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The Associated General Contractors of America, San Diego Chapter, Inc.
May 16, 2016
In This IssueSDUSD PLA Providing More Jobs to L.A.
AGC Members Travel to D.C.SDSU CEM Luncheon - May 24
Meet Your GC- featuring WielandAGC Affiliate Day Golf - Aug. 8th
Baseball Bash Mixer/Game - June 14Tweet for Construction
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San Diego Unified School District PLA Providing More Jobs - toLos Angeles.....By Eddie Sprecco, Chief Executive Officer This may seem like a deja vu Monday, but once again another SDUSD project waswon by a Los Angeles area contractor - U.S.S. Cal Builders. With only two!!!bidders, and a shrunken pool of sub-contractors willing to attempt the "PLA"quagmire, USS Cal Builders was the apparent winning bidder to modernizeLongfellow Elementary. Their low bid of $19.4 million was well out of theengineer's estimate range of $14.8 to $15.5 million! I like to explain to visitors that San Diego is on a cultural and geographic island. Wehave the ocean to the west, the border to the south, a desert to the east and a wholedivision of United States Marines to keep Los Angeles out. And while we can't standvisiting Dodgers and Raiders fans showing up and being obnoxious, nothing is worsethan out of area contractors coming in and taking work from local contractors andworkers. When San Diego teams are struggling, and the ownership is kicking fans that arealready down, there is less competition for game tickets and traffic on I-5 southincreases. The Project Labor Agreement at San Diego Unified School District hasthe same effect - make working with the school district so unpalatable that localcontractors sit on the sidelines and watch Los Angeles contractors take their place.This is nothing new - the first PLA job at SDUSD had its bid tossed for this samereason:
(*San Diego Unified School District Agenda - March 30th, 2010) While we have covered the motivations of the PLA proponents in MMQB, aninteresting article on Union organizer leader Richard Barrera was recently publishedin the online news blog Voice of San Diego. A lot of stones were left unturned, butthey did get Richard to admit out loud that his day job of increasing Union
membership and power came first, and "Despite the attorney's caution, he did not sitout a single labor vote or discussion." From that article "Barrera said the so-called project labor agreement was a priority ofhis from the start and that he played a leadership role in getting it through. Becauseone goal of the agreement was to hire workers from impoverished San Diegoneighborhoods" In this way, Richard uses some strange form of political jiu-jitsu tomake PLA's a local job generator, when they are just the opposite. Construction workers already tend to be local, since they need to be physicallypresent to do the work, unlike IT or accounting. The main limiting factor of who coulddo the work, before PLA's, was the commute to the jobsite. It wouldn't be costeffective to import workers from a distance, and still compete against the standardpay set by prevailing wage. Since the "island" of San Diego is mostly non-union, aPLA mandating workers be union members has the obvious effect of opening thedoor to the union heavy Los Angeles Market.
(*Voice of San Diego - April 18th, 2016) To avoid admitting this, union organizers like Richard muddy the waters by toutingPLA local hire "goals." These "goals" fall well short even after intentionally skewingthe numbers by counting workers instead of hours (i.e. one Los Angeles carpenterworking for a year on a project is equal to a San Diego carpenter working for oneday).
(*San Diego Unified School District - Construction Cost, Labor, Contractor Survey &PSA Report 2011) In fact, by not allowing Non-Union apprentices to participate on PLA projects,thousands of San Diego Unified School District graduates are shut out from workingon schools in their own neighborhood! So, by limiting competition, the SDUSD PLA brings in Los Angeles contractors andLos Angeles workers at higher costs while hurting students - all so Richard wouldmake more money for his unions and himself. Keep that in mind residents ofSweetwater Union High School District, Chula Vista Elementary School District andGrossmont-Cuyamaca College District when Richard comes to your neighborhood tosell you some more PLA snake oil:
*Richard Barrera misleads Grossmont-Cuyamaca School Board on the results ofSDUSD's Discriminatory Project Labor Agreement
2015 ANNUAL REPORT
Two bids Richard.....two....
AGC Members Travel to Washington, DC to Meet with FederalAgenciesBy Brad Barnum, Executive Vice President Every year, AGC of America hosts the Federal Contractors Conference (FEDCON) in Washington, D.C., and every year a number of AGC San Diego members trekacross the country to meet with the leadership of 20 federal agencies and reviewprocurement and contracting issues. Last week, AGC San Diego was once again well represented, as the following joinedover 230 fellow attendees for the three day conference: Diane Koester- Byron - IE Pacific, Inc.Dave Carlin - Soltek Pacific Construction CompanyMark Douglas, Neil Armour - LCPtrackerMatt Ferguson - Straub Construction, Inc.Steve Friar - Hensel PhelpsAlex Galicia - BPI PlumbingJeff Harper, Andrew Anello - Harper Construction Company, Inc.Lars Herman - Herman Construction GroupGita Murthy - RORE, Inc.George Rogers, Eric Taylor - RQ Construction, LLC Jeff Harper serves as the Chair of AGC of America's NAVFAC Committee, whichmet for over three hours with NAVFAC's Joe Gott, Chief Engineer and Director ofCapital Improvements, and Cindy Readal, Director of Acquisition. Items discussedincluded the President's budget and military construction spending, and contactorconcerns related to post-contract award; cost and schedule growth, and HVACsystems commissioning. Partnering continues to be encouraged, as well as timelyresponse and decision making. Legislative issues were presented during the conference, including the President's"Blacklisting" Executive Order - click here for a Call to Action); Water ResourcesReform and Development Act; Civilian "BRAC" (redevelop, repurpose, andmodernize excess federal buildings). Two other issues that we will detail at a laterdate are OSHA's rule to reduce the permissible exposure level of respirablecrystalline silica in the workplace to 50 micrograms per cubic meter; and thePresident's Executive Order that requires federal contractors and subcontractors toprovide employees up to seven days of paid sick leave per year. A number of AGC San Diego members joined Congresswoman Susan Davis and herChief of Staff, Lisa Sherman, for dinner the first evening of the conference.Congresswoman Davis represents the 53rd Congressional District, and she serves onthe House Armed Services Committee, is a ranking Member of the House ArmedServices Subcommittee on Military Personnel, and a member of the Education andWorkforce Committee. There was quite a bit of discussion related to the importanceof military construction and veterans, and of course, the Presidential race was ofinterest to all!
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AGC/EGCC GOLF CLASSICMay 20, 2016
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As always, the trip to DC was a productive one! Rest assured, we will be back nextyear...for meetings with a new Administration!
SDSU J.R. Filanc Construction Engineering and ManagementProgram Luncheon - May 24, 2016- Keynote Speaker - SDSUCoach Steve Fisher! You are invited to attend the CEM Luncheon at SDSU on Tuesday, May 24th. Besure to send in your reservation information ASAP so your firm will have a table forthis event with the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority. Seating is limited.
CLICK HERE for the invitation/sponsorship form.
Thank you for your support of the CEM Program and for all you do for the CEMstudents.
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Any questions, contact:Linda J. [email protected]: 619 594-2508
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Presenting: Wieland DavcoJune 7, 2016
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BASEBALL BASH MIXERJune 14, 2016 REGISTRATION
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DAY AT THE RACESJuly 22, 2016
Del Mar Racetrack
AGC 3-DAY BLOOD DRIVEJuly 12,13 & 14MEMBER HOSTS
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CLC's HOT SAN DIEGO NIGHTSSUMMER MIXER/CAR SHOW
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AFFILIATE DAY GOLF TOURNAMENTAugust 8, 2016
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AGC SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTSept. 17. 2016
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9/11 MEMORIAL STAIR CLIMBSept. 10, 2016Hilton Bayfront
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MCRD BOOTCAMP CHALLENGEOct. 1, 2016
Announcing a "Meet Your General Contractor Luncheon" withWieland on June 7, 11:30 - 1:30 P.M. The AGC Specialty Contractor's Council presents another "Meet Your GeneralContractor" luncheon on Tuesday, June 7. These luncheons are designed to offeropportunities to get to know your contractors, build relationships, and to givemembers insight on the bidding and project expectations of the contractor.
Sign up now before the room sells out. Wieland will present a panel of key staff to offer insight on their bidding procedures,prequalification process, delivery methods, minority & small business participation,safety expectations and the company's goals & future plans. Thank you to the following sponsors who will be hosting the luncheon after thepresentation:
Due to the generosity of these companies, there is no cost for AGC members toattend. This is a members' only event and pre-registration is required, so please click herefor the form. Email your completed form to Rae Krushensky at [email protected] orfax to 858-558-8444.
AGC Celebrates the 77th Annual AGC Affiliate Day GolfTournament on August 8, 2016
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
FALL GOLF TOURNAMENTOct. 3, 2016
Country Club of Rancho Bernardo
AGC TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCEOctober 12, 2016
Marriott Marquis Downtown
SDSU FOOTBALL TAILGATE/ SKY SHOWTBD: Oct or Nov
Qualcomm Stadium
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AGC/EGCC SHOWCASE - SAN DIEGOPUBLIC ENTITIES
Date: TBDSan Diego Yacht Club
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HOLIDAY DINNER DANCEDec. 3, 2016
Hotel Del Coronado
ANNUAL MEETINGDec. 15, 2016
Paradise Point Resort
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The AGC Meetings & Events Committee is pleased to announce the 77th AnnualAffiliate Day Golf Tournament, scheduled for Monday, August 8 at the SycuanResort. This is AGC's primary event supporting the AGC Education & Scholarshipfund. Golf spots for this tournament sold out in 10 days last year, so if you want toparticipate, get your registration forms in now. Names for your foursome or twosomecan be given to us later. Click here for the brochure which includes the registration and sponsorshipforms. Once we fill up, a waiting list will be started! We thank the following sponsors who continue to support this major tounament:
Title Sponsors: Alliant Insurance Services and Moss Adams LLPTee-Prize Sponsor & Lunch Sponsor: Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLPCool-Treats Sponsor: Polycomp Administrative ServicesMajor Raffle Prize: Trench Shoring CompanyCommittee Carts: California Bank & TrustSignage: Acme Safety & Supply Co.Raffle Prizes: Sheldon Site Utilities, Apex Advertising, H5 Networks There are many other sponsorship spots available including the following:Exhibitor, Hole (tee) sponsors, beverage sponsors, contest sponsors and raffleprize sponsors To participate as a sponsor, click here for the brochure with sponsor formsThisevent is the premier event of the year and much anticipated, and it offers greatmarketing opportunities for AGC members. Get in on it while you can! Please contact Rae Krushensky at [email protected] with any questions.
Let's Support our Marines....Register for the MCRD Boot CampChallenge, Saturday, Oct.1, 2016-EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FEE = $40 by May 31stBy Marcy Knopman, AGC's Boot Camp Recruiter Through the charitable efforts of AGC's Build & Serve Committee, AGC has beensupporting our local Marines by showing a strong team participation in the MCRDBoot Camp Challenge. TEAM AGC typically consists of about 300-350 AGCmembers/friends/family participating in this exhilarating, fast & furious day of teambuilding, networking, and personal challenge.
The Boot Camp Challenge is a 3-mile obstacle course on the Marine Corps base
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which is open to the public on this one day. The race is situated through a courseof paved roads and hard-packed dirt - flat and fast. There are over 40 obstacles,including hay jumps, tunnel crawls, log hurdles, 6 ft wall, trenches, cargo net crawls,and push up stations. USMC Drill Instructors provide "encouragement" at eachstation to make sure you've completed your obstacles.
AGC has been, and continues to be, one of the major sponsors for this communityevent. MCRD provides TEAM AGC a private fenced VIP area, along withrefreshments, beverages, post-race beer, and even assigning TEAM AGC its ownwave! It is a fun morning not to be missed! EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION NOW OPENThe early bird price is $40 until May 31st, so if you and/or your company plans onparticipating, sign up TODAY! After May 31st, the registration price increases to$50. The proceeds go toward supporting our Military Heroes! SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITYShow your support by becoming a shirt sponsor. Your logo can be proudly displayedon the back of our TEAM AGC shirt. Limited space available!
AGC Annual Baseball Bash Mixer - June 14 at Jolt'n Joe's on 4thAvenue (New Location)
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Swinerton Builders and Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP! Are you ready for the Annual AGC Baseball Bash? The AGC Meetings & EventsCommittee is already busy selling tickets and preparing for the event on Tuesday,June 14. This year we have plenty of room at our new location at Jolt'n Joe's SportsGrill on Fourth Avenue. We're excited to be in their upstairs "Fuse Nightclub" areaoffering plenty of space to accommodate 500 guests!! In addition, a block of tickets has been purchased in the Toyota Terrace Reservedsection at Petco Park. These are great seats!! The tickets are on-hand and ready tobe picked up as you register. The ballgame will be against the Miami Marlins. Ken Grody Ford will be there handing out their "special" peanut bags again this yearto bring with you to the game, and we also have some fun new contests planned...sojoin us and get registered! Members can also choose to attend the mixer only. Just mark the registrationform....click below! Click here to register. The mixer is from 4:30 - 6:45, and then everyone walks over to the game where ourseats are all together in the Toyota Terrace Reserved.
The "Baseball Bash" committee is also looking for raffle prize donations in order tocontinue the tradition of offering some of the best prizes ever! Click here for moreinformation. Contact Rae Krushensky at [email protected] with any questions.
Tweet, Tweet for Construction...and a free Starbuckscard! Are you or your firm on Twitter? If so, help AGC San Diego grow itsfollowers to 1,500...we're almost there! New followers will be enteredinto a drawing through Monday, May 23 for a free Starbucks card.
Already a follower? You can still get in the drawing, simply tweet and mention@agcsandiego or retweet or like one of our posts. Winner will be notified by AGC. Stay up-to-date on construction industry information and receive special Twitter-onlydiscounts by following @agcsandiego. Join in on the conversation!#VoiceOfConstruction#agcsandiego
AGC Holiday Dinner Dance at the Hotel Del Coronado -Saturday, December 3, 2016 - Important Room BlockInformation!By Rae Krushensky, Director of Meetings & Events
Due to circumstances with a city-wide convention happening the same time asAGC's Annual Holiday Dinner Dance, we need to get the room blockinformation out early. Normally, if the Del has rooms available they will honor the AGC group rate for allregistrations. This year, we are limited to a strict amount of rooms, and whenthey are sold, the Del's prevailing rate will apply. Rooms will be in huge demandbecause of the city-wide event going on. So, if you're planning to stay overnight on December 3, MAKE YOURRESERVATIONS NOW and BOOK YOUR ROOM! The rates can triple once ourroom block is full. Seriously!! Please click on the "Save the Date & Room Block" link below for information on howto book your room. "Save the Date & Room Block"Contact Rae Krushensky at (858) 731-8157 or email [email protected].
Seminar...Active Shooter Incidents: Preparation and RecoveryBy Barney & Barney It's not something we like to think about, but the reality is, in today's world, an activeshooter incident is a serious potential risk. For companies and organizations, largeand small, private or public, it's important to understand this risk and to address thesafety of your most important asset-people. Join Barney & Barney on June 7 for this free informative seminar to learn how youcan be prepared to handle an active shooter incident. Our panel of experts will assistyou in preparing for such a crisis and discuss ways to reduce or mitigate any impactson the safety of guests, employees, partners, business operations, finances, andyour organization's reputation. Topics covered will include:
Past active shooter events and their impacts on organizations.Understanding the cycle - before, during, and after.Why overall organizational resilience is important today. Crisis management and how it differs from emergencyresponse and crisis communications.Resources for emergency response, crisis communications,cyber response, workplace violence, business continuity andhumanitarian assistance.
Featured Presenters:Renata Elias, Vice President and Risk Consultant, Marsh Risk ConsultingTy Smith, Owner and CEO, Vigilance Risk Solutions, LLCWendy McKinney, Chief Development Officer, American Red Cross ofSan Diego/Imperial Counties FLYER/REGISTRATION INFO
MAY CLASSESMay 17-19 QSD TrainingMay 17-18 QSP TrainingMay 17-19 24 Hour Fall Protection Competent Person Training May 18 Trenching & Excavating Competent Person TrainingMay 18-19 CQM Training May 19-20 Work Force Traffic Control Supervisor Advanced Training May 19 Prevailing Wage - Certified Payroll & ComplianceMay 25 CPR First Aid & AED Training
May 25 CPM Scheduling BasicsMay 25 Best Practices in Construction Accounting Software JUNE CLASSESJune 7 QSP/SWPPP Monthly Breakfast ForumJune 8 Seven Habits of Highly Effective PeopleJune 8-9 OSHA 10-Hour & OSHA 30-Hour June 9 Foreman & Superintendent Boot CampJune 9 Confined Space Entry TrainingJune 14 Microsoft Excel - BeginnerJune 14 California Prevailing Wage & Apprentice LawsJune 15 Scaffold User Hands-on Competent PersonJune 15-16 CQM TrainingJune 16 Project Manager's Boot CampJune 16 Mid-Year Legal HR UpdatesJune 21 Microsoft Excel - IntermediateJune 22 Preventing Sexual & Other Unlawful HarassmentJune 27-30 BIMJune 29 Construction Financial Management Boot CampJune 29 CPR/First Aid & AED TrainingJune 30 Forklift - Industrial/Warehouse & Rough Terrain Operator CLICK HERE FOR CLASS REGISTRATIONS
For more information on courses, contact: Becca Schaffer at (858) 731-8155JAN-JUNE 2016 EDUCATION CATALOG
Meetings are held at the AGC office (6212 Ferris Square) unless otherwise noted inred.
MAY MEETINGSMay 17 Meetings & Events Committee - 12:00 p.m.May 18 Airport Liaison Committee - 11:15 a.m. @ AirportMay 19 Construction Leadership Council (CLC) - 4:30 p.m.
JUNE MEETINGSJune 1 Safety Committee - 7:00 a.m.June 3 Technology Trends in Construction Committee - 12:00 p.m.June 6 County of San Diego Liaison Committee-1:00 p.m. @ County Operations Center- 5500 Overland Ave Room 124June 13 Engineering General Contractors Council (EGCC)June 16 HR Practices Committee - 11:30 a.m.June 17 Caltrans/SANDAG Liaison Committee - 7:30 a.m. @ Caltrans - 4040 Taylor St.June 21 Specialty Contractors' Council - 11:30 a.m.June 30 City of San Diego Liaison Committee - 1:00 p.m. @ City of SD Public UtilitiesDept. 9192 Topaz Way
GET INVOLVED... JOIN A COMMITTEE!Get involved in the AGC by serving on a committee. A great way to network withother AGC members.
About Monday Morning QuarterbackAGC San Diego Chapter's Monday Morning Quarterback is a "hot off the press" and to the point Monday morning briefing on theimportant issues facing San Diego's construction industry. It is prepared by AGC Chief Executive Officer, Eddie Sprecco, andExecutive Vice President, Brad Barnum.
Please contact Eddie Sprecco or Brad Barnum with your comments, or with information that should be conveyed to the industrythrough this service. Well over 2,000 individuals employed by AGC member firms are part of this system.
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