening that included an incredible act of kind-ness by the Sapigao’s in matching the scholar-ship given to Christina Agustin.  Her courage toshare her personal story was so very touchingI am sure everyone was emotionally affectedby her speech. As mentioned that night, the

2017 scholarship cohort is now on their task todevelop the first “Kamiseta” which will be thefirst fundraising effort to increase the FALEAFoundation funding.  I’ll be personally mentor-ing the group on collaboration and if there isanyone who like to also be involved please letme know. I intend to always be involved with“Kamiseta” as FALEA continues.”

NEXT FALEA BOARD MEETING – Notices,along with the Agenda should have been sentout by the time you read this.

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CMAA Hawaii Chapter News:CMAA Hawaii has a lot going on in April and

May! In April, we held our 2nd Happy Hour/networking event at Mai Tai’s Ala Moana whichwas well attended and (as always) lots of fun.We followed this up with our 2nd communityservice event of our 2017 year on April 22nd,working to assist the YWCA in Kaneohe on abeautification project that will benefit ourWindward side Ohana. Thanks to Frank Parkerfor his efforts to facilitate this event and to all ofour members who participated in the event. Ifyou would like to join this committee and helporganize these worthwhile activities, pleasecontact our community Service Chair Frank

Parker at Frank.Parker@ch2m.com.We will be opening the enrollment period for

the 2017 Professional ConstructionManagement (PCM) class next month- Lastyear this class sold out- so if you would like aseat- please don’t procrastinate!

We are also accepting applications for theCMAA Hawaii 2017 Scholarships; CMAAHawaii will award 2 scholarships for $1000each to full time undergraduate students cur-rently enrolled at Honolulu Community Collegeor University of Hawaii and interested in or pur-

Please join us for CMAA HawaiiChapter’s 6th Annual Mini-Conferenceon May 18, 2017, at the majestic Ko’olauBallrooms on windward Oahu.  From 8:00am to 3:00 pm, we will have presentationsfrom various professionals in theEngineering and Construction industry, witha Happy Hour Reception to follow.  PROGRAM:8:00 a.m. – Registration / Exhibits Open9:00 a.m. – Morning Sessions11:30 a.m. – Luncheon Buffet1:00 p.m. – Afternoon Sessions2:45 p.m. – Program Ends3:00 p.m. – Social Hour (pau hana, pupuswill be provided)SPEAKERS:Session 1: Paul Brussow, Rider LevettBucknallSession 2: Michael Carroll, Bays LungRose & HolmaSession 3: Norman Takeya, HonoluluCommunity CollegeLuncheon Speaker: Frank Hopkins, CH2M& Wai Yi Ng, C&C HonoluluSession 4: Curtis Motoyama, ADASpecialist for HDOTSession 5: Mary Sullivan, Lawson &AssociatesSession 6: Jim Kelly, HECOPrice is $100 for members, $150 for non-members, and $50 for students.

Online Registration-https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevudSzZ58vkFhW8HVYiMhFmfHwlit4yRxXCzdAtY7MvcZGiA/viewform

SWE – Hawaiian Island SectionP.O. box 61728Honolulu, HI 96839Swe.hisection@gmail.com

Executive Committee:President: Chancy Hopper ArdentMCVice Pres.: Valerie MenciasSecretary: Tiffany AuTreasurer: Anita LenkSection Rep.: Rena Ting HECOAlt Sec Rep.: Pearl Yamaguchi

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founded 1902

PO. Box 1901, Honolulu, HI 96805-1901An association for Hawaii’s Engineers andArchitectsWEB address: www.eahawaii.org

EAH 2016- 2017 OfficersPresident Sam Gillie, PE 542-47391st VP Dave Martin PE 543-45042nd VP OpenTreasurer Aaron Erickson, PE 591-2728Secretary Gary Yamamoto, PE 485-2777Stg-At-Arms Martin McMorrow 256-4713Director Phil Blackman Director Howard Wiig, PE 587-3811Director Bill Brizee, AIA 523-9636Past Pres Michael Albright

EAH’s new meeting location is Room 301 inthe Topa Tower (Ewa tower on Fort Street; OldAMFAC Building). Validated parking is avail-able (enter from Nimitz). The WEB site hasbeen updated to provide directions and a Map.If you have questions please call Sam Gillie(543-4739).

Meetings are held every Friday (exceptHolidays). Meetings start at NOON and haveended PROMPTLY at 1:00 pm for 70 Years.

Program schedule may be adjusted. CallSam Gillie to confirm speaker 543-4739; Fax203-1335.

Lunch is $10.00 Members, $12.00 Guests.(All Welcome), Students Free. Drink refresh-ments are complimentary. You may bring yourown lunches, in which case a $2.00 donation isgratefully appreciated!!

suing a major/minor in ConstructionManagement, or a dependent of an activeCMAA Hawaii Chapter/Student Chapter mem-ber who has been accepted to attend a univer-sity or college and is interested in ConstructionManagement with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 orhigher. If you are interested in applying for oneof these scholarships, please watch for ouremail blasts with more information and links tothe application. Due date for submission isFriday June 30, 2017 at 4pm. Don’t miss thisopportunity!

We would love for you to be a part of theexcitement that is CMAA Hawaii. Our chapteris here as a resource for all ConstructionEngineering and Management professionals,and the things that we do benefit not only ourCM community but our larger Ohana as well.

If you have any questions regarding any ofour upcoming events, would like to join ourOhana and become more involved with theCMAA Hawaii Chapter or would simply like tobe added to our email list, please email us athawaii.cmaa@gmail.com, or at our mailingaddress; CMAA Hawaii, PO Box 531, Honolulu,HI 96809.

Looking for a CCM? The current listing for allHawaii CCMs can be found here:https://cmaanet.org/certified-construction-managers-registry.

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60th Annual Hawaii State Science andEngineering Fair

The 60th Annual State Science andEngineering Fair was held April 10-12 at theConvention Center. The fair is the culminationof countless hours of difficult work performedby students to conduct scientific research, pre-pare a display board to explain the research,and defend their research to individual scien-tists. 

Hawaii Chapter is proud to partner with theHawaii Academy of Science to recognize andbestow monetary awards to several of theseaspiring scientists and engineers.

Scholarship InformationHawaii Chapter is excited to again offer par-

tial scholarships towards higher educationtuition to eligible students who major in a publicworks-related field. Interested applicants may

Recipients of APWA Hawaii Chapter awards with President Ryan Char.

2015-2016 ITE OfficersPresident: Sara Okuda sara.t.okuda@hawaii.govVice Pres.: Chad Kadokawa ckadokawa@wilsonokamoto.comSecretary/ Claire FukuokaTreasurer: cfukuoka@atahawaii.com

ward progress of the project to continue, andbackstopping and mentoring the onsite CMteam.

Putting a price on the value of a goodConstruction Manager is not an easy task. Youcan’t really compare what the project wouldhave cost without one to what it actually costusing a CM because that value lies in theamount of money not spent during construc-tion. You cannot quantify the improved qualityof the completed project from what it mighthave otherwise been, or, over time, the value tothe owner of being regarded as reasonable orproactive when advertising projects in a lowbid environment.

In conclusion, “Why should I use aConstruction Manager on my projects?” Iwould submit that the skill sets and strengths ofEngineers, Architects, and ConstructionManagers are each very different, but comple-mentary- each is crucial to the ultimate suc-cess of the project. The soft skills of knowingthe field operations and being an effectivecommunicator and problem solver are every bitas necessary as a solid set of contract docu-ments to the success of the construction of theOwner’s project/program.

Shout out for CMAA- CMAA is a NationalOrganization (www.cmaanet.org) formed in1982 as a way to establish a set of standardsfor managing capital construction projects. OurHawaii Chapter was started in 2010 and hasmade a name for ourselves winning NationalChapter of the Year 3 consecutive years since.One of the primary focuses of CMAA is theobtaining of the CCM certification- whichrequires (in addition to education and experi-ence) having worked in a “Responsible inCharge” position making decisions on behalf ofthe owner for the project for a minimum of 4years. Maintenance of the CCM certificationalso requires continuing education. Currently,there are over 3500 CCMs – a 54% increaseover the past 5 years (we currently have 66 cer-tified construction Managers here in Hawaii – a500% increase over the past 5 years!) If youare interested in finding a CCM in Hawaii, youcan find a listing of them here-http://cmaanet.org/certified-construction-man-agers-registry.

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