Maintenance Specifications Panel Discussion

Speaker: Cortney Chalifoux, PhD, PE, AMPP CCI, AMPP PCS, API 653 | Program Manager – Coatings Engineering – Pond

 

Joined by  Steven Oakes |  Fuels Quality Control Manager – Dawson and Sergio Flores, PMP, PCS | President – Cor-Ray Painting Co

 

Wednesday, 03.29.2023 | 2:15 PM

 

Room: Aria 

There are three widely used Unified Federation Guide Specification (UFGS) Sections that cover coating application for newly constructed DOD POL facilities: UFGS Section 09 97 13.27, 09 97 13.17, and 33 52 80. There is significant opportunity to either improve these specifications, or generate a new maintenance specification, to address reoccurring coating maintenance and minor coating repair procedures. Through this panel discussion, a prime contractor, a coatings engineer, and a coatings contractor will open a dialog regarding each area they each feel are in need of improvement.  They will touch on topics such as surface preparation guidance, coatings materials guidance, and application issues that often arise during maintenance operations.