Discussion Panel: Project Enclosure Problems from the Contractor Perspective

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Panelists:
John DeWitte; Owner, Cooper River Contracting, Inc.
Randy West; Owner, Watertight Systems, Inc.

Sep 24, 2015
6:00 PM– 7:30 PM

Charleston Visitors Center
375 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29401 (map)

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Summary

From our custom residential structures, to our multistory commercial buildings, to our need to keep the water out, this group of high functioning Constructors will discuss what details they encounter on a daily basis and how they work through some of the most complex problems in building enclosures. As design professionals and building owners, as developers and facility managers, as building code enforcement officers and consultants, we strive to make better our built environment. Contractors get the job done. Contractors are charged with understanding complex design details, procuring the correct materials and personnel to complete the job within budget and on schedule. Contractors’ responsibilities are paramount, as they hold the tools, the experience, and the trade craft to perform complex tasks with very little room for error. As building codes continue to demand an increase in building enclosure performance and durability, Contractors are a fundamental component in the construction process necessary to achieve the end result…a building that performs.

Learning Objectives

• Learn what to look for and pick out problem areas/details in building enclosures as they are being constructed
• Learn how to meet current code compliance through failures and successful construction detailing
• Learn how specific construction sequencing effects overall performance
• Learn what specific building enclosure performance requirements require increased oversite and experience
  

Panelist Biographies

John DeWitte; Owner, Cooper River Contracting, Inc.

Mr. DeWitte has been in the construction industry for 28 years. He has worked on a variety of significant projects in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. His experience covers a broad range of projects including:

• Charleston Readiness Center, Charleston, South Carolina
• Law Barracks Replacement, The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina
• Riverwatch Middle School, Cumming, Georgia
• Toyota Motor Manufacturing NA – Utility Building Expansion, Princeton, Indiana

His professional qualifications iclude:

•  Architectural Technologist Diploma, Centennial College
•  OSHA 30 Training
•  Level 2 Post Tensioning Certification
•  ACI Concrete Flatwork Technician
•  ACI Commercial/Industrial Flatwork Technician
•  American Society of Concrete Contractors Member
•  Post-Tensioning Institute Installing Member

Randy West; Owner, Watertight Systems, Inc.

Randy West is the founder and owner of Watertight Systems, Inc.  A graduate of Limestone College with a Business of Science degree in Business Administration, he spent the early part of his career in various areas of business until he found his niche in the construction field of waterproofing and restoration, founding   Watertight Systems, Inc.  in 1996.  He is very active in the Waterproofing Contractors Association of the Carolinas where he has served as a Board Member, Vice President and President.  In 2001, he was named Waterproofer of the Year.