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The Associated General Contractors of America, San Diego Chapter, Inc.
April 25, 2016
In This IssueThe "Convadium" does not have a PLA
AGC Holiday Dinner Dance- Book RoomsNOW!
SANDAG Just Days Away from DecisionAGC's CLC Jobsite Tour
Baseball Bash Mixer/Game - June 14SDSU CEM Luncheon
AGC's Annual Blood DriveIndustry Insider - Terminal 2 Parking
PlazaEducation/Safety Classes
Committee Meetings
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No, The "Convadium" Does Not Have a PLA - But it CouldStill Hurt The Initiative's Chance at Passing By Eddie Sprecco, Chief Executive Officer The Chargers and Building Trades Council announced on Friday that the twoparties have reached a deal for a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) on the newStadium and Convention Center combination dubbed "Convadium."Immediately, a lot of questions popped up from folks in the know, including:
"How can the Chargers negotiate the terms of construction for a project theydo not, and will not own?"
"How can anyone mandate a PLA on a City Owned project, after votersoverwhelmingly approved Proposition A - Fair and Open Competition, whichoutlawed that practice?" The short answer to both is - they can't. After questions at the pressconference, even Tom Lemmon from the Building Trades Council had to walkback the pronouncement of a signed agreement, admitting to nothing morethan a handshake deal. I get why the informal coalition makes sense - they need help on a difficultcampaign. Polling earlier this year by the Union-Tribune/News10 showed 60%of adults (including 51% of Chargers Fans) opposed a proposal to use $350million of public financing to build a stadium. The Chargers proposal includesthat same level of public financing, plus a tax increase. To get this initiativequalified and over the 2/3rds vote threshold, the help of organized labors'resources is a big boost to the measure's chance of success. However, byclaiming to have a PLA, Labor's support comes at a bigger cost. Despite some absurd talking points from Tom Lemmon on Friday, mandatoryPLA's are controversial and divisive. By claiming to have an agreement inplace, the Chargers risk further alienating the 58% of voters that voted in favorof a ban just four years ago. Plus, any Union organizational support gainedthrough a PLA promise will likely be offset by new opposition from businessand taxpayers' groups. So, while the Building Trades are fighting to get marginally more work, there isa good chance their short-sighted scheming could sink the entire stadiumeffort! The Chargers and the City would be wise to reaffirm their binding
support to Fair and Open Competition for the voters of San Diego - it is goingto take everyone rowing in the same direction to get voter approval of a Cityfinanced and owned stadium. AGC represents Contractors that are both union and non-union and has a firmlegislative position opposing mandated PLAs (partial text):
AGC supports fair and open competition.AGC opposes government-mandated, or coerced, Project LaborAgreements and believes they discourage competition, are unfair tonon-union contractors and subcontractors, cause construction costs toincrease, and undermine the collective bargaining process betweenemployers and trade unions.
The AGC Board of Directors will consider the merits of the Chargers Stadiuminitiative during the upcoming May 5th Policy Retreat.
AGC Holiday Dinner Dance at the Hotel Del Coronado -Saturday, December 3, 2016
Important Room Block Information!By Rae Krushensky, Director of Meetings & Events
Most of you are probably thinking that it's a little too early to be thinking aboutthe holidays. It's not even summer yet, right? For the most part that is true. Butthis year, due to circumstances with a city-wide convention happeningthe same time as our Annual Holiday Dinner Dance, we need to get theroom block information out early. Normally, if the Del has rooms available they will honor the AGC group rate forall registrations. This year, we are limited to a strict amount of rooms, andwhen they are sold, the Del's prevailing rate will apply. Rooms will be inhuge demand because 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 onceour room block is full. Seriously!! Please click on the "Save the Date & Room Block" link below for informationon how to book your room. "Save the Date & Room Block"Contact Rae Krushensky at (858) 731-8157 or email [email protected].
SANDAG Just Days Away from Decision to Put $18 Billion
2015 ANNUAL REPORT
Expenditure Plan on November BallotBy Brad Barnum, Executive Vice President With public polls showing that San Diego County voters want to "repair criticalroads, and decaying infrastructure, relieve traffic congestion, improve publictransportation, fix local bridges, improve water quality, and improve fire safetyby managing open space, and attract matching funds," the San DiegoAssociation of Government's (SANDAG) Board of Directors is poised to placea ½ cent county-wide sales tax on the ballot that will generate $18 billion overthe next 40 years. If placed on the ballot, at least two out of every three voterswill have to vote "yes" in order for the measure to pass. Flash back to 2004, when voters barely reached that two-thirds threshold(67%) by just 3,000+ votes (out over a million votes cast) to pass an extensionof a 40 year ½ cent sales that was first approved in 1987. Without thisextension, many of the major highway projects, local streets and roads, andtransit project would not have been completed. SANDAG promised thecompletion of these projects, and they have kept that promise. Click here forvideo and map of the accomplishments. Nearly 250 other projects totaling $4.6billion are currently under construction. The time has come once again to look at the broader picture on how tocontinue to invest in transportation infrastructure that will provide morechoices, strengthen the economy, promote a healthy environment, and supportthriving communities. SANDAG's 2050 Regional Plan serves as the blueprint,and this proposed funding measure is intended to make the Regional Plan areality. Let's take a look at some of its key provisions - you will see that 30%will be dedicated to local infrastructure; 41.7% to transit capital projects andoperations; 14.2% to highways, managed lances, and HOV lanes/connectors;and 11.1% to open space. On Friday, SANDAG's Board of Directors will consider a final expenditure planfor this tax measure and may vote on whether or not to put it on the Novemberballot. Make no mistake, there are many supporters, but there are opponentsas well, and there isn't a consensus on the 21 member SANDAG Board. AGC will be in attendance at the Friday Board meeting, and we will addressthe importance of investing in the region's infrastructure. Although we don'thave a position on any measure at this time, you can expect AGC to beengaged throughout the campaign if one is placed on the ballot.
AGC's Construction Leadership Council (CLC) ToursValhalla High School Remodel ProjectBy Jessica Kovack, AGC Executive Director of Administration Last Thursday, San Diego CLC members were provided an overview of C.W.Driver's Valhalla High School Remodel project from Project Manager SamMyovich, a past CLC Chairman. The CLC extends a big thank you to C.W.Driver for providing this great educational opportunity. Sam and his team hadsome unique challenges with this project...
2016 EDUCATION & SAFETYCATALOG
JAN-JUNE - 2016
AGC CONSTRUCTOR
SPRING CONFERENCE
May 5-7, 2016The Ritz Carlton-Laguna Niguel
REGISTRATIONSPONSORSHIP
The current project isa full modernizationof the entire existingfour-story schoolbuilding ,includingnew smokeevacuation systems,access control,mechanical andelectrical distribution,10gig infrastructure(digital campus), and2015 title 24compliancerequirements. In order to complete
this challenging project, C.W. Driver mobilized and installed 38 temporaryclassrooms and five temporary administration buildings on campus. The entirestudent body has been relocated to the south side of the campus while workon the main building is being completed. The aggressive schedule allows foronly one school year to perform the entire scope of the project. AGC San Diego CLC encourages a higher level of involvement in the industry,creates and promotes industry innovations, fosters face-to-face collaborationamong early-to-mid-career professionals, addresses important industry issues,and provides crucial feedback to the AGC San Diego leadership. CLCmembers gain exposure to construction professionals and opportunities toenhance their industry knowledge through relevant programs, developingstrong leaders. The CLC is part of a nationwide AGC organization facilitatingan open forum for future leaders. For information about the CLC, and how to become involved, contact staffliaison Jessica Kovack.
AGC Annual Baseball Bash Mixer - June 14 at Jolt'n Joe'son 4th Avenue (New Location)
Sponsored bySwinerton Builders and Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP!
Are you ready for the Annual AGC Baseball Bash? The AGC Meetings &Events Committee is already busy selling tickets and preparing for the eventon Tuesday, June 14. This year we have plenty of room at our new location atJolt'n Joe's Sports Grill on Fourth Avenue. We're excited to be in their upstairs"Fuse Nightclub" area offering plenty of space to accommodate 500 guests!! In addition, a block of tickets has been purchased in the Toyota TerraceReserved section at Petco Park. These are great seats!! The tickets are on-hand and ready to be picked up as you register. The ballgame will be againstthe Miami Marlins.
AGC of AMERICA FEDCONMay 9-11, 2016
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AGC/EGCC GOLF CLASSIC
May 20, 2016Maderas Golf Cub
SOLD OUT!SPONSORSHIP
RAFFLE SPONSOR
SDSU CEM LUNCHEONMay 24, 2016
Conrad Prebys Aztec Student UnionREGISTRATION
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BASEBALL BASH MIXER
June 14, 2016 REGISTRATION
RAFFLE PRIZE SPONSORSHIP Jolt'n Joe'sGaslamp
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DAY AT THE RACESJuly 22, 2016
Del Mar Racetrack
AGC 3-DAY BLOOD DRIVEJuly 12,13 & 14MEMBER HOSTS
MAP
CLC's HOT SAN DIEGO NIGHTSSUMMER MIXER/CAR SHOW
July 26, 2016AGC parking lotCAR ENTRY FORM
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES________________________
AFFILIATE DAY GOLF TOURNAMENTAugust 8, 2016
Sycuan Golf Resort________________________
AGC SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTSept. 17. 2016
SportsPlex USA SanteeREGISTRATION
Ken Grody Ford will be there handing out their "special" peanut bags again thisyear to bring with you to the game, and we also have some fun new contestsplanned...so join 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 gamewhere our seats are all together in the Toyota Terrace Reserved. The "Baseball Bash" committee is also looking for raffle prize donations inorder to continue the tradition of offering some of the best prizes ever! Clickhere for more information. Contact Rae Krushensky at [email protected] with any questions.
Friends of the J.R. Filanc Construction Engineering andManagement Program, San Diego State University -Keynote Speaker Secured-SDSU Coach Steve Fisher! You are invited to attend the CEM Luncheon at SDSU on Tuesday, May 24th. Be sure to send in your reservation information ASAP so your firm will have atable for this event with the San Diego County Regional AirportAuthority. 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 ourstudents.
Any questions, contact:Linda J. DrevnoDirector of DevelopmentCollege of EngineeringUniversity Relations and DevelopmentSan Diego State [email protected]: 619 594-2508cell: 619 920-5545
9/11 MEMORIAL STAIR CLIMBSept. 10, 2016Hilton Bayfront
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MCRD BOOTCAMP CHALLENGEOct. 1, 2016
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
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 MEETINGDec. 15, 2016
Paradise Point Resort
ONLINE PLAN ROOM
AGC's Annual Blood DrivePLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR & SAVE THE DATES
Appointment Time Slots Available by May 14
3 Days....12 Locations....North, East, South, WestWE MAKE IT EASY TO SAVE A LIFE!
INDUSTRY INSIDER...Terminal 2 Parking Plaza
OPPORTUNITY AWARENESS EVENTS
Swinerton Builders and the San Diego International Airport invite you tojoin them at one of their upcoming Opportunity Awareness Events for the
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Have You Moved Lately?
Keep us "in the know"
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.
Terminal 2 Parking Plaza (T2PP):
Learn about the Terminal 2 Parking Plaza - project timelines,prequalification and steps for successMeet with representatives fromSwinerton and the Airport AuthorityResources for small businessesOn-site PlanetBids registration Informative workshops (Central event only)
Register today: http://www.swinertont2pp.com/job/sdia-terminal-2/events
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Swinerton is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Minority, Women,Disability, and Veteran Employersave the date!4 REGIONAL EVENTS TO SERVE YOU:SOUTH | MONDAY, MAY 9, 2016 | 4PM-6PMChula Vista Library, Auditorium, 365 F Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910EAST | WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2016 | 10AM-12PMLakeside Community Center, Moreno Room, 9841 Vine Street, Lakeside, CA92040NORTH | TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2016 | 4PM-6PMQLN Conference Center, daVinci Room, 1938 Avenida del Oro, Oceanside,CA 92056CENTRAL | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2016 | 9AM-12PMJacobs Center, 404 Euclid Avenue, San Diego, CA 92114
APRIL CLASSESApr. 26 Microsoft Excel - IntermediateApr. 27 CPR/First Aid & AED TrainingApr. 27 Tracking Your Field ProductionApr. 28 Qualified Rigger & Signal PersonApr. 28 Work Zone Traffic Control Technician/Flagger Training
MAY CLASSESMay 5, 6, 12,13 OSHA 10 & 30 HourMay 9 Blueprint Reading JumpstartMay 10 Microsoft Project 2013May 10,11,12,13 Autodesk Revit 2016 Architecture FundamentalsMay 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 TrainingMay 25 CPM Scheduling BasicsMay 25 Best Practices in Construction Accounting Software
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.
MAY MEETINGSMay 4 Safety Committee - 7:00 a.m.May 4 Public Building Committee - 7:00 a.m.May 11 Build & Serve Committee - 8:00 a.m.May 17 Meetings & Events Committee - 12:00 p.m.May 18 Airport Liaison Committee - 11:15 a.m. @ Airport Facility Management Building, 2415 Winship Lane, San Diego, CA 92101May 19 Construction Leadership Council (CLC) - 4:30 p.m.May 27 Technology Trends in Construction Committee - 12:00 p.m.
JUNE MEETINGSJun 1 Safety Committee - 7:00 a.m.Jun 6 County of San Diego Liaison Committee-1:00 p.m. @ County Operations Center- 5500 Overland Ave Room 124Jun 13 Engineering General Contractors Council (EGCC)Jun 16 HR Practices Committee - 11:30 a.m.Jun 17 Caltrans/SANDAG Liaison Committee - 7:30 a.m. @ Caltrans - 4040 Taylor St.Jun 21 Specialty Contractors' Council - 11:30 a.m.Jun 30 City of San Diego Liaison Committee - 1:00 p.m. @ City of SD Public Utilities Dept. 9192 Topaz Way
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 briefing
on 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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