Building Central Florida - Issue 1, 2024

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COVER STORY

Multicultural Center at Pine Hills

Oelrich Construction proudly contributes to the Orange County Multicultural Center, a beacon of unity in Pine Hills.

This 12,000-square-foot hub, a result of collaboration with Rhodes + Brito, intersects arts, culture, and innovation. The Center, one of eight in the district, is set to host nonprofits, providing vital resources and training for a thriving community.

With meticulous architectural design fostering inclusivity and a captivating mosaic by Legacy Mosaic in the lobby, the Center stands as a powerful symbol, celebrating the rich tapestry of cultures within the community.

Photo courtesy of Chad Baumer Photography

ABC CENTRAL FLORIDA STAFF PRESIDENT & CEO

MEETINGS & EVENTS

VICE PRESIDENT & COO

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

ACCOUNTING

SAFETY & TOTAL HUMAN HEALTH

Michele Daugherty ceo@abccf.org Nancy Wray vp@abccf.org

Haleigh Palumbo accounting@abccf.org

MEMBERSHIP

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Business Profile - ASAP Group Turns 18 Member News Mastering Mentoring to Pass the Torch Project Profile - Pine Hills Multicultural Center

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Business Profile - Lake Glass & Mirror Inc. Celebrates 40 Years 21 How Next-Gen AI Could Change Construction 23 2024 Events and Training Calendar EIC 2024 Awards Schedule Biden to Face Legal Challenges After Ruling on Corrupt PLAs

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Reform Focuses During 2024 Session ABC's Safety Captive Program – Comprehensive EHS System

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Top 100 STEP Participants for 2023

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Eva Pardo meetings@abccf.org Corey Schoenfelder training@abccf.org Stephanie Kress assist@abccf.org

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER SERVICES/ Alssa Mathews GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS communications@abccf.org

P resident’s Letter The Driving Force Behind our Success Meet the Incoming Chair Welcome New ABC Members ABC Announces 2024 National Chair Your Guide to ABC National Convention 2024

Taylor Dupree info@abccf.org

Catherine Wert membership@abccf.org

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BUSINESS

FROM THE PRESIDENT'S DESK THERE ISN’T A SCENARIO WHERE THE 2024 ELECTIONS AREN’T CRITICAL FOR THE MERIT SHOP Both houses of Congress are up for grabs. To be honest, I can’t personally track 218 House seats and 51 Senate seats – but I can promise you our Government Affairs staff at ABC National does. ABC is keeping tabs on the races that decide the outcome and investing in the candidates that align with our views. As we approach the critical 2024 elections, the stakes have never been higher; the Merit Shop and Free Enterprise principles we believe in are on the line. The onslaught of detrimental policies from some in Congress and the Biden Administration pose a direct threat to ABC's mission and the industry we represent.

ABC PAC remains our strongest defense. The 2024 election will be closer than ever. Last cycle, ABC PAC contributed $1.6 million directly to key federal candidates, placing ABC among the most politically active trade associations in the nation.

ABC PAC was involved in 51 out of 80 of the most competitive House races – supporting challengers or new candidates against those who voted against ABC. ABC PAC contributed to the campaigns of 15 candidates that flipped a House seat held by a member with a bad voting record. Some of those candidates won with margins of a few hundred votes. ABC PAC did this, all while attaining a "win rate" of 83%. With your support ABC PAC will continue to make an impactful difference in 2024 by picking winners early and propelling them to victory.

Is it going to be Biden vs. Trump? Will one of them not make it to November? Who knows. But I do know that we can’t afford to let those questions entertain or frustrate us into inaction.

We have to do what we can to make a difference. So, I start off every year by giving to the ABC PAC. Please join me by visiting https://www.abc.org/Politics-Policy/ABC-PAC.

CHANGE CAN BE HARD BUT IT IS BEST TO GET A “HEAD” OF IT… OSHA announces their official switch from traditional hard hats to safety helmets to better protect agency employees from head injuries.

ABC is proud of our member Milwaukee Tool as their helmet has been selected by the Department of Labor (DOL)-OSHA as the helmet of choice. Their helmet was unanimously

selected and will now be worn by Certified Health and Safety Officers (CSHOs) nationally that work for the DOL. The Milwaukee Tool helmet was selected after several regional offices tried three different brands as required by government processes, and the Milwaukee Tool helmet was unanimously selected to be worn by CSHO’s nationally that work for the DOL. For over a century, hard hats have helped protect workers from various hazards, including falling objects, tools, debris, and electrical hazards. However, the hard hat wasn’t designed to protect against injuries from slips, trips, and falls, which in 2020 resulted in over 200,000 serious injuries that required days off work, according to data from the National Safety Council’s Injury Facts.

OSHA has now launched a campaign identifying helmets as a safer choice of PPE for trade professionals to use as PPE. Similar to the Heat Illness campaign launched two years ago – they can now issue citations to employers in the event of a fall incident that results in an injury incident for not providing helmets to employees based on a slip/trip/fall hazard that would be identified in a job site hazard assessment.

This recent OSHA Safety and Health Information Bulletin is not a standard or regulation, and it creates no new legal obligations. The bulletin is advisory in nature, informational in content, and is intended to assist employers in providing a safe and healthful workplace. Though OSHA mandates have not come down (yet), we are seeing a major uptick in helmet mandates by owners and GC’s across the country.

The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) Workers Compensation claims research has found that brain and head injuries, like traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), account for a significant portion of large liability claims — 17% of claims between $3 million and $5 million, and 30% of claims costing more than $10 million. However, NCCI research shows that many TBIs and other head injuries can be prevented by using proper PPE, securing items from falling, and taking protective measures against slips and falls. The added protection from features like chinstraps may carry a slightly higher price tag, but the risk of high liability claims may outweigh the higher helmet cost.

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2024 BOARD & COMMITTEES

MEET OUR 2024 BOARD MEMBERS: The Driving Force Behind Our Success OFFICERS

Julie Holmes Chair JK2 Scenic

BOARD ADVISORS • Ray Bastin, CPA Treasurer Withum • Thomas Wert General Counsel Dean Mead Attorneys At Law • Michael C. Sasso General Counsel Sasso & Sasso, P.A.

PRESIDENT & CEO Michele Daugherty ceo@abccf.org

Juan Garcia Chair-Elect PCL Construction Services, Inc.

Roy L. Burkett Vice Chair S. I. Goldman Company, Inc.

David Schultz Vice Chair CEMEX

Chris Evans Past Chair Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC

DIRECTORS • Jason Albu Albu & Associates, Inc. • Charles Bracco Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. • Michelle Delaney LRA Insurance • Roxana Hernandez Turner Construction Company • Michael Jordan Lithko Contracting LLC • John Kurtz Gilbane Building Company • Steven J. Lockhart Finfrock Construction, LLC • Scott Luebbert Tri-City Electrical Contractors, Inc. • Jonathan Pearch Balfour Beatty

• Debbie Rodriguez Competitive Edge Partners & Consulting, LLC • Scott Scruby Sunbelt Rentals • Jonathan Sheppeard Austin Commercial, LP • Chad Tinetti Tavistock Development Company • Oskar Torres Towers Construction Company • Derrick M. Valkenburg Shutts & Bowen, LLP • Matthew Walton MiGre Engineers, LLC • Mark Woehrle Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc.

INTRODUCING OUR 2024 COMMITTEES: The Pillars of Our Organization's Progress ABC members give back to the industry and make the most of their ABC membership by volunteering to serve on a committee. The advantages of volunteering include the opportunity to broaden professional relationships, gain expertise, and improve leadership skills, thereby benefiting your employer as well as your own professional development.

• Collegiate Outreach • Excellence in Construction • Government Affairs • Membership Development • Programs • Regional Council

• Safety • Special Events • Training & Development • Workforce Outreach • Young Professionals

For more information, please email ABC at committees@abccf.org

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CHAPTER NEWS

Meet the Incoming Chair Julie Holmes is the President of JK2 Scenic LLC, an architectural millwork and specialty construction company focused on bringing creative spaces to life. She joined the family-owned construction company in 2013, learning business and day-to-day operation strategies, and was responsible for the growth of the scenic division. JK2 Scenic spun-off into a separate company in 2017 and the company obtained a Women-Owned Business certification in 2018. Prior to joining JK2, Julie spent 12 years as a leader in the civil engineering and development industry, managing multiple projects for retail roll-out clients across the United States, and has exceptional knowledge in civil engineering site design and entitlements.

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Julie is a registered Professional Engineer and was a Cum Laude graduate from the University of Florida, earning a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering while being on the Dean’s List in the College of Engineering.

She is a two-time academic all-SEC student athlete and was a three-year letter winner of the University of Florida’s Women’s Swimming & Diving Team. She was a 2019 Women Who Means Business honoree by the Orlando Business Journal; serves on the M. E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Management Industry Advisory Board at UF; and the company has been honored numerous times for outstanding growth and excellence in construction awards.

Q&A

Tell us about yourself?

I am a true Floridian (born in Winter Park, FL); am the oldest of three girls (my father named the family business “JK2” after his 3 daughters – Julie, Karon, and Kelin); went to the University of Florida and earned a degree in Civil Engineering (Go Gators!)

I lived in Atlanta for 8 years working for 2 different engineering firms, and just celebrated 10 years in Orlando at JK2 and working in the construction industry. I enjoy

Julie Holmes, President of JK2 Scenic LLC. | Photo courtesy Masha Ray Portraits

watching Florida football, exploring the outdoors (tennis, skiing, boating, the beach), and love traveling and spending time with friends and family during my free time.

Give us one word that describes you the best.

Driven

What are your goals?

Our mission at JK2 Scenic is to “Build a Better Tomorrow, for our PEOPLE and our

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COMMUNITY!” Our most valuable business resource is our people. We are committed to investing in talent (finding the right people for the right seat); documenting our core processes (the JK2 Way), and growing our company culture. If we can grow our people, give them new skills that allow them to grow both personally and professionally, while creating additional opportunities for others in our community, we can “Build a Better Tomorrow.”

What’s been your most meaningful project?

I don’t think I can name just one project, as we work on so many creative projects in town, right here at our theme parks in Orlando.

We bring spaces to life and have had the privilege of working on the Disney Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, Universal’s Volcano Bay Water Park (along with several other new hotels and spaces within Universal’s existing parks), and Sesame Street Land at Sea World Orlando, to name a few.

Who is a person that you considered a role model early in your life? How and why does this person impact your life?

I’m very lucky and have been surrounded by a family of entrepreneurs my entire life. Not many people have the opportunity to work with their parents, uncle, and cousins in a second-stage family business. My father, Paul Holmes, has had the biggest influence on my career. When I no longer wanted to become a doctor, he guided me to become a civil engineer since I was good at math. After working for two different engineering firms, he persuaded me to move back home and join the family business in the construction industry. In these past 10 years, it has been a crazy rollercoaster of ups and downs. I never understood how many risks and sacrifices would be required to grow a successful business and spin-off JK2 Scenic. I love being able to tap into my father’s business acumen, 36+ years of business ownership experience, and he is an unbelievable resource for advice and insight. If running a business was easy, everyone would be doing it and I’m excited to see what the future holds at JK2.

What do you hope to achieve in 2024 as Central Florida ABC Chair?

As chair of the ABC CFL Chapter, I will continue to drive the organization from success to significance. Our chapter has had a successful 50 years and as we roll into our 51st year as a chapter, we don’t need to reinvent the “wheel”, but continue to be strategic with our focus to add value for our members. I hope to continue to show relevance towards our member value proposition, which is founded on the Merit Shop Philosophy: ABC helps its members develop people, win work, and deliver that work safely, ethically, and profitability, for the betterment of the communities in which we live and work.

What is most important to you and your organization – mission, vision, or core values? Why?

Our “Why?” is to Provide Creative Solutions to Uncommon Ideas and we do this through our Core Values: Creative Minded – We creatively conceptualize, value engineer, and bring spaces to life using unique and innovative techniques.

Solution Driven – We are out-of-the-box thinkers who utilize mockups, templates, and floor layouts for early trade coordination.

Quality Focused – We focus on fabrication techniques that last and ensure easy service/maintenance in the future.

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Respected Partners – We are your #1 team on the job, communicating with drawing flips and trade integration for a seamless project approach.

What advice would you give a new employee going into a leadership position for the first time?

Make sure you lead by example in everything you do.

What is the most important characteristic that every leader should possess?

From Patrick Lencioni’s “Ideal Team Player”, a leader should also be “humble, hungry, and smart.” A hungry leader is one that’s selfmotivated and always looking for more (doesn’t give up easily and is able to drive and motivate the team). A humble leader doesn’t have a huge ego, isn’t concerned about status, shares credit, and praises others. A smart leader has emotional intelligence, interpersonal awareness, can ask good questions, and listens to what others have to say. A leader with “humble, hungry, and smart” traits will be able to build great teams.

How do you define success?

Success for me is watching others become empowered to learn, grow, and become their best self. Running a women-owned business, in a typically male-dominated field, has its challenges and I love the success stories we are building within our own JK2 team.

We are an example of what a business can look like when lead through diversity and inclusion. Our leadership team is comprised of 75% women decision makers and the company in whole is currently made up of more than 30% female staff. We are committed to investing in talent and growing our diverse workforce from within, to position the business for continued growth and a strong future.

What’s been your toughest career challenge as a woman business owner?

As a woman in construction, I’m definitely a minority and often times, when I look around the room in a meeting, I will be the only female voice. Every day I’m faced with challenges and the toughest one is earning the trust and respect of new people and clients I encounter.

By being true to myself, doing the right thing, and being objective in each situation (seeing all sides of the issue/problem), I have been able to gain the trust and respect of other industry leaders. I enjoy the challenge and growing a strong, respected and successful business in the construction industry. I wake up every day and get to work with creative minds, build dreams, and bring amazing spaces to life. I love conquering business challenges and helping pave the way for more women leaders in the industry. 

Our chapter has had a successful 50 years and as we roll into our 51st year as a chapter, ... continue to be strategic with our focus to add value for our members. I hope to continue to show relevance towards our member value proposition, which is founded on the Merit Shop Philosophy: ABC helps its members develop people, win work, and deliver that work safely, ethically, and profitability, for the betterment of the communities in which we live and work.

— JULIE HOLMES

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WELCOME NEW ABC MEMBERS Aladdin Construction Bernhard MCC, LLC Josh Dennstedt Co., Inc. Pete Butera Jr. 12273B Shriners Boulevard Biloxi, MS 39532 228-392-4497 pete@aladcon.com www.aladcon.com Metal studs, gypsum board, insulation, drywall…

Subcontractor: $6M-$10M

BAUER Foundation Corp.

1151 North Keller Road Orlando, FL 32810 407-650-2251 jdennstedt@bernhard.com www.bernhard.com Mechanical, electrical, plumbing Subcontractor: $15M-$20M Sponsor: John Kurtz

CALIC Group, Inc.

Jake Vickers P.O. Box 692439 Michael Smith Orlando, FL 32869 13203 Byrd Legg Drive 407-259-2656 Odessa, FL 33556 jakevickers@calicgroup.com 727-531-2577 www.calicgroup.com estimating@bauerfoundations.com Owners representative, architect, construction www.bauerfoundations.com consulting firm Foundation services: drilled Associate Member shafts, drilled piles, cut-off Sponsor: Chad Tinetti walls, sheetpiling Subcontractor: $15M-$20M Sponsor: Joe Orr, Jr. Circle of Success Richard Incandela 2751 Neaton Court Wellington, FL 33414 561-632-0591 rich@circleofservices.com Painting: interior exterior standard and specialty (laser, electrostatic) Subcontractor: $1M-$3M Sponsor: John Smalley

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Colis Group, LLC

Chuck Vanderboon 1051 Winderley Place Maitland, FL 32751 616-443-1896 chuck@colislandscapes.com Landscape & irrigation, including hardscape Subcontractor: $1M-$3M Sponsor: Roxana Hernandez

The Deluxe Group, Inc.

Richard Hill 7469 Presidents Drive Orlando, FL 32809 407-783-8045 richard.hill@thedeluxegroup.com www.thedeluxegroup.com Theming contractor: retail, theme park, entertainment, hospitality, and restaurant Subcontractor: $1M-$3M Sponsor: Julie Holmes, Justin Stehr

Dunkman Paint & Wallcovering, LLC

Ryan Philyaw 1370 Pine Way Sanford, FL 32773 407-323-9935 rphilyaw@dunkmanpaint.com www.dunkmanpaint.com Painting and wallcovering Subcontractor: $3M-$6M Sponsor: Chris Evans

ESWindows, LLC

Jack Redden 3550 NW 49th Street Miami, FL 33142 754-900-2300 jack.redden@eswindows.com www.eswindows.com Glass (interior & exterior) and architectural metal cladding supplies Supplier Member

Flagship Fire, Inc.

Michael Angstadt 1500 15th Ave. Drive East Suite 106 Erin Stephenson 318 Duke Street West Palmetto, FL 34221 Kitchener, ON N2H 3Y1 866-242-3307 888-598-6510 mikea@flagshipfire.com erin@dozr.com www.flagshipfire.com www.dozr.com Fire suppression and hazard Construction equipment rental detection Supplier Member Subcontractor: $1M-$3M Sponsor: Carol Fontanez Sponsor: Alex Romoser

DOZR Ltd.

Request an ABC Member digital logo by sending an email to: logorequests@abccf.org

Florida Aquatics Custom Pools

Tony Saia 820 West Broadway Street Oviedo, FL 32765 407-988-5120 Tony@FAcustompools.com www.facustompools.com Pool, spa and hardscape contractor Subcontractor: $1M-$3M Sponsor: Alex Romoser

Garcia Civil Contractors, LLC

Eddy Garcia 3361 Rouse Road Suite 240 Orlando, FL 32817 407-580-6051 eddy@garciacivil.com www.garciacivil.com Site contractor: sitework, earthwork, concrete, drainage…

Subcontractor: $1M-$3M Sponsor: Jackie Evans

Gaylor Electric, Inc. Stephanie Hosseini 5808 Breckenridge Parkway Suite D, Tampa, FL 33610 813-540-4700 shosseini@gaylor.com www.gaylor.com Electrical contractor Subcontractor: $1M-$3M Sponsor: Wade Brooks

GSeay, Inc.

Nicole Chaffee 519 Cooper Industrial Parkway Apopka, FL 32703 407-960-2206 nicole@gseayinc.com www.gseayinc.com General Contractor $3M-$6M

McDonald Air & Sheet Metal, Inc.

Michael Hess 2730 Eunice Avenue Orlando, FL 32808 407-295-0220 mikeh@mcdonaldair.com www.mcdonaldair.com Mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, metal fabrication…

Subcontractor: $3M-$6M Sponsor: Charles Bracco

North American Rebar LLC

Luis Quintana 1415 Emory Drive Lakeland, FL 33810 863-267-5028 lquintana@ northamericanrebarllc.com www.northamericanrebar.org Concrete reinforcing, posttension cable installation Subcontractor: $1M-$3M Sponsor: Wade Brooks

NuTech National

Melissa Torreano 150 Candace Drive Maitland, FL 32751 321-233-6824 melissa@nutechnational.com www.nutechsecure.com Security video monitoring system integration Supplier Member

Pelican Int'l

Patrick Daigle 6140 Ulmerton Road Clearwater, FL 33760 727-388-9895 operations@pelicansinks.com www.pelicansinks.com Faucets, sinks, quartz, tile, stone fabrication tools Supplier Member Sponsor: John Kurtz

Suncoast Post Tension

Ray Bontz 1971 North Powerline Road Pompano Beach, FL 33069 954-505-8964 rbontz@suncoast-pt.com www.suncoast-pt.com Post-tensioning materials Supplier Member Sponsor: Michael Jordan

TeamLogic IT

Donnie Jacobs 3210 Southwest 40th Boulevard Suite E Gainesville, FL 32608 352-745-3993 djacobs@teamlogicitcf.com www.teamlogicit.com IT system monitoring, management and maintenance, including security Associate Member

TK Elevator Corporation

Jonathan Davis 4317 35th Street Orlando, FL 32811 407-926-7647 jonathan.davis@tkelevator.com www.thyssenkruppelevator.com Conveying Systems elevators, lifts moving walkways and transportation systems Subcontractor: $6M-$10M Sponsor: Wade Brooks

TLC Engineering Solutions

Wayne Allred 225 South Orange Avenue Suite 1600 Orlando, FL 32801 407-841-9050 wayne.allred@tlc-eng.com www.TLC-Engineers.com Engineering firm: MEP, structural, technology Associate Member Sponsor: Chad Tinetti

United Site Services

Vivian Galvan 341 North Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, FL 32805 407-254-5330 vivian.galvan@ unitedsiteservices.com www.unitedsiteservices.com Portable restrooms/trailers (including restroom trailers), roll off dumpsters, holding tanks, holding tanks, temporary power Supplier Member

Walt Disney Imagineering Florida

Tommy MacCabe 1365 Avenue of the Stars 803-260-2093 tommy.maccabe@disney.com Owner, developer, construction user Associate Member

Ultimate, LLC

Andrew Coyne 8325 Lenexa Drive Suite 100 Overland Park, KS 66214 816-960-4751 andrew@theultimatellc.com www.theultimatellc.com Skilled trades construction staffing Supplier Member

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ABC ANNOUNCES 2024 NATIONAL CHAIR, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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Building better structures, building better lives.

We do things the Baker Way.

Buddy Henley | Photo courtesy Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has elected Buddy Henley, President of Henley Construction Co. Inc., as the 2024 ABC National Chair. The announcement was made at the board of directors meeting during the annual Leadership Institute in Rancho Mirage, California. Henley, who began his career in construction at 16, aims to use his role to enhance the merit shop construction industry, focusing on health, safety, political strength, workforce development, and diverse membership. ABC President and CEO Michael Bellaman highlighted the Executive Committee's commitment to adding value to the industry and its members through development, ethical work practices, and effective communication.

The members of ABC’s 2024 Executive Committee, who took office on Jan. 1, 2024, are:  Chair of the ABC board of directors: Buddy Henley, president, Henley Construction Co. Inc., Gaithersburg, Maryland  Chair-elect: J. David Pugh, partner, Bradley, Birmingham, Alabama  Secretary and Northeast region vice chair: Thomas “Murph” Murphy, vice president of Aggregates Division, Power & Construction Group, Scottsville, New York  Treasurer: Larry May, CPA, CVA, partner, Carr, Riggs & Ingram, Jackson, Mississippi  Immediate past chair: Milton Graugnard, executive vice president, Cajun Industries LLC, Baton Rouge, Louisiana  Mid-Atlantic region vice chair: Lorri Grayson, partner and founder, GGA Construction, Middletown, Delaware  Mid-America region vice chair: Brett McWilliams, partner, Pride One Construction, Medina, Ohio  Southeast region vice chair: Kerrick Whisenant, president, Limestone Building Group LLC, Hartselle, Alabama  South Central region vice chair: Brandon Mabile, strategic development manager, Performance Contractors Inc., Baton Rouge, Louisiana  Mountain West region vice chair: Steve Grauer, regional vice president, Southwest Region of Hensel Phelps Construction, Phoenix  Pacific region vice chair: Greg Schniegenberg, chief operations officer of construction operations, Royal Electric Co., Sacramento, California  Midwest region vice chair: Jim Ellis, vice president and COO, Price Electric, Robins, Iowa  Chapter presidents’ liaison: G. David Sload, president and CEO, ABC Keystone Chapter  ABC national president and CEO: Michael Bellaman Source: https://www.abc.org/News-Media/News-Releases/abc-announces2024-national-chair-executive-committee

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ABC EVENTS

March 13-15 | Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center

Are Youto Ready Your Guide the for the Greatest Merit Shop Event NATIONAL of the Year?

ABC CONVENTION 2024 Register with the early bird rate by Jan. 12, 2024.

Mark your calendars and get ready Celebrating Success. Building Tomorrow. for an enriching experience at the Connect at abcconvention.abc.org ABC National Convention 2024!

The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) National Convention 2024, set to take place at the luxurious Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida, is poised to be a landmark event in the construction industry. This premier convention combines networking, education, and innovation, offering attendees an array of competitions, awards, and educational sessions. With its tropical ambiance and extensive amenities including a water park, spa, and fine dining, the venue promises an engaging and eventful experience for all participants.

Here's your guide to make the most of this exciting event:

Key Highlights and Events 1. Opening Session (March 13, 2024): The convention kicks off with Ryan Leak, CEO of the Ryan Leak Group, speaking on "Chasing Failure: What Our Goals Require Most Is the Bravery To Fail." This session also includes the presentation of the Construction Workforce Awards.

2. National Craft Championships (March 14, 2024): This event showcases the skills and achievements of craft trainees and apprentices from across the country, competing in various constructionrelated crafts.

3. Construction Management Competition: University and college teams participate in a simulated real-world construction project, representing their respective schools and ABC student chapters.

4. National Excellence in Construction® Awards Gala (March 14, 2024): This gala event honors outstanding construction projects and contractors from 2023, recognizing achievements in leadership, safety, innovation, and more.

Notable Speakers - Anirban Basu: Chairman and CEO of Sage Policy Group Inc., and ABC Chief Economist.

- Kevin Brown: Motivational speaker and author, known for his philosophy 'The HERO Effect®'.

- Ryan Leak: CEO of the Ryan Leak Group, author, and leadership expert.

- Gregg Schoppman: Principal at FMI, specializing in productivity and project management.

- Yasmeen Tonnos: Industry Culture Strategist at Procore Technologies.

- Lisa Walden: Co-Founder of Good Company Consulting and co-author of 'Managing Millennials for Dummies'.

- Jennifer L. Landon: Vice President of Education and Workforce Development at ABC New Hampshire/Vermont.

- Chuck Goodrich: President and CEO of Gaylor Electric.

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Venue: The convention events will all take place at the Gaylord Palms 5. Keynote Breakfast with Kevin Brown (March 15, 2024): Kevin Resort & Convention Information on accommodation options Brown, a motivational speaker, will share insights on leadership and Are You ReadyCenter. for the Greatest Merit Shop and booking details can be found on the convention website. creating a lasting legacy.

Are You Ready forofthe Merit Shop Event the Greatest Year? www.abcconvention.abc.org/ABC-Convention-2024/Hotel/Hotel  6. Closing Industry Insight Session with Dr. Anirban Basu Event of theRegister Year?with the early bird rate by Jan. 12, 2024.

(March 15, 2024): Dr. Basu, ABC's Chief Economist, will provide an Register with the early bird rate by Jan. 12, 2024. economic update and forecast for the coming year.

Celebrating Success. Building Tomorrow.

Connect at abcconvention.abc.org 7. Careers in Construction Awards (March 15, 2024): This event Celebrating Success.

Building Tomorrow. celebrates the winners of the Construction Management Competition Connect at abcconvention.abc.org and National Craft Championships.

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BUSINESS PROFILE

REFLECTING ON OUR JOURNEY:

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This month, ASAP Group proudly celebrated their 18th anniversary in the construction industry. Over the years, ASAP Group has become a leader in ground improvement and earth retention systems throughout Florida. It is the result of hard work and a strong commitment to serving customers.

installation. With multiple in-house professional engineers, their design software, and their patented technology, the ASAP team can accommodate the most complex projects, from a small seawall to large infrastructure projects with unparalleled commitment and professionalism.

Their story began in 2006, when the founding members of ASAP Group saw an opportunity in the marketplace for a company that delivered reliable, top-quality sheet pile installation services. Starting as a humble local business, they dared to dream big. Through relentless dedication and an unwavering focus on customer satisfaction, they transformed their small venture into the all-round foundation company it is today, specializing in a broad variety of shoring and earth retention support methods, from sheet pile to soil anchors, from bracing, pile and lagging walls to micro piles and any other types of shoring.

Working closely together with their customers as a specialty subcontractor and having a flexible approach makes ASAP Group a valued business partner. Starting in the design phase of their projects, they are able to present innovative shoring solutions that are executed in a highly effective and efficient manner in the construction process. The ASAP team understands the value of strong, enduring client relationships and goes the extra mile to foster them. This dedication to client satisfaction forms the cornerstone of their company and their team’s rich industry experience sets a high benchmark, ensuring superior quality service consistently. Each team member brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and passion for their work, guaranteeing impeccable results. Their adaptability and innovative thinking makes them agile in a changing marketplace and allows them to stay ahead of the curve, constantly exploring new methods and technologies that can enhance their services and meet the evolving needs of their clients.

ASAP Group is more than just a service provider - they’re a partner dedicated to your project's success.

At ASAP Group, the vast array of services encapsulates everything from initial engineering and design, right through to the final

Appreciating that their employees are a huge part of their success, the company has plans in motion to continue nurturing the talents within their dedicated team through training and development programs, and to persistently pursue excellence in every corner of their operations. The past 18 years have been a testament to the team's resilience and dedication. Here's to creating more milestones in an ongoing legacy and building long lasting relationships.

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MEMBER NEWS

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Competitive Edge Partners & Consulting, LLC

…On Friday, December 8, 2023, the 232 acres of Camp Boggy Creek was teeming with 50 eager construction worker volunteers all there to help enhance, repair and refresh some of the key recreational features of the camp. While the property is well maintained, there are some costly unbudgeted items for which Competitive Edge Partners donated the materials and labor. Debbie Rodriquez, president & CEO of Competitive Edge Partners was excited to spearhead the project.

“In our industry, so many of our skilled workers are building every day. Everyone gets excited to give back to the communities that they work in, and I believe that giving back to important causes like Camp Boggy Creek enhances mental wellbeing. I am super proud of this team and the work that we are doing for the campers, this is what making a difference is all about.” The team, composed of electricians, carpenters, and commercial painters worked on a variety of projects at the camp including enlarging a storage closet for their boats and fishing dock, installing an accessibility ramp at their horseback riding stable and many more projects. Dan Jurman, president & CEO of Camp Boggy Creek is beyond grateful for the skills and kindness that the group is bringing. “Debbie and the team at Competitive Edge Partners are doing so much more than working on projects around camp.

They bring love, joy, and serve as a beacon to our community and to our campers. We are so grateful for the many gifts and talents that are being shared for our campers.” To learn how your company can get involved at Camp Boggy Creek, please visit https://www.boggycreek.org/opportunities.

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…is pleased to announce Mary Catherine McLeod, GSP®, senior safety advisor, is now a Certified Trainer for Mental Health First Aid. The purpose of McLeod’s certification is to train clients first to recognize symptoms of mental health challenges and then to manage the signs by applying the steps of the Mental Health First Aid action plan.

Having joined the SCUSA Team earlier in 2023, McLeod’s professional background includes working in industries such as concrete manufacturing, construction, and chemical manufacturing. She earned a Bachelor of Science in environmental geoscience with an emphasis in geography from Valdosta State University and a Master of Science in occupational health and safety from Columbia Southern University.

“Mental Health First Aid training is as important as CPR/first aid training,” shared Kate Badey, president and CEO. “High levels of stress from project timelines and the physical demands of construction are just two of several reasons why construction workers suffer from mental health challenges. We’re now ready to help employers better protect their employees’ mental health.” 

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BY NANCY WRAY, VP & COO, ABC CENTRAL FLORIDA A Gallup study indicated that 50% of workers are mentally checked out and quietly quitting. All indications are that this trend could get worse. That study also found that the decline was related to the lack of expectation clarity, opportunities to learn and grow, feeling cared about, and a connection to the organization’s mission and purpose.

It is necessary to re-engage employees if companies are to survive.

One way to tackle this challenge is establishing a company mentoring program.

National Mentoring Month, an annual campaign established in 2022, is celebrated each January and was created to raise awareness of the impact of mentoring. One new year’s resolution might be to establish a company mentoring program.

A 2023 Mentoring Impact Report from MenteorcliQ shows that Fortune 500 companies that offer mentoring programs are seeing the benefit of employee engagement, retention, and profit goals.

Statistics show an increase of headcounts by 4% vs. companies without mentoring programs that lost an average of 33% of their workforce. A comparison of median profits for 2022 Fortune 500 companies with mentoring had an average of three times more profit than those without.

The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania found mentoring relationships positively impact productivity, engagement, and retention (1). Mentoring can turn a typical co-worker relationship into a mutually beneficial and meaningful relationship for both parties.

“The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image but giving them the opportunity to create themselves.”

The mentor will find value in participating through developing their leadership skills, including coaching, — STEVEN SPIELBERG listening, and counseling.

Mentoring is an opportunity to acquire new technological knowledge, increase generational awareness, connect, and appeal to younger generations. It will help them learn about their company at other levels and give them a better understanding of the challenges faced by younger or newer employees. Mentoring will rekindle enthusiasm and will allow them to demonstrate their expertise.

Mentors can discover new ideas by engaging with mentees while improving their network.

Mentees will gain confidence, a sense of purpose and feel more fulfilled thereby resulting in increased job satisfaction. Being mentored is a way to develop new skills, get career guidance and gain industry insights.

A mentoring program is a collaboration where both the mentor and mentee become co-learners.

A Gartner study shows that mentored employees had a 25% salary grade change and were promoted five times more often than those not in a mentoring program. The same study found mentors received promotions six times more often than their peers. It can be an important employee development and retention tool.

Additional studies (Gartner) showed that 72% of mentees were retained compared to 49% of employees not mentored. The retention rate of the leaders who mentored was also 20% higher than those who did not participate in the program1. Mentoring is a substantial way to show employees that they are valued, and that the company’s future includes them. A mentoring program helps create a positive company culture, creating a sense of community, while communicating the company’s values, vision, and mission.

Mentoring helps address challenges in today’s workforce and will help expand your company, bring in more revenue and create loyalty among your employees. With a continued shortage of skills workers, can construction companies afford not to invest in a mentoring program?  1.“Workplace Loyalties Change but the Value of Mentoring Doesn’t. ”Knowledge @ Wharton. Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, 16 May 2007. Web. 30 Sept. 2014. abccf.org | THE CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION OF CHOICE

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PROJECT PROFILE

CRAFTING INCLUSIVITY

Pine Hills Welcomes its Multicultural Center PHOTOS COURTESY OF CHAD BAUMER PHOTOGRAPHY

Oelrich Construction takes great pride in contributing to a project with a noble objective: fostering unity among diverse cultures within the Pine Hills Community. This community is characterized by a rich tapestry of individuals from varied backgrounds who will be inspired to come together, celebrating, and embracing their distinct cultures while collectively shaping brighter futures.

In response to the demand for a vibrant hub fostering the intersection of arts, culture, and innovation, Rhodes + Brito envisioned and brought to life the Orange County Multicultural Center, spanning an impressive 12,000 square feet. The construction was expertly executed by Oelrich Construction, in collaboration with various distinguished members of Central Florida's community including engineering design by Atkins, Advanced Structural Design, and SGM Engineering. The architectural vision behind the Orange County Multicultural Center was driven by a profound purpose: to create a space dedicated to job training, senior and youth programming, utility assistance, and a rich array of educational experiences. Deliberately crafted with meticulous attention, the design of the building seeks to evoke an atmosphere of warmth and acceptance for all, reflecting the Center's commitment to inclusivity and community well-being.

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This project represented a dynamic adaptive re-use initiative, where the team undertook the revitalization of a once-dormant grocery store, turning it into a vibrant and inclusive community center. The project encompassed a comprehensive overhaul of the building's interior, breathing new life into its spaces with innovative design concepts. Furthermore, the front exterior entrance underwent a complete reconstruction and redesign, while preserving the original exterior shell. This undertaking stands as a testament to the team's commitment to not only renovating spaces but also revitalizing community connections through thoughtful design and preservation.

The construction of the Center spanned a period of 17 months, launching on February 8, 2022, and achieving substantial completion on July 3, 2023. This community center contains a diverse array of features, including a welcoming lobby, an expansive art exhibition area, a cozy café, an elegant ballroom, versatile classrooms, cutting-edge computer labs, and versatile meeting and event spaces, all complemented by functional offices.

Notably, the lobby stands out as a centerpiece, adorned with a captivating mosaic statement feature skillfully crafted by Legacy Mosaic. This impressive 180-square-foot, three-piece mosaic serves as a powerful symbol of unity. The artwork itself becomes a celebration of the rich tapestry of cultures within the community, spanning both present and past, adding a touch of vibrancy and historical resonance to the Orange County Multicultural Center.

For the past seven years, Oelrich Construction has been a dedicated contributor to the growth and development of Central Florida. The privilege of undertaking a project of this magnitude is deeply cherished by our team. We take pride in constructing not just buildings but opportunities to enhance the fabric of Orange County, striving to create a welcoming and celebratory space that resonates with community members. Our commitment extends beyond construction; it is a commitment to making a lasting impact and fostering a sense of belonging that transforms Orange County into a better place for all. 

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Lake Glass & Mirror Celebrates 40 Years of Crafting Community and Embracing Innovation.

“The integrity of Lake Glass & Mirror is based on its solid foundation and our commitment to doing things right.”

—BERT BOLIEK

Lake Glass and Mirror has not just weathered the test of time; it has thrived and evolved over 40 years, thanks to the dedicated efforts of three generations.

The legacy began in 1983 when Richard Boliek and his wife, Glenda, purchased the company, then a modest establishment that had been a part of the community for 25 years.

His vision was rooted in his experience with larger subcontracting companies, believing that Lake Glass & Mirror could ascend to similar heights. Since then, it has, and all because of the simple, yet profound values he instilled from the beginning.

“Our customers are very important to us, they’re one of the most important parts of our business, and our goal is to make sure they’re always happy,” Richard says. “The old adage of ‘the customer is always right,’ we live by that policy.”

Fast forward to today and Richard still plays a vital role in the company’s affairs. He’s initiated the passing of the torch to his son and grandson, but he continues to lend his expertise, ensuring that the principles he built Lake Glass’ foundation on are upheld.

“That we are here after all these years is a true testament to the quality of work we provide, but it’s also thanks to our customers and their belief and trust in us,” Richard says. “We appreciate their loyalty, and we look forward to provide them the best service possible well into the future.”

“We were in the right place at the right time, we never lost sight of our mission and the company started to grow,” Bert adds.

Together, they have seen Lake Glass transform from a small venture to a robust business with a workforce of over 30 employees that take care of residential and commercial jobs ranging from the installation of shower doors and mirrors to high profile jobs for universities and hospitals throughout the state.

“We’re not here to get rich quick, we’re here to serve a community for the long run,” Bert says. “We have a wonderful group of people that work here and come in every day to fight the good fight.”

In the spirit of continuing the family’s legacy, Bert’s son, Zac represents the third generation of Lake Glass. Having joined the company more than a year ago, Zac has embarked on a journey to absorb every facet of the business, much like his dad did when he came on board. As a junior estimator, Zac is tasked with commercial estimation, a role that demands precision and foresight.

Bert acknowledges the pressure that comes with being the third generation but is confident in their overall vision.

“My main goal here, throughout the future, is going to be bringing my knowledge of technology and technology systems into the forefront. I want to be the guys that go out there with the iPads, with the augmented reality view,” says Zac. Zac says he envisions Lake Glass as a technologically advanced company, embracing innovations to stay ahead in the industry. Zac, with his passion for technology, aims to integrate modern systems that enhance efficiency and offer clients a seamless experience.

With that, the dynamic between the generations showcases a delicate balance between preserving the core values and adapting to the evolving landscape of the industry.

As Lake Glass reflects on four decades of service to the community, the Boliek family remains dedicated to their values and committed to shaping the company’s future. With the torch passing to the third generation, Lake Glass is set to continue its legacy as a pillar in the glass, mirror and installation industry for years to come.  abccf.org | THE CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION OF CHOICE

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Richard’s son, Bert Boliek joined the company during his high school years, working part-time, taking in all the intricacies of the glass business. His return in 1992 after exploring other paths, marked a crucial turning point, and today, as Lake Glass’ general manager, Bert has contributed significantly to the company’s growth.

Bert says although he and his dad are different in their approaches, they complement each other.

Richard’s meticulous attention to detail and focus on the day-to-day workings of the company ensured a strong foundation. Bert, on the other hand, brought a broader vision, steering the company toward growth and expansion.

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HOW NEXT-GEN AI COULD CHANGE CONSTRUCTION

BY MARY LOU JAY

The introduction of the generative artificial intelligence (Al) technology ChatGPT late last year stimulated a great deal of discussion in 2023 about how Al will change the workplace. Generative Al can "think" like a human and sift through data to produce essays, write computer code and answer questions in a conversational way. Is there some way that construction companies can harness those new capabilities to improve the efficiency and quality of their operations?

There are several types of Al technology, and construction companies have been trying out some of these variations. Contractors have successfully used robots to lay bricks for building projects and employed excavators that operate autonomously to prepare the ground for infrastructure jobs. These construction tech pioneers understand that such technology may increase job site efficiency and help alleviate the labor shortage. For example, enabling experienced heavy equipment operators to guide excavators' or loaders' operations from thousands of miles away could enable companies to retain workers who are reluctant to travel or who are no longer physically able to sit in a truck all day. However, there are still significant barriers to widespread adoption of such technologies.

Brianne Stewart, construction technology manager at Milwaukee Tool Company, thinks that robots will gain wider acceptance when there is a convergence of enabling technologies that allow them to operate in the continually changing environment of a job site. Those technologies include Al, better environmental capture systems like vision and LIDAR (laser-based light detection and ranging system), and increased processing capability. "You need the technology that captures information about the environment, and you need the processing capability to understand it and make decisions," she said. Since these technologies usually require connectivity to

some platform via Wi-Fi or a consistent cellular connection, a lack of consistent connectivity coverage on many job sites is another problem.

Al is making an impact on job sites on a smaller scale, however, as tool manufacturers incorporate it into their products. Using machine learning (a subset of Al) has enabled Milwaukee Tool to improve its tool-locating capabilities. "We get a lot of location updates within our system, and we can use machine learning to pick which one is the most accurate," said Stewart. That saves contractors time looking for tools — one cause of downtime on a job site.

Milwaukee recently introduced a controlled torque impact wrench that can be calibrated using a subset of Al, machine learning. The wrench is calibrated at the start of a project, considering data variables like material, temperature and bolt type. The algorithm in the tool then determines how to best install the bolt in a repeatable way that meets the quality standards of the solar manufacturer.

This will provide substantial productivity improvements by enabling contractors to merge two steps into one. Contractors can now use a single tool, the impact wrench, to install a solar panel, rather than the current standard of an impact wrench followed by a torque wrench, Stewart added.

The company has also used machine learning to develop its algorithms for AutoStop™, which automatically shuts off the tool when it detects a kickback. "By using machine learning in our development process, we have made this feature extremely accurate. So, there is less of it stopping when you do not want it to stop, and it stops a lot quicker when it should stop due to a safety concern," she said.

LEVERAGING CONSTRUCTION DATA

"Most people get into construction because they want to solve challenging problems in the physical world and build things that matter, but too often, construction professionals get buried in mountains of paperwork and button pushing on computers. this leads to a high rate of burnout and helps drive the labor shortage the industry is facing."

Although Al may not affect field operations on a large scale in the immediate future, it is likely to have a bigger impact on the management side of the construction business.

"I think we will see the widest adoption of Al in areas of construction where large datasets exist," said Stewart. "I see it as an augmentation and improvement on existing capabilities. Estimating, project scheduling, costs, labor planning - that is where you can use that historical data in order to understand it better and make predictions about the future."

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"Clark Construction Group, LLC piloted Al implementation in our field operations, but our experience tells us that the current state of Al technology will have a more immediate impact on computer-based work, like project management, more than on-the-ground construction operations," said Nicholas Ross, senior analyst at Clark Construction.

Clark Construction has been leveraging some forms of Al to help make more data-informed decisions for years and is now exploring ways to take advantage of the next generation of Al - the large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT - to further improve its construction processes.

This type of Al is generative. It learns to recognize patterns that exist within the data that a contractor inputs. These documents include contracts, government regulations, purchase orders, subcontractor agreements, etc. Then, if a project manager asks it a question, for example, "What documentation will be required to get permits approved for this specific project in this county?", the Al could quickly sift through all the information that it has received, make connections between different documents (like a human would) and from that information generate an original bulleted list of the permit requirements.

"AI based on LLMs is very good at producing written content, so a company might consider using it to take project information and company records and make a first draft of a project proposal," said Ross. Over time, as the Al receives more data and is trained on it, the technology will be able to provide answers to more complex questions. It could one day be able to find conflicting clauses in different contract documents or identify unclear language in subcontractors' agreements that could increase the likelihood of change orders. Those are tasks that would take humans hours or days to perform, and the Al can accomplish them in just a few minutes.

Ross is currently working with different departments at Clark to identify some initial use cases for predictive Al using data that the company owns. That is an important qualification; questions about data ownership could slow the construction industry's adoption of this technology. Companies may enter their own internal records into an Al system, but generally, owners, contractors, subcontractors and other entities involved in a project tend to silo data and are often reluctant to share it outside of immediate project needs.

But, getting good data and sufficient data is important because predictive Al works better when it has a large amount of information to draw upon.

"Hopefully, industry organizations will be able to help solve that problem so we can get all of this data together in a way that helps the industry as a whole," said Ross.

He sees the adoption of Al technology as both valuable and inevitable since it will allow the people in the industry to focus their efforts on where their human, critical thinking skills are really needed.

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"Although ai may not affect field operations on a large scale in the immediate future, it is likely to have a bigger impact on the management side of the construction business."

"Most people get into construction because they want to solve challenging problems in the physical world and build things that matter, but too often, construction professionals get buried in mountains of paperwork and button pushing on computers. This leads to a high rate of burnout and helps drive the labor shortage the industry is facing," he said. "Integrating Al into construction will help construction professionals refocus on solving problems that matter and not worry about the problems that do not." 

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SHOWDOWN! With not a single cloud in sight, over 30 competing teams showed up with their company’s best chili to compete for first place at the annual ABC Chili Cook-off. Members did not stop at the chili, but gave fully immersive booth themes, from 10 clones of Guy Fieri taking us to flavor town to transporting chili lovers to Santa’s elves’ cottage in the North Pole.

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ABC Construction Expo Blueprint Reading

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BIDEN TO FACE LEGAL CHALLENGES AFTER RULING ON CORRUPT PLAs Associated Builders and Contractors released the following statement in response to the announcement of a Biden administration final rule, Federal Acquisition Regulation: Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects, implementing President Joe Biden’s Executive Order 14063, which requires federal construction contracts of $35 million or more to be subjected to controversial project labor agreements. PLAs steer taxpayer-funded public works contracts to union-signatory contractors, granting union workers a monopoly to build these projects.

“The Biden administration’s burdensome, inflationary and anticompetitive PLA mandate rule will needlessly raise costs on taxpayer-funded construction projects and steer contracts to unionized contractors and workers,” said Ben Brubeck, ABC vice president of regulatory, labor and state affairs. “Absent a successful legal challenge, this executive overreach will reward powerful special interests with government construction contracts at the expense of taxpayers and the principles of free enterprise and fair and open competition in government procurement."

“When mandated by governments, PLAs increase construction costs to taxpayers by 12% to 20%, reduce opportunities for qualified contractors and their skilled craft professionals and exacerbate the construction industry’s worker shortage of more

than half a million people in 2023,” said Brubeck. “ABC will continue to fight on behalf of quality, experienced contractors harmed by this rule and the 88.3% of America’s construction industry who have made the choice not to belong to a union and want a fair opportunity to participate in federal construction projects––but cannot do so because of PLA schemes."

“In addition, ABC condemns Biden administration policies independent of this rulemaking that push PLAs on competitive grant programs administered by federal agencies affecting nearly $260 billion worth of federally assisted infrastructure projects procured by state and local governments as well as schemes by the Biden administration to coerce private developers of hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of clean energy and domestic microchip manufacturing projects to mandate PLAs. Biden’s PLA policies circumvent congressional intent as none of these policies were passed in funding legislation."

“ABC plans to challenge this Biden administration scheme in the courts on behalf of taxpayers and the majority of the construction industry,” said Brubeck. “In the interim, ABC will continue to oppose its special interest-favoring policy using all tools in our advocacy and legal toolbox while educating stakeholders about the negative impact of government-mandated PLAs on federal and federally assisted projects." 

CHAIRMAN JAMES COMER CHALLENGES BIDEN'S EXECUTIVE ORDER ON FEDERAL CONSTRUCTION LABOR AGREEMENTS House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) issued the following statement following an announcement of a final rule implementing President Biden’s Executive Order 14063, “Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects.”

“The Biden Administration today moved forward with yet another anti-growth, inflationary policy. This rule discriminates against contractors based on labor affiliation, favors labor unions, raises taxpayer costs, and freezes local workers out of job opportunities. This couldn’t come at a worse time for America’s local economies."

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“The Oversight Committee has raised concerns to the Office of Management and Budget about the legal implications and risks of Project Labor Agreements for the construction workforce and our concerns about this rule remain. We are committed to bringing transparency to the dangers of this policy and ensuring all workers get a fair shot at crucial federal projects.”

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REFORM FOCUSES DURING 2024 SESSION HOPE TO MOVE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY FORWARD In a recent press statement, Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida submitted bills for drafting at the end of summer in August, after members met for the summer planning conference to set the priorities for the coming years. Both the Senate and the House were slow to get bills in and out of drafting and to committees this year, but as these get finalized the list of bills supported (and possibly opposed) by ABC will expand.

January 17-18, ABC members met with state representatives and senators to inform and show their support for these bills and for open and fair competition in the construction industry.

The session comes to a close on March 7. With the hard work of ABC lobbyists and dedication of ABC members we hope to have wins in these focused areas and more.

HB 149 – Continuing Contract Legislation Purpose: Continuing contracts provide opportunities for construction and design professionals to compete for the opportunity to be given work rather than competing for an individual project. Continuing contracts is a process whereby a public entity puts out a competitive solicitation for design professionals or construction companies to be put on a list of companies that will rotate smaller public construction projects as the need arises.

The Bill: Increases the cap on the individual construction and design services from $4 million to $10 million while tying any future caps to the Consumer Price Index. Additionally, it permits for the first time that smaller FDOT projects utilize the continuing contract process.

HB 579 – Private Provider Reforms Purpose: To clarify the existing statute to better ensure that building departments follow the letter of the law and to expand use to state agencies.

The Bill: Creates a definition of a “private provider firm” to ensure that the individuals employed by the firm may act as a private provider, are covered by the firm’s insurance, and can provide the services of the private provider firm. Additionally, it establishes penalties and fees to be levied against building departments that do not reduce their fees as currently required by the law. Lastly, it clarifies that where the private provider attaches their deal to the review of the plans, the building department has no more than 12 days to issue a permit.

SB460 – Workforce Education Legislation Purpose: To ensure that middle and high school students have increased access to career and technical education offerings.

The Bill: Requires school districts to increase the number of courses they offer specifically ties to construction, agriculture, hospitality, and early childhood education. It would ensure that construction math is added to the list of acceptable Algebra I alternatives. The bill requires the Department of

Education and the Board of Governors to offer college credits for courses ties to the CAPE Funding List and establishes an industry recruitment day specifically focused on construction, agriculture, culinary, and nursing. It will clarify in Florida Statute that 16 and 17-year-olds can get some experience in residential construction, as currently permissible under Federal Statute. The bill repeals an existing statute that allows local governments to establish their own Journeyman License and require testing and fees to secure the license. Lastly, it requires the creation of a task force that will study all current CTE offerings and make recommendations to the legislature as to how and where the State can improve.

Appropriation Request for funding for all chapters to market careers in construction, increase recruiting outreach, and offer immediate and basic industry and career skills. (Note: This is ABC’s first appropriation request)

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