Spheres of Influence in Project Delivery and the Project Point of Entry
Presented by: Matt Nordloh, CSI, CCPR, LEED GA | Integrating Products, LLC
We will engage in lively and insightful conversation as we chart along an x-y graph the interrelated and at times disconnected spheres of influence between the various types of products representatives, designers, owner team participants, and project phasing. Many product decisions are made throughout the development of the contract documents - but not always. Depending on the nature of who, what, why, where, and when, there are spheres of influence that matter at different project phases. Ideally, “partnering is an expressed commitment to proactive cooperation during the execution of the project, amounting to enlightened self-interest common among project participants.” * However, people, places, and products most often vary from project to project and thus so do spheres of influence.
This discussion is meant to be insightful and extend an appreciation for a process that at times is like herding cats! No matter what role in the construction industry you serve you are bound to find the presentation at least therapeutic! We likely won’t solve anything, however without you it won’t be as fun!
*Project Resource Manual, CSI Manual of Practice – Fifth Edition
Continuing Education: 1.0 AIA/CES LU
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the concept of Project Point of Entry (PPE) and the “Major” disconnect in the spheres of influence between designers, reps, and contractors.
- Understand the over-arching importance of the Point of Sale on the X-Y axis and how it relates to designers as well as product reps.
- Review excerpts related product representation from Project Resource Manual, Construction Specification Institute Manual of Practice – Fifth Edition
- Learn about success stories of good practice and mistakes made by designers, product reps, and contractors despite best of intentions.
About the Presenter: Matthew Nordloh, CSI, CCPR, LEED GA has been a construction industry professional for 30+ years in capacities of design, sales, marketing and technical consultation in both the residential and commercial sectors serving developers, contractors, and manufacturers on a wide range of products, systems, and architectural types. As an independent manufacturer’s representative for Integrating Products, LLC, Mr. Nordloh strives in serving the A/E/C community and professional project team participants by utilizing skills and competency necessary to promote a construction product for its intended purpose, technical compliance and proper installation.