Pioneer Cladding and Glazing Systems Plant Tour

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Introduction:

Coleman Jones and the Pioneer

Glazing team will provide a technical

presentation covering the benefits of

early design collaboration, the

unitized curtainwall fabrication and

assembly process, to considerations

in the field. The discussion will cover

the technical opportunities and

limitations in manufacturing unitized

curtainwall, including supply chain,

logistics, quality control, and

scheduling factors. The presentation will be followed by a tour of the fabrication and assembly facility, covering how unitized curtain wall is manufactured, shipped, and erected on commercial projects.

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Learning Objectives:

After attending this course, participants will have learned:

• Understand the trade contractor’s role in system design and optimization to meet project aesthetic and performance goals, along with an overview of the various vendors and suppliers that manufacture curtain wall components.

• Identify the tools and equipment used to fabricate and assemble unitized curtain walls.

• Explore how shop quality control procedures and national standards are operationalized to ensure the highest quality product, and how the assembly process is coordinated with shipping, delivery, and field installation.

• Gain an overview of the design-assist process and how it is implemented to maximize project performance and results.​​

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Schedule:

• Presentation: 11 AM- 12 PM, Lunch is provided

• Plant Tour: 12 PM- 2 PM

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Presenter(s):

Coleman Jones 

As Chief Business Development Officer, Coleman oversees the Estimating team and is responsible for Business Development efforts focused on new and current customers. He has a bachelor’s degree in Marketing Management from Virginia Tech and has worked in the industry since 2004. He leverages extensive knowledge to manage Pioneer’s sales and partnership strategies by collaborating with architects, general contractors, and owners on the building construction process from design, engineering, manufacturing, and installation. His out-of-the-box thinking keeps Pioneer at the forefront of the industry.

While Coleman has been a part of a long history at Pioneer, some of his favorite projects include UVA UHE, UPMC, One22One, Reston Station and VCU CHoR. 

Coleman and his wife are the proud parents of five active children. Coleman and his family are enthusiastic about sports, boating, golfing, and beach vacations. He takes pleasure in engaging in these activities, both with and without his children. Coleman values the time spent with friends and family during gatherings and eagerly looks forward to witnessing the growth and success of his loved ones.

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Additional information regarding the event and the registration link can be found here. Registration Fee: AIA, Assoc. AIA, & DAC Members $15; Non-members $25; Student $0

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