MSR Summer

MSR Summer    
    Summer MSR 2024

          July 10-12, 2024
          Seabird Resort
          Oceanside, California
          Apply before May 3

      

 

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The Master Specifier's Retreat (MSR) is a two-day, immersive experience that places architects, specifiers, engineers, and contractors at the forefront of building product innovation.

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Application Process

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See if you are eligible

Step 1: See if you are eligible.

Complete the eligibility form before May 3. You will be notified within one week letting you know if you qualify.  

Complete Application

Step 2: Full application.

Qualified individuals will be sent a link to the full application. You'll share more detailed information about your role in selecting or recommending specific building products.

Get your acceptance notification

Step 3: Acceptance to attend.

If you are accepted, you will receive a personal invitation by the end of May to attend the event.

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Applications Closed

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Speakers

Participating BPMs

Resort

Travel

Sponsors

Schedule

Wednesday, July 10

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM  |  Arrivals/Free Time

5:00 - 7:00 PM  |  Registration Open

5:30 - 7:00 PM  |  Welcome Reception With live Music by Ken Earnest: Sponsored by  PPG Logo

Evening  |  Enjoy the evening with colleagues at the host hotel or explore the destination!

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Thursday, July 11

7:30 - 8:30 AM  |  Welcome Breakfast: Sponsored by  RIB Logo

+ 8:30 - 9:45 AM  |  Opening Education Session: Specs Roundtable

In this interactive panel discussion, we will delve into the art and science of specification writing. Industry leaders will be on hand as we explore best practices, common pitfalls, and practical strategies for developing clear and concise specifications. We’ll also discuss lines of communication to ensure project success. Come prepared to discuss, ask questions and share your thoughts and best practices!  

By the end of this session, participants will:  

  • Learn how well-crafted specifications impact the procurement process and understand the critical role specifications play in the successful completion of a project.  

  • Discuss the nuances between performance-based and prescriptive specifications. 

  • Share strategies for evaluating context, requirements, and project specifics to select the most suitable specification type for the project.

  • Understand communication preferences from the BPM to the GC to help ensure project success.

9:45 - 10:00 AM  |  AM Break

10:00 AM - 12:15 PM  |  Knowledge Exchange Meeting #1-4

12:15 - 1:15 PM  |  Networking Lunch: Sponsored by Big Ass Fans Logo

1:30 - 3:10 PM  |  Knowledge Exchange Meeting #5-7

3:10 - 3:30 PM  |  PM Break

3:30 - 4:35 PM  |  Knowledge Exchange Meeting #8-9

4:35 - 6:00 PM  |  Attendee Free Time

6:00 - 8:00 PM  |  Cocktail Reception and Dinner

Friday, July 12

7:30 - 8:30 AM  |  Breakfast

+ 8:30 - 9:30 AM  |  Education Session: Karyn Beebe, P.E., LEED AP and Melissa Sanchez, SE, LEED AP and Sponsored by  

ICC Family of Solution Services: A Single Source for the Built Environment

Karyn Beebe, P.E., LEED AP
Regional Manager Government Relations, International Code Council

Melissa Sanchez, SE, LEED AP
Principal Structural Engineer, ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES)

The International Code Council (ICC) is the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions that include product evaluation, accreditation, technology, training, and certification. The Code Council's codes, standards, and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable, and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide. 

The International Code Council (ICC) family of solutions includes the ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES), S. K. Ghosh Associates, the International Accreditation Service (IAS), General Code, ICC NTA, ICC Community Development Solutions, Alliance for National & Community Resilience (ANCR), and American Legal Publishing, which are dedicated to the construction of safe, sustainable, affordable and resilient structures. 

There are many innovative or proprietary products and materials that are not directly addressed in the building code. Examples of products might include mechanical splice systems for rebar, 3D-printed concrete walls, or proprietary moment frame connections. So, how does an engineer specify, or a building official approve, the use of such products when the building code has no provisions regarding them?

Section 104.11 of the 2021 International Building Code allows building officials to approve alternate materials, designs, or methods of construction provided the intent of the provisions of the code is met. Evaluation reports are a means by which a product can be certified as code-compliant.

This session will provide an update on ICC’s code development process and highlight some of the key changes in the 2024 International Codes, as well as a deeper look into ICC-ES and the proper use of an ICC-ES evaluation report (ESR)

After completing this presentation, attendees will be able to:

  • Explore the changes to the 2024 International Codes, navigate the digital and print changes, and understand best practices to support their specification needs.

  • Participate in the code development process for the 2027 International Codes upon discussing the changes to the current cycle and how members and the public can play a vital role in shaping the future code.

  • Understand the conformity assessment process and how it can help product approval for installation.

  • Utilize an evaluation report to identify the pertinent elements required for the specification by the design team and acceptance of the product by the authority having jurisdiction.

9:40 - 10:45 AM  |  Knowledge Exchange Meeting #10-11

10:45 - 11:00 AM  |  AM Break

11:00 - 11:30 AM  |  Knowledge Exchange Meeting #12

11:35 AM - 12:05 PM  |  Open Exchange Meetings  (specifiers are encouraged to meet with BPMs they do not have scheduled appointments with.)

12:05 - 1:00 PM  |  Networking Lunch

1:10 - 2:15 PM  |  Knowledge Exchange Meeting #13-14

2:15 - 2:30 PM  |  PM Break

2:30 - 3:35 PM  |  Knowledge Exchange Meeting #15-16

3:40 - 5:00 PM  |  Attendee Free Time

5:00 - 6:00 PM  |  Closing Happy Hour: Sponsored by  PPG Logo

 

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Saturday, July 15

Departures

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Featured Speakers

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Karyn Beebe, P.E., LEED AP

Regional Manager Government Relations, International Code Council

Karyn is a California licensed professional engineer and a LEED Accredited Professional with forensic investigation expertise. Prior to ICC, she worked for APA - the Engineered Wood Association, where she worked on strategic partnership development and product support across the Western U.S.

She is also past President of ICC’s San Diego Chapter and active member of the Structural Engineers Association of California as a Past Chair of the State and San Diego Sustainable Design Committees and member of the Seismology Light Frame Subcommittee. As the Government Relations Regional Manager for ICC responsible for California, Nevada, Guam, American Samoa, and Mariana Islands, she works in collaboration with chapters, members, and stakeholders to support the adoption and effective use of the International Code Council’s codes, standards, products, and services. 

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Melissa Sanchez

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Melissa Sanchez, SE, LEED AP

Principal Structural Engineer, ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES)

Melissa is a licensed structural engineer in California and a Principal Structural Engineer with ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES). She has been with ICC-ES since 2018 and specializes in the certification of structural and seismic building products. Before joining ICC-ES, Melissa spent over 10 years in structural consulting, designing both existing and new structures of various materials in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas. She graduated with a B.S. in Civil Engineering from UCLA and an M.S. in Structural Engineering from UC Berkeley.

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Resort

Seabird Resort

With the sophistication and elegance of a coastal estate, The Seabird in Oceanside, CA,  embodies the Southern California oceanfront lifestyle. Rooms feature contemporary furnishings, eclectic décor, and unique artwork curated by the Oceanside Museum of Art. Many of the rooms and suites offer awe-inspiring ocean views.

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Travel Reimbursement

Many costs for this event are covered for attendees, including airfare (up to $500) plus one checked bag, ground transportation to/from the airport, hotel for three nights, and meals. This is made possible through the support of our participating BPMs.