The Associated General Contractors of America, San Diego Chapter, Inc. February 22, 2016 In This Issue The Roads are Getting Better Good News/Bad News for America's Bridges AGC Spring Conference - Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel AGC Affiliate Mixer - March 1 Economic Forecast - Feb. 26th Review of Winter Conference AGC/EGCC Golf Classic EGCA Foundation Offering Scholarships Education/Safety Classes Get Social With Us: More about AGC San Diego www.agcsd.org The AGC Board and the AGC staff would like to welcome the newest members to the Association. StoneCo Building Group, Inc. Speedway Constructors, Inc. TRL Systems AGC's Motto: "It's Good Business to do Business with an AGC Member." I've got to admit, (the roads are) getting better... Eddie Sprecco, Chief Executive Officer A little better all the time.... Over the years, these pages of the Monday Morning Quarterback have featured pictures of ugly, damaging, and expensive potholes populating the City of San Diego. Years of neglect and underfunding of infrastructure improvements had left our roads in shambles. Finally, we got a Mayor in Kevin Faulconer who wanted to make first class public infrastructure a priority again. If you drive around San Diego today, you will see a lot more fresh, black pavement. More importantly, that ugly patch on your commute you used to have to swerve around is a thing of the past - or will be soon! It seems pretty silly, to think a basic function of government should be cause for celebration, but past leadership let the roads fall apart due to deferred maintenance at a major cost to the City - the full cost of preserving roads in good condition over time is less than half of the cost of letting an identical road deteriorate to the point of needing major repairs. Why wouldn't politicians pay attention to preserving roads then? The life-cycle of pavement is a lot longer than the term limits down at City hall. When issues such as pension obligations, police misconduct and a budget deficits boil over, infrastructure gets pushed to the back burner. Today, with the Mayor fulfilling his pledge to pave 1000 miles, and Councilmember Todd Gloria talking about "sexy streets", road repair is the talk of the town. However, the next crisis could be around the corner. During this time of relative stability at the City, it is good to see an effort to lock in this responsible approach to funding infrastructure. Councilman Kersey, Chair of the City's Infrastructure Committee, has crafted a proposal to make permanent the commitment to infrastructure as practiced by Mayor Kevin Faulconer and the current council. If passed by City voters, the Charter amendment would set aside for infrastructure any increases to sales tax
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The Associated General Contractors of America, San Diego Chapter, Inc.
February 22, 2016
In This IssueThe Roads are Getting Better
Good News/Bad News for America'sBridges
AGC Spring Conference - Ritz CarltonLaguna Niguel
AGC Affiliate Mixer - March 1Economic Forecast - Feb. 26thReview of Winter Conference
AGC/EGCC Golf ClassicEGCA Foundation Offering Scholarships
Education/Safety Classes
Get Social With Us:
More aboutAGC San Diego
www.agcsd.org
The AGC Board and the AGC staffwould like to welcome the newestmembers to the Association.
StoneCo Building Group, Inc.Speedway Constructors, Inc.
TRL Systems
AGC's Motto:"It's Good Business to do Business
with an AGC Member."
I've got to admit, (the roads are) getting better...Eddie Sprecco, Chief Executive Officer A little better all the time.... Over the years, these pages of the Monday Morning Quarterback have featuredpictures of ugly, damaging, and expensive potholes populating the City of SanDiego. Years of neglect and underfunding of infrastructure improvements had leftour roads in shambles. Finally, we got a Mayor in Kevin Faulconer who wantedto make first class public infrastructure a priority again.
If you drive around San Diego today, you will see a lot more fresh, blackpavement. More importantly, that ugly patch on your commute you used to haveto swerve around is a thing of the past - or will be soon!
It seems pretty silly, to think a basicfunction of government should be causefor celebration, but past leadership let theroads fall apart due to deferredmaintenance at a major cost to the City -the full cost of preserving roads ingood condition over time is less thanhalf of the cost of letting an identicalroad deteriorate to the point of needingmajor repairs. Why wouldn't politicians pay attention topreserving roads then? The life-cycle ofpavement is a lot longer than the termlimits down at City hall. When issues suchas pension obligations, police misconduct
and a budget deficits boil over, infrastructure gets pushed to the back burner. Today, with the Mayor fulfilling his pledge to pave 1000 miles, andCouncilmember Todd Gloria talking about "sexy streets", road repair is the talk ofthe town. However, the next crisis could be around the corner. During this time ofrelative stability at the City, it is good to see an effort to lock in this responsibleapproach to funding infrastructure. Councilman Kersey, Chair of the City's Infrastructure Committee, has crafted aproposal to make permanent the commitment to infrastructure as practiced byMayor Kevin Faulconer and the current council. If passed by City voters, theCharter amendment would set aside for infrastructure any increases to sales tax
revenue and further savings from pension reforms. The proposal would allowsuspension on a supermajority vote if a true "crisis" arises, but not leave roadfunding at the whims of political expedience. This is a good approach, and a great first step. Despite what the naysayers write,Councilman Kersey's proposal was never meant to solve the whole problem, butto prevent the City from backsliding into another expensive deferred-maintenance hole. While looking for additional funding streams to complete therest of the infrastructure "catch up", it's good for taxpayers and voters to see theCity making this, and other, long-term reforms to infrastructure planning.
Good News/Bad News for America's Bridges...Help Neededon One Particular Bridge in San Diego!By Brad Barnum, Executive Vice President A report last week by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association(ARTBA) revealed that there are 2,574 less structurally deficient bridges in theUnited States in 2015 than in 2014. That is good news! The bad news is there are still 58,500 bridges structurally deficient, and one ofthe most travelled one in California is right in our own back yard...Carmel Valley! Before we name the exact bridge, let's provide a bit more detail. Of the 25,318bridges in California, 2,009, or 8% are classified structurally deficient. Thismeans one or more of the key bridge elements, such as the deck, superstructureor substructure, is considered to be in "poor" or worse condition. 4,419 bridges,or 17%, are classified as functionally obsolete, which means the bridge doesn'tmeet design standards in line with current practice.
Which bridge in San Diego you ask? Built in 1964, it is the 14th most travelledstructurally deficient bridge in California...Interstate 5 over Carmel Valley Road.Click here to see an eye-opening news story. The most travelled structurallydeficient bridge is on Interstate 5 over El Toro Road in Orange County. The recently enacted five-year federal transportation program does provide amodest increase in funding for bridge repairs. However, "it's going to take majornew investments by all levels of government to move toward eliminating the hugebacklog of bridge work" said ARTBA's chief economist. AGC couldn't agreemore, and we hope the Governor and State Legislature make good on thecommitment to fix the $77 billion of deferred maintenance in California, which is
Let's hope the I-5 Carmel Valley Road Bridge comes off the structurally deficientlist in 2016!
AGC San Diego Spring Conference - The Ritz-Carlton Resortin Laguna Niguel, CABy Rae Krushensky, Director of Meetings & Events The AGC Meetings and Events Committee invites members to our 47th AnnualSpring Conference.
The Spring Conference is an AGC tradition that has given generations ofmembers the opportunity to spend time together in a relaxed setting at some ofthe most outstanding resorts in the Western United States. This year, we are headed up the coast, staying at the Ritz-Carlton Resort inLaguna Niguel, California. This Mediterranean-style, luxury hotel sits atop a150-ft oceanfront bluff, offering spectacular views of the vast Pacific. Joinfriends and business associates at this 2-day event. Check out associates at this 2-day event. their website at: http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/LagunaNiguel.htm. The deadline to register is April 11! We encourage you to register early as once our room block is sold, prevailingrates will apply. Our room block sold out at the AGC Winter Conference inFebruary, which was also a Ritz-Carlton property. Hmm, could be everyonewants to go to the Ritz...? Please refer to the registration form for completedetails. Special Note: The special package price includes Thursday and Fridaynight only. Saturday night is available as an option for members who want to stay thruthe weekend. Attendees have two ways to register. Registration form #1 is the "SpringConference Package", which includes hotel accommodations, all receptions,banquets, meals, etc. for the entire conference. On the same form are the"optional activities".
The 2nd way to register is on the "Individual Pricing" form #2. This is for thosemembers who are not able to attend the entire conference, but want to come upfor a day, and participate in some of the activities. The activities include:
Thursday - AGC Opening Night Dinner Reception & Cocktail PartyHosted by BB&T John Burnham Insurance Services
Thursday & Friday evening Hospitality Suite - Hosted by BergelectricCorp., Collins Plumbing, I.E. Pacific, Rossin Steel & Torrey PinesBank
(Additional sponsors needed!)
Friday - Breakfast Business Meeting
Friday - Golf at the Talega Course
Friday - First Lady's Luncheon at the Raya Restaurant
Friday - Dinner Banquet (Sponsorship open!)
Saturday - Golf at the Monarch Beach Course
Join us for this fun networking opportunity. Please contact [email protected] withany questions.
AGC Affiliate Mixer - Tuesday, March 1, 2016 The AGC Affiliate Council is pleased to announce the first membership mixer ofthe year, scheduled for March 1, at Tom Ham's Lighthouse on Harbor Island!This is a great location with fantastic views of the downtown San Diego skyline,and plenty of free parking! We encourage our member firms to stay connected, and invite their PM's, PE's,estimating staff, scheduling staff, etc., and anyone else in their firm that wouldbenefit from socializing with others in the industry. This is a member onlyfunction.
Thanks to the number of generous sponsors listed below, all AGC members areinvited to attend at no charge:
DAY AT THE RACESTBD (First Fri. after Opening Day)
Del Mar Racetrack
AGC 3-DAY BLOOD DRIVEJuly 12,13 & 14
member locations
CLC's HOT SAN DIEGO NIGHTSSUMMER MIXER/CAR SHOW
July 26, 2016AGC parking lot
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES________________________
AFFILIATE DAY GOLF TOURNAMENTAugust 8, 2016
Sycuan Golf Resort________________________
AGC SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
Sept. 17. 2016SportsPlex USA Santee
REGISTRATION
SD 9-11 MEMORIAL STAIR CLIMBSept. 10, 2016Hilton Bayfront
MCRD BOOTCAMP CHALLENGESept. 24, 2016
MCRD
Platinum Sponsor:Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLPHawthorne CatKen Grody FordTorrey Pines Bank Gold Sponsors: Building Point PacificEnterprise Fleet ManagementGallina LLP Kelar PacificOldcastle Precast, Inc. Twining, Inc.
Silver Sponsors: Acme Safety & Supply CorpApex Advertising, Inc.Cavignac & AssociatesGelman, LLPH5 NetworksKirkpatrick & AssociatesSDE To attend the mixer, pre-registration is required.
If you wish to become a sponsor, please click here for a sponsor form.The Mixer event will have an EXPO type atmosphere with sponsors receiving atable to display promotional materials, etc...
* You can display product samples, promotional materials, etc. * Your company name will be prominently displayed on a banner in the room* Platinum level sponsors will be given choice placement by the entrance and barareas. * All sponsors will have the opportunity to incorporate their company logos into arunning visual presentation slideshow on all the TV screens in the room. * Gold sponsors receive additional "screen time" for their logos and Platinumsponsors receive "FULL SCREEN" ads.
AGC's Chief Economist to Give Economic Forecast andReview Trends in Construction - February 26, 10 AM He's back! Want to hear about the current economic factors impacting the public works andprivate construction markets? Want to hear how the worker shortage will affectyour company? Want to hear current material price trends? If yes, considerattending a free seminar with AGC of America's Chief Economist on Friday,February 26. AGC is pleased to join the San Diego Regional Construction ProcurementCommittee in hosting the "Public Works & Private Construction Outlook" withKen Simonson, who has 43 years of experience analyzing, advocating, andcommunicating about economic and tax issues. This will be his third visit to AGCin as many years, and his analysis is always spot on! AGC members and public agency representatives are encouraged to attend this
FREE seminar, which will be held at AGC on Friday, February 26, from 10:00 to11:30 AM. Click here to register. If you any questions, please contact BradBarnum at [email protected]
El Nino rains and snow make for a memorable 2016 WinterConference!By Rae Krushensky, Director of Membership Services, and Meetings &Events Late January brought much needed rain and snow to the Sierra Mountains, andAGC skiers, snowboarders, and snowmobilers all welcomed it! It was truly awinter wonderland in one of the most scenic resorts in Lake Tahoe. Thank you to the following sponsors, whose support allowed for Après Skimixers, and hosted dinner events! A&D General ContractorsBarney & BarneyBurch ConstructionCasper CompanyEast West BankR.A. Burch ConstructionRowan ElectricTrench Plate Rental Company Thank you also to Paul Heidemann from Barney & Barney for his presentation atthe business breakfast meeting on "An Outlook on Economic Trends inCommercial Insurance". There was mostly good news for employers on futurepremium rates. Finally! Make sure you Click here to view the terrific pictures that were taken by variousattendees in our group. We welcomed many new faces this year to the conference, and we look forwardto seeing everyone again next year!
AGC/EGCC Golf Classic- May 20 at "The Maderas GolfClub"
Join AGC members, and industry professionals, for the AGC/EGCC June GolfClassic, in support of the EGCA Scholarship Program at Maderas Golf Club onMay 20. Only 144 golf spots are available, so sign-up now before they are gone.CLICK HERE for the registration form and tournament details. In addition to golf, there are many exciting sponsorship opportunities available,including the opportunity to setup as an on-course exhibitor. (Exhibitors can bringtheir own non-alcoholic beverages, snacks, prizes and giveaways.) Sign up now to become a sponsor while there are still openings available ! CLICK HERE for Sponsor Form with more information on contest sponsors,beverage sponsors, etc...! We'd like to also acknowledge Ferguson Waterworks as the repeat "cartsponsor" again this year! Other spots will go quickly, so get onboard now! Help us raise funds for this scholarship program by donating a raffle prize.CLICK HERE for more information. Players will also enjoy a fabulous lunch prepared onsite by Hodads, featuringtheir award winning hamburger & fries!! In addition, there will be plenty of raffleprizes and heavy appetizers at the awards reception!! This is a great time to mixwith all the players and sponsors. If you have any questions regarding the tournament, please contactRae Krushensky at the AGC: [email protected] or Chairman Frank Gerberding(Apex Advertising) at [email protected]
The EGCA Foundation will be offering scholarships tostudents at SDSU in the J.R. Filanc Construction Engineering& Management Program & students at Palomar in the DieselTechnology Associates Degree ProgramBy Holly Plummer, Administrative Assistant As a recent college student, I know how important it is to be awardeda scholarship so you are able to graduate without a mountain of student debt!The Engineering & General Contractors Association (EGCA) is helping localstudents in the engineering construction field do just that. The EGCA foundation supports general engineering contractors in San DiegoCounty - those doing sewer, water, storm drain, utilities, grading, paving, asphalt,concrete and road building for public and private work throughout San Diego andbeyond. The applications are for the following:
Up to three $3,000 Scholarships - Offered to Students Enrolled in the
relocated, or if there are other necessarychanges to your company's listing (i.e.
contacts, phone/fax #, job title changes,CSI codes, certified businesses,
etc.) Thank you!
We strive to keep our membership listing current & up-to-date!
Email Marcy Knopman of any
necessary changes.
SDSU J.R. Filanc Construction Engineering & Management Program forthe fall semester in the year in which the scholarship is awarded.
EGCA Foundation, Inc. is offering two $1,500 Scholarships to qualifiedPalomar College Students enrolled in the Palomar College DieselTechnology Associates Degree Program.
Deadline for this is March 18, 2016. DON'T MISS OUT! Apply now! Click here for the SDSU Application Click here for the Palomar ApplicationHave questions?Contact:Holly Plummer - Administrative Assistant(858) 558-7444 ext. 116 or [email protected]
FEBRUARY CLASSESFeb 24 Construction Stormwater SamplingFeb 24 CPR, First Aid & AED TrainingFeb 24 Job Costing & AccountingFeb 24 Trenching & Excavating Competent Person Training (CPT)Feb 25 Prevailing Wage- Certified Payroll & ComplianceFeb 25 Work Zone Control Technician & Flagger Training MARCH CLASSESMar. 8 Construction Project Management Best PracticesMar. 8 Foreman & Superintendent Boot CampMar. 8-10 Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD)Mar. 8-9 Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP)Mar. 9-10 CQM Training Mar. 9-10 OSHA 10-Hour Mar.14-18 Lean Construction Education ProgramMar. 15 Project Manager's Boot CampMar. 17 Confined Space Rescue Technician - 40 Hour Mar. 23 Generations in the WorkplaceMar. 23 Construction BMP Training Part 1Mar. 24 Microsoft Project 2013Mar. 28-31 Building Information ModelingMar. 28-31 Project Management Professional Certification Prep Boot CampMar. 30 Banking & Bonding ManagementMar. 30 CPR, First Aid & AED TrainingMar. 31 Forklift- Industrial/Warehouse & Rough Terrain Operator Training
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 notedin red. FEBRUARY MEETINGSFeb. 22 Engineering General Contractors Council (EGCC) - 11:30 a.m. MARCH MEETINGSMar. 2 Safety Committee - 7:00 a.m. Mar. 2 County of San Diego Liaison Meeting - 1:00 p.m. @ CountyOperations Center, 5500 Overland Ave, Room 124, San Diego, CA 92123Mar. 3 Airport Liaison Committee - 11:15 a.m. @ Airport FacilityManagement Building, 2415 Winship Lane, San Diego, CA 92101Mar. 9 Build & Serve Committee - 8:00 a.m.Mar. 17 HR Practices Committee - 11:30 a.m.Mar. 25 Technology Trends in Construction Committee - 12:00 p.m.Mar. 25 Caltrans/SANDAG Liaison Committee - 7:30 a.m. @ Caltrans, 4050Taylor Street, San Diego, CA 92110
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 onthe important issues facing San Diego's construction industry. It is prepared by AGC Chief Executive Officer, Eddie Sprecco,and Executive Vice President, Brad Barnum.
Please contact Eddie Sprecco or Brad Barnum with your comments, or with information that should be conveyed to theindustry through this service. Well over 2,000 individuals employed by AGC member firms are part of this system.
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