1. Avoiding Pitfalls with Better Building Envelope Communication
BEC Symposium

2. Mike McKinnon General Superintendent
35 Yrs in industry, 30 yrs Hoar, 20 years in Houston
Superintendent, not a presenter, I'm a builder!!
Walk fast, talk fast, and look worried
Passionate and Love what I do
Like to Teach and Train on how to build

3. Learning Objective #1
Understanding the benefits of effective communication related to the building envelope
Better final product for the end user
Timing and coordination of various components goes together better
Sequence of work has been planned out thoroughly so everyone has a better job and makes $$
Less warranty calls

4. Learning Objective #2
Discuss the roles of Architects, General Contractors, Consultants, and Trade Partners related to the building envelope
Architect- Good documents
GC- Execute / Coordinate the plan
Consultants- Provide expert advise, inspections & testing
Trade Partners- Understand your work and products

5. Learning Objective #3
Examine the mishaps that occur when bad or no communication is happening on the jobsite
Schedule delays
Failed inspections
Costly Rework
Unhappy end user
Warranty issues
lawsuits

6. Learning Objective #4
How to properly develop a plan for better communication when it comes to the building envelope
Hire the right Trade Partners
Early coordination of shop drawings
Full size mockups
Exterior Envelope Pre-installation Meetings
Dedicated envelope superintendent
Require regular site visits from manufacturers
Daily job specific inspection checklist
Consultant inspections and testing

29. Summary
Communication and Coordination is EVERYTHING
Promote TEAM spirit
Accountability
“Don’t Expect What You Don’t Inspect”
Feet on the Ground
Be a good coach / teacher…training is essential