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PRESIDENT James Martinez Guam Contractors’ Association
Guam Contractor’s Association (GCA) in conjunction with Adztech and Public Relations, Inc. publishes the Construction News Bulletin (CNB) monthly. Reproduction of materials appearing in this publication is strictly forbidden without written permission by GCA.
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APPRENTICESHIP CORNER By Francine Taitague Safety, Training and Education Coordinator, Guam Contractors Association
REVIEW YOUR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM’S PROGRESS Congratulations! You’ve done the work to create an apprenticeship program at your company. You’ve created the standards, recruited instructors and mentors within your company, and you’ve recruited a workforce to be trained within your program. Now what? How do you know if your apprenticeship program is achieving the desired results? When reviewing your apprenticeship program for 2023, consider evaluating the following 10 key items to ensure the program’s effectiveness and success. 1. Program Objectives: Clearly assess the apprenticeship program’s overall objectives and goals. Are they aligned with the company's long-term needs and industry standards? 2. Curriculum and Training Materials: Review the curriculum and training materials to ensure they are up-to-date, comprehensive, and cover essential construction skills, safety, and industry-specific knowledge.
6. Safety Training: Evaluate the effectiveness of the safety training component. Ensure that apprentices are well-prepared to work safely on construction sites, including knowledge of industry regulations and best practices. 7. Progress Monitoring: Examine the methods used to track and evaluate apprentices' progress throughout the program. This may include assessments, mentorship, and feedback mechanisms.
3. Instructor Qualifications: Evaluate the qualifications and experience of the instructors and trainers. Are they adequately trained, certified, and capable of delivering effective instruction?
8. Apprenticeship Rotation: Consider the variety of tasks and projects that apprentices are exposed to during their training. Ensure they gain a broad range of construction experience.
4. Apprenticeship Duration: Assess the program’s duration to determine if it provides sufficient time for apprentices to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge.
9. Mentorship and Support: Assess the availability of mentors or experienced workers to guide and support apprentices in their learning and career development.
5. On-the-Job Training: Review the hands-on training opportunities provided to apprentices on construction sites. Are they diverse and challenging enough to develop a wide range of skills?
10. Feedback and Continuous Improvement: Solicit feedback from apprentices, instructors, and company supervisors to identify areas for improvement in the program. Regularly update and enhance the curriculum and training materials as needed.
By thoroughly evaluating these aspects of your company's apprenticeship program, you can ensure that it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with your organization's needs. The Guam Contractors Association keeps track of hours worked and the education progress of the apprentice. We can guide your company through the process. What have you got to lose? Join the growing community of companies that have, or are in the process of, creating an apprenticeship program to enhance the skills of its workforce. Interested in learning more? I can help you! Please contact me at (671) 647-4841 or francine.taitague@guamcontractors.org.
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What Are Your Supplemental Benefit Riders? By Rodney “RJ” Ricarte Your TakeCare GCA Employee Health Insurance Plans includes supplemental benefit riders that will improve your health and your quality of life. What are the benefits to you of supplemental benefit riders? The benefits of having supplemental benefit riders on your health insurance plan include: 1. Customized Coverage: You can tailor your health insurance plan to meet your specific healthcare needs, ensuring that you have coverage for the services that matter most to you. 2. Enhanced Financial Protection: Riders can provide additional financial protection, reducing out-of-pocket expenses for certain types of healthcare costs. 3. Peace of Mind: Having riders in place can give you peace of mind, knowing that you have extra coverage for potential health-related expenses. 4. Comprehensive Care: Riders can help bridge gaps in your standard health insurance plan, ensuring you have access to a broader range of healthcare services. What is a Supplemental Benefit Rider? Supplemental benefit riders are additions to your health insurance plan that provide additional coverage or services beyond the basic benefits included in the plan. They are designed to address specific healthcare needs or preferences. Let’s quickly take a look at your TakeCare GCA supplemental benefit riders. Optical Benefit: Beginning on January 1, 2024, the Optical rider benefit fill increase from $100 to $150. $150 off the cost of prescription eyewear, including eyeglasses or contact lenses per member, per year and contact lenses exam, excluding contact lenses fitting. Available at participating vision providers with in the member’s service area only. Prescription eyewear must be frames and lenses or lenses only Valid prescription is required. Please see your Disclosure and Benefits brochure for eye care coverage. Massage Therapy Benefit: Massage Therapy Benefit will increase from 12 to 15. TakeCare Pays up to $35 per visit up to 15 visits per member per benefit year. NO referral Necessary. Available at participating massage providers only. See the TakeCare Provider Directory for updated listing. Wellness and Fitness Incentives: The Wellness and Fitness Incentive is focused on improving the health of you and your family with the opportunity to earn cash incentives on your outcomes. CASH incentives are paid quarterly during the benefit year. TakeCare’s wellness and fitness incentive benefit aims to provide additional benefits to members. The benefit includes Executive Check-Up coverage, cash incentive options to achieve a better and healthier lifestyle through incentives, and other health related discounts and programs. Thank you for your continued confidence in TakeCare. If you have any questions about open enrollment or the GCA employee health insurance, please contact me. Rodney “RJ” Ricarte is the TakeCare account executive for GCA. He can be contacted at (671) 487-7121 or rodney.ricarte@takecareasia.com.
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CONTRACTOR OF THE
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FEATURE STORY
2023 has been the year of rebuilding. The new era, post pandemic, albeit challenging in rising costs and continued supply chain issues is something the industry has acclimated to. The island’s can-do attitude and growth mindset has persevered in these times. Over the years, we have written about a can-do attitude and growth mindset. We have also highlighted the titans in our industry who continue to set the bar exponentially high. The accomplishments of this year’s Contractor of the Year, and recipient of the Excellence in Construction awardee is a testament to the modus operandi of excellence, dedication, commitment to safety, and everything else that goes into these two awards. In our industry, we know that it is all about getting the job done safely, within budget, on-time, etc., but oftentimes the societal and community impacts are overlooked. These companies and projects impact the community in huge ways. From providing low-income housing to securing our borders these projects demonstrate the intrinsic desire to do excellent work for communities they live and believe in and love so deeply. This year, the Guam Contractors Association is proud to announce and celebrate Core Tech Corporation for Excellence in Construction, and Hensel Phelps as the Contractor of the Year!
Core Tech International Corporation is recognized for their “Summer Breeze I” project in the in the Residential- Multifamily and Condominium up to $100M category. Core Tech began Summer Breeze I in August of 2022 and completed the substantial portion of construction in September of 2023. The scope of work for the project is a low-income housing development plan consisting of 64 units across 8 buildings, ranging from 1 to 4 bedrooms spanning 9.51 acres in Radio Barrigada. The 72,900 square feet of building space was designed with low-income families with children in mind, outfitting the units with solar-powered water heaters, air conditioning units, and a kitchen with modern
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planned for 20% of its units as ADA accessible. Overall, tenants of Summer Breeze I will have lower utility costs and rent. Like most projects, there were some issues, obstacles, and difficulties. More specifically, Core Tech was still feeling the residual effects of the pandemic in labor and supply shortages while working on multiple concurrent projects coupled with the damages incurred by Typhoon Mawar. However, Core Tech relied on its proven practice of effective project management consisting of cohesive planning and input of the team and communication. Summer Breeze I addressed a growing issue plaguing the island: affordable housing. The end product is a centralized housing area that is kid-friendly and energy efficient, allowing for families to thrive and not just subsist.
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Being selected as Contractor of the Year (CotY) is the highest recognition for a Contractor on island. Companies compete for this award across 6 categories, demonstrating what sets them apart from the rest. This award recognizes member companies for their footprint on the island, commitment to safety, environmental responsibility and sustainability, professional development and expert workforce development, community service, and charitable contributions. Hensel Phelps Construction Co. (Hensel Phelps) has been selected as this year’s CotY. Hensel Phelps was introduced to construction in Guam in the late 1990s and has completed a wide range of projects on island for the last 30 years. Founded in 1937, Hensel Phelps strives to deliver excellence in all that they do. Principled in its core values of ownership, integrity, builder, diversity, and community, Hensel Phelps understands the symbiotic nature that is present on this island. Utilizing a holistic approach, the CotY carefully weighs the projects it takes on, the effect on its employees, and the impact to the community. With a focus on delivering quality projects with integrity and opting for sustainable growth over mass quantity, Hensel Phelps chooses projects that will only benefit the island in the long run, as Guam is its home. Hensel Phelps’ commitment to on-time delivery and cost-effective performance explains the company’s 80 years of existence and proven success in producing landmark projects.
available and has adopted mindful disposal of its waste, separating construction materials, recycling where it can, and disposing at approved locations. Hensel Phelps also has staff specifically focused on the environmental compliance of its projects, often practicing stricter requirements above the basic mandates of the Guam EPA. Hensel Phelps also provides outreach to local organizations such as GAIN and Harvest House, sponsoring many events. The company also strategically created taskforces to address the recovery efforts after Typhoon Mawar, helping where they can, touching the lives of our people. The employees of Hensel Phelps strive for excellence in all they do, but the quality of excellence they deliver is rooted in care; caring for the island resources, caring for the people, and caring about the impact they have. This is why Hensel Phelps is the Contractor of the Year. Congratulations! Change is ever occurring. Much like the ocean that surrounds us, the industry is constantly ebbing and weaving to the challenges, new and old, put in front of us. Continued success is reliant upon the industry’s adaptability, and because of where we are located, the industry will always be pivoting to respond to these challenges and get these projects completed. The industry’s response to adversity is exemplified in this year’s awardees as well as all those who continue to thrive in our industry. The tenets of success for our industry are resounded in spirit of our community, of the people who call Guam ‘home’, and work to build upon its greatness. On behalf of the entire Guam Contractors Association membership, Inorabuena yan Si Yu’os Ma’åse to Hensel Phelps, this year’s Contractor of the Year, and Core Tech, this year’s recipient of the Excellence in Construction award!
That success is attributed to the hardworking employees of Hensel Phelps. The company, which is 100% employee-owned, understands the importance of safety while also fostering an environment that encourages professional development. Hensel Phelps invests in its people because it is owned by its people. The company strategically plans for succession, creating a local skilled labor force, continuously developing and growing the future of Hensel Phelps as well as the labor force on island. The core value of community is one where Hensel Phelps excels. Currently working on 6 projects, the
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GCA CHAMPION AWARD
Jay Forsyth
STEP AWARD - SILVER
Core Tech International Corporation
STEP AWARD - SILVER
STEP AWARD - SILVER
Orion Construction
STEP AWARD - GOLD
Landscape Management Systems
Pacific Federal Management, Inc.
STEP AWARD - PLATINUM
STEP AWARD - PLATINUM
HDCC Guam, LLC
Proferre, Inc.
STEP AWARD - DIAMOND
STEP AWARD - DIAMOND
Black Construction
CMS Corporation
STEP AWARD - DIAMOND
STEP AWARD - DIAMOND
Hawaiian Rock Products
Pacific Rim Constructors
STEP AWARD - DIAMOND
Vertex Guam
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT/MILITARY- LESS THAN $10 MILLION
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT/MILITARY- LESS THAN $10 MILLION
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT/MILITARY: $10 - $100 MILLION
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT/MILITARY: $10 - $100 MILLION
MEGA-PROJECTS: MORE THAN $100 MILLION
INDUSTRIAL: LESS THAN $5 MILLION
INFRASTRUCTURE: HEAVY- ALL CONTRACT AMOUNTS UP TO $100 MILLION
RESIDENTIAL: MULTI-FAMILY AND CONDOMINIUM UP TO $100 MILLION
Pacific Federal Management, Inc.
Core Tech - Hawaiian Dredging, LLC
Black Construction Corporation
Hawaiian Rock Products Corporation
Custom Mechanical Systems Corp.
Custom Mechanical Systems Corp.
Smithbridge Guam
Core Tech International Corporation
SPECIAL PROJECTS- LESS THAN $2 MILLION
SPECIAL PROJECTS- LESS THAN $2 MILLION
PUBLIC WORKS/ ENVIROMENTAL- ALL CONTRACT AMOUNTS UP TO $100M
RENOVATION: LESS THAN $4 MILLION
SPECIALTY CONTRACTING: ELECTRICAL: INDUSTRIALLESS THAN 2 MILLION
SPECIALTY CONTRACTING: ELECTRICAL: COMMERCIALLESS THAN 2 MILLION
SPECIALTY CONTRACTING: INTERIOR FINISHES
SPECIALTY CONTRACTING: EXTERIOR FINISHESALL CONTRACT AMOUNTS
Proferre, Inc.
Proferre, Inc.
Polyphase System Inc.
PFM-Vertex Joint Venture
Smithbridge Guam
Smithbridge Guam
Polyphase System Inc.
PFM-Vertex Joint Venture
SPECIALTY CONTRACTING: SITEWORK/LANDSCAPE/HARDSCAPEALL CONTRACT AMOUNTS
SPECIALTY CONTRACTING: SITEWORK/LANDSCAPE/HARDSCAPEALL CONTRACT AMOUNTS
SPECIALTY CONSTRUCTION: COMMERCIAL- LESS THAN $10 MILLION
SPECIALTY CONSTRUCTION: MECHANICAL: INDUSTRIALLESS THAN $10 MILLION
Proferre, Inc.
Landscape Management Systems, Inc.
PFM- Vertex Joint Venture
Smithbridge Guam
SPECIALTY CONSTRUCTION: INDUSTRIAL- MORE THAN $10 MILLION
SPECIALTY CONSTRUCTION: INDUSTRIAL- LESS THAN $10 MILLION
Core Tech International Corporation
Polyphase System Inc.
SPECIALTY CONSTRUCTION: INDUSTRIAL- LESS THAN $10 MILLION
Smithbridge Guam
SAMOAN JOE SAFETY AWARD
Black Construction Corporation
EIC 3RD PLACE OVERALL
Core Tech International Corporation
EIC 2ND PLACE OVERALL
Custom Mechanical Systems Corp.
EIC 1ST PLACE OVERALL
Core Tech International Corporation
CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR
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BUILDING PERMITS
PE RM IT S F O R OCTO B E R 2 0 2 3 PERMIT TYPE
CONSTRUCTION COST
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Residential
NEW ADD RENO
$27,038,453 $1,682,023.6 $783,010
$81,223.64 $5,995.26 $2,411.5
Commercial
NEW ADD RENO
$238,760 $415,000 $1,545,139.53
$1,590.08 $2,865 $10,064.5
$1,509,097.03
$7,510.5
$0
$0
Utility / Infrastructure
$60,380,495
$174,635.5
Solar / Photovoltaic
$450,738
$2,981.38
Elevator / Escalator
$107,000
$25
$3,090
$238
$0
$0
Clearing / Grading
$204,080
$1,425
Boring / Testing
$38,300
$478
Miscellaneous
$96,366.25
$1,598.69
$94,491,552.41
$293,042.05
Government Warehouse/Storage
Signage Demolition
TOTALS COMPLETED BUILDINGS (OCCUPANCIES) Government
1
Church / Chapel
Townhouse
Residential
12
Hotel
School / Child Care
Stores / Shops
1
Condominium
Utility / Infrastructure
Commercial
2
Hospital / Clinic
Apartment Bldg.
Warehouse / Storage
Restaurant / Bar
4Plex / Duplex
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Total Common Const. Occup.
6 4 34 2 3 6 7 13 51 31 1 11 6 1 25
201
4749
A/C & Refrigeration Mechanic Auto CAD Drafter Construction Supervisor Crane Operator Equipment Technician Field Supervisor Foreman HVAC Mechanic Heavy Equipment Mechanic Landscape Gardener Licensed Practical Nurse Occupational Health Safety Tech. Paving Machine Operator Rigger Tile Setter
Total Other Const. Occupations
Grand Total Construction Occupations
Other Construction Occupations
47 1327 944 498 27 17 224 564 119 93 0 272 150 105 161
Common Construction Occupations
Camp Cook Carpenter Cement Mason Electrician HVAC & Refrigeration Mechanic Construction Equipment Mechanic Heavy Equipment Operator Reinforcing Metal Worker Painter Pipefitter Plasterer Plumber Sheet Metal Worker Structural Steel Worker Welder
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Australia El Salvador Greece Honduras Japan Korea New Zealand Philippines Romania Thailand
H-2B Workers by Nationality
Total Non-Const. H-2B Workers
Automotive Mechanic Baker Electrician (Motor Rewinder) Environmental Technician Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Heavy & Tractor Trailer Truck Driver Heavy Equipment Mechanic Lead Transportation Equip. Painter Marine Mechanic Painter Blaster Planning Clerk QC Inspector Shipwright Carpenter Soil Technician Greek Specialty Chef Welder-Fitter
4814
2 9 2 18 9 89 3 4656 7 19
65
7 5 5 1 1 12 2 1 7 4 2 3 3 2 2 8
Other Non-Construction Occupations
4159
57 9 66
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
3329 4814
3329
GRAND TOTAL H-2B Workers
Total U.S. Workers in H-2B Companies
US Construction Workers
3251
4814
US WORKERS VS. H-2B
GRAND TOTAL H-2B Workers
Total U.S. Workers in H-2B Companies
CES US Workforce (as of Dec 2022) 8000 less H-2B 4749 US Construction Workers 3251
Total Occupations
DPRI Authorized
Construction Non-Construction Total H-2B Employers
H-2B Employers By Industry
Carpenter 29.18%
New Zealand 0.06% Korea 1.85%
Japan 0.19%
Honduras 0.37%
Greece 0.04%
El Salvador 0.19%
Thailand 0.39%
Romania 0.15%
Australia 0.04%
Philippines 96.72%
H-2B WORKERS BY NATIONALITY
Plumber Sheet Metal 5.98% Painter Worker 2.62% 3.30% Pipefitter Plasterer 2.04% 0.00%
HVAC & Refrigeration Mechanic 0.59%
Electrician 10.95%
Construction Equipment Mechanic 0.37% Reinforcing Metal Worker Heavy 12.40% Equipment Operator 4.93%
Cement Mason 20.76%
COMMON CONSTRUCTION OCCUPATIONS
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