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AGCs 2010 Annual Convention was held at the wonderful Homestead Hotel onJanuary 21-24. Despite the weather (snowed again on arrival days) and a chal-lenging economy, it was a fantastic event. In fact, many attendees said that itwas the best one they have ever attended. The speakers were excellent, theresort was warm, comfortable and luxurious, the competitions were fierce, andthe parties were unbelievable. The Friday Night Hooray for Hollywood Partywas just fabulous as guests were greeted by a Joan Rivers impersonator andpaparazzi. And the costumes, and decorations, just added to the theme and theenjoyment.

Saturday Nights Banquet featured surprise entertainment, The Three Waiters(and a special guest), who amused and entertained attendees during dinner, andthen came back for a special encore after the event which featured two songsfrom Phantom of the Opera.

Just look at the photos (we hope to have many more posted on the AGC websitein the next few days for downloading). A great time for all!

AGCVA 2010 Annual Convention

February 5, 2010Volume XXVII, Issue 2

Virginia AGC eBulletinAssociated General Contractors of Virginia

Kick Off Breakfast SponsorBarton Malow

Phil Kirby

Closing Seminar SponsorEnterprise Fleet Management

Mike Wright

2009 AGCVA Membership Recruiters

Top Left: 2010 OFFICERS: Vice ChairmanJohn Long (Lantz Construction); ImmediatePast Chairman Harry Davis (Sussex Devel-opment); Chairman Richard Abidin (CMS,Inc.) and Vice Chairman Elect Stan Binsted(R.E. Lee & Son)


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ANNUAL CONVENTION


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HOORAY for HOLLYWOOD

MARK YOUR CALENDAR2011 Annual Convention

January 20-23, 2011The HomesteadHot Springs, VA


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Title

Sponsors of the

Subcontractor and Associates Reception

Atlantic Constructors, Inc

BB&T Insurance Services, IncThe Blue Book of Building & Construction

Boxley

S B Cox, IncDomestic Fuels & Lubes of Virginia

DurretteBradshaw

EMC Mechanical ServicesD.H. Griffin Wrecking Company

Hampton Roads Bonding

Interlock Paving Systems, IncKatz & Stone LLP

Laughon & Johnson Inc

Liberty Mutual SuretyLynchburg Ready-Mix Concrete Co

McGraw-Hill ConstructionMorris Industries

Nationwide Testing Association, Inc

Sullivan Andrews & Taylor PC

Tabb Brockenbrough & Ragland, LLCTaylor Johnson Group

Travelers BondVirginia School Equipment

F Richard Wilton Jr IncWes Worsham Fire Protection LLC

Yount, Hyde & Barbour PC

THANKYOU

TOALLOFT

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CONVENTIONSP

ONSORS

Champagne ToastSponsored by

Hampton Roads Bonding

Bloody Marys/MimosasSponsored by

ColonialWebb Contractors

Liphart Steel Co.Gourmet Cooking

Sponsored by

J.E. Jamerson & Sons

Ballroom DancingSponsored by

Sussex Development

Wine TastingSponsored by

CMS, Inc.

Shoe Shine StandSponsored by

East Coast Fire Protection

Convention ProgramSponsored by

BB&T Insurance Services, Inc.

Sporting ClaysSponsored by

S.B. Ballard ConstructionEMC Mechanical Services

Liberty Mutual SuretyMcGraw-Hill Construction

Pembroke Construction Co. Inc.Wes Worsham Fire Protection

Bowling TournamentSponsored by

Cave Hill CorporationHitt Electric

Lantz Construction Co.Papco

HospitalitySponsored by

DAVCON, Inc.Hirschler Fleischer

McGraw-Hill Construction

Red CarpetProvided by

Cherry Carpet


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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Page 6 Virginia AGC eBulletin

This report is being provided as an update to the January 29 Capitol Carousel.

Much is happening at the present time in the General Assembly as each legislative body rushes to consider all the

proposals introduced prior to the February 17 crossover deadline (the deadline set for each body when they mustconsider only proposals approved by the other legislative body). Overall, the business community is doing well so far.

With that being said, the issue facing the Commonwealth, the budget deficit, is still out there like the Sword of Damo-cles hanging over our heads.

AGCs lobbyists have been very successful on our behalf. Positive developments include:

Defeat of an onerous e-verify proposal (still a few more to address). As introduced, this proposal (SB225) wouldhave required the general contractor to be liable for the employment practices of subcontractors and suppliers onthe job. The bill also included provisions contrary to federal law. One of AGCs lobbyists helped to lead the busi-ness coalition that was so effective in opposing this measure.

Defeated proposals relating to employee misclassification. As drafted, they would have made it virtually impossi-ble for a general contractor or a subcontractor to subcontract any work. And they included major penalties forviolations.

You may recall that the Soil and Water Conservation Board passed onerous stormwater regulations last Fall,scheduled to go into effect on July 1, 2010 over strong objections from the business community, local public bod-ies and others.

An agreement has been reached on legislation that will delay implementation until 280 days after the EPA studyon the Chesapeake Bay (which could lead to new regulations) is released, or December 1, 2011, whichever isearliest. The thought is that this will allow sufficient time to address business and locality concerns followingrelease of the EPA report. And it is believed that the findings in this report will provide more current informationto support our position that the regs are excessive.

More details on the associations efforts to protect your interests will follow in upcoming Capitol Carousel issues.

Time to Post the OSHA Summary

Its that time of year again, time to post your OSHA summary. The summary document, OSHA 300A, needs to be

posted from February 1st till April 31st. It needs to be posted at a location where employees can view it during theirnormal work day. It is important that a Company Officer or Executive sign off on the summary as a certification thatthe document has been filled out properly.


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EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule-Prepare

Now to Meet Upcoming Compliance DeadlinesProvided by National AGC Environmental Observer Newsletter

A whole host of training, certification and work practice requirements called for by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency'sLead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Program are slated to take effect in April 2010. By that date, construc-tion firms must apply for and receive EPA certification to disturb paint as part of their work in pre-1978 housing and child-occupiedfacilities. In addition, all of these jobs must be supervised by certified renovators; specifically, individuals who have completed anEPA-accredited, full-day training course. Plus, other craft workers on such jobsites must be properly trained and equipped to fol-low the RRP Program's lead-safe work practices when performing their assigned tasks. AGC members covered by the RRP ruleshould take steps now to meet the upcoming April 2010 compliance deadline.

EPA's RRP Program is a federal regulatory program affecting construction firms and individual workers who disturb painted sur-faces. It applies to residential houses, apartments and child-occupied facilities such as schools and day-care centers builtbefore 1978. It includes training, certification and work practice requirements that take effect in April 2010, as well as pre-renovation education requirements that are currently in effect. Renovation is broadly defined as any activity that disturbs paintedsurfaces and includes most repair, remodeling and maintenance activities, including window replacement. Because the term"renovation" is defined so broadly, many contractors who are not generally considered "renovators," as that term is commonly

used, are considered to be "renovators" under the RRP Program and must follow the rule's requirements.Training, Certification & Work Practice Requirements Take Effect April 2010!Under EPA's RRP Program, both construction firms and individual workers who perform (or direct other craft workers to perform)renovations must be certified by EPA by April 2010. In addition, all craft workers must be trained on the lead-safe work practicesthat they must use when performing their assigned tasks.

A construction firm can become certified to perform renovations by submitting an application for firm certification and fee paymentto EPA. The Agency began processing applications last October. The Agency has up to 90 days after receiving a complete re-quest for certification to approve or disapprove the application. The certified construction firm is required to ensure (1) that allindividuals performing activities that disturb painted surfaces on behalf of the firm are either certified renovators or have beentrained by a certified renovator; (2) that a certified renovator is assigned to each renovation project; (3) that the program's record-keeping requirements are met; and (4) that the pre-renovation educational materials are properly distributed (see below).

An individual worker can become a certified renovator by successfully completing an eight-hour initial renovator training courseoffered by an accredited training provider. The course completion certificate serves as proof of certification. The certified individ-ual must then complete an accredited refresher course every 5 years. (Note: Individuals with prior relevant EPA or U.S. Depart-ment of Housing and Urban Development training (e.g., certified lead abatement contractors) need only complete a refreshercourse.) EPA estimates that that there is an initial trainee base of approximately 250,000 renovators. EPA reports that hundredsof workers have already become EPA-certified renovators; however, EPA warns that it may be difficult to find an open course ifyou wait until right before the compliance deadline.

The certified renovator is required to ensure that the renovation is performed in accordance with the work practice standards ofthe RRP Program, among other things. These requirements pertain to warning signs and work area containment, the restrictionor prohibition of certain practices (e.g., high heat gun, torch, power sanding), waste handling, cleaning and post-renovation clean-ing verification. EPA's rule does not require everyone involved in performing a regulated renovation project to receive trainingfrom an accredited training provider. The rule allows firms to use other workers to perform renovation activities, as long as they

receive on-the-job training (OJT) in work practices from a certified renovator.

Pre-renovation Education Requirements Are Currently In Effect!Currently, contractors who perform renovation, repairs and painting jobs in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities must,before beginning work, provide owners, tenants and child-care facilities with a copy of EPA's lead hazard information pamphlet,Renovate Right: Important Lead Hazard Information for Families, Child Care Providers, and Schools | En Espaol. Contractorsmust document compliance with this requirement. EPA's pre-renovation disclosure form may be used for this purpose.

Failure to comply with EPA's RRP Program requirements could result in penalties of up to $37,500 per day per violation. For addi-tional information, visit EPA's web site at http://epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm or call the National Lead Information Center(NLIC) at 1(800) 424-LEAD [5323] to find out more.


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LEAD PAINTREMOVAL TRAINING

Friday, March 12, 20108:00 AM 5:00 PM

AGC Office 11950 Nuckols Rd., Glen Allen

This program is designed to meet the employee certification requirement of the new EPAregulations. Attendees will be certified at the conclusions of the class provided that they pass awritten exam.

Class will be taught by representatives of The Training Network, one of the EPA approvaltrainers.

Cost: $300 per attendee -- AGC members only Includes all materials, lunch and refreshments

Please Note: Class is Limited to 20 students

Please register the following people for the March 12 Lead Paint Removal Training in Glen Allen. My

registration payment of _______ is enclosed to cover the cost of _______attendees ($300/AGC membersonly)

Name(s):

Company:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone #: Fax #: Email:

Return to: AGC/VA, P. O. Box 5700, Glen Allen, VA 23058 or fax to (804) 364-5511CANCELLATION POLICY: Registrations MUST be cancelled 24 hours prior to the start of any seminar to receive a refund.

Visa Mastercard AmEx

Card # Exp Date:

Printed Name (as it appears on card):

Signature Amount


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ASSOCIATION NEWS

Page 8Volume XXVII, Issue 2

Relief for Haiti

We are all heartbroken for those in need in Haiti following the devastating earth-quake a few weeks ago, and many of us are wondering how best to help thesefolks.

A suggestion. TheBuilding Goodness Foundation, an organization formed several years ago by some AGC mem-bers in the Charlottesville area, focuses on helping the less fortunate by building lasting facilities around the westernhemisphere. In fact, the Foundation has constructed several health clinics in Haiti, as well as numerous houses forthe needy, in recent years.

The Foundation is planning a mission to Haiti at the earliest opportunity to construct facilities that will make a differ-ence in the long term, not just short term relief. The Foundation has a proven record of success in Haiti.

How can you help? First, please consider a contribution to the Building Goodness Foundation. Second, considervolunteering for one of their trips to Haiti. The Foundation works to bring together skilled construction workers, con-struction materials and leadership to get the job done.

For more information, please go to www.buildinggoodness.org.

INVITATION

TO BIDA general contractor from out of stateis preparing to submit a competitivebid for the construction and renova-tion at the existing Golds Gym at Wil-low Lawn (Richmond, VA). Construc-tion slated to start beginning of springof 2010. They are seeking quotesfrom subcontractors.

BIDS ARE DUE: no later thanTuesday February 9th, 2010 at

12:00 Noon.

Please contact Mike McKay @717.791.1018 if you have any

questions or any interest.

February 23

Contract PitfallsGlen Allen

March 12Lead PaintGlen Allen

March 24Contractor Quality Management

Norfolk

March 25Introduction to Building

Information Modeling (BIM)Glen Allen

March 31Builders Risk Hazards & Controls

Glen Allen

April 13Project Completion

& Payment StrategiesGlen Allen

UPCOMING SEMINARS & TRAINING

April 22

LEEDGlen AllenApril 28

Contractor Quality ManagementGlen Allen

May 6-7BIM Technology (2 day program)

Glen Allen

May 7Project Management

Norfolk

May 11Contractor Quality Management

Williamsburg

May 20Leadership Development

Glen Allen


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AGC Management ConferenceAGCs Management Conference Committee has negotiated a great package for the 2010 AGC Management Confer-ence, a five day stay at the fabulous Paradisus Palma Real in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. While the resortis considered to be one of the best in the Caribbean, it offers a tremendous value as the price includes all meals, bever-ages (wines and mixed drinks, too), championship golf and much more. Please see flyer for details.


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CONTRACT PITFALLS

Tuesday, February 23, 2010Noon 5:00 PM

AGC Office 11950 Nuckols Rd., Glen Allen

A review of A201 (General Conditions of the Contract for Construction)

and A401 (Standard Form Agreement Between Contractor and Subcontractor),

as well as an overview of the ConsensusDOCS.

Program will include details on problem clauses and will provide suggested revisions to documents.

A registration fee of $150 for AGC/VA members ($300 for non-members) will be charged to cover thecost of the facility, lunch, handout materials and refreshments.

Please register the following people for the Feb 23 Contract Pitfalls Seminar in Glen Allen. Myregistration payment of _______ is enclosed to cover the cost of _______attendees ($150/member,$300/non-member).

Name(s):

Company:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone #: Fax #: Email:

Return to: AGC/VA, P. O. Box 5700, Glen Allen, VA 23058 or fax to (804) 364-5511

Visa Mastercard AmEx

Card # Exp Date:

Printed Name (as it appears on card):

Signature Amount:

CANCELLATION POLICY: Registrations MUST be cancelled 24 hours prior to the start of any seminar to receive a refund.


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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

New General Contactors

Tidewater District

W.E. Curling, Inc.4125 S. Military Hwy.

Chesapeake, VA 23321757.485.8703

Fax 757.485.9022Contact: Bonnie Curling

Specialty: Utility, Installation of natural gas line, Boring

Tidewater District

Fleet Services and Installation4016 Seaboard CourtPortsmouth, VA 23701

757.465.9720Fax 757.465.9840

Contact: George ArmbrusterSpecialty: Building, Highway

www.fsandi.com

New Subcontractor Members

Richmond District

Hy-Tech Property Services, Inc.12600 Genito Road

Midlothian, VA 23112804.744.5501

Fax 804.744.5593Contact: Jeff Davis

Specialty: Parking Lot Sweeping, Landscaping, Irrigation,Paving, Sealing & Stripingwww.hy-techproperty.com

Roanoke District

Thompson MasonryContractor, Inc.

807 Union StreetP.O. Box 1382

Salem, VA 24153540.389.4823

Fax 540.387.4509Contact: Nick Thomas

Specialty: Masonry Constructionwww.thompsonmasonry.com

New Subcontractor Members

Richmond District

Austin Brockenbrough& Associates LLP

1011 Boulder Springs Drive, Suite 200Richmond, VA 23225

804.592.3900Fax 804.592.3901

Contact: Bruce SadlerSpecialty: Consulting Engineering

www.brockenbrough.com

Southside District

Scott & Stringfellow120 Crown Drive, Suite A

Danville, VA 24540800.476.0587

Fax 434.799.1000Contact: W. Leonard Pryor, III

Specialty: Wealth Management, Wealth Acumination& Wealth Preservation

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