BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
MELVIN G. COLE, FCSI, CCS, NCARB
Background
Raised and educated in Arizona; California resident since 1967.
Attended Western Technical College and University of Arizona.
Certified Architect in California (1973); NCARB (1981).
Nationally Certified Construction Estimator (1976-1989).
Nationally Certified Construction Specifier (1978).
Principal in California Architectural firms since 1976 and currently Sole Principal of Architectural Specifications.
Professional and Civic Organizations
American Institute of Architects 1969 to 1996
American Society of Professional Estimators 1976 to 1989
Construction Specifications Institute 1965 to Present
Central YMCA of Santa Clara County 1983 to 1988
First Unitarian Church of San Jose 1985 to Present
Awards and Honors
Aerican Institute of Architects
Local -Certificate of Recognition 1971
-Special Award 1977
-Certificate of Appreciation 1979
-Special Award 1981
State -Certificate of Appreciation 1973, 74, 79, 80, 86, 87 & 88
Construction Specifications Institute
Local -Award for Service 1967
-Certificate of Merit and Appreciation 1973
-Presidents Plaque 1974
-Certificate of Appreciation 1975, 76, 85, 86, 88, 89, 90 & 91
-Special Award 1978 & 80
-Education Award 1982
-Honorary Lifetime Member - San Diego Chapter CSI 1983 to Present
Regional -Certificate of Appreciation 1973 & 83
-Region Directors Award 1974, 83, 89 & 92
-Jim Butler Memorial Award 1989
-Francis Smith Memorial Award 1993
National -Certificate of Merit and Appreciation 1974 & 89
-J. Norman Hunter Memorial Award 1986
-Induction into the College of Fellows of the Construction Specifications Institute 1987
American Society of Professional Estimators
Local -Chairman of the Year 1978 & 82
-Certificate of Appreciation 1979 & 84
-Estimator of the Year 1983
National -Certificate of Appreciation 1978
Professional and Civic Activities
American Arbitration Association
-Arbitrator 1980 to 1992
-South Bay Advisory Committee 1986 to Present
American Institute of Architects
Local -Board of Directors, Associate Member 1971
-Officer, Director & President 1979 thru 1981
-Chaired and participated on various Committees 1971 to 1982
State -Personnel Practices Committee 1972, 73 & 76
-Associate Member, Board of Directors 1973 & 74
-Member, Board of Directors 1979 & 80
-Chairman, Committee on Housing for the Elderly and Disabled 1979
-Member, Committee on the Handicapped 1979 & 80
-Member, Budget Committee 1979 & 80
-Member, By-Laws Committee 1979
-Member, Planning Committee 1980
-Member, 1983 Convention Committee 1983
-Trustee, Insurance Trust 1982 to 1985
-Chairman, Insurance Trust 1986
-Member, Professional Liability Project 1986
-Member, Professional Liability Project Steering Committee 1987
-Chairman, Professional Liability Project Steering Committee 1988
National -Member, Task Force on Associate Membership 1973
-Member, Membership Task Force 1975
-Member, Office Management Committee 1975, 76 & 77
-Member, Nominating Committee 1981
American Society of Professional Estimators
Local -Member, Special Task Force on Federal Estimating Procedures 1976
-Chairman, Education Committee 1981 thru 1983
-Member, Board of Directors 1978 to 1988
-President 1986
National -Member, Certification Committee 1978 & 79
-Member, Education Committee 1982 thru 1985
California State Board of Architectural Examiners
-Oral Examination Panelist 1986 - Present
Construction Specifications Institute
Local -Officer, Director & President 1971 thru 1975
-Chairman, Education Committee 1973 thru 1975
-Chairman, Long Range Planning 1975 thru 1978
Region -Chairman, Long Range Planning 1974 & 75
-CSI/CCAIA Liaison 1981 thru 1983
-Chairman, Education Committee 1983
-Region Director 1986 thru 1989
National -Member, Education Committee 1983 thru 1986
-Board of Directors 1986 thru 1989
City of San Diego -San Diego Stadium Expansion Task Force 1981
-Design Consultant Nominating Committee 1981 & 82
First Unitarian Church of San Jose
-Member of the Board of Directors 1987 - 1992
-President of the Congregation 1989 - 1990
New School of Architecture
-Trustee 1982 & 83
San Diego Architectural Foundation
-Founding Member and Vice President 1980
-President 1981
-Director 1982 & 83
University of California Extension Program
-Chairman, Construction and Architectural Practice Methods Committee 1982 & 83
Central YMCA of Santa Clara Valley
-Member, Board of Managers 1984 thru 1988
-Vice Chairman 1985, 86, 87 & 88
PARTICIPATION IN
CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS
1973 - Chaired and participated in the First Annual Specifications Seminar sponsored by the San Diego Chapter, CSI.
1974 - Co-Chaired and participated in the Second Annual Specifications Seminar sponsored by the San Diego Chapter, CSI.
1975 - Chaired and participated in the Advanced Specifications Writing Seminar sponsored by the San Diego Chapter, CSI.
1975 - Chaired and participated in the Division 1 and The Front End Documents Seminar sponsored by the San Diego Chapter, CSI.
1976 - Chaired and participated in the Specification Seminar Series sponsored by the San Diego Chapter, CSI.
1976 - Chaired and participated in the Division 1 and the Front End Documents Seminar sponsored by the San Diego Chapter, CSI.
1977 - Chaired and participated in the Division 1 and the Front End Documents Seminar sponsored by the San Diego Chapter, CSI.
1978 - Chaired and participated in the Division 1 and the Front End Documents Seminar sponsored by the San Diego Chapter, CSI.
1978 - Developed and presented course entitled "Understanding Construction Documents" through the University of California, San Diego, Extension Program.
1979 - Presented course entitled "Understanding Construction Documents" through the University of California, San Diego, Extension Program.
1979 - Guest Lecturer on "The Architects Role in Project Operations" presented by the San Diego State University, College of Extended Studies.
1980 - Guest Lecturer on "The Architects Role in Project Operations" presented by the San Diego State University, College of Extended Studies.
1980 - Presented course entitled "Understanding Construction Documents" through the University of California, San Diego, Extension Program.
1981 - Presented course entitled "Understanding Construction Documents" through the University of California, San Diego, Extension Program.
1982 - Conceptualized and Chaired Committee for the University of California, San Diego, Extension Program, establishing a two-year certificated course in "Construction and Architectural Practice Methods".
1982 - Presented course entitled "Understanding Construction Documents" through the University of California, San Diego, Extension Program.
1983 - Chaired Committee for the University of California, San Diego, Extension Program, establishing a two-year certificated course in "Construction and Architectural Practice Methods".
1984 - Principal speaker for the Fresno Chapter, CSI, seminar on Division 1 - General Requirements.
1984 - Moderator for the Santa Clara Valley Chapter, CSI, seminar on "Exterior Wall Systems: New Technologies and Directions for Low and Mid-Rise Buildings".
1984 - Developed and moderated panel discussion on "Concrete Masonry as Viewed by the Architect, Engineer and Contractor" for the Concrete Masonry Association of California and Nevada.
1985 - Principal speaker for the Santa Clara Valley Chapter, CSI, seminar on "Preparation for the Certified Construction Specifier Examination".
1985 - Guest Panelist for the California Lathing & Plastering Contractors Association 1985 Convention, speaking on "Construction Professionals Evaluate Sub-Contractors".
1985 - Moderator and Speaker for the Santa Clara Valley Chapter, CSI, seminar on Single Ply Roofing Membranes.
1986 - Speaker for the San Francisco Chapter CSI Education Course, "Specifications and Other Contract Documents".
1986 - Principal speaker for the Santa Clara Valley CSI Seminar on "Preparation for the CSI Certification Examination".
1986 - Moderator and Speaker for the Santa Clara Valley Chapter, CSI, seminar on Waterproofing Membrane Systems.
1986 - Presented course entitled "Understanding Construction Documents" through the San Jose State University Extension Program.
1987 - Sole presenter for the Fresno Chapter, CSI, seminar on "Division 1 - General Requirements".
1987 - Speaker for the San Francisco Chapter CSI Education Course, "Specifications and Other Contract Documents".
1987 - Speaker for the Northern California Chapter of the Society of Architectural Administrators/ San Francisco AIA Chapter Seminar on Office Practice in the A/E Firm.
1987 - Presented course entitled "Understanding Construction Documents" through the San Jose State University Extension Program.
1988 - Principal speaker for the Santa Clara Valley CSI Seminar on "Preparation for the CSI Certification Examination".
1988 - Speaker for the San Francisco Chapter CSI Education Course, "Specifications and Other Contract Documents".
1988 - Presented course entitled "Understanding Construction Documents" through the San Jose State University Extension Program.
1989 - Speaker for the San Francisco Chapter CSI Education Course, "Specifications and Other Contract Documents".
1989 - Presented course entitled "Understanding Construction Documents" through the San Jose State University Extension Program.
1990 - Speaker for the Santa Clara Valley CSI Seminar on "Specifications Made Easy".
1990 - Speaker for the Santa Clara Valley AIA Professional Seminar for Preparation for the Architectural Licensing Examination.
1990 - Speaker for the San Francisco Chapter CSI Education Course, "Specifications and Other Contract Documents".
1991 - Speaker for the San Francisco Chapter CSI Education Course, "Specifications and Other Contract Documents".
1992 - Speaker for the San Francisco Chapter CSI Education Course, "Specifications and Other Contract Documents".
1993 - Speaker for the San Francisco Chapter CSI Education Course, "Specifications and Other Contract Documents".
1994 - Retired from Education Programs