Agenda:

11:00 AM to 11:30 AM – Registration and Networking
11:30 AM to 12:00 PM – Networking, Lunch, and Announcements
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM – Presentation
1:30 PM to 2:00 PM – Q&A Session and Networking
2:00 PM – Meeting Adjourned

In-Person ONLY Meeting

COST

In-Person Members – $20

In-Person Non-Members – $30

Join us Thursday, November 5th for our next BEC Presentation!

Over time, the adoption of Building Enclosure Consulting and Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) continues to push further into the mainstream Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Industry.  As with any changes that occur in the AEC Industry, evolution of practices can at times seem slow or challenging.  Future states of practice can turn out different than anticipated for each of the effected stakeholders.

In this presentation, a midstream review of Building Enclosure Consulting and BECx industry adoption will be offered from the perspective of a Commercial General Contractor.  Topics such as what is working well and what isn’t will be discussed.  Potential lessons from the incorporation of Special Inspections & Testing (SI&T), and from Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Commissioning (MEPCx) into the industry will be offered as guideposts for the future.  With consideration to prevailing AEC project delivery methods, recommendations for maximizing Building Enclosure Consulting’s and BECx’s future value proposition will be suggested.

Location:
Kraus Anderson Construction
501 S. 8th St
Minneapolis, MN 55404

Speaker:
Jon Porter, Director of Building Services – Kraus Anderson Construction

Jon Porter is the Director of Building Science at Kraus Anderson Construction. In his role at KA, Jon focuses on building performance, with particular focus on the exterior enclosure and substrates.  He serves as a technical resource to project teams in relation to means and methods, constructability, building materials technology, workflow and sequencing, proper installation techniques, and testing and acceptance protocols.  A licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota, Jon has over 30 years of design and construction experience, including roles in forensic investigation of design and construction failures and as an owner’s representative.