TOPIC: Restoration Cost Estimating: Round Table Discussion
SCHEDULE: 5:30 p.m. Networking & Cocktails | 6:00 p.m. Buffet Dinner | 6:30 p.m. Presentation
LOCATION: Granite Links, 100 Quarry Hills Dr., Quincy MA
OVERVIEW:
Estimating restoration work is nothing like estimating new construction. You’re pricing off incomplete drawings, figuring out complex access and sequencing, dealing with occupied buildings, guessing at what’s behind the facade, and hoping the drawings and specs cover what you actually find when you open the wall. They usually don’t.
This panel brings together practicing engineers/consultants and contractor estimators for a frank and honest discussion about why restoration estimates often go sideways, due to unforeseen conditions, drawing omissions, scope gaps, and the everyday friction between what gets designed and what gets built.
You can expect a candid conversation about what engineers do that drives contractors crazy, and what contractors do that drives engineers crazy.
Register now and come ready to participate. This roundtable should spark some great discussion and insights!
PANEL of Engineering, Consulting & Contracting Professionals
Matt Mead [PANEL MODERATOR]Building Materials Specialist | QXOMatt Mead has more than 25 years of experience in concrete restoration and protection. His career began in contracting/application, and his industry experience includes contractor, sales representative for Neogard, and sales representative/distributor for Beacon Products. As a Building Materials Specialist with QXO, his experience supports his clients. Matt has served on the ICRI Board of Directors for 10 years, and his current role is Vice President.
Steven CapobiancoProject Manager / Estimator | Alpha Weatherproofing CorpSteven is a Project Manager and Estimator with Alpha Weatherproofing Corporation, specializing in building envelope restoration throughout New England. He has more than 14 years of experience in the restoration industry, beginning his career in the field before moving into project management and estimating. His experience includes façade and masonry restoration, concrete repairs, waterproofing, and parking garage restoration. Having worked both in the field and as estimator/project manager, Steven brings a practical contractor’s perspective to the challenges of estimating restoration work.
Graham Carr, PESenior Project Manager | Building Envelope TechnologiesGraham is a Senior Project Manager with Building Envelope Technologies. With 14 years of experience in the structural engineering and building envelope fields, the majority of Graham’s career has been spent on the restoration and repair of existing buildings, power generation facilities and various utility structures. Graham’s focus is on applying structural engineering solutions to support restoration projects. Graham is licensed a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in (4) states around New England, and he is currently the President of the Structural Engineers Association of Massachusetts (SEAMASS).
C.J. Galluzzo, PESenior Project Manager | Vital Structures, LLCC.J. is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Massachusetts and has approximately ten (10) years of relevant experience as a consulting engineer. He works as a Senior Project Manager at Vital Structures LLC and specializes in concrete restoration, below grade waterproofing, structural renovation and retrofit design, and building envelope systems. As a consulting engineer, he regularly manages projects that include evaluation of existing structures, design of repairs/upgrades, assisting owners with competitive bid processes, and performs construction administration services. C.J. has served on the board of directors for the ICRI New England Chapter for five (5) years.
Vincent TonelloProject Marketing & Outreach Coord. | Heritage RestorationVincent's 27 years of industry experience includes 25 years as a General Foreman running field operations in Waterproofing, Concrete Restoration, and Masonry Restoration. This experience informs his field-first perspective on Project Management, Client Development, Marketing, and Estimating. He currently oversees projects ranging in value from $2,500-$15 Million. Recent notable projects include South Station Tower ($13M); Innovation Square III; and 389 Binney Street PT Tendon Repair and Expansion Joint Replacement. Vincent was also recently named 2025 Sika Project of the Year Recipient for Best Waterproofing project in America.
