CSI Sacramento Presents: Avoiding Construction Disasters

CSI Sacramento Chapter is excited to announce our 3rd annual Avoiding Construction Disasters Symposium, where architects, engineers, and construction professionals come together to share their knowledge on a variety of industry topics and connect with experts in their field. This year's theme is "Facing the Challenges of a Changing Planet" and will delve into the ever-growing issue of building for an uncertain climate and undetermined future.

Our event will be held at the historic Elks Tower Ballroom in Downtown Sacramento and will feature expert presenters, product showcases, networking opportunities, and more!

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FEATURED PRESENTATIONS

"A Contemporary Approach to Successful Stucco Wall Assemblies"

presented by Scott D. Wood of Vaproshield - 1LU | Elective (AIA Course#: AIACESVS305.1)

This course will investigate the history of exterior stucco, to the most recent developments in stucco assemblies designed with innovative weather-resistive air barrier membranes in a ventilated rainscreen wall assembly. Participants will identify drainage and venting requirements and understand the details of stucco wall systems. The course will explore case studies from failure to remediation, including successful projects utilizing the new innovative all-in-one drainage matrix and weather-resistive air barrier technology.

"Designing Roofing for Climate Change"

presented by Robert Hemphill, RBEC, RRC, RWC, REWC and Kimberly Agustin, RRO of Salas O'Brien Engineers - 1 LU | Elective (AIA Course#: 25DRFCC)

Building codes currently are not keeping up with the demands of climate change. Severe rain and wind events have made roofing designers realize that current building codes do not adequately address climate change. Historically building codes have changed in a reaction to weather related events. This presentation will focus on designing roofing for climate change by understanding why details and specifications currently used, need to be changed. The presenters will suggest additional building code requirements that should be included in future building codes.

"When Your Building was Wood: A Case Study on Advanced Water Damage"

presented by Nathan O. Taylor, CSI, CDT & Jason Tarman, AIA NCIDQ of DTR Consulting - 1 LU | Elective (AIA Course#: 25CSWD)

This presentation is an in-depth dive into a remedial design project at a four-floor multi-family residential building in the Bay Area that escalated quickly with discoveries that raised structural red flags and created an expansion to the original scope of work. Beyond the suspected water damage, additional nonconforming conditions and structural degradation were uncovered, revealing questionable building practices and a lack of quality control during the original construction. This is an ongoing project that includes “re-skinning” all the vertical walls, significant structural rehabilitation, and biological remediation. This presentation is presented as a Case Study that covers the timeline of the project, the layers of additional discoveries, the remedial design, and the construction process to date. Throughout the presentation, each issue and discovery will be pulled apart for discussion, as well as to inform attendees of how each of those issues was overcome.

"Blended Cements: A Pivotal Step in Reducing Embodied Carbon in Concrete"

presented by Nathan Forrest, P.E., ENV SP of California Nevada Cement Association - 1LU | HSW (AIA Course#: 25BCRC)

Blended cements are gaining market traction with the introduction of Portland limestone cement (PLC) and others are on the horizon. Blended cements are composed of Portland cement clinker, gypsum, and one or more cementitious components — also known as supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). Blended cements reduce the GHG intensity of the product by reducing the amount of clinker (the most GHG intensive component) by up to 40% while still achieving a particular performance standard. Unlike many other key decarbonization pathways, the increased use of blended cements has the potential to significantly decrease the industry’s GHG emissions intensity in the near future.

"A Multi-Attribute Approach to Sustainability"

presented by Jim Whitfield FCSI, CCPR, LEED AP of MAPEI - 1 LU | HSW (AIA Course#: MAP073A)

During this course, the audience will gain an understanding of why customers want to construct buildings using sustainable building products and materials. Participants will learn the history of sustainability as it relates to the building industry. We will discuss green building programs available, their active versions, and how they incorporate green product certifications and other sustainable attributes. You will also learn more about green building products, their impacts on human health and the environment and learn how to find andselect sustainable products that meet various green building programs.

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SPONSORSHIP & TABLETOP PRESENTER OPPORTUNITIES

Product reps and vendors - we have a variety of sponsorship and tabling opportunities to suit every budget and scope!

Platinum Tier Sponsorship - $3,000

• 2 Attendee Tickets
• Official Chapter Sponsor for all CSI communications and events in the 2025-2026 year
• Two tables at symposium
• Literature on attendee seats
• Tabletop display(provided)
• MC at Symposium
• Event Banner logo
• Largest-scale logo in all literature
• CSI Sacramento Chapter Website presence for full 2025-2026 year

Gold Tier Sponsorship - $2,000

• 1 Attendee Ticket
• Official Chapter Sponsor for all CSI communications and events in the 2025-2026 year
• One table at Symposium
• Medium sized logo on all Symposium literature
• Event Banner logo
• CSI Sacramento Chapter Website presence for full 2025-2026 year

Silver Tier Sponsorship - $1,000

• 1 Attendee Ticket
• One table at Symposium
• Small sized logo on all Symposium literature
• Event Banner logo

Bronze Tier Sponsorship - $500

• 1 Attendee Ticket
• One table at Symposium
• Smallest logo on Symposium literature

If your organization prefers to participate in our event with payment via check rather than Eventbrite, please contact csisacto@gmail.com.

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All tickets and sponsorship packages include all-day Symposium attendance, breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

• General Admission, CSI Member - $125
• General Admission, non-CSI Member - $150
• SAVE 50% - Table/Company Package (Seats Up to 6) - $450
• Student Admission (Community College or University) - $25