CONSTRUCTION FOCUSJULY 2018

CASF installed a new Board of Directors to be headed by incoming President Jeff Slade at its 68th Annual Installation and Awards Banquet, held June 5, at Pier 66 Rooftop. Slade has served on the CASF Board since 2005. He has chaired numerous committees, including the Craftsmanship Awards, Young Leaders, Digital Communications and Youth Education committees. Slade assumed presidency of the Board for CASF’s 2018-19 fiscal year, effective July 1, 2018. “Jeff is a seasoned professional who will build on CASF’s rich legacy as South Florida’s leading association representing commercial construction,” said CASF Executive Director Remy Mackowski. Slade currently serves as Senior Vice President of Operations for Miller Construction Company. Slade joined Miller Construction in 1998 after graduating from the University of Florida M.E. Rinker School of Building Construction. He holds the distinction of being the only person ever to have been awarded a CASF scholarship and subsequently been elected to chair the CASF Board of Directors. Slade was sworn in with the entire 2018-19 Board, which included five members newly elected by the CASF general membership. These were:

Gary Arkin, Owner & President, Premier StoneworksFrank Frione, CEO, GFA InternationalMike Fee, President, Lotspeich Co. of FloridaRandy Farmer, Key Account Manager, CEMEXBrian Mueller, Executive Vice President & Co-Owner, Southeast Mechanical Contractors

All five new Board members were elected for a two-year term. Arkin is serving his first term as a CASF director, while the other four were re-elected as popular incumbents. They join sitting members of the CASF Board, which, in addition to Slade, include:

Russell Anderson, Vice President, Preconstruction & Procurement, Turnberry AssociatesMark Butters, Vice President of Construction & CFO, Butters Construction & DevelopmentJessica Chen, Project Executive, Suffolk ConstructionJustin Lord, President, Central Broward ConstructionSid Miller, President & CEO, Miller Glass & GlazingRick Schuerger, Project Executive, John Moriarty and Associates of FloridaMaribeth Sitkowski, Business Development Specialist, Balfour Beatty Construction Mindy Szarowitz, Director of Business Development, Baker Concrete ConstructionAlex Smith, Vice President, MOSSDoug Wallace, Vice President of Preconstruction, Stiles Construction Company

The CASF BOD also contains two non-voting advisors. They are Legal Advisor Heath Eskalyo, a Principal Partner and CFO with Kelly Kronenberg, and Financial Advisor Tyler Johnson, a Manager with Keefe McCullough As President of the CASF Board, Slade will chair a 2018-19 Executive Committee that will include First Vice President Sid Miller, Second Vice President Doug Wallace, Secretary/Treasurer Justin Lord, Immediate Past President Mindy Szarowitz and Past President Russell Anderson.

More than 300 people took over Strikes at Boca on June 27th for CASF’s Ninth Annual Bowling Challenge. CASF hosted 47 teams of six bowlers each vying for top team and individual honors. The Hypower team finished in first place and team member Dale Hussey captured the Highest Individual Score award by rolling a 227. The Proietto Companies team earned second place, while the Lotspeich Co. of Florida team captured both third place and the Best Bowling Shirt award. CASF’s event partners for the 2018 Bowling Challenge were Cayman Manufacturing, FMA Construction Inc., HITT, Lank Oil Co., Marsh and McLennan Agency, Benson, Mucci & Weiss, and John Moriarty of Fla.

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design, fabrication, and construction of spirals, stairs, railing and unique specialty items for many of South Florida’s distinguished landmarks. Their signature of quality can be found at places like the National Car Rental Center, Loews Hotel, and the Diplomat Hotel, as well as numerous others. Once you see some of their completed projects in person or on their web site gallery, you will definitely get an idea of where your vision can take you. Some of their extensive line of products include: Ornamental Railings, Glass Railings, Balcony Railings, Industrial Fabrication, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Stainless, Custom Fabrications, Structural Steel and Steel Stairs. Bostic Steel is located at 7740 NW 34th Street, Miami, FL 33122. Call them today for a quote at (305) 592-7276 or check out their products, services and photo gallery online at www.bosticsteel.com.

CASF swears in New Board of Directors and President

CASF’s Ninth Annual Bowling Challenge a Smashing Success

Bostic Steel — If you can dream it, Bostic Steel can make it happen.

In addition to swearing in its new Board, CASF honored numerous long-time members at its annual Awards Banquet. The list of honorees spanned six decades, and the longest-tenured — CEMEX and Hill York — have been continuous members since 1958. The full list:

10 YEAR MEMBERSBermuda Landscape & DesignCMC Rebar FloridaCurrent BuildersEast Coast Metal StructuresGator GypsumGeorge’s Welding ServicesHayward Baker

15 YEARSCoral Steel CompanyDura-StressEbsary Foundation CompanyGancedo Lumber Co.Hensel Phelps ConstructionNR Windows

20 YEARSArtistic SurfacesButters Construction & DevelopmentC & C Concrete PumpingCentral Florida EquipmentCollinsworth, Alter, LambertFloranada Floor CoveringGSD Contracting

25 YEARSBlue Book of Bldg & ConstructionLabor FindersMarsh & McLennan Agency/SeitlinSpeedy Concrete Cutting

30 YEARSAllsteel & Gysum ProductsBalfour BeattyBrown & BrownCentral Broward ConstructionCrowe HorwathKirlin FloridaM.S.P. ElectricPhoenix Painting CompanyRight Way Plumbing CompanyStructural Roof SystemsWhiting-Turner Contracting Company

40 YEARSCrawford Tracey Corporation

45 YEARSMiller Construction Company

50 YEARSPirtle Construction Company

60 YEARSCEMEXHill York Services Corporation

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JULY 30, 2018

CASF Construction Night Marlins vs. Yankees

Cost: $95 Ticket plus Pregame SocialWhen: Wednesday, August 22, 6:00pmWhere: Marlins Park

Enjoy a one hour Pregame mixer-networking, open bar including beer, wine soda and water, light food, ticket to the hottest game of the season vs. the New York Yankees.

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CASF Annual Membership and Planning Meeting

Cost: Room Rate before July 10th $195.00 per day plus taxesWhen: August 11 - 12, 2018Where: Ocean Reef Club

Come out and enjoy food, fun and fellowship while helping CASF chart its course for 2019. More info coming soon.

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CASF July Breakfast featuring Hensel Phelps, sponsored by Gulfshore Insurance

Cost: $20 for members and guests if registered by July 17When: Thursday, July 19, 2018Where: Courtyard Marriott

Come out and meet the key people of Hensel Phelps as they present their upcoming projects. Enjoy a light breakfast while you expand your professional network.

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(L to R) CASF BOD members Sid Miller, Mike Fee, Mark Butters, Jessica Chen, Maribeth Sitkowski, Alex Smith, Russell Anderson, Remy Mackowski, Mindy Szarowicz, Jeff Slade, Justin Lord, Doug Wallace, Brian Mueller, Rick Schuerger, Gary Arkin and Randy Farmer.

Incoming CASF President Jeff Slade (far left) and outgoing President Mindy Szarowitz (right), present CASF’s 60-Year Member Award to CEMEX representatives Randy Farmer and Bob Hamblin.