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Zero/Six Consulting had a great time connecting with other industry professionals and presenting at BEC Houston’s April Symposium to discuss Building Enclosure Commissioning. Thank you to everyone who attended; it was a great conversation with various disciplines across the AEC industry #BECx #BuildingEnvelope #PerformanceTesting #ContinuingEducation #IECC2018
Join us for BEC Houston's April 2018 Symposium on Building Envelope Commissioning this Friday at the Amegy Tower in the Galleria. Zero/Six President Billy Coltzer will discuss laboratory and field testing standards, requirements, and procedures for the building enclosure. You will receive 3 hours of CEUs with breakfast and lunch provided! Register here - bit.ly/2HLsIAo
Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss laboratory mock-up types, the testing standards that apply and the resulting benefit to the building envelope design and overall commissioning process.
2. Explain subsequent field testing requirements, standards and procedures undertaken to verify end product performance.
3. Understand how commissioning language in project manuals needs to coordinate with the laboratory and field testing requirements typically found in the project manual.
4. Understand the difference between the commissioning process of the past versus the movement towards “whole building commissioning”; and how LEED v4 and the 2015 IECC will influence the commissioning process moving forward.
BEC Houston – April 2018 Symposium: Building Enclosure Commissioning
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9 to 9:15 AM – Registratoin, networking and breakfast 9:15 to 10:45 AM – Presentation 1; Presented by Lee Durston, Principal, Morrison Hershfield 10:45 to 11 AM – Break 11 AM to 12:30 PM – Pre...Zero/Six is conducting final QA/QC inspections for UTRGV - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's Academic Building in Brownsville to ensure the expected life cycle of the building is met or exceeded and maintained for a longer lasting investment. The three story, 102,500-square-feet building will house general academics, music instruction and recitals, math and language labs, science teaching labs, student study/meeting space and classrooms equipped for online teaching. #WeKeeptheOutsideOut #Inspections
Hearts are heavy today at Zero/Six Consulting and Z6 Commissioning as we are preparing to say goodbye to a friend and a mentor, W.H. Coltzer, Sr., Pop. You will be missed. God Speed Pop.
Our offices will be closed on Monday, April 16th and will reopen on Tuesday, April 17th.
Welcome to the Zero/Six team, Hung Phan! Mr. Phan joined our team this month as a Senior Designer / 3D Specialist and we want to give him a warm welcome! He brings over 25 years of experience with Building Information Modeling, advanced rendering techniques, isometric piping design, and structural design practices. He received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Houston.
To accommodate one of the most popular majors on campus, The University of Texas at Tyler Soules College of Business Building will feature student meeting places, classrooms and specialized experimental labs, as well as faculty offices, a courtyard, specialized landscaping and a second floor terrace. The four-story, 140,000-square-foot building is slated for completion in June. During the design phase, the team conducted drawing reviews at three stages (100% DD, 50% CD, and 100% CD), as well as submittal and RFI reviews. Throughout the construction of the building envelope, Zero/Six is providing QA/QC inspections and overseeing performance testing of fenestrations and roofing systems, conducted by Z6 Commissioning, LLC, to validate compliance with project specifications and industry standards. #WeKeeptheOutsideOut #QualityControl
Happy Birthday to our fearless leader, Billy Coltzer! Have a spectacular day. #ceo #birthdaycelebration
Last week, the Zero/Six team enjoyed a private tour organized by CSI Houston of the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern. The Cistern is a former drinking water reservoir built in 1926 for the City of Houston and used as a 15 million gallon water reservoir until the early 2000s. An irreparable leak was discovered and after a few years, the reservoir was decommissioned in 2007. The historically and architecturally significant site has been reopened to house temporary art installations. #HoustonHistory #UndergroundBeauty #Architecture
Forensic Supervisor Russell Hargett conducted a building envelope inspection via rope access from Levels 1-27 for the Memorial Hermann Tower to satisfy the requirements of the prescribed annual maintenance protocol. #BuildingEnvelope #WeKeeptheOutsideOut #Maintenance
The Zero/Six team was on a site visit to observe construction at The University of Texas at Dallas's Engineering Building. The 200,000-square-foot building will help the University accommodate the rapid growth in its engineering programs and increase its externally funded research capabilities. The building, which will primarily house the Mechanical Engineering Department, will contain research and teaching labs, faculty offices, student work spaces and a 300-seat auditorium. Zero/Six’s scope of work encompasses a variety of envelope services throughout the design, construction and commissioning phases, including review of construction documents at three stages, QA/QC inspections, pre-functional testing on field mock-ups, and performance testing once completed. #BuildingEnvelope #QualityAssurance #WeKeeptheOutsideOut
Walked away from the best job you could have working for someone else...but there is nothing like growing your own shop (on the good days).
Good ride.15 years ago today, Billy Coltzer got this wild hair and thought…let’s open a building envelope consulting firm! My, how far we've come since then! Huge thanks to our hardworking team, incredible partners and clients for making this possible! We couldn't have done it without you! Let's keep growing! #Anniversary
15 years ago today, Billy Coltzer got this wild hair and thought…let’s open a building envelope consulting firm! My, how far we've come since then! Huge thanks to our hardworking team, incredible partners and clients for making this possible! We couldn't have done it without you! Let's keep growing! #Anniversary
Stop by Booth 221 to learn more about our Strategic Partner Z6 Commissioning, LLC!
Our February Newsletter is available now! Stay updated on the latest Zero/Six news, industry-related topics and more - bit.ly/2BTlbP2! Did you miss a Newsletter? Check out previous editions - bit.ly/2Fz0dor
In this issue:
• Ask Our Experts: Stormwater Authority
• At-A-Glance: A Snapshot of Zero/Six Projects
• Project Spotlight: UT System Replacement Office Building
• Out & About: On the Move with the Zero/Six Team
• Save the Date: RCI 2018
• Zero/Six Employment Opportunities
Beyond the Exterior - February 2018 Edition - Zero Six Consulting
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If you have missed one or more of our eNewsletters, you can check them out here. Read up on company...The Zero/Six team was on a site visit to observe construction at UTRGV - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's Interdisciplinary Engineering & Academic Building (EIEAB) in Edinburg, TX. The facility will include six engineering teaching labs, two discipline-specific computer labs, eight 60-seat general classrooms, and offices and support spaces. Zero/Six’s scope of work encompasses a variety of envelope services throughout the design, construction and commissioning phases, including drawing review at four stages, submittal review, QA/QC services throughout the construction of the building envelope, and performance testing of fenestrations and roofing systems once completed. #EnvelopeArchitecture #WeKeeptheOutsideOut #QualityAssurance
Z6U!!We're excited to be at the Texas A&M University Construction Science Career Fair today & looking to #HireAggies! Stop by, say hello, and learn more about working for Zero/Six! #gigem #EnvelopeArchitecture
We're excited to be at the Texas A&M University Construction Science Career Fair today & looking to #HireAggies! Stop by, say hello, and learn more about working for Zero/Six! #gigem #EnvelopeArchitecture
Site visit! Assistant Project Manager, Zach Johnson, was on-site at UTMB Health's League City Campus Hospital to perform an envelope installation progress inspection. The phase II expansion includes construction of a five-story South Tower—which will add 123,000-square-feet to the hospital and a seven-story parking garage with an attached 33,000-square-foot multi-use building and connecting bridge. #WeKeeptheOutsideOut #QualityControl #BuildingEnvelope
Site Visit! Our Assistant Project Manager, Eddie Solis, is at UTRGV - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's Academic Building in Brownsville, TX to verify as-built systems are installed in accordance with the design intent and to resolve any field issues to ensure an air and watertight envelope is achieved. #WeKeeptheOutsideOut #BuildingEnvelope #QualityAssurance
The Zero/Six Consulting and Z6 Commissioning, LLC teams had a great time at the Roaring La Soirée hosted by Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas Foundation. Great event for a great cause...and a really cool client! Past Soirée galas have supported the creation of the Dauphin Women’s Center, a makeover at the Julie and Ben Rogers Cancer Institute, and most recently to begin updating equipment for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. #makingadifference #GivingBack
Billy Coltzer recently presented Zero/Six Consulting's investigative findings and recommendations from our full building envelope evaluation to remediate moisture issues for the First Lutheran Church Galveston. #EnvelopeArchitecture #WeKeeptheOutsideOut #InvestinginYourFaith
Exciting things are happening for our strategic partner Z6 Commissioning, LLC! #NewDivision
We made sure our interns were well fed before heading back to school! Thank you Avery, Kyle Colombo and Sean for all your hard work! #EnvelopeArchitecture #ProudtoBeZ6 #JoinZ6
Zero/Six Consulting employees are our most important asset and it is with great pleasure that we announce the promotion of Nicole Ashline Gavin to Senior Vice President. Nicole is the classic example of the cream rising to the top no matter where it is placed. She first started working for Zero/Six shortly after Hurricane Ike as part-time administrative help; her desire to learn our business and her willingness to always help others has made her an irreplaceable part of the Z6 family. We are excited to walk into our 15th year with Nicole at the helm. Congratulations! You have earned it! #Proud2BeZ6 #WellDeserved #Z6Unstoppable
Forensic Supervisor Russell Hargett and Building Envelope Specialist Aaron Shaffner conducted a forensic investigation on a 13-story building in Houston to determine the source of reported water infiltration. The investigation included a rope access façade inspection, roof inspection, as well as diagnostic water testing per AAMA 501.2 at selected exterior transitions and glazing interfaces. Our team will issue a report that outlines investigation findings, testing procedures and results, observations, and recommendations for the best path forward in remediation. #EnvelopeArchitecture #WeKeeptheOutsideOut #BuildingScience
