Reminder - AGC Day at the Races, July 20 

For those who have purchased tickets to the Annual AGC Day at the Races in Del Mar on Friday July 20 please remember that the first post (race) is at 4:00 p.m.  Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to get there, as traffic is usually very congested.

Upon your arrival, go to the Stretch Run Entrance – “Blue” Admission Gate and present the admission ticket to the attendant (detach the badge and affix it to your lapel).  Your official Racing Programs will be distributed at the admission gate. You may use the stairs or elevator at the Grandstand entrance to reach the sixth floor and proceed to the Star Fiddle Skyroom.  Attendees are required to wear the Skyroom badges at all times.

Be sure to thank our Major Sponsors who will be hosting the bar for this event:
Acme Safety & Supply Corp.
(Candace Friedman has sponsored this event for the past 7 years!)
Marks, Golia & Finch, LLP
(Although a major sponsor for many AGC events, this will be their first Day at the Races sponsorship!)

Also, as they have done for the past 4 years, Casper Company will present a gift to each attendee.

We look forward to seeing you on Friday, July 20. 

Please contact Rae Krushensky at 858-731-8157 with any questions.

 

Bad News from Washington: $16 Billion in Potential Cuts to 2009 Federal Highway Funding

- California Could Lose $1.35 billion

 

Last week, the Bush Administration released its mid-session budget review, which updates the data included in the President's budget released in February.  The budget estimate released in February forecasted a $700 million Highway Trust Fund (HTF) shortfall in Fiscal Year (FY) 2009. The update increases the forecasted shortfall to more than $4 billion dollars in FY 09. 

 

AGC is calling on the Bush administration and Congress to maintain commitments to the current transportation bill.

 

Because of the spending rate in the HTF, it will require Congress and the President to find additional revenues to plug the $4 billion hole or cut highway funding for FY 09 by an estimated $16 billion.  The cuts in FY 2009 from the promised level of $43.4 billion to about $27 billion would result in a 37% reduction in spending on our nation's infrastructure. That dramatic reduction in funding would impact every state in the country because the highway program is financed by gas tax revenues that are deposited into the HTF.  If the deficit is not patched, it is estimated that California will lose $1.35 billion in 2009.

 

The mid-session review also increased the forecast shortfall to $9 billion in 2010 and to $15 billion in 2011.  Those amounts will also require significant reductions in spending if Congress and the administration can not agree on methods to plug the funding gap.  Transit funding will also be impacted long term, because it too is funded primarily by the HTF.

 

The budget news comes at a critical juncture for the highway program, and federal, state and local governments will all feel the pinch.  AGC has been working with its allies in State Transportation Departments on solutions to fix the problem and has presented a menu of ideas to both the Bush administration and Congress.

 

 

How Could These Transportation Cuts Affect Caltrans’ Projects?  Find out on Friday at 8 AM!

 

With the above news fresh on our minds, the quarterly Liaison Committee meeting with Caltrans couldn’t be more timely!  We will hear from Caltrans and the San Diego Association of Governments about how their projects could be affected by the potential federal highway budget cuts.  As we reported to you last month, Caltrans believes it will be paying $20-30 million a month in progress payments in 2008/09.  Could this change?  Come to AGC on Friday at 8 AM to find out!

 

 

A Run-off of Attendees Expected at August 2 Storm Water Run-off Meeting!

Last week, we informed AGC members and public agencies about an August 2 meeting to discuss new and potentially damaging storm water regulations.  Even though the rainy season begins in over three months, over 80 attendees have already responded to our offer…so we can expect a packed house!

Earlier this year, the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board adopted a new General Municipal Storm Water Permit (Municipal Permit) for San Diego County.  The Municipal Permit includes many new and untested requirements that will have significant impacts on both local contractors and public agencies.  Meanwhile, the State Water Resources Control Board has begun considering a Preliminary Draft Construction Storm Water Permit, which will affect contractors and public agencies statewide. 

On Thursday, August 2 from 10:00 – 11:30 AM, AGC will host a meeting to discuss the impacts of these two permits and hear from experts about the strategies to address those impacts.  Contractors, engineers, architects, and public agency representatives are encouraged to attend.  Click here for a registration form.  There is no charge!

Some of the reasons to attend the August 2 meeting:

·         The Municipal Permit makes San Diego County’s 18 cities, the County of San Diego, the Airport, and the Port of San Diego responsible for contaminated run-off entering their storm drains regardless of the source.  Expect to see agencies sue other agencies and expect to see the responsibility fall to the general contractor, whose project may be alleged to have caused the discharge.

·         The Municipal Permit imposes significant new requirements, which will significantly increase the costs of public and private work. 

·         The Municipal Permit requires jurisdictions to limit significantly the amount of land that can be graded at any one time without significant additional Best Management Practices and monitoring controls. 

·         The Proposed State Construction Permit exacerbates the land use and operational controls already required in the Municipal Permit. 

·         The Proposed State Construction Permit proposes a strict limitation of the volume of post construction run-off to be no more than 110% of the pre construction condition.

These permits will significantly impact land values, construction costs, and corporate liabilities.  However, by understanding these new requirements both contractors and public agencies will be able to manage the construction costs and legal liabilities.

Please consider attending the meeting on August 2.  Questions? Contact Bard Barnum at bbarnum@agcsd.org.

 

Reminder - Meet your General Contractor - Pacific Building Group – July 26th

The AGC Specialty Contractors Council will present a "Meet Your General Contractor" event on Thursday, July 26 at 4:30 - 6:30 at the new offices of Pacific Building Group located at 9752 Aspen Creek Court, San Diego, 92126.

Greg Rogers of Pacific Building Group has agreed to be the featured GC and will have individuals from his organization ready for panel discussion dealing with estimating, subcontracts, field operations, contract awards, procedures and billings.   In business for 23 years, Pacific Building Group offers a distinctive 360 degree service, general contracting, tenant improvement and facilities maintenance.  Come and find out how this successful business operates and what to expect as a subcontractor.

Hosted appetizers and beverages will be provided compliments of Anderson Drilling and Tower Glass!

Make your reservations…  click here for registration form and faxing to 858-558-8444.

 

Affiliate Day – August 6^th – SOLD OUT, BUT WE STILL NEED HOLE SPONSORS

AGC’s 68th Affiliate Day Golf Tournament promises to be the best ever.  The event sold out 8 weeks in advance, with over 300 golfers set to enjoy the two courses at Sycuan Resort at Singing Hills.  All 36 holes will have exhibits this year.  There are four hole sponsorships remaining. Contact Rae Krushensky at 858-731-9157.

We also have space for those that would like to attend the cocktail party and dinner after the golf tournament.

Click Here for a banquet form.

 

AGC Summer Mixer- August 16th

Last October, when AGC had their official Open House to showcase the newly remodeled building, AGC staff and members commented that the AGC patio would be a great summer venue for a Mixer, therefore, we are pleased to introduce our brand new member, Zumasys who will be hosting the Mixer on August 16^th at the AGC. Zumasys located in Lake Forest, recently appeared on Computer Reseller News’ list of the 100 fastest growing IT solution s in the United States.

These mixers have turned into a popular event offering AGC members the opportunity to mingle with business associates and gain new contacts.   CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM. Pre-registration is required. 

 

Welcome New Members

The AGC Board of Directors and the AGC Staff would like to welcome the following new members to the Association.

Company                                      Type of Work        Contact              Phone                        
American Pride General Eng.       Excavating              Jim Hatter             760.736.4056
California Barricade, Inc.              Traffic Control         Kellie Hurst             714.558.8474      
G2 Construction                            Concrete                Lydia Alvarado        714.748.4242
Industry Coatings Co.                    Painting                 Mike Fistes             310.650.7336
Mascorro Concrete Const., Inc.    Concrete                Santiago Mascorro  760.343.1243
Oliva,Sahmel & Goddard              CPA                       Philip Wright            858.554.0800
Otay Construction, Inc.                  GC                        Brice Brown             619.916.8644
Parada Painting, Inc.                     Painting                Jacqueline Parada    858.748.3540
Wheeler Paving, Inc.                     Paving/Exc.          Richard Wheeler       951.685.7283
Zusser Company, Inc.                   Concrete              Larisa Sass               949.206.0362

                                            

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

The latest AGC Education Catalog (July –December 2007) is now posted on our website.
CLICK HERE FOR CATALOG   

Upcoming Construction Education and Safety Training Classes 

Safety Training Classes
JULY
Fall Protection – July 18 click here
CPR/First Aid – July 25 click here
Mobile Crane Certification – July 23-27- click here
 

AUGUST
OSHA 10 Hour- August 6
Spanish OSHA 10 hour- Aug. 14- click here
Spanish CPR – August 15- click here
CPR/First Aid- August 29 – click here

 

Construction Education Training Classes

JULY   
CQM- July 17-18 (Contractor Quality Management)
WEBCM – July 31
 

AUGUST
Blue Print 103- starts August 7 (4 sessions)- click here
Excel Level I- August 7 –click here
iSqFt Toolbox- August 8
MAP Leadership – “Hoosiers”- August 13- click here
Auto CAD- August 13-14 – click here
Microsoft Project- August 15-16- click here
LEED- August 15
SWPPP – August 17-click here
Advanced Auto CAD- August 20-21-click here
Timberline – August 22-23
Timberline Estimated Extended- Aug 24
Excel Level 2- August 28- click here

 

JULY          
July 17- HR Meeting - rescheduled TBD
July 17 – Electronic Age- 7 AM
July 20- Caltrans – 8 AM
July 26 – Meetings & Events – 12 PM 

AUGUST
August 1 – Safety Committee – 7 AM
August 2- Storm Water Issues- 10 AM
August 23- Affiliate Members Council- 12 PM
August 31- Electronic Age- 7 AM

 

UPCOMING AGC EVENTS
July 20 – Day at the Races –   SOLD OUT
July 26 – “Meet Your GC” at Pacific Building Group  click here for registration
August 6 – Affiliate Day Golf Tournament – Singing Hills- SOLD OUT!
August 16- AGC Mixer – AGC outdoor patio click here for registration
September 15 – AGC Softball Tournament – click here for registration
September 22 – SDSU Aztec Football Tailgate & KGB Sky Show- click here for registration form
October 12- Midway Mixer
November 1 - Build San Diego Awards click here