February 16, 2016 AGC Tuesday Morning Quarterback · 2016/2/16 · SPRING CONFERENCE May 5-7, 2016...
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The Associated General Contractors of America, San Diego Chapter, Inc. February 16, 2016 AGC "Tuesday" Morning Quarterback In This Issue SDSU Students Place in Reno Competition Lean Construction Growing in Popularity AGC Affiliate Mixer - March 1 Committee Corner - Safety Committee Economic Forecast - Feb. 26th AGC/EGCC Golf Classic SDSU Lecture Series EGCA Foundation Offering Scholarships Education/Safety Classes Committee Meetings Get Social With Us: More about AGC San Diego www.agcsd.org SDSU Students Land Another Top Finish at the Annual Reno Competition By Jessica Kovack, AGC Executive Director of Administration After countless trainings and preparations, solid efforts were given by SDSU Construction Engineering & Management (CEM) Program students during the annual Reno Competition last week, resulting in one Third Place Finish by the Commercial Team - Congrats to the team of students and team coaches! SDSU's young CEM program has already made a lasting impact on the annual competition with numerous top three finishing teams for the past several years - what does this mean for the San Diego construction industry? If you're looking to the future of construction, there's a crop of bright students making their way into the industry. Through the continued support of AGC member firms and AGC's Construction Leadership Council (CLC), we will continue to attract the next generation to the construction industry, and keep them employed locally in a vibrant construction industry like no other in the country. The Reno Competition, formally known as the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Competition, running since the 1980's, is an intense team- building experience replicating real-world construction industry situations. Schools send their best students from across the Western United States to compete for trophies in 17 categories. Nearly 50 major collegiate construction programs were represented this year. To stand out amongst this group takes years of preparation from students present and past. The SDSU AGC Student Chapter, along with AGC's support, organized the teams, coordinated the preparations and planned the trip to Nevada - a management feat of its own. This year's student chapter Reno lead, John Harris, had a big hand in working with all teams and coordinating with AGC for a successful student experience. To help prepare the teams, the CLC hosted a series of "Mock Problems" that simulated the real stresses of working in a team, on a schedule, and presenting to a panel of no-nonsense judges. The 2016 CLC Chair, Geoff Acosta of Granite Construction Company, was instrumental in setting up the mock problems and additional trainings. He was also the go-to when it came to much needed tough love. We'd also like to thank Andrew Fluken, Erickson-
Transcript of February 16, 2016 AGC Tuesday Morning Quarterback · 2016/2/16 · SPRING CONFERENCE May 5-7, 2016...
The Associated General Contractors of America, San Diego Chapter, Inc.
February 16, 2016AGC "Tuesday" Morning Quarterback
In This IssueSDSU Students Place in Reno
CompetitionLean Construction Growing in Popularity
AGC Affiliate Mixer - March 1Committee Corner - Safety Committee
Economic Forecast - Feb. 26thAGC/EGCC Golf Classic
SDSU Lecture SeriesEGCA Foundation Offering Scholarships
Education/Safety ClassesCommittee Meetings
Get Social With Us:
More aboutAGC San Diego
www.agcsd.org
SDSU Students Land Another Top Finish at the Annual RenoCompetitionBy Jessica Kovack, AGC Executive Director of Administration After countless trainings and preparations, solid efforts were given by SDSUConstruction Engineering & Management (CEM) Program students during theannual Reno Competition last week, resulting in one Third Place Finish bythe Commercial Team - Congrats to the team of students and teamcoaches! SDSU's young CEM program has already made a lasting impact on the annualcompetition with numerous top three finishing teams for the past several years- what does this mean for the San Diego construction industry? If you'relooking to the future of construction, there's a crop of bright students makingtheir way into the industry. Through the continued support of AGC memberfirms and AGC's Construction Leadership Council (CLC), we will continue toattract the next generation to the construction industry, and keep thememployed locally in a vibrant construction industry like no other in the country. The Reno Competition, formally known as the Associated Schools ofConstruction (ASC) Competition, running since the 1980's, is an intense team-building experience replicating real-world construction industry situations.Schools send their best students from across the Western United States tocompete for trophies in 17 categories. Nearly 50 major collegiate constructionprograms were represented this year. To stand out amongst this group takesyears of preparation from students present and past. The SDSU AGC Student Chapter, along with AGC's support, organized theteams, coordinated the preparations and planned the trip to Nevada - amanagement feat of its own. This year's student chapter Reno lead, JohnHarris, had a big hand in working with all teams and coordinating with AGC fora successful student experience. To help prepare the teams, the CLC hosted a series of "Mock Problems" thatsimulated the real stresses of working in a team, on a schedule, andpresenting to a panel of no-nonsense judges. The 2016 CLC Chair, GeoffAcosta of Granite Construction Company, was instrumental in setting up themock problems and additional trainings. He was also the go-to when it came tomuch needed tough love. We'd also like to thank Andrew Fluken, Erickson-
Hall Construction, and Sam Myovich, C.W. Driver, both past CLC Chairmen,along with Paul Stout, Power Summit, for donating their time and experiencetraining the students in presenting and scheduling. Thank you to the Team Sponsors and Team Coaches for making thisexperience possible! Commercial Team Coaches:
Wendy BohnJosh Capps andFransisco Ruiz-Tatum
Electrical Team Coaches:Rik BeckerPaul DiazCarrie Dragmand-RenzShawn LepineRon MelerDennis Obtera
Heavy/Civil Team Coaches:Hunter Bodycott ofFlatiron and GeoffAcosta of GraniteConstruction
Pre-Construction Team
Coaches:Jim Lewis of SwinertonBuildersand Nick Keith of RenoContracting
Virtual Design &Construction Team
Coaches:Aaron Magdaleno andDaniel Shirkey
Also, thank you to Zach Skilton of Enterprise Fleet Management fordonating transportation for the student's equipment.
"Lean" Construction Growing in Popularity! In Canada...Eddie Sprecco, Chief Executive Officer Lean Construction is a hit. AGC's Education Department here in San Diego dida great job securing a qualified instructor and rolling out the Lean program. It'sbeen so popular, the class roster looks like the lyrics from the Johnny Cashsong "I've Been Everywhere" I've been to Littleton, Lakewood, Macon,Forsyth, Vegas, Mesa, Honolulu's so nice.... I've been everywhere, man... No joke, next month's course will have representatives from the followinglocales: Sacramento, CAPhoenix, AZ
2016 EDUCATION & SAFETYCATALOG
JAN-JUNE - 2016
Forsyth, GANorth Las Vegas. NVPortland, ORMeadow Lake Saskatchewan, CanadaMesa, AZLakewood, COHonolulu, HILittleton, COMacon, GASan Antonio, TX Why travel so far? The Lean Program is a great investment, but it isn't easy toget a certified instructor in their own backyard. While we are excited to draw alarge international crowd to Americas Finest City, like a Chargers fan at ahome game, we would like to see a lot more San Diegans! There is still time - you can register for units or the whole course by February29th. The program runs the March 14th - March 18th. Register today Lean Construction is based on the holistic pursuit of continuous improvementsaimed at minimizing costs and maximizing value on a construction project:planning, design, construction, activation, operations, maintenance, salvaging,and recycling. FLYER
AGC Affiliate Mixer - Tuesday, March 1, 2016 The AGC Affiliate Council is pleased to announce the first membership mixerof the 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 Diegoskyline, 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 thatwould benefit from socializing with others in the industry. This is a memberonly function.
Thanks to the number of generous sponsors listed below, all AGC membersare invited to attend at no charge:
Platinum Sponsor:Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLPHawthorne CatKen Grody FordTorrey Pines Bank Gold Sponsors: Oldcastle Precast, Inc. Twining, Inc.
Silver Sponsors: Acme Safety & Supply CorpApex Advertising, Inc.Gallina LLP H5 NetworksSDE To attend the mixer, pre-registration is required.
AGC CONSTRUCTOR
AFFILIATE MIXERMarch 1, 2016
Tom Lamb's LighthouseREGISTRATION
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY
AGC NATIONAL CONVENTIONMarch 9-11, 2016
San Antonio, Texas REGISTRATION
MEET YOUR GC
Featuring Good & RobertsMarch 24, 2016
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SDSU CEM GALA
Date: TBD_____________________
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 receivinga table 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 andbar areas. * All sponsors will have the opportunity to incorporate their company logos intoa running 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.
News from the Safety Committee In an ongoing effort to update our members on the active discussions withinthe Safety Committee here at the AGC of San Diego, the following were someof the most recent highlights of what was discussed and reviewed during theFebruary 3rd Safety Committee meeting: Active Shooter Training: As many of you know, there have been instances inthe past year where San Diego construction sites have had a lock down due toa possible active shooter in the area. On behalf of J.P. Jonas & Associates, Lt.Allen Owens of the Escondido Police Department was able to share with thegroup valuable training and tools on what to do and not to do should youencounter an active shooter whether at your office, at the jobsite, or whereverthe unfortunate situation may present itself. Fall Hazards Remain #1: As many of you know, Fall Hazards remain thenumber one most cited offense by OSHA and for good reason as we see moreinjuries and fatalities related to this exposure than any others. This provedtrue in recent weeks with unfortunate injuries/fatality. Whether it is a man lift,scissor lift or simply working from height, it was a topic that was discussedonce again at length given its importance to continue to keep the training anddiscussion going with your staff as to hopefully prevent an unfortunate fall loss. We want to be heard: A constant in the construction industry is the everchanging legislative landscape. The group continues to get updates on thechanges or proposed changes being discussed in Sacramento as relates tosafety or compliance. Whether it is proposed lead changes, OSHA repeatoffense time periods, or transparency bills, we are reviewing and in somecases putting our opinion together to process to those that are directly involvedin the review. These changes can and have had a great effect on day to daybusiness, so being a part of it in representing the building community is critical.
SPRING CONFERENCEMay 5-7, 2016
The Ritz Carlton-Laguna Niguel
AGC of AMERICA FEDCONMay 10-11, 2016
Wash. D.C.
AGC/EGCC GOLF CLASSICMay 20, 2016
Maderas Golf CubREGISTRATIONSPONSORSHIP
RAFFLE SPONSOR
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BASEBALL BASH MIXER
Date/Location: TBD_____________________________
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
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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
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 worksand private construction markets? Want to hear how the worker shortage willaffect your company? Want to hear current material price trends? If yes,consider attending a free seminar with AGC of America's Chief Economist onFriday, 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 toAGC in as many years, and his analysis is always spot on! AGC members and public agency representatives are encouraged to attendthis FREE seminar, which will be held at AGC on Friday, February 26, from10:00 to 11:30 AM. Click here to register. If you any questions, please contactBrad Barnum at [email protected]
AGC/EGCC Golf Classic- May 20 at "The Maderas GolfClub"
Returning Title Sponsors:
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 canbring their 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 tomix with all the players and sponsors.
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FALL GOLF TOURNAMENTOct. 3, 2016
Country Club of Rancho Bernardo
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 MEETINGDate: TBD
Hilton Mission Bay
2014 ANNUAL REPORT
ONLINE PLAN ROOM
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]
You and a guest are invited to the J.R. Filanc DistinguishedLecture Series titled Future Forecast: How Drones, Sensorsand Integrated Apps are Rewriting All the Rules
Speaker James M. Benham, CEO of JBKnowledge, Inc. will discuss howconstruction and engineering industry leaders are using innovative technologyto inspire collaboration and design.
April 12, 2016, 3-6 pm Parma Payne Goodall AlumniCenterSan Diego State University
*** Please RSVP by April 5th
For additional information orquestions, contact Melissa Behar [email protected].
James Benham has ledJBKnowledge, Inc. tobecome a premier provider oftechnology solutions for theconstruction and insuranceindustries, with clients acrossNorth America, theCaribbean and the MiddleEast.
The EGCA Foundation will be offering scholarships tostudents at SDSU in the J.R. Filanc Construction Engineering& Management Program & students at Palomar in theDiesel Technology Associates Degree Program
AGCSD Chapter Website Annual Reports Archive Apprenticeship InformationConstruction AcronymsConstructor Magazine ArchiveCommittee Volunteer FormCouncil/Committee MeetingScheduleEducation TrainingJourneyman Upgrade TrainingSafety TrainingMilitary TrainingEducation Catalog Jan-June 2016 Events CalendarGovernment Relations/PAC2016 HolidaysLabor Relations/Prevailing WageMaster Labor AgreementsWage RatesMembership InquiriesMember ListMembers' Goods & ServicesMember DiscountsMember Website Link Form Fringe Benefits Photo GalleryPlan RoomOnline Plan RoomAGC On DemandRoom RentalStaff Services
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By 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 SanDiego and beyond. The applications are for the following:
Up to three $3,000 Scholarships - Offered to Students Enrolled in theSDSU J.R. Filanc Construction Engineering & Management Programfor the 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 17 Confined Space Entry TrainingFeb 17 Consensus DocsFeb 18 Microsoft Project 2013Feb 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
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Please notify us if your company hasrelocated, 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.
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 otherwisenoted in red. FEBRUARY MEETINGSFeb. 17 Meetings & Events Committee -12:00 p.m.Feb. 18 Construction Leadership Council (CLC) - 4:30 p.m.Feb. 22 Engineering General Contractors Council (EGCC) - 11:30 a.m. MARCH MEETINGSMar. 2 Safety Committee - 7:00 a.m. Mar. 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.
GET INVOLVED... JOIN A COMMITTEE!Get involved in the AGC by serving on a committee. A great way to networkwith other 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 briefingon the important issues facing San Diego's construction industry. It is prepared by AGC Chief Executive Officer, EddieSprecco, 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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