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SUMMARY:Educational Meeting -  Freeze Thaw Cycles on Building Envelopes
DESCRIPTION:SPEAKER BIO: \nDave Kramer is an Estimator with extensive experience in façade restoration projects. At RAM Construction Services\, Dave is responsible for developing accurate cost estimates\, analyzing project specifications\, and coordinating resources to ensure successful project delivery. He also manages bid preparation\, budgeting\, and scheduling\, while participating in pre-bid and onsite meetings to align project objectives. Dave holds a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management from Michigan State University and brings strong expertise in client relationship management and contract negotiations. \nPRESENTATION: \nFreeze Thaw Cycles on Building Envelopes \nPresentation Synopsis: \nMaintaining durable masonry starts with understanding how the environment affects it\, and seasonal temperature swings play a major role. \nThis presentation from RAM Construction Services explores the freeze thaw cycle and the hidden ways it can weaken brick\, block\, and stone over time. Attendees will learn how to spot early signs of damage before they escalate and discover practical steps to reduce deterioration and protect their masonry for the long term. This session offers clear\, actionable insight for maintaining resilient and reliable buildings. \nLunch / Meeting sponsored by RAM Construction Services
URL:https://www.smshehealthcare.org/event/educational-meeting-freeze-thaw-cycles-on-building-envelopes/
LOCATION:McLaren Macomb Medical Building\, 22500 Metro Parkway\, Clinton Township\, MI\, 48035\, United States
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SUMMARY:SMSHE FOWLING EVENT
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first SMSHE event of the 2026 – Fowling!\nSMSHE is excited to invite you to a fantastic evening of fun\, food\, and connections at the Fowling Warehouse in Hamtramck! Whether you’re a member or a non-member\, this is your chance to mix\, mingle\, and network with fellow colleagues in the healthcare engineering industry. Sponsorships are available. \nAdmission Includes: \nFowling \nFood \nAdult Beverages \nGreat Networking \nSPONSORSHIPS \nBar Sponsorship (includes 4 admission tickets) – $500.00* \nIncludes bar signage\, logo on eblasts and you can bring promotional items to pass out \nFood Sponsorship (includes 2 admission tickets) – $300.00* \nIncludes signage\, logo on event eblasts \nVenue Sponsorship (includes 1 admission ticket) – $150.00* \nIncludes signage\, company name listed on event eblasts \n*plus credit card fees \n \nSchedule: Open house: Lanes\, Food and Bar open 4:00pm to 7:00pm \nAddress: 3901 Christopher St\, Hamtramck\, MI 48211
URL:https://www.smshehealthcare.org/event/smshe-fowling-event/
LOCATION:Fowling Warehouse-Detroit\, 3901 Christopher St.\, Hamtramck\, Michigan\, 48211
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SUMMARY:Educational Meeting -  Parking Structure Compliance
DESCRIPTION:Mandy Rainville \nSenior Business Development Manager \nSPEAKER BIO: \n25 years in construction industry. \nStarted in 1999 on a survey crew. \nWorked in glass and glazing as estimator through college. \nGraduated from Eastern Michigan Univ with Construction Management Degree. \nWorked in Renewable Gas to Energy with DTE. \nWent into technical sales – HDPE pipe and Fusion Machines \nTransitioned to PULLMAN – focusing on Water/Wastewater and Commercial \nConcrete Structures\, \nIn place Pipe Rehabilitation \nWaterproofing Tunnels\, Structures and Building Envelopes \nBrick/Block Restoration\, Rehab and Tuckpointing \nPRESENTATION: \nParking Structure Compliance  \nPresentation Synopsis: \nPurpose and Objectives:\nCurrent Compliance Status\nSafety and Durability/Risks\nPrioritizing Repairs\nUpgrades and Capital Planning\nRegulation Framework:\nACI 318 – Proper Structural Concrete Repairs\nStructural Condition Assessment\nSpalling and Delamination\nExposed or Corroded reinforcement\nPost-tensioning risks\nDurability and Corrosion Protection\nChloride intrusion and moisture protection\nDrainage and Waterproofing failures and risks\nCorrosion Mitigation\nRepair Prioritizing and Ranking Risk:\nImmediate – Life Safety\nNear Term (1-3 yrs) vs Long Term (5-10 yrs)\nUnderstanding structural impact\, safety\, cost escalation over time and impact to daily operations.\nStructured planning benefits to service life:\nValue of Quality Assessments\nEarly action reduces cost and risk\nStructured planning extends service life\nStewardship and protection of long term assets \nLunch / Meeting sponsored by PULLMAN
URL:https://www.smshehealthcare.org/event/educational-meeting-parking-structure-compliance/
LOCATION:Karmanos Cancer Institute\, Auditorium\, 4100 John R Street\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T200000
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SUMMARY:THE 2026 SMSHE SCHMOOZE!
DESCRIPTION:Unofficially in conjunction with the AIA Healthcare Seminar on March 26 and 27\, 2026. \nAll SMSHE members\, non-members\, and any conference attendee with a pulse & credit card are invited to join us! Respectfully register by midnight on March 23\, 2026 so we know how many to expect. Sponsors\, vendors\, suppliers\, and SMSHE will cover most of the alcohol expenses but nothing is official\, so BYOCC! \n 
URL:https://www.smshehealthcare.org/event/the-2026-smshe-schmooze/
LOCATION:Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel –  Mid Level Bar\, 7741 M-72E\, Williamsburg\, MI\, 49690\, United States
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T172441Z
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SUMMARY:Educational Meeting -  Practical Insights on Healthcare Modular Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Eric Waller  \nDirector of CareAffirm \nEric is dedicated to building meaningful partnerships within the healthcare industry and advancing modular\, patient-centered solutions that prioritize safety\, efficiency\, and innovation. With more than 29 years of experience across healthcare facilities management\, construction\, regulatory compliance\, and emergency services\, he brings a balanced combination of strategic insight and operational execution to strengthen clinical environments and support sustainable growth. \nEric currently serves with CareAffirm\, where he focuses on the development and expansion of healthcare modular solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of medical\, mental health\, and behavioral health environments. His work centers on aligning design\, compliance\, and operational performance to deliver adaptable\, high-quality care settings that improve outcomes for patients\, staff\, and health systems. \nPreviously\, Eric spent more than a decade in executive and senior leadership roles with Medxcel/Ascension\, including Vice President of Support Services\, Area Vice President\, and Regional Director. In these roles\, he led large-scale operational strategies across national hospital portfolios\, negotiated enterprise service contracts\, oversaw multimillion-dollar capital programs\, and advanced compliance initiatives aligned with Joint Commission and DNV standards. His leadership consistently emphasized lifecycle optimization\, customer experience\, and the creation of resilient\, future-ready healthcare infrastructure. \nAcross every role\, he is guided by the belief that strong partnerships\, deep healthcare expertise\, and intentional collaboration are essential to delivering meaningful and lasting impact. Eric is passionate about helping organizations design\, build\, and maintain environments that support exceptional care delivery while advancing innovation across the healthcare ecosystem. \nPRESENTATION: \nPractical Insights on Healthcare Modular Solutions \nHealthcare modular solutions are most effective when positioned as a strategic delivery model\, not a construction alternative. When thoughtfully integrated into clinical planning\, modular environments can accelerate speed to occupancy\, improve cost predictability\, and enhance quality control through controlled manufacturing processes. \nSuccessful deployment depends on early alignment between clinical stakeholders\, design teams\, compliance experts\, and operational leadership. Modular solutions perform best in high-repeatability environments such as patient rooms\, behavioral health units\, urgent care centers\, ambulatory surgery centers\, and support spaces where standardization drives efficiency without compromising care delivery. \nKey advantages include schedule compression\, reduced site disruption\, improved safety performance\, and tighter cost management. Practical success requires disciplined integration with structural systems\, MEP coordination\, life safety compliance\, and state regulatory approvals. \nRather than replacing conventional construction\, modular healthcare solutions serve as a strategic complement that accelerates delivery timelines and reduces risk while preserving clinical integrity. When applied intentionally\, modular construction enable scalable\, resilient healthcare environments designed to support operational efficiency\, clinical excellence\, and long term financial stewardship. \nLunch / Meeting sponsored by CareAffirm
URL:https://www.smshehealthcare.org/event/educational-meeting-practical-insights-on-healthcare-modular-solutions/
LOCATION:Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital\, 47601 Grand River Avenue\, Novi\, MI\, 48374\, United States
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SUMMARY:Educational Meeting -  Preparing for the future of code compliance: A highlight of major code changes from the NFPA 99 2012 edition to the 2024 edition
DESCRIPTION:SPEAKER BIO: \nMathis Carlson \nSpecial Projects and Education Manager for MediTrac \nMathis Carlson is the Special Projects and Education Manager for MediTrac\, the leading manufacturer of corrugated medical gas tubing. MediTrac is a revolutionary\, first-of-its-kind product\, approved by NFPA 99 for medical gas piping systems. \nAt MediTrac\, Mathis assists in medical gas system design and sizing\, technical support\, training\, and general medical gas information and education. \nPrior to joining MediTrac\, Mathis spent 12 years working as a medical gas verifier and instructor after working as a plumber specializing in medical gases for 10 years. \nMathis holds multiple ASSE medical gas certifications including 6005 Specialist\, 6010 Installer\, 6020 Inspector\, 6030 Verifier\, 6035 Bulk Verifier\, 6040 Maintenance\, 6060Designer and 6050 Instructor. He also maintains his ASME IX brazing certification and Master Plumber license. In addition\, he holds the MGPHO CMGV certified medical gas verifiers credential. \nMathis is serving as an alternate member of the NFPA 99 technical committee on medical gas piping systems\, member of the NFPA 55 technical committee on industrial and medical gases\, member of the ASSE 6000 working group\, and a member of the FGI Health Guidance Revision Plumbing Task Group. He is also currently serving as President of the Medical Gas Professional Healthcare Organization (MGPHO). \nPRESENTATION: \nPreparing for the future of code compliance: A highlight of major code changes from the NFPA 99 2012 edition to the 2024 edition \nPresentation Synopsis: \nDescription: With the 2024 edition of NFPA 99 it is expected that it is only a matter of time before CMS will be making a code update from the 2012 edition. In this session we will be talking about the major changes found between the 2012 edition and the 2024 edition as well as discussing how facilities\, designers and other industry stakeholders can begin to plan for the potential code change and the utilization of the new standards. We will also discuss the Responsible Facility Authority or “RFA” and the associated permit to work system. \nLearning Objectives: \n1) Understanding major code changes in NFPA 99 from 2012-2024 editions \n2) Review of how code changes can start to be implemented in preparation for an official code change \n3) Discussion of the Responsible Facility Authority or “RFA” \n4) Discussion of the NFPA 99 Permit to Work Requirement \nLunch / Meeting sponsored by Omega Flex\, Inc.
URL:https://www.smshehealthcare.org/event/educational-meeting-preparing-for-the-future-of-code-compliance-a-highlight-of-major-code-changes-from-the-nfpa-99-2012-edition-to-the-2024-edition/
LOCATION:Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital\, 47601 Grand River Avenue\, Novi\, MI\, 48374\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260717T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260717T170000
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SUMMARY:REGISTER NOW - SMSHE 30th Annual Golf Outing
DESCRIPTION:Join the SMSHE members and guests in our 30th Annual Golf Outing on Friday\, July 17th\, 2026! \nThis SMSHE tradition is a fun-filled day for golfers of all levels! \nRegister by clicking on the Link below. \nFORMAT\nWe are playing a four person best ball format (scramble). This format is better named “Best Score”. We maintain a KEEP PACE PROGRAM. \nCONTESTS\nHole in One Closet to the Pin Men/Women Longest Drive Men/Women Numerous Door Prizes \n \n 
URL:https://www.smshehealthcare.org/event/register-now-smshe-30th-annual-golf-outing/
LOCATION:Links of Novi\, 50395 W 10 Mile Rd\, Novi\, MI\, 48374\, United States
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