Spring 2012

Spring 2012
February 2012
CIAC Board of Directors
Steve Fleury, President
Theresa Jones, President Elect
Thom Bonner, Past President
Scott Couper, Treasurer
Gerrad Delatte, Secretary
Mike Barber
Josh Rounds
Conrad Bourg
Randy Rebowe
Glen Gulino
Ken Naquin
Vic Weston
Paul Friloux
Kenny Freeman
Art Favre
Lane Grigsby
Jon Gary, LSU Alumni
Dean Richard Koubek, LSU
Dr. Leslie Rosso, LSU
Jeff Crow, LSU Foundation
Committee Chairs
Theresa Jones - Personnel
Scott Couper - Finance and
Governance
Marc Bourgeois,
Curriculum and Accreditation
Gerrad Delatte,
Department Enhancement
Rudy Comeaux,
Student Enhancement
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Page 1 Department update
Page 2 Committee news
Page 3 2011 social recap,
2012 Annual Golf Tourn
Page 4-5 CIAC Members
Page 5 New Construction
Industry Trade Show
CM Department News
Volume 9 - Issue 1
CM to be Standalone Department - Your CIAC is proud to announce the split of the Construction Management / Industrial Engineering Department effective July 1, 2012. This is
an attempt to grow Construction Management and is supported by the Council. This has
been approved the Board of Supervisors as well as the Board of Regents. This will leave
Construction Management as a standalone department and is a big step forward in becoming a premier program in the country.
New CM Chair - After a National search three candidates have been picked by the search
committee and have been brought in for interviews, meet with faculty, and meet with CIAC
board members. We will keep you informed of progress and introduce you to the new
Chair in the near future.
Fundraising for CM Department gaining momentum-2011 saw many successes for the
Construction Management department thanks to the generosity of its alumni and industry
supporters. The Department of Construction Management at LSU took a lead role for the
University by receiving a state match for the Art E. Favre Industrial Chair in Construction
Management. This match in the amount of $800,000 was a competitive selection process
and was the only chair match received by Louisiana State University.
The College of Engineering received space for two new laboratories in the engineering
complex: a materials and methods lab and an industrial safety lab. The Safety lab was
made possible by a gift from Fluor will be the focal point of all industrial safety education
for the entire college. The materials and methods lab, made possible by joint gifts from
CIAC ($100,000) and MMR Group through James “Pepper” Rutland ($150,000) will house
the department’s first hands on technical teaching laboratory.
Future LSU Construction Managers will receive education not just from classes and books,
but be able to become “hands-on” through laboratory experiences which mimic the environments and technology they use upon graduation. Donations received have covered the
cost of renovating these spaces. Plans are being made to outfit these labs and we are still
seeking industry support to make this a reality.
As part of our drive to help the industry through technology, plans are in place to create a
state-of-the-art Building Information Modeling (BIM) studio that will teach not only our
students next generation technology and processes but also allow the department to reeducate our local industry through distance learning and after-hours courses. We do not
have sufficient funding to complete the labs, however, we have received significant commitments to make it a reality.
2011 also saw the establishment of three new scholarships in Construction Management.
Arkel International Inc. created the John deMarsche Memorial Scholarship. LSU Construction Management Alumni Association created a scholarship that awards two recipients a
year and the Pile Driving Contractors Association created a scholarship to be awarded to a
student from the newly established driven pilings course.
It is only through the generosity of LSU Construction Management alumni and industry
support that this growth is possible. If you would like more information on how you can
support the Department of Construction Management at LSU, please contact Jeff Crow,
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Get involved in a Committee
If you or someone in your organization has some time to give to one of our committees below is the list of Committee
Chairs. This is a great way to give back a little more with your time as we help not only our students develop into great CM
Graduates and future Managers, but also helps our CM Program work towards being the top program in the country.
Student Enhancement Committee - Rudy Comeaux 225/383-3710 rudy.comeaux@lemoinecompany.com
Well, the Fall 2011 semester has come and gone leaving behind many great accomplishments by the Student Enhancement committee. Our group worked hard to bring about great measures within the Construction Student Association (CSA).
The ball began to roll with Monty Bueche, ISC, conducting a "Panel Discussion on Interview Skills" in September prior to
the Construction Interview Day (CID). This panel initiated tons of student involvement, much more than previous panels.
The involvement can be credited to the increased effort in advertising the event by CIAC and CSA. Not moving far, our
group successfully completed the Social prior to CID hosted by CIAC at the Belle of Baton Rouge. Special thanks to our
major sponsors being Cajun Constructors and the Safety Council. Other accomplishments include the Mentor Program led
by Bo Markovic, B&K, and Travis Blair, Pala, NAHB & ABC Student Competition help led by Chris Usry, Cajun, and Chris
Jaubert, Stuart & Company, Homecoming Tailgate and attending CSA meetings.
Moving forward, we plan to foster and maintain the Mentor program, assist the student competitions and help the CSA
students any way possible. Please feel free to contact me via email if you are interested in joining our group rudy.comeaux@lemoinecompany.com. Thanks again to all of our committee members for their dedication to CIAC and CSA;
let's keep getting it!!! "
Curriculum & Accreditation - Marc Bourgeois 985/359-1970 marc@regalconstructionllc.com
The Curriculum & Accreditation committee will continue its mission as the voice of industry for the CM department. Our
goal is to ensure LSU CM graduates are well prepared to enter the dynamic world of the construction industry. With that
goal in mind, the C&A committee has focused our attention this year on addressing the weaknesses noted in the recent
ACCE report released last spring. The committee will review how the department and the curriculum is currently addressing these areas and make recommendations on how improvements can be made. Our recommendations will focus on
current industry trends.
Department Enhancement - Josh Rounds 225/215-8206 joshr@performance-br.com
The past few months have been very eventful for the Department Enhancement Committee. The Department Enhancement Committee worked with CIAC members by coordinating their attendance during the Enterprise Course (CM 4202)
presentations given by the students in an effort to provide the students with the best Industry constructive criticism possible. This was also a great first hand look at our future industry professionals. Thanks to all those that represented Industry! The students were very appreciative.
The committee has also sent a letter to the Board of Regents from the CIAC in favor of a “Technology-Enabled Communication, Collaboration and Creation (C3D) in Construction Education” classroom enhancement proposal back in October. This
classroom enhancement will provide a work space for students to work collaboratively and independently to improve their
technological skills in construction. The creation of the C3D studio and the BIM course modules will have a direct and tangible impact on the construction industry as CM graduates leave LSU with the ability to apply cutting edge technology in
construction practice.
In addition to the above, the Department Enhancement Committee is beginning to work on securing technological based
equipment, training equipment, down to chairs, desks, etc. for two additional future labs that will support the CM department. These other two future labs consist of Methods/Materials lab and an Industrial Safety lab.
Membership & Fundraising - Brent Vaughn 225/578-8756 ciac@lsu.edu
Recruit new members on a peer to peer basis, and assist in organizing networking and fundraising events.
Publicity & Promotion - Brent Vaughn 225/578-8756 ciac@lsu.edu
Oversee content of CIAC publications and website, assist in planning of CIAC marketing activities, inform membership on
an ongoing basis of events, and help develop speaker / guest lecturer at networking events.
You can visit our website for more information on each of these committees. www.ciac-lsu.org
Kenner Reception Fall 2011
On October 20, 2011 in Kenner, La we held our annual networking social with
guest speakers; Dr. Craig Harvey Interim Chair of the LSU CM Department, Corp
of Engineers, and Nucor. This event was well attended with more than 50 industry leaders. Thank you to all who attended and for your continued support of the
CM Department.
Fall 2011 & Spring 2012 CID and CIAC Social
At Fall 2011 CID (Construction Interview Day) CIAC presented Dr.
Harvey and the CM Department a check for $47, 525. This is only a
small part of what CIAC is able to do for the CM Department. Thank
you members for making this happen.
Spring 2012 social will be
held March 15th at Lod Cook on the
LSU campus from 6 to 8 pm. This is an
opportunity to network with others in
the construction industry and meet
some of our great students.
CID Spring 2012 will also be held at
Lod Cook on March 16th. If you are
interested in interviewing CM Students
please contact Career Services - Jesse
Downs jdowns@lsu.edu.
New Afternoon Golf Tournament Shotgun Start !
2012 CIAC Annual Golf Tournament will be April 20 with a 1:30 Shot Gun
start. We will be back at Carter Plantation and looking for another great
Tournament. If you have any questions please contact Brent at
ciac@lsu.edu.
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Recommend a new CIAC Member !
Please take 2 minutes to recommend a new member to our group. It can be another CM person or construction company.
Or it can be someone from a different industry that supports your business and would want to network with our members.
Please forward Name, Company, phone number, and email address.
CIAC Members
Al Bargas
ABC Pelican Chapter
Derek Grieff
La Rents / La Machinery
Allan McDonnel
The McDonnel Group
Donald Ponder
Moody-Price, LLC
Andrew Lopez
Bennett Builders, LLC
Duane Mizell
Stuart & Company General Contractors
Andy Boniol
MAPP Construction
Euclid Michel
Cajun Constructors, Inc
Andy Dupuy
Shaw Environmental and Infrastructure
Gerald Whittle
Shavers-Whittle Construction
Angela Latino-Geier
ABC New Orleans Bayou Chapter
Gerrad Delatte
Turner Industries Group, LLC
Anthony Jacob
Boh Bros Construction
Glen Gulino
ISC Constructors, LLC
Art Favre
Performance Contractors, Inc.
Guy Schexnaydre
Shaw Constructors Inc.
Barry Kilpatrick
Iberia Bank
Harold Baur III
Boh Brothers Construction LLC
Benjamin Andre
James Construction Group, LLC
Ian Foster
Moreno Group
Bert Wilson
Barriere Construction Co.
Jarvis Green
First Millennium Construction
Bill Carmouche
Specialty Industrial LLC
Jason Williams
Pat Williams Construction
Bo Markovic
B & K Construction Company, LLC
Jay Dykes
Dykes Electric Inc.
Brad Reese
MAPP Construction
Jayme Ellender
BASF
Brent Boé
Performance Contractors, Inc.
Jeff Crow
LSU Foundation
Brian Bordelon
Triad Electric and Controls
Jeff James
JB James Construction
Brian Reine
Omni Pinnacle, LLC
Jeff Plauche
Boh Bros. Construction
Brian Schneider
Bayou Lacombe Construction
Jim R. Alexander
Jack Alexander, LTD
Bruce Magee
United Rentals Trench Safety
Joel Boé
Performance Contractors, Inc.
Bryan Vollmer
Shaw Environmental
John Haarala
CSRS
Bryan Williams
Ron Williams Construction Inc
Jon Gary
LSU Construction Alumni
Charles Reagin, III
Wright & Percy Insurance
Jonathan Kernion
Cycle Construction Co, LLC
Chase Rainey
Performance Contractors, Inc.
Josh Rounds
Performance Contractors, Inc.
Chris Clement
Cajun Constructors, Inc
Joshua Cain
Cecil Perry Improvements
Chris Fox
Satterfield & Pontikes Construction
Justin Mannina
Kiewit Texas Construction L.P.
Chris Jaubert
Stuart and Company
Kathy Trahan
Safety Council LCA
Chris Michel
Carl E. Woodward, LLC
Ken Naquin
Louisiana AGC
Chris Usry
Cajun Industries, LLC
Kenneth Marcell
Wharton-Smith
Christian Generes
Landis Construction Co. LLC
Kenny Freeman
Petrin Corporation
Clay Barden
Industrial Design & Construction, Inc
Kevin Alexander
MMR Constructors
Conrad Bourg
James Construction Group, LLC
Kevin Courville
Performance Contractors, Inc.
Craig Harvey
Interim Chair CM/IE
Kevin Tabor
Fabricated Steel Products
Dale Biggers
Boh Brothers Construction LLC
Kirby Stumpf
M.R. Pittman Group, LLC
Dale Brehm
Ardent Services LLC
L. Leslie Rosso
LSU Dept. of Construction Management/ Ass
Dale Phillips
Milton J. Womack, Inc.
Lane Grigsby
Cajun Industries, LLC
Danny Carvalier
Brand Energy & Infrastructure
Lawrence Gibbs
Gibbs Construction LLC
Dare Powers
Didier Consultants
Lee Mayeux
Cajun Industries, LLC
David Miller
Moore Construction
Leston Juneau
Juneau Construction Company
Dean Richard Koubek
Dean of Engineering /Dept. of Constructio
Louis Abshire
Unified Recovery Group
Derek Fife
Arkel Constructors
M.J. Wolfe
Circle, LLC
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Marc Bourgeois
Regal Construction, LLC
Rudy Comeaux
The Lemoine Company, LLC
Mario Rispone
ISC Constructors, LLC
Ryan Day
Jacobs Field Services North America
Mark LaHaye
MAPP Construction
Ryan Girouard
Whitney National Bank
Marty Brodnax
Cajun Constructors, Inc
Ryan Gootee
Ryan Gottee General Contractors
Michael Jacob
National Development Builders
Scott Couper
Pala-Interstate, LLC
Michael Mayeux
Southern Delta Construction
Scott Zeringue
Shaw Constructors Inc.
Michael Oniell
Bennett Builders, LLC
Sean Beard
ISC Constructors, LLC
Mike Barber
Cajun Industries, LLC
Shane Kirkpatrick
Group Contractors
Mike Gillard
LEEVAC
Shane Wilkinson
Regal Construction LLC
Mike Polito
MAPP Construction
Stephen Miller
Insulations, Inc.
Mikelyn Woodlock
Leevac Industries
Stephen Scallan
Satterfield & Pontikes Construction
Monte Bueche
ISC Constructors, LLC.
Steve Smith
A J Gallagher & Company
Neil Rome
Cajun Constructors, Inc
Steven Fleury
Topcor
Nicole Favalora
Gibbs Construction LLC
Thad Rispone
ISC Constructors, LLC
Paul Friloux
Excel Contractors Inc.
Theresa Jones
The Lemoine Company, LLC
Paul Miano
Triad Electric & Controls
Thom Bonner
Merit Electrical Inc.
Paul Neely
Shaw Group
Thomas Bulliard
Bulliard Construction Co., Inc.
Paul Nola
Cajun Constructors, Inc
Thomas Russell
Russell Pool Company Inc
Philip Crow
Barriere Construction
Tim Furnish
Specialty Application Services, Inc.
Quinn Guidry
Turner Industries Group, LLC
Todd Foust
Coating & Application Services
Randy Rebowe
Turner Industries Group, LLC
Todd Grigsby
Cajun Constructors, Inc
Rene Duplantis
Barriere Construction Co.
Tom Welborn
MMR Group, Inc.
Richard Rise
Doggett Machinery Services
Travis Blair
Pala-Interstate, LLC
Rick Johnson
J.Ray McDermott, Inc.
Trey Crawford
Grady Crawford Construction
Ron Brylski
Boh Bros Construction
Vic Weston
Contractors Educational Trust Fund
Ronnie Volentine
Shaw Constructors Inc.
Wes Mincin
Triad Electric & Controls
Ross Dupre
Milton J. Womack, Inc.
William Seling
Magnolia Construction Co. LLC
Roy D. Langridge
Broadmoor, LLC
CIAC Upcoming Events
February 28 - CSA Meeting
March 27 - CSA Meeting
March 8 - Student Enhancement Committee Meeting
April 5 - Student Enhancement Meeting
March 13 - Put your best foot forward Seminar for students
April 17 - CSA Meeting
(Seminar to help students prepare for construction interviews)
April 19 - CSA Banquet
March 15 - CIAC Industry / Student networking social
April 20 - CIAC Annual Golf Tournament, Carter Plantation
March 16 - Construction Interview Day at LSU (CID)
April 23—27 - ABC Student Competition
March 20 - CIAC Board Meeting
May 10 - CIAC Annual Meeting
Fall 2012 Construction Industry Trade Show
The idea of a Construction Industry Trade Show has been discussed several times and we are considering putting one on in the Baton
Rouge - Gonzales area during the Fall 2012. This will be an event for CIAC Members. Vendors who support the Construction Industry would have this opportunity to get involved with CIAC and have a chance to show you what they have to offer.
We are hoping to have between 50 to 75 vendors from suppliers, to rental companies, accounting firms, as well as banking institutions who want to be involved with our industry.
If you would like to be involved with the show or give us some input on setting this event up please call Brent Vaughn @ 225/5788756 or email ciac@lsu.edu .