GCA Construction News Bulletin September 2018

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SEPTEMBER 16 S.A.M.E. Military news Small business notes Construction headline Crane critique FEATURE STORY PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS NAWIC NEWS REPORTS/INFORMATION

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Board of Directors Meeting

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GCA Activities Committee Meeting

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GCA Conf. Room

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PRODUCTION TEAM LEAD: Geri Leon Guerrero AD SALES: Jaceth Duenas Melvin Santos PRODUCTION: Christopher “Taco” Rowland Jason Davis PHOTOGRAPHERS: Christopher “Taco” Rowland Melvin Santos EDITOR: Adztech CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Pete Diaz James Martinez Albert Sampson Dave Barnhouse GCA STAFF: Desiree Lizama Elaine Gogue Ann Marie Pelobello COVER: Fort Soledåd Fort Nuestra Señora de la Soledåd is the last of four Spanish fortifications built in the village of Umatac. The fort was constructed in 1810 to strengthen the defenses of Guam’s most prominent Spanish-era bay. It is named for Our Lady of Solitude.

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ROUTE 3 WIDENING PROJECT

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· Funded by Department of Defense, transferred through Federal Highway · · · · · · · · · ·

Administration to the Guam Department of Public Works Project limits extend for approximately 2.8 miles Reconstruct and Widen Route 3 from two lanes to five lanes; widen towards the west Construct pedestrian path on the west side; Sidewalk, curb & gutter on east side 3 signalized intersections, at Route 28, Artero Drive & Chalan Kareta Widen outside shared use lane for accommodation of bicycles New asphalt pavement, paved shoulders, striping and signing, guardrails, signs Construct drainage improvements Relocate utilities New Navy communication lines; New sewer line for future Marine Cantonment Area Munitions and Explosives of Concern (MEC) notification CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

· Phase 1 (Ongoing): West Side; March 2018 – March 2019 · Phase 2: East Side; March 2019– February 2020 CHALLENGES

· Traffic Control, Clearing & Grubbing, DPW Contract on a DoD Base, Underground Utilities

· Cut and Fill: Several areas have hard rock. Initially, the plan was to reuse removed soils/rocks, but the hardness of rocks made it difficult to do so. As a result, those materials had to be dispose of as waste. · Coordination with multiple contractors: Five currently working on Route 3.

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small biz notes NAVFAC Marianas awarded about $282.2M in contracts on which Small Business (SB) concerns may participate as prime or subcontractors as of 31Aug2018.

About $170.7M was awarded to SB concerns on Guam for a variety of products and services. Socio-economic breakdown of SB awards are: -

$130M - Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) $126.7M - HUBZone Small Business (HZ) $ 7.7M - Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) $ 6.3M - Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

• Tikigaq Construction, LLC was awarded about $1.2M to replace waterlines at various facilities on Andersen AFB.

• APC Construction, LLC was awarded • GSI Pacific, Inc. was awarded about about $4.9M to replace existing $1.7M to repair spalls at Delta and Echo deteriorated and pad mounted piers on Naval Base Guam. transformers at various locations on • Wolf Creek Federal Services, Inc. was Andersen AFB. • Keum Yang Corporation was awarded awarded about $5.8M to fund a about $1.2M to install solar assisted • Tikigaq Construction, LLC was six-month extension of their housing HVAC and replace R-22 HVAC systems awarded about $1.5M to replace a sewer services contract on Naval Base Guam at Andersen AFB. collection system on Andersen AFB. and Andersen AFB. • Fargo Pacific, Inc. was awarded about $670K to replace deteriorated transformers at NBG Telecommunications Site.

• Techni-Con, Inc. was awarded about • $979K to replace a 1750 KW emergency generator at the Fena booster pump station on Naval Base Guam.

Infratech International, LLC was awarded about $564K to modify and replace fire control equipment on Naval Base Guam.

Source: Federal Procurement Data System – Next Generation (FPDS-NG)

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The GCA Small Business Committee supports small business members of the association to ensure their voices are heard and needs are met within GCA capabilities.

Do you have an issue or concern that we might be able to assist with?

Do you have an idea or suggestion that may benefit our small business community?

Help us help you by joining us at our monthly meetings or contact: Dave Hayner (Chair) 989-0941 dhayner@relyantglobal.com Jessica Barrett (Co-Chair) 734-5246 swat@guam.net Gerardine Mendiola (Co-Chair) 647-2895 gmendiola@guamptac.com Our next meeting is on Tuesday, September 25th, 11:30 AM at the GCA conference room 202.

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10/11/18 - How to Get Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) / Service-Disabled Veteran Owned (SDVOSB) Certified WOSB and SDVOSB are self-certifications. The Guam PTAC will explain these programs and guide you through their respective registration processes.

10/18/18 - All Small Mentor-Protege Program The SBA's All Small Business Mentor-Protege program is modeled after the 8(a) Mentor- Protege Program. The Guam PTAC will update you on the eligibility requirements and how to apply.

10/25/18 - DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) The DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) provides the capability to search for, view, and submit secure quotes for DLA supply RFQs, RFPs, and IFBs. The Guam PTAC will guide you through the process of setting up an account and navigating the system.

Source: Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) and Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS).

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MOBILE CRANE BOOM INSPECTIONS

LATTICE AND HYDRAULIC BOOMS

A monthly crane and rigging informative column for all personnel directly or indirectly involved with crane safety. Each month we will attempt to explain a different technical issue pertaining to crane operations here on Guam, addressing the sometimes overlooked or misunderstood topics by management and operators alike. By Dave Barnhouse Telescopic and lattice booms must be regularly inspected for two reasons: To prevent damage and/or excessive wear and destruction from the collapse of the boom, the second reason is to maintain regulatory compliance under the federal OSHA law.

Boom inspections of mobile cranes require an up-close and personal approach. The inspector must have access for complete visual inspection and close enough to see the entire boom in close detail or perform NDT on any suspect components. If the boom cannot be lowered to the ground, an aerial lift may be needed. The crane’s load chart should be consulted before attempting to lower the boom to the horizontal, as some cranes configured with long booms cannot attain low angles without tipping. Only after access to the entire boom from base to tip is available, the boom inspection can begin.

A visual inspection of all booms is required before operating the equipment by a competent person. A comprehensive inspection is required annually by a qualified person and must be documented, maintained and retained for a minimum of 12 months. A well-documented and thorough inspection is a relatively inexpensive way of ensuring the health and well-being of everyone at a worksite along with protecting the hundreds of thousands of dollars invested in the crane.

Proper boom inspections require an up-close and personal approach, with the inspector close enough to clearly see the boom in detail.

Telescopic boom inspection Telescoping crane booms differ from lattice boom cranes greatly and require just as much, if not more, scrutiny. Many 14 | SEPTEMBER2018

Lattice boom of Black Construction’s 250 ton Kobelco Crawler, lowered for inspection, on the GIAA expansion project of the components are inspected in the same manner as lattice booms – boom tip, operator aides and safety devices – but the boom itself has major differences.

Telescoping booms are made up of multiple sections that become progressively lighter and smaller in size the further they scope out from the crane. Through a system of hydraulic cylinders in conjunction with roller chains or wire rope, each section will slide out as the boom is lengthened. The boom may be equipped with the latch and pin system, enabling lighter component weights, and adding to gross capacity of the crane. This type of boom is not telescoped or retracted while in lifting mode with a load on the hook.

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pins, no gaps or play where they attach, and the cylinder should be free of leaks and damage. Inspect each boom section closely for any structural damage, with the boom fully extended. If an inspection reveals structural damage, nicks, corrosion, gouges, bent components, broken welds or any type of deformation, the damage needs to be recorded, and the crane is to be tagged out until the manufacturer has been consulted and/or the damaged repaired. Any deformation in this type of boom can lead to a collapse, even without a load on the crane.

Closely inspect all wear pads. These prevent metal on metal contact and excessive movement on each section, making inspection of wear and/or need of adjustments very critical. Recommendation should be made to contacted replace if worn.

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lubricant on the boom where the pads make contact, reducing friction and easing the extension/retraction of the boom.

Along the boom there may be sight windows, allowing for inspection of the crane’s telescoping system. The inspector should check for hydraulic leaks, damaged hoses, corrosion, worn parts, loose roller chains, wire rope, and anything else of question. The inspector will also be able to view the extension/retraction cylinders. Any hydraulic issue should be addressed immediately and is cause for delay of any intended load tests.

Internal damage found in any boom section may need disassembly for repair, a word the owner surely does not want to hear, so expect some resistance.

Should inspection of any type of the crane’s boom show a deformation, excessive sag, structural damage, or question the integrity or safety of the crane, the inspector shall document it, and the manufacturer may need to be consulted.

If the damaged component can be repaired, the manufacturer’s procedures must be followed and documented accordingly by a qualified person.

Lattice boom inspection Traditional lattice boom cranes are defined as being fabricated from high-strength steel, and by their booms, which will have four main chords pinned and welded together with lacings that are either tubular or angular. These serialized boom sections typically come in 10, 20, 30 and 40-foot long sections, and are matched to the crane per the manufacturer’s specifications and recommendations.

On the boom, the shortest section should be installed closest to the crane itself, graduating to the longer sections towards the top. The connecting pins should be installed from the inside and pointing out, secured with cotter pins, not hitch pins, thereby increasing safety during disassembly. All sections of the boom should be free of structural damage including, but not limited to, nicks, corrosion, gouges, bent components, broken welds, any type of deformation or heat damage. If any of these items are found, the damage needs to be recorded, and the crane is to be tagged out until the manufacturer has been

consulted and/or the damage repaired. If no issues are present, the qualified inspector, starting at the base and working forward, will check the straightness of each boom section and confirm that each section is square.

Once the boom structure and added components have been checked, the pendant system must be evaluated.

Damaged area on hydraulic base section requiring repair

Pendants can be fabricated of wire rope or solid steel with articulating systems pinned together. The crane’s manual will describe the system required for each crane, and the manufacturer will have guidelines for inspection. If the pendant line is made of wire rope, it should be inspected for diameter, broken wires, kinks, corrosion and structural damage. Should the pendant lines be made of solid steel, they need to be inspected for any type of deformation, including cracks, bends, or twists, missing connectors, etc.

Located on the top side of the boom, the rope guides, rollers or wear pads (on which the hoist rope ride), should be checked for wear due to metal-on-metal contact. Once the entire structure of the boom has been inspected, the boom hoist system must be evaluated. Each sheave of the system should be inspected in the same manner as the boom tip sheaves. This may require the sheaves to be completely unloaded and slack left in the lines. Inspectors generally find wear on the outer bale assemblies from excessive rotation while in motion. Once completed, keep tension on the lines while the crane is boomed, checking the accuracy of the boom angle indicator throughout the crane’s range.

The sheaves, located at the boom tip, need to be inspected for anything that could inhibit rotation, lubrication, wear, or any damage that may have an impact on the wire rope.

There also needs to be a close-fitting guard on each sheave that will keep the wire rope in place when installed. Auxiliary components installed on the boom need to be inspected per the manufacturer’s guidelines, as well as all safety devices and operator aides, such as anti-two block devices, load moment indicators, scales, etc.

Any repairs on a crane boom, regardless how minor, should be documented, signed by persons performing the repairs, and by the person inspecting the completed repairs.

All mobile crane inspections should be completed thoroughly and by a qualified person. The boom is a critical component and even minor damage requires close scrutiny. All personnel working with or close to cranes, including riggers, signal persons, laborers, etc. should be familiar enough with crane dynamics to recognize any problems if possible and know their responsibility in bringing these to the attention of a qualified person.

Please e-mail any comments, questions, or specific topics you would like to see addressed in this column to dave@islandcerts.org and we will certainly attempt to accommodate your requests.

Dave Barnhouse resides in Tamuning and has been involved with operations, maintenance, operator training, and/or inspections, of cranes since 1969. He is a Certified Environmental Trainer, CHST, NCCCO and CIC certified crane operator, NCCCO Lift Director, NCCCO Level II Rigger, Crane Institute of America practical examiner for all types of mobile crane operators, riggers, signal persons, and the only OSHA accredited crane inspector on Guam.

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On Labor Day, we honor the hardworking men and women who build our communities and our villages. From our roads to bridges, schools and municipal buildings, Guam’s construction industry has contributed to our local development, advancement, strength and economy for decades. And the construction industry builds people too, by prioritizing well-paying jobs, professional advancement and lifelong learning.

The Guam Contractors Association has been setting the gold standard for excellence in construction since 1959, and workforce development remains one of our strategic goals. Our organization was one of the first to set up a Registered Apprenticeship Training Program back in 1965. We’ve also championed on-the-job instruction and reskilling programs, which allow workers to obtain stackable and portable credentials recognized at any job site in the country. In 2006, the Guam Contractors Association established the GCA Trades Academy, so that our residents may avail themselves of the opportunities our industry offers through nationally recognized industry training, certifications and credentials through the National Center of Construction Education and Research.

Our members also have won various national awards for Excellence in Construction and the National Excellence in Safety Awards through our affiliation as a local chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors, INC. In the nation, there are an estimated 500,000 open jobs in construction right now, including many right here in Guam. That is why GCA is committed to working with our industry peers, local leaders and policymakers to invest in construction apprenticeship, on-the-job instruction and workforce development programs. We are recruiting and educating current and future generations of construction workers, the men and women who build this beautiful island we call our home.

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We will soon be joining the rest of the nation in proclaiming the month of October, “Careers in Construction Month.” GCA will kick off our celebration with our annual family day picnic on Oct. 7 at the Gov. Joseph Flores Beach Park (Ypao Beach Park) to honor our hardworking men and women in the construction industry. On Oct. 18 and 19, GCA and the GCA Trades Academy will launch the inaugural Construction Warriors Interactive Career Exploratory Event. The GCA Construction Warriors was created to showcase the various trades in the construction industry. It is an interactive career exploratory event that offers an educational opportunity to do hands-on work with the tools and equipment of the various trades, understand safety requirements on the job and learn about the overall construction trades in general. The event is a two-day event for middle and high school students (boys and girls) interested in learning about some of the construction trades. We also will offer a similar program just for the girls later in December we call Pizza, Pop & Power Tools. This event is in collaboration with GCA, GCA Trades Academy and the National Association of Women in Construction.

Lastly, Careers in Construction Month will conclude with Guam’s construction industry’s Premier Awards Event, the Excellence in Construction Awards and the Contractor of the Year Awards that will be held Nov. 2 at the Dusit Thani Guam Resort. The overall winner and individual category winners would have earned the local chapter award needed to become eligible for the opportunity to compete on the national stage against other contractors from across the nation. Black Construction Corporation has won four of these national awards in the last five years.

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It has been It has a wonderful been a wonderful year withyear just with an amazing just an amazing group group attended, attended, they alsothey had also a chance had atochance check to outcheck i-Recycle’s out i-Recycle’s of Boardof ofBoard Directors, of Directors, membersmembers and supporters. and supporters.

This yearThis year upcycling upcycling display. display. we continued we continued to focus to onfocus building on building leadership, leadership, trainingstrainings Our newly Our formed newlyFu’una formedRising Fu’una is Rising a committee is a committee with with and community-based and community-based support.support. women owned womensmall owned business, small business, NAWIC members NAWIC members and and It is greatIt to is great announce to announce that the that fundsthe raised funds through raised through Chartering Chartering Officers: Officers: Geri Leon Geri Guerrero, Leon Guerrero, Jaylene Kent Jaylene Kent the events, theBelles, events,Bags Belles, & Bubbles Bags & Bubbles (Chaired(Chaired

by Soraya

by Soraya PhD, C.I.T, PhD, Jessica C.I.T,Barrett, Jessica Irene Barrett, Hicks, Irene myself Hicks,and myself Tasi and Tasi Vongjalorn) Vongjalorn) and Beers, andBoys Beers, & Toys Boys(Chaired & Toys (Chaired

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by Jessica Peddicord Peddicord (Treasurer), (Treasurer), our committee/support our committee/support team Becky team Becky Barrett) with Barrett) the with two annual the twoevent annual weevent are able we are to provide able to provide Sampson, Sampson, Desiree Lizama, Desiree Mylene Lizama,Exner Mylene (Secretary), Exner (Secretary), a total $8000.00 a total $8000.00 scholarship scholarship to GCC, to UOG GCC, ,GCATA. UOG ,GCATA. The Sarge The AJSarge Tepahago, AJ Tepahago, C.O.R. 1C.O.R. Daphne 1 Mantanona, Daphne Mantanona, Kate Kate events also events provided also provided our NAWIC our Huge NAWIC Heart Huge and Heart Hardand Hard Baltazar, Baltazar, Dr. Patricia Dr.Taimanglo, Patricia Taimanglo, First LadyFirst Christine Lady Christine Calvo Calvo Hats Committee Hats Committee (4H Chaired (4H Chaired

by Tashi by Tarin) Tashi funds Tarin) to funds to (Advisor),(Advisor), each of us each donated of us donated our time our andtime services and to services to purchasepurchase and donate andadonate 60” TVaand 60”surround TV and surround sounds to sounds toladiesthe the who ladies are who incarcerated are incarcerated and are about and are toabout be to be St. Dominic St. Dominic and to purchase and to purchase materialsmaterials to build atosmall build a small released released from thefrom Department the Department of Correction, of Correction, our focusour is focus is playground playground for Alee for in conjunction Alee in conjunction with IT&E with andIT&E hopes and hopes guide them guide to fulfill them atobrighter fulfill a brighter and better and future, betterthey future, hadthey had to be completed to be completed before end before of the end year. of the year. attendedattended and completed and completed soft skillssoft trainings, skills trainings, construction construction industry training, industry training, plumbing, plumbing, power &power hand tools, & hand backhoe, tools, backhoe, Our annual OurBlock annual Kids Block event Kids (Chaired event (Chaired

by Shierly byCaceres) Shierly Caceres) excavatorexcavator heavy equipment, heavy equipment, forklift operations, forklift operations, tile tile held at Guam held at Community Guam Community College College had about had 200 about 200 setting. Special setting.thanks Specialtothanks our supporting to our supporting companies companies Isla Isla elementary elementary participants participants from private fromand private public andschools, public schools, Coating Coating & Roofing & Supplies, Roofing Supplies, Barrett Plumbing, Barrett Plumbing, AdzTech,AdzTech, this event this provided event provided them an them opportunity an opportunity to build to build America’sAmerica’s Best ElectricMart, Best ElectricMart, Mid Pac Mid Far East, Pac Far ICC, East, ICC, something something great with great Lego© withBlocks, Lego©1Blocks, string, 11 string, rock and 1 rock and Hawaiian Hawaiian Rock Products, Rock Products, Black Construction Black Construction Corp., IANS, Corp., IANS, 4x4 size 4x4 foil. size foil.

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by PeggybyDenney) Peggy Denney) gave us the gave opportunity us the opportunity to build “Grow to build “Grow Tables” and Tables” was and donated was donated to Maria to Ulloa Maria Elementary Ulloa ElementaryWe held We ourheld Leadership our Leadership Conference Conference with the with theme the theme School and School provided and provided the students the students to grow vegetables to grow vegetables for onfor Refresh, on Refresh, Renew, Refocus Renew, Refocus on August on29 August & 30th 29and & 30th and their home, theirclothing/shoe home, clothing/shoe collectioncollection drive 250drive t-shirts 250and t-shirts and was wellwas attended well attended with great with networking great networking opportunities, opportunities, bags were bags donated were donated

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And saving Andthe saving best the for last, best please for last,help please me help welcome me welcome our 2018-2019 our 2018-2019 PresidentPresident Ms. Peggy Ms.Denney Peggy and Denney Board and Board of Directors! of Directors!

She is one She awesome is one awesome lady andlady is just and sois just so energized, energized, I know this I know year this we will yearbe webusy will with be busy upcycling with upcycling and sustainability. and sustainability.

If you areIf not youaare member not a member sign up for sign up for membership membership and a reminder and a reminder for members for members now is the now time is the time to renewto your renew membership. your membership.

Please visit Please NAWIC visit website: NAWIC website: www.nawic.org www.nawic.org Respectfully, Ann Marie Pelobello

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Total OTHER Construction

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Other Construction Occupations

Employers Workplace Monthly Report Statistics

Total Non-Construction H2-B Workers

Other Non-Construction Occupations

GUAM DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Alien Labor Processing Certification Division

5 156

5 41 59 0 1 0 5 3 0 6

Carpenter Reinforcing Metalworker Structural Steelworker Plumber Sheetmetal Worker Heavy Equip. Operator Electrician Camp Cook Welder Total Common Const.

1

4

156

Total H-2B Employers

Total U.S. Workers Grand Total H-2B Workers

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

Total U.S. Workers

Grand Total H2B Workers

US Workers vs. H-2B

0

500

1

Construction

156 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 156

Non-Construction

Employers By Industry

Philippines Korea Japan Kiribati United Kingdom Australia Italy Peru Thailand Other Total by Nationality

Workers by Nationality

151

36

Cement Mason

Common Construction Occupations

MONTH ENDING: August2018

Korea Thailand 0.00% 0.00%

0.00%

0.66%

0.00%

3.31%

39.07%

1.99%

0.00%

Other 0.00%

Peru 0.00%

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Welder

Camp Cook

Heavy Equip.

Operator Electrician

Sheetmetal Worker

Reinforcing Metalworker Structural Steelworker Plumber

Carpenter

Cement Mason

Other

Thailand

Peru

Italy

Australia

United Kingdom

Kiribati

Japan

Korea

Philippines

United Kingdom 0.00%

Kiribati 0.00%

23.84%

27.15%

3.97%

Common Construction Occupations

Philippines 100.00%

Japan 0.00%

Australia 0.00%

Italy 0.00%

H-2B Population by Nationality

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