AGC San Diego Members Honored during AGC of America’s Annual Convention

Over 45 AGC San Diego members attended the AGC of America’s 88th Annual Convention which was held last week in San Antonio, Texas.  The AGC of America represents 98 chapters from throughout the United States and has over 30,000 member firms. 

On Saturday, AGC San Diego member Doug Barnhart CEO of member firm Barnhart, Inc. was elected the Senior Vice President of the AGC of America.  Doug is now “in the chairs” to be installed as AGC of America’s 89th President during the March 2008 AGC Convention, which will be held in Las Vegas.  To become AGC of America’s President takes years of high level volunteer work and leadership.  He has served on the AGC’s Executive Committee for several years.  Serving as the AGC of America’s President will involve representing the industry at the highest levels in the government, with other industry partners, and with other industries.  Since 1918 when President Woodrow Wilson asked the Construction industry to form an association that could represent the industry, the President of the AGC has been designated the main spokesperson for our industry.  Congratulations Doug!!!!

We encourage AGC San Diego members to make plans now to attend the 89th AGC of America’s Annual Convention in Las Vegas March of 2008.  AGC San Diego will host an evening reception for several hundred guests to honor Doug and Nancy Barnhart prior to Doug’s installation as the AGC’s 89^th President. All AGC San Diego member firms will be invited to the reception which will be held at the Bellagio Hotel.

In addition, we are proud to announce that AGC San Diego members continued to distinguish themselves in the AGC’s annual Construction Safety Excellence Awards Program. TB Penick & Sons, Inc. finished first in the Specialty Division 300,000 – 700,000 work hours; Roel Construction Co., Inc. finished second in the Building Division 300,000-700,000 work hours; and Erickson-Hall Construction Co. finished second in the Municipal Division 100,000- 300,000 work hours.

CSEA has become the premier safety competition within the construction industry.  To reach the final competition at the AGC Convention, participant firms must first win the competition at the local level in their home chapter among the AGC’s 98 Chapters nationwide.  The winners from the local competitions are then sent to another competition in which the best of the local winners in each category are selected to compete in the national competition during the AGC’s Annual Convention in March.  During the competition at the AGC Convention, each firm is required to present their program during a formal presentation in front of a select group of judges representing construction users and government or university officials. It is a very intense, detailed competition.

Congratulations to T.B. Penick & Sons, Inc., Roel Construction Co. Inc., and Erickson-Hall Construction Co. …..and thanks to Willis for sponsoring this outstanding competition.

And that is not all….during the past few years, AGC San Diego members have also had more than their share of winners in the Build America Competition, which honors projects each year that are the best of the best of those constructed from throughout the nation.  This year Barnhart, Inc. was honored with a Build America Award for the NCRD Bachelor Enlisted Quarters Renovation project.  Congratulations!!!!

 

Engineering General Contractors’ Council to Meet with SANDAG, Caltrans, and California Transportation Commission Leaders –  All AGC Members are Invited!

On Tuesday, April 3, at 12:00 Noon, AGC’s Engineering Contractors’ Council will hold its first meeting of 2007.  Note:  This meeting had been scheduled to begin at 11:30 AM, but needed to be pushed back until 12 Noon. 

Scott Erreca (Erreca’s, Inc.) is the new chair of the Committee, which provides policy recommendations to AGC’s Board of Directors.  This is a timely meeting, as the issues to be addressed relate to transportation funding.  Special Guests will be Gary Gallegos, Executive Director of the SANDAG, Pedro Orso Delgado, Director of District 11, and John Chalker, member of the California Transportation Commission. 

We will review the recent actions of the CTC to allocate $451 million of work on I-5, I-15, & I-805.  The construction timeline for these and other projects (and the potential delivery methods), legislative actions pertaining to Proposition 1B implementation, sizing of projects, future funding needs, and an update on TransNet will be provided.  Of course, we will continue to express our concerns about the proposed diesel emission regulations!

All AGC members are invited to attend this important meeting.  We have attached a reservation form for you to complete and fax back to the AGC.  We hope you can make it on Tuesday, April 3 from 12 Noon to 1:30 PM.  Lunch will be provided!

 

AGC’s Political Action Fundraising Underway…More Funds Needed!

By Brad Barnum, Vice President Government Relations

You may have heard that a Presidential Primary will be held in California next February 5.  What you may not have heard is that we can expect measures to be added to the ballot that would normally have been put on the scheduled 2008 Primary Election on June 3. 

Why I am telling you this, you ask?  Well, in order to be prepared to support or oppose ballot measures next year, and to support pro-infrastructure investment candidates, we must have financial resources to provide to the various campaigns.  That is why we have started our political action fundraising in earnest!

Great news...AGC Members Step Up to the Plate!  Our Political Action Committee Chairman, John Daley, Jr. (Daley Corporation), and I are happy to report that we have raised nearly $110,000 for our PAC this year and an additional $80,000 for 2008.  The contributions range from $100 to $5,000, and they have come from 39 of the companies who contributed to the PAC last year (we had 120 companies who contributed a total of $350,000):

Acme Safety & Supply Company
Angus Asphalt, Inc.
Area West Fence Company
Barnhart, Inc.
Bergelectric
Bolts 4 U
Brady Company / San Diego
Burch Construction
CED – San Diego
Casper Company
Coffman Specialties
Concrete Contractors Interstate
Covell & Hogan, LLP
Cox Construction
Daley Corporation
Dez Construction
Erreca’s, Inc.
FCI Constructors
Good and Roberts, Inc.
Helix Electric
Herzog Construction
Hidden Valley Steel & Scrap, Inc.
J.R. Filanc Construction
Jaynes Corporation
North County Concrete Cutting & Coring, Inc.
Pacific Rim Mechanical
R.A. Burch Construction, Inc.
Roel Construction
Rowan Electric
Southland Electric, Inc.
Standard Drywall, Inc.
Straub Construction, Inc.
Sundt Construction, Inc.
Synergy Electric Company, Inc.
T.B. Penick & Sons
T.C. Construction, Inc.
Tower Glass, Inc.
West Coast Air Conditioning Company, Inc.
Western Rim Constructors, Inc.

On behalf of our PAC Chair and AGC’s Board of Directors…thank you!  A “Special Thank You” goes to Barnhart, Inc., Bergelectric, Burch Construction, Coffman Specialties, Daley Corporation, Erreca’s, Inc., FCI Constructors, Helix Construction, Herzog Construction, J.R. Filanc Construction, Jaynes Corporation, Roel Construction, and T.B. Penick & Sons!  Each company committed $5,000 for 2007 and 2008!  That is called COMMITMENT!

With our goal for 2007 and 2008 set at $250,000 each year, you can see we still have work to do…that is why I have attached a “pledge” form.  The form is painless to complete, as evidenced by the 39 companies who have already made the financial commitment. 

There are 81 more companies that contributed last year (thank you!)…please consider making another financial commitment.  I know there are other companies that also understand the importance of investing in AGC’s political action activities, so please consider completing the attached pledge form.  Thank you! 

 

AGC Affiliate’s Open House: Scheduled for March 30 at 11:00 AM at the AGC Office

The AGC Affiliate Council is presenting an Open House for All Affiliate Members, new and old alike!  Find out what the AGC is all about and how you can help market your own business by becoming an active AGC participant.  Hear from long-time AGC Affiliates and learn how they have benefited from AGC membership.  Learn about the AGC events and how the Affiliates are involved.  Receive information on AGC committees and hear how the education and training seminars can benefit you. 

You joined the AGC, San Diego Chapter for a reason.  Are you getting the most for your membership?

Come to the AGC Affiliate’s Open House on March 30 and find out what other Affiliates are doing.

AGC President Tom Anderson from Bergelectric and Sr. Vice President John Daley Jr. from Daley Corporation will be in attendance.

Complete the attached reservation form and fax back to 858-558-8444.

 

April AGC Mixer- Tuesday, April 24th

AGC member, RCP Block & Brick will be hosting the April 24 Mixer at Seau’s the Restaurant. As they did last year, RCP Block & Brick is joining together with their special vendors for this sponsorship. AGC attendees must pre-register by completing the attached form and faxing it to 858-558-8444. 

Remember, mixers are great events to bring your estimating, purchasing and project management staff to mingle with others in the industry.  Don’t forget to bring your business cards!

For additional information, contact Rae Krushensky at 858-731-8175 or see attached flyer.

 

 “AGC Education & Training….Building a Solid Foundation”

Register on Line
For Education classes click on the following link: http://www.agcsd.org/calendar/calendar.htm
For Safety Training classes click on the link: http://www.agcsd.org/calendar/safetytraining.htm

UPCOMING AGC CLASSES

Construction Education Training

March
Deferred Compensation – Mar 28 

April
Mechanic’s Lien Law – Apr 4
EM 385-1-1 – Apr 5 & 6
Construction Project Mgmt (Cert Course) – Apr 10
Managing Construction Risks – Apr 10
Supervisory Training Program – Apr 12
Project Engineering – Apr 24

SAVE THE DATE
NAVFAC CQM – May 8 & 9
Construction Estimating Bootcamp – May 9

Safety Training
Scaffolding & Safety Inspection Course 103 – Mar 27, 28 & 29

April
OSHA 10-Hour – Apr 14 SATURDAY
Fall Protection – Apr 18
CPR/First Aid – Apr 25
Spanish OSHA 10 Hour – Apr 27

SAVE THE DATE
Crane Awareness – May 16

 

March  Meetings – Dates subject to change
March 28 – Government Relations Meeting- 10 AM
March 30 – Electronic Age Committee – 7 AM @ AGC

April Meetings
April 3 – General Engineering Contractors’ Council – 12 Noon
April 4- Safety Committee Meeting- 7 AM
April 10- HR Committee- 11 AM
April 17 - Foundation for Success – 12 Noon
April 18 – Public Building Liaison Committee – 7 AM
April 19 – Specialty Contractors’ Council- 11 AM
April 20 – Caltrans – 7:30 AM (@ SANDAG) -- Please note: time and location change
April 24 – Navy Liaison – 11:30 AM
April 26- Meetings & Events Committee- 12 PM

 

UPCOMING AGC EVENTS
March 30- Affiliate Open House – at AGC
April 16- AGC 18^th Annual Spring Golf Tournament
April 24 – AGC Mixer Seau’s Restaurant
May 31- June 3- Spring Conference in Napa
November 1 - Build San Diego Awards