Speakers

Alexandra Apostolou, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, CDT

Senior Specifier, Architect, Corgan

Alex is a Senior Architect and Specifier with 25+ years of experience leading complex, high-profile projects in Transit, Water Treatment, Industrial, Education, and Municipal Facility Development. Proven expertise in driving multi-million and billion-dollar projects to successful completion through strategic planning, risk management, and a commitment to quality. She is skilled in optimizing project processes, and enhancing efficiency, through process improvement and quality assurance. Strong leadership in cross-disciplinary coordination and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Known for driving innovation and streamlining operations, with a focus on sustainability, cost control, and efficiency improvement. Specialized technical expertise in procurement, construction documentation, and technical specification writing across a broad range of sectors.

Session: Up Your Construction Documents Game – Link Specifications & Model

Anna Atchison - CSI, CDT, LEED Green Associate 

Enterprise Account Executive, Sherwin Williams

With a degree in Interior Design and minor in Architecture and Business, Anna Atchison has been with Sherwin-Williams Paint Company for 14 years.  In her current role as an Enterprise Account Executive, she specializes in Sports Stadium and Arena projects where she assists architects, specification writers and designers with questions covering all coating categories - including those found in Division 05, 07, 08 and 09.

Session: Specifying the Right Coating Technologies for Sports and Entertainment Spaces

Dory Azar, OAA, LEED AP, MRAIC

Architect, RIB Software

Dory Azar is an architect and social media influencer who captivates large audiences with his distinctive blend of architectural knowledge and humor. With over 150,000followers on Instagram and 100,000 on TikTok, Dory's videos have amassed over 100million views and over 1 million shares. Dory has redefined the way people perceive architecture through his laid-back approach, demystifying a profession that can seem enigmatic to the public. His unique take on discussing architecture has been featured in media outlets such as The Daily Mail, Archello, and City Life Magazine.

Session: Social Media for Architects (and Spec Writers)!

Hessam Azarijafari, PhD

Executive Director, MIT Electron Conducting Carbon Cement-Based Materials (ec^3) hub & Deputy Director, MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub

Hessam is a Executive Director, Concrete Sustainability Hub at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He is an industrial ecology researcher with a background in civil engineering and construction management. His research strives to make the current lifecycle modeling and Technosphere-ecosphere interactions assessment more accurate, and also to make scientific and industrial communities aware of their own actions on the environment. In this regard, he has been focusing on the sustainability of infrastructures, such as pavements and buildings.

Session: Sculpting the Future with Carbon-Neutral Concrete

Amy Baker

Registered Architect and Specifications Consultant

Amy is a Registered Architect and Specifications Consultant with over 20 years of experience in commercial construction. She specializes in the technical development of projects with a passion for enclosure detailing, building science, codes, and specifications. Amy is pleased to serve on the Board of Directors for the Building Enclosure Council (BEC-GD), the Detroit Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), Specification Consultants in Independent Practice (SCIP), and the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA). She is also on RIB SpecLink’s Product Innovation Advisory Board, where she contributes ideas for improving the functionality of one of the leading spec writing platforms in North America. Amy holds two degrees from Lawrence Technological University, where she has been recognized as the university’s 26th Distinguished Architecture Award Recipient.

Session: Social Media for Architects (and Spec Writers)!

John Bergman, P.E., BECxP, CxA+BE

Quality Support Manager

Succinctly put, John has dedicated his entire career to quality in building design and construction. He currently supports all divisions within Power Construction in maintaining quality on a vast array of projects. His experience covers everything from single family homes to ground-up hospitals, with each presenting their own challenges. He plays an integral role in assisting project teams achieve durable, energy efficient, and sustainable buildings while navigating technical challenges in both design and construction. He is a licensed Architectural Engineer (IL) and a credentialed Building Enclosure Commissioning Process Provider and expands on his previous experience working in building diagnostic testing, building forensics, and education in structural engineering. John has also worked in sustainability consulting to assist building owners and design teams set sustainability goals for projects and providing guidance to ensure project goals are met.

Session: Building Enclosure Testing - Eliminate Ambiguity Through Specifications

Matt Brennan,  Assoc. AIA, Architectual Technologist AIBC

Product Specialist, Part3

With over two decades in the industry, Matt is a seasoned Architectural expert, specializing in projects in the K-12 institutions sector while exploring other sectors such as signature high-rises, milestone hotels, performing art theatres, and multimillion-dollar homes. Throughout his design journey, 15 years have had him focusing on Construction Administration on various projects. With his passion in CA, Matt runs a weekly podcast show called “What the RFI?” (whattheRFI.com)

Session: IFT! That's it, Except for Addendums

Ryan Dalgleish

 Chief Operating Officer, Air Barrier Association of America

Ryan has been involved in the building enclosure and building performance areas of construction for over 25 years.

Ryan is an educator and developer of building enclosure education and credentialing programs for building sub-trades, architects, code officials and consultants and is part of the Quality Assurance management team for field air barrier installation across North America.

Ryan is a certified Net Zero building instructor and is a frequent speaker at various technical events and conferences across North America. Ryan obtained credentials in Adult Education and Leadership from the University of Manitoba and has been mentored and trained by some of the best building scientists in the world.

Session: SPECtacular Updates to Air and Vapor Barrier Specifications

AK Dash

 CTO and Head of R&D, RIB Software North America, Inc

AK Dash is a seasoned software technology leader with 30 years of experience, including 15+ years in construction technology. As CTO and Head of R&D at RIB Software North America, he led the development of SpecLink, a widely used cloud platform for managing construction project specifications. SpecLink is leveraged by thousands of firms worldwide. Mr. Dash is passionate about leveraging data, analytics, BIM, and AI to enhance efficiency and sustainability in engineering and construction.

Session: Collaborative Intelligence for Achieving the 6 Cs in Construction Specifications

Laura Derrick

Project Manager & Architect, Missouri State University 

Laura is a registered architect and has been a proud business owner for over 25 years. Laura has been a member of CSI since 1995. She specializes in small to mid-range projects with a focus on rehabilitation and historic preservation in the Springfield, Missouri region. She has experience as a corporate architect for a major regional bank and as a consultant/project manager-owner’s representative for Bass Pro Shops for 15 years. She’s taught classes at the Southwest Missouri State University in Construction Management and Interior Design Departments. Laura Joined Missouri State University's Planning, Design and Construction Office as a Project Manager-Architect in 2019 where she resumed teaching in the Interior Design Department. Currently Laura is the Project Manager for the largest academic project in the history of MSU, $120 million addition and renovation to the 50-year-old science building. 

Session: Where Spec Writing is Today

Shelby Fisher, CSI, CCS, LEED AP BD+C

Lead Specification Writer, Kirksey Architects

Shelby Fisher is the Lead Specification Writer for Kirksey Architecture in Houston. She has been writing specifications full-time for the past six years. She produces specifications for a wide range of project types, including healthcare, K-12, science and technology, higher education, and multi-family.

Shelby has been a member of the CSI Houston Chapter for eight years. She enjoys CSI as a way to connect with Architects, Specifiers, Engineers, Contractors and Product Representatives while working towards improving the AEC industry.

When Shelby isn’t writing specifications, she loves cooking and eating with her husband. She is a native Houstonian and feels passionate about the Houston Tex-Mex scene. She has two young children who keep her very busy as well as the cutest golden retriever you will ever meet.

Session: Spec Fundamentals

Lynsey Hankins, FCSI

National Color & Design Manager, The Pittsburgh Paints Co.

Lynsey Hankins, Color & Design Manager for The Pittsburgh Paints Company, specializing in Color and Design Specifications for Dealers. Lynsey is an AIA, IDCEC and NKBA accredited presenter. Lynsey’s passion for color and design comes from several years in the high-performance coatings divisions. Lynsey has partnered with owners, architects and designers to assist in providing the best quality products to fit the look and feel the space and owner requires.

Session: Where Spec Writing is Today

Sherry Harbaugh,  FCSI, CCS, RA, SCIP

Specifier, TRC Inc

After nearly 30 years in the construction industry predominantly as an independent specifier, Sherry’s current focus revolves around education, empowering construction teams to be confident about communicating with specifications and learning about construction materials.

She is passionate about educating the next generation of our industry in the aspects of specifications and enjoys working with teams, researching products, and building relationships within the industry. Sherry believes product knowledge comes from asking questions, listening to others, and digging into information.

Session: Pre-Conference Specification Workshop - Demystifying Specifications

Session: Determining the Level of Detail to Include in your Specification

Sarah Hirsch, RA, LEED AP, CCS, CDT

Associate Principal, Director of Technical Services, BNIM

Sarah Hirsch is an Associate Principal and BNIM’s Director of Technical Services. Sarah directs the firm’s technical processes and works with design teams and individuals across BNIM to advance building information modeling, quality assurance, project management, and sustainability. Sarah has contributed to a wide variety of project types with a diverse range of clients including governmental, cultural, corporate, institutional, retail, and residential. With a focus on specification writing and coordination of contract documents, Sarah provides a vast knowledge of materials and systems. Many of her projects focus on integrating sustainable design including multiple building designed to achieve Living Building Status. Sarah has played a key role in developing BNIM’s sustainability master specification and is working with teams to incorporate compliance with LEED v4 into their projects.

Session: Up Your Construction Documents Game – Link Specifications & Model

Jacqui Hogans, CSI, AIA, RIBA

Senior Project Manager, McGinnis Chen Associates (MCA)

With over 20 years of experience in historic restoration building enclosures, Jacqui Hogans knows facades. Her career began in New York City, on projects ranging from the Guggenheim Museum and the American Museum of Natural History to office buildings and high-rise residential buildings. Since 2015, Jacqui has been a Project Manager at McGinnis Chen Associates (MCA) in San Francisco, consulting on remedial and historic repair programs in addition to consulting on new construction projects. She leads a team of architects, engineers, and technical staff affectionately dubbed the “Façade Squad," as part of San Francisco’s new Façade Inspection and Maintenance Ordinance. If that wasn’t enough, she heads up MCA’s East Coast presence from her new homebase in the New York City area.

Session: Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks: Specifications for Historic Preservation

Melody Jackson, CSI, CDT

Senior Specifier, Populous

Melody Jackson is a senior spec writer for Populous. She is a highly experienced professional with over six years’ experience as a full-time spec writer and with five years’ experience in the manufacturing sector as an architectural representative focusing on roofing, waterproofing, and building science. Melody has a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Houston. She has conducted education sessions for the 2024 CSI National Conference, the 2024Lone Star Sustainability Forum, the 2023 SCIP conference, and the 2023 Mexico Roofing Day in Mexico City. She also taught hundreds of AIA continuing education classes to architecture firms and IIBEC chapters related to roofing, waterproofing, hurricane wind uplift, and severe weather. Melody is President of the Houston CSI chapter and has served in several officer positions over the years.

Session: Spec Fundamentals

David Jordan, CFDAI

Director Technical Sales Support, Forte Opening Solutions

With 23 years in the architectural wood door industry, David Jordan continues to find new challenges and opportunities that make his work both dynamic and rewarding. As Director of Technical Sales Support, he brings deep technical expertise, from basic stock wood doors to highly customized and historic projects, helping customers and owners navigate complex specifications and project requirements.

David has held territory and regional sales roles at Five Lakes Manufacturing, Marshfield Door Systems, ASSA ABLOY (Graham & Maiman), and Masonite Architectural. A respected industry voice, he has presented at WDMA national and regional conferences and served as chair of the WDMA I.S. 6-A 2021 (Stile and Rail Doors) quality standard edition. He holds a DHI Fire Door Assembly Inspectors certificate and is pursuing additional certifications.

Session: Mastering Division 8 Wood Door Specifications: Clear & Confident Communication

Holly A. Jordan, FCSI, CDT, CCS, SCIP, LEED AP BD+C

President, Principal Specifier

Holly A. Jordan, FCSI, CDT, CCS, SCIP, LEED AP BD+C, has produced construction specifications for a variety of building types. As a Certified Construction Specifier, her experience includes sustainable building, diverse project delivery methods, specification format conversion, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing specifications. She has held offices and served on committees for the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) at the local, regional, and national levels. She has organized and taught courses on construction specifications and LEED® certification and made presentations on topics related to construction contracts and specifications to various design firms, Opal Group, manufacturers, ASHRAE and NAWIC. She is well known for her engaging presentation style, serving as a distinguished guest in panel discussions, presentations, conferences and webinar training sessions. She has meticulously crafted construction specifications for a diverse range of projects. She believes in the power of collaboration towards crafting specifications renowned for technical excellence.

Session: Cricial Specifications Collaboration Between Design Professionals, Manufacturers, and Specification Writers

Chaitanya Korra, CDT, LEED Green Associate

Senior Design Manager, Redwood Materials

Chaitanya Korra is a multidisciplinary sustainability strategist and Senior Design Manager at Redwood Materials, specializing in sustainable building design for critical infrastructure. He focuses on carbon reduction, smart building technologies, IoT, Building Management Systems, and Building Information Modeling. His expertise lies in guiding cross-disciplinary teams to implement environmentally responsible practices that drive innovation and create lasting benefits for both businesses and communities. As a passionate researcher, he has published peer-reviewed articles on IoT integration with the built environment, circular economy, and green building technologies, bridging the gap between research and real-world sustainability solutions.

Session: Optimizing Industrial Facility Projects with BIM: Execution Plans for Owners

Eric D. Letbetter, AIA, SCIP, CSI, CCS

Architect & Specifier,  Letbetter Ink

Eric is a NCARB Certified Architect and CSI Certified Construction Specifier with over three decades of experience in the field, Eric Letbetter leverages his extensive architectural and specification writing expertise to provide specification writing, specification writing teaching and training, and quality control services for the construction industry.

Session: Determining the Level of Detail to Include in Your Specification

Johnathan Manza, AIA, LEED AP BD+C

Associate, Technical Director

Johnathan Manza has spent more than 10 years working through the design, documentation, permitting, and construction phases of various multifamily, hospitality, healthcare, and mixed-use commercial projects. Through this experience he has gained a keen interpretation of building code and technical detailing expertise that exceeds the requirements for building enclosure and field constructibility.

As the Technical Director at Coscia Moos, Johnathan is engaged with all projects from conception through construction, coordinating with teams to document efficiently, detail realistically, and sail through permitting. During construction he helps teams develop solutions to field issues that crop up to keep the process moving smoothly.

He is also responsible for developing the firm’s professional knowledge through thorough quality control, product and technology research, and seminars on building science, documentation standards and code compliance.

Session: Industry Transformation with Cloud-Based Specifications: Unlocking New Levels of Efficiency

Seamus McGrady

Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer, Chalkline, Inc.

Seamus McGrady is the Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer at Chalkline, Inc. has 18+ years of experience in the AECO market and over 30 years at software engineering startup companies. Prior to Chalkline, McGrady served as VP of Sales and Marketing at InterSpec, developer of e-SPECS, for almost 10 years. McGrady has developed strong relationships throughout the AECO market with both partners and customers with a focus on delivering clients solutions that are easy to implement and bring a rapid return on investment. McGrady holds a BS in Electrical Engineering.

Session: Up Your Construction Documents Game – Link Specifications & Model

Frank Mruk, CSI, FAIA, RIBA, LEED AP

Senior Director of Building Innovations, NRMCA

Frank Mruk is an architect, technology strategist and founder of the Center for Strategic Innovation and the Center for Smart Building Technology and is a Senior Director of Building Innovations at NRMCA. Educated at Pratt and Oxford University, he has taught at SVA/RISD/Parsons/NYU and at NYIT where he served as associate dean of Architecture. Earlier he served as VP of Strategy for Morgan Stanley and directed Turkish Architect Emre Arolat’s NYC office. Frank is a past President of AIA RI, NYC ASP and Metro NY CSI. He is a Morse Stone Fellow and a Fellow of the AIA and the Strategic Planning Society. He currently serves as Northeast Region VP.

Session: Sculpting the Future with Carbon-Neutral Concrete

Nishanth Patil

Group Product Manager,  RIB Software North America, Inc

Nishanth is a seasoned Product Leader in AEC Tech, with over 12 years of experience in construction technology product management, self-perform execution, and construction management across heavy civil, ultra-luxury residential, and industrialized/DfM Aconstruction. He is currently focused on: Artificial General Intelligence (AGI): Applying AGI to make pre-construction and construction processes more efficient, equitable and sustainable. Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT): Elevating trust and validation in construction and project management practices using DLT and Digital Twins.

Session: Collaborative Intelligence for Achieving the 6 Cs in Construction Specifications

Amanda Patterson

Architectural Design Manager

Amanda Patterson brings over 15 years of industry experience, with the last four focused on commercial wood door specifications. As Architectural Design Manager, she works closely with spec writers, architects, and designers to ensure doors not only meet functional requirements but also enhance the aesthetic and performance of a space. Amanda is passionate about the role doors play in design, transforming environments through thoughtful material selection and expert specification. Whether it’s selecting the perfect veneer, ensuring compliance with industry standards, or refining specifications for clarity, she is committed to helping professionals achieve their vision. Looking for the perfect finish? Amanda can help you navigate our new color collection to find the right fit for your next project.

Session: Mastering Division 8 Wood Door Specifications: Clear & Confident Communication

Jack Sadler

Co-Founder and CEO, Part3

With a background in launching tech products across healthcare, finance, travel, and construction, Jack brings over a decade of experience in product strategy and innovation. As CEO and Co-Founder of Part3, he’s deeply involved in every part of the business—from shaping product direction to supporting customers and speaking at industry events.

 
Jack is passionate about applying AI to modernize construction administration and giving architects and engineers the tools they need to work smarter, not harder.

Session: Embracing AI in Design and Specification Writing

Colleen Stuber Zukanovic,  AIA, LEED AP, BECxP

Project Director, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger

Colleen Stuber-Zukanovic is a licensed architect with sixteen years of experience in the design and construction industry. She started her career in new construction design of hotels, offices, healthcare, and mixed-use buildings. Colleen has also worked on the Owner's side as a project manager owner's rep in construction projects in Chicago. She then transitioned her career to specialize in building envelope consulting. Her experience includes existing building exterior wall renovations, roof replacement projects, building assessments, and existing condition investigations.

She uses her past experience working on the architect’s side, the owner's side, and with investigating existing building issues to bolster an expertise in envelope consulting and building envelope commissioning (BECx). She acts as an extra set of expert eyes andears reviewing the building enclosure of new construction projects. This includes designassistance, technical reviews of the design documents, submittals, installation site visits,and enclosure field testing during construction.

Session: Specifying BECx Success: Navigating the Evolution of Building Enclosure Commissioning

Dave Stutzman, AIA, FCSI, SCIP, CCS

President, Conspectus

David Stutzman has over forty years' experience in specifications, construction documents, standards and practices, construction materials and methods, and field observation for architectural and engineering projects. He founded and leads Conspectus, Inc. the largest, expert independent specifications consulting firm in the United States, based in New Jersey and with multiple regional offices. David has extensive experience in producing architectural and engineering specifications for federal government masters, commercial masters, office masters, and construction projects.

David, a quality assurance partner through the specification process, identifies areas of concern to be addressed by construction documents. He is leading initiatives in delivering integrated Uniformat and MasterFormat® specifications that align owner project requirements, design intent, and estimates for critical decision-making required to balance performance, quality, and costs during the design process.

David has developed an 'industry-first' tool to produce written construction documentation that benefits all project team members, in particular the owner, estimator and architect/engineer.

Session: Industry Transformation with Cloud-Based Specifications: Unlocking New Levels of Efficiency

Ryne Sullivan

Koolduct National Sales Manager, Kingspan Insulated Panels, Inc

Ryne is a 3rd generation sheet metal worker who studied Aerospace engineering at Iowa State. I have worked in the HVAC ductwork industry for over 12 years manufacturing and representing 5 distinct phenolic ductwork brands. As a member of ASHRAE Technical Committee 5.2 Duct Design, I am committed to advancing knowledge and best practices related to the design, performance, and application of HVAC Duct systems.

Session: Writing Phenolic Ductwork Specifications

Mitch Taylor,  CSI, CDT

Architectural Services Director, Woodwork Institute

With a family woodworking lineage dating from 1929, Mitch Taylor’s expertise and commitment to the industry were developed throughout his life. He joined Taylor Millwork and Stair Co as a teen then attended Cal State Dominguez Hills before commencing full-time work in 1974.

Beginning in production, he refined his skills in casework, stair assembly and installation, then moved onto estimation, detailing and engineering.

In 1984 Mitch co-founded Taylor Brother Stair Co., specializing in upscale residential and commercial projects, offering high-quality millwork and casework, and focusing on innovative solutions for complex design challenges.

Since 2011, as Woodwork Institute’s Architectural Services Director, Mitch offers certification inspections, AIA seminars and expert guidance to design professionals and millwork firms.

Session: Specifying Wood Veneers

Scott Taylor, CSI CDT, SCIP, NOMA

Senior Specification Writer, Deltek

Scott is a Senior Specification Writer at Deltek with over 20 years of experience in developing comprehensive specifications, construction documents, and standards for architectural and engineering projects. His expertise spans construction materials and methods, field observations, and the creation of quality assurance drawings, spec

reviews, and architectural drafting production. He specializes in construction specifications, project systems, and performance descriptions, ensuring the highest standards in every project. Scott has worked on a wide variety of projects, including multi-family residential, healthcare, medical offices, K-12 and higher education, retail, recreational, hospitality, prefabricated warehousing, and a range of institutional and government facilities at the federal, state, and county levels.

Session: Reduce RFIs and Project Delays: Align Drawing and Specs

Hans P. Walter, AIA, ACHA 

Project Architect & Principal, DLR Group

Hans Walter is a Principal at DLR Group and has been a design leader on several complex, highly technical projects for nationally recognized healthcare institutions including the Cleveland Clinic, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, and the Mount Saini Health System.   He is committed to designing environments that balance the technical demands of healing with the psychological needs of caring.   Nationally, Hans serves as the director for the Design Awards Committee for the AIA Academy of Architecture for Health, and he contributes to the Career Path Committee with the American College of Healthcare Architects.

Session: Building Enclosure Testing - Eliminate Ambiguity Through Specifications

Jon Willis,  CSI, CCS, CCCA, CDT

 President and Senior Specifier,  ASCS, Inc. 

Jon Willis received his B.S. Degree in Architectural Engineering at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder. Jon received his M.A. Degree at the University of Colorado Denver. He is a member of the ConstructionS pecifications Institute, a Certified Construction Specifier (CCS), Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA), Construction Document Technologist (CDT) and a registered Engineer. Jon is a specification competition award winner and recipient of many certificates of appreciation. Jon has taught at the University of Colorado at Boulder, Arapahoe Community College and routinely teaches certification preparation courses, education and technical courses for CSI. Jon has 35+ years’ experience in the fields of architecture, engineering and specification writing. Jon has worked on many high profile or highly technical projects throughout the United States and on all continents around the globe. Jon is noted for his technical expertise and has worked on many “one-of-a-kind” highly unique projects.

Session: Interpretation and Utilization of Specifications

John Zalepka

Director of Training & Industry Engagements, Specified Technologies Inc. (STI)

John Zalepka is a recognized leader in advancing professional education and industry engagement within the construction and building materials sectors. As the Director of Training & Industry Engagements at Specified Technologies Inc. (STI), John oversees the development of innovative training programs that set the standard for firestop education. His expertise has been instrumental in equipping thousands of professionals annually, including architects, engineers, contractors, and distributors—with the knowledge to enhance life safety and code compliance.

John's visionary approach combines cutting-edge technology with dynamic instructional design, making complex concepts accessible and actionable. An award-winning speaker and Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM), he is celebrated for his ability to inspire and educate diverse audiences.

In addition to his role at STI, John serves as the Communications Chair for the International Firestop Council, driving industry-wide initiatives. His unique blend of technical knowledge, training excellence, and industry influence makes him an indispensable resource for CSI’s National Conference.

Session: Specifying Safety: Advanced Firestop Strategies for the Built Environment

Corey S Zussman, AIA, NCARB, ALA (IL, IN, WI) RBEC, RRC, REWC, RWC, RRO, CABS, CDT CQM,CxA+BE, BECxP, LEED AP BD+C Level II Thermographer

QAQC Vice President, AECOM Hunt

As a forensic architect registered in several states, Corey Zussman has practiced in the construction industry for more than 30 years. He specializes in the building envelope, restoration, preservation, life safety, and interior finishes. While working on over 2000projects, Corey conducts constructability reviews, pre-installation meetings, comprehensive envelope meetings, and construction observations. He has also become known for providing educational opportunities throughout the industry and has produced more than 200 "lessons learned" papers. Topics include building envelope and life safety concerns, enabling Corey to proactively address issues during design review, pre-construction, and construction. In addition, he has over 15 industry articles about building envelope, life safety, and interior topics. He is also a frequent presenter at local and national conferences and associations, and he has over 50 AIA-accredited presentations.

Session: New Flooring Concers with Vertical Expansion from Existing Concrete Roof