United Contractors Magazine December 2024

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2024 UNITED CONTRACTORS BOARD OFFICERS President...................................Kevin Hester, McGuire and Hester VP/President-Elect.........Kurt Eddy, Pavement Recycling Systems, Inc. Secretary/Treasurer.......Juan C. Arrequin, Bay Line Cutting & Coring, Inc. Sec/Treas-Elect.........................Greg Goebel Jr., Goebel Construction, Inc.

IN THIS ISSUE

DECEMBER 2024 VOLUME 230 06 UP FRONT

Thankful for Where We Came From, Where We Are, and Extremely Excited About Where We Are Headed

by Kevin Hester | McGuire and Hester | UCON 2024 Presient

UNITED CONTRACTORS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

KELLY ATTEBERY, F & M BANK; TOM BARR, GHILOTTI BROS., INC.; DALE R. BREEN, MIDSTATE BARRIER, INC.; BRYN BURKE, DEES BURKE ENGINEERING; SEAN CASTILLO, TORO ENTERPRISES, INC.; RITA VIGIL FERGUSON, G & F CONCRETE CUTTING, INC.; GARRETT FRANCIS, GUARDIAN TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS; MICHAEL GATES, DESILVA GATES CONSTRUCTION, LLC; ALAN GUY, ANVIL BUILDERS; MATT LOVINGIER, JMH ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION, INC.; MICHAEL PRLICH, MIKE PRLICH & SONS, INC.; KEVIN REIMERS, WOODRUFF-SAWYER & CO.

Thank You to UCON’s 2024 Board of Directors

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UCON’s Labor & Member Services Your UCON Labor Relations Team – Here to Help The “How” of UCON Labor Relations AB 5—Big Changes Coming to Construction Trucking Your Legal & HR Cheat Sheet

UCON LEADERS | UNITED CONTRACTORS COMMITTEE CHAIRS

ASSOCIATES: KELLY ATTEBERY (ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR), F & M BANK. | KEVIN REIMERS (ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR-ELECT), WOODRUFF-SAWYER & CO. CALTRANS: MICHAEL GHILOTTI (CHAIR), GHILOTTI BROS., INC. | LEGISLATIVE: ROB LAYNE, (CHAIR), O.C. JONES & SONS, INC. | POLITICAL ACTION (PAC): GEORGE FURNANZ (CHAIR), STACY WITBECK; STEVE CONCANNON (VICE-CHAIR) PAVEMENT RECYCLING SYSTEMS, INC. | SAFETY & INSURANCE: KEITH OXFORD, (CHAIR), MONTEREY MECHANICAL COMPANY | SF CITY CONTRACTOR LIAISON: MIKE GHILOTTI (CHAIR), GHILOTTI BROS., INC., MIGUEL GALARZA (CHAIR), YERBA BUENA ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION, INC. | SCHOLARSHIP: TRONY FULLER, (CHAIR), ARGENT MATERIALS INC. | REGIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL: MICHAEL PRLICH (CHAIR), MIKE PRLICH & SONS, INC.; GARRETT FRANCIS (CHAIR), GUARDIAN TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS

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2024 Legislative Scorecard

by Eddie Bernacchi | Politico Group UCON Chief Lobbyist

UNITED CONTRACTORS STAFF

MARK BRESLIN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER; EMILY COHEN, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT; TEJEL PATEL, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CEO; AURORA PRASAD, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO EVP; VICTOR SELLA, VICE PRESIDENT OF LABOR RELATIONS; MELISSA GUTWALD, VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS; CLAY O’NEAL, REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT, SOUTHERN CA; RAY BACA, DIRECTOR OF AGENCY RELATIONS; DEREK BORGHI, DIRECTOR OF LABOR RELATIONS; ANGELICA GOUIG, DIRECTOR OF EVENTS & EDUCATION; RUBY VARNADORE, SENIOR LABOR CONTRACTS MANAGER; DILPREET MAYALL, LABOR RELATIONS ADVOCATE; LIZ CASTRO, LABOR CONTRACTS MANAGER LUCIA MIXON, CONTRACTOR MEMBER SERVICES, SOUTHERN CA; SANDRA KAYA, ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST TO LABOR & MEMBER SERVICES; DENISE RAMIREZ, ONLINE SERVICES MANAGER; EMMY MCCONNELL, SENIOR ACCOUNTANT; MICHELLE HANNIGAN, BOOKKEEPER; GABRIELLE GONZALEZ, OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA; CHRISTINE TRAINA, EVENT MANAGER; RACHEL ORAA, EVENT ASSISTANT; AVANTI MEHTA, EDUCATION ASSISTANT; MICHELLE VEJBY, MARCOM MANAGER; EDDIE BERNACCHI, UCON CHIEF LOBBYIST; MIKE DONLON, CHIEF SAFETY CONSULTANT; DREW DELANEY, MIKE BUCKANTZ, REGULATORY CONSULTANTS; DAMIAN BREEN, REGULATORY CONSULTANT United Contractors Magazine (ISSN: 2166-3777) is published monthly, 10x a year, by United Contractors, 17 Crow Canyon Court, Suite 100, San Ramon, CA 94583; 2401 East Katella Ave., Suite 500, Anaheim, CA 92806. Editorial comments, letters, and article submissions are welcomed and encouraged. Correspondence should be directed to the United Contractors office at the above address, by phone at (925) 855-7900, or by e-mail at info@unitedcontractors. org. Reproduction of editorial material in this issue is permitted if accompanied by proper source credit. Periodicals postage paid at San Ramon, CA and other offices. Postmaster: Send address changes to: United Contractors Magazine, 17 Crow Canyon Court, Suite 100, San Ramon, CA 94583. © 2024 Published in the U.S.A.

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2024: YEAR IN REVIEW

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CARB - 2024 Review/2025 Outlook

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FACES - UCON’s Advocacy Auction 42 NEXT UP - UCON Events 48 FACES - UCON’s Southern CA Golf Classic 52 MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES 62 LAST CALL 34

U N I T E D C O N T R AC TO R S . O R G

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By Kevin Hester McGuire and Hester UCON 2024 President

THANKFUL FOR WHERE WE CAME FROM, WHERE WE ARE, AND EXTREMELY EXCITED ABOUT WHERE WE ARE HEADED

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am not sure where 2024 has gone. As I sit down to write my final article as President for the UCON Magazine, I am amazed by the fact that 2024 will be over in less than a month and a half.

In just two weeks (from now), Thanksgiving will arrive, marking the beginning of the holiday season.

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because it serves as a time to look back upon the year and reflect on where I am. Where I am as a father to my two daughters, Claudia and Ella; as a husband to my wife, Amy; as a leader at McGuire and Hester; and as a member of my community, including my involvement with UCON.

proud and thankful to be a part of the leadership team that steers our company into its 100th year of existence.

I will keep my comments brief on the family side, but I am so grateful and appreciative of the love and support I have from my wife and two daughters. They are my biggest fans (and I am theirs), while also challenging me to be a better version of myself. Amy and I are so blessed to be a part of our daughters’ lives as they start their careers in NYC. I am also thankful to have my wife and best friend by my side for the last 27 years, and am so excited to see where the next 27 years take us.

Looking back on 2024, it has been an incredible year for UCON! From a membership perspective, it has been off the charts, and we are in great financial shape for 2025 and beyond. When I joined the UCON Board in 2018, the board was contemplating a move to Southern California. It is amazing to see that 6 years later we are now a prominent voice for contractors in the region. The UCON brand and expertise is being sought out by many contractors. Unions are also referring UCON to their signatories. There is no dispute, UCON is the strongest voice representing Union Contractors statewide and we plan on growing stronger.

Reflecting upon my time at McGuire and Hester, I am amazed at how far we have come. When I started working full-time in 1993, we had ~45 employees, and now we have over 600. We were 100% family-owned in 1993 and in 2024 we are celebrating over 20 years of being 100% employeeowned. In 2026 McGuire and Hester will be in business for 100 years. I am immensely

This year, UCON’s CEO, Mark Breslin, announced his plans to retire at the end of 2025—ready to turn the reigns over to the next generation (scan the QR code to listen to his video message). Mark will dedicate 2025 to make this transition to new leadership as seamless as possible.

Although a new CEO has not been selected, I am extremely confident that under Mark’s guidance, as well of that of existing and past board members, we will find and empower the next CEO to continue to make this organization standout and be a leader in our industry for years to come. The organization has shown its value and commitment as noted in the UCON member satisfaction

Photos: (left) Kevin with Tom Barr, Ghilotti Bros, Inc. at UCON’s ThrowDown for Education Cornhole Tournament; (above) Kevin at UCON’s Advocacy Auction.

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survey results (enclosed with this issue). We thank all of you for taking the time to complete the survey. Your input is important in shaping the direction of the association— your association, your voice.

the organization throughout the year. This role provided me the opportunity to forge meaningful relationships with all of you, and learn from varying viewpoints, an experience that I will treasure for many years to come.

In closing, I feel truly blessed and thankful for where I have been and where I am now, and I want to reiterate that the future looks bright. I am grateful for the privilege of serving on the UCON Board. And I would like extend my gratitude to each one of our 2024 Board Members (shown in the sidebar on the opposite page) for your support, and dedication, as well as your sharing of your knowledge and leadership. You have elevated

I wish you, your family, and your company Happy Holidays, and I look forward to seeing you all in 2025.

Kevin Hester McGuire and Hester | UCON 2024 President

Thank You to UCON’s 2024 Board of Directors From left to right: Greg Goebel Jr., Goebel Construction, Inc.; Kelly Attebery, F & M Bank; Tom Barr, Ghilotti Bros., Inc.; Dale R. Breen, Midstate Barrier, Inc.; Ron Bianchini, Preston Pipelines, Inc.; Kurt Eddy, Pavement Recycling Systems, Inc.; Matt Lovingier, JMH Engineering & Construction, Inc.; Juan C. Arrequin, Bay Line Cutting & Coring, Inc.; Bryn Burke, Dees Burke Engineering Contractors; Matt Gates, DeSilva Gates Construction; Rita Vigil Ferguson, G & F Concrete Cutting, Inc.; Kevin Reimers, Woodruff-Sawyer & Co.; Sean Castillo, Toro Enterprises, Inc.; Kevin Hester, McGuire and Hester; Garrett Francis, Guardian Traffic Solutions (not pictured Michael Prlich, Mike Prlich & Sons, Inc., and Alan Guy, Anvil Builders).

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UCON’S LABOR & MEMBER SERVICES It is our privilege to serve you 2024 was a year of talent expansion and growth for UCON labor relations. We added two professionals— Director of Labor Relations Derek Borghi and Labor Contracts Manager Liz Castro—to our Labor & Member Services team in order to continue providing the firstclass service that our contractor members have come to expect.

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Finally, we recently held a two-day multi-association negotiations training to provide both seasoned and novice negotiators with a solid foundation and new tools for collaborative negotiations.

As always, we are here to help our members be successful, and we are grateful for your trust in us.

Contact us at LaborTeam@unitedcontractors.org.

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United Contractors Labor & Member Services team is a valuable resource for contractors statewide, assisting key management, administrative and field staff on a daily basis.

With over 100 years of combined construction labor relations experience, UCON’s Labor & Member Services team will help you navigate Labor, HR, Payroll, and much more. We handle thousands of member calls every year, and are committed to doing our best to respond the same day. If we don’t have the answer, we will find it. Meet our team and learn our areas of expertise:

Victor Sella Vice President of Labor Relations vsella@unitedcontractors.org (510) 362-6959

Victor oversees labor relations advocacy, contract negotiations, and support services to UCON’s nearly 500 contractor members across the state. Victor gets the satisfaction of resolving people’s problems and improving contractors’ abilities to get work done and stay competitive.

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Clay O’Neal Regional VP - Southern CA

Derek Borghi Director of Labor Relations

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dborghi@unitedcontractors.org (925) 818-7115

Clay is the Regional Vice President for Southern CA, leading member relations across the region, including labor, agency, and legislative matters. He is dedicated to cultivating genuine relationships and improving the business environment for UCON’s members across Southern California.

Derek Borghi has dedicated over a decade to the construction industry, developing skills and knowledge that he now brings to his role as the Director of Labor Relations at UCON. Derek believes in the importance of collaboration and is eager to learn from the expertise of UCON’s members.

Ruby Varnadore, PHR Senior Labor Contracts Manager rvarnadore@unitedcontractors.org (925) 362-7310

Ruby oversees association labor contracts and supports UCON’s contractor member companies and their teams with inquiries related to contract interpretation, payroll, prevailing wages, Trust Fund audits, employment law, and more. Ruby also manages the creation of reference guides and bulletins that help contractors navigate these critical day-to-day issues.

“UCON provides invaluable insights and resources, equipping organizations with essential skills and knowledge to navigate the complexities of the construction industry.”

“Dealing with the dynamic and complex labor requirements in CA is a challenge for growing companies.

Thankfully, we have the UCON labor department to help us navigate these successfully.”

— Ahron Valverde, Valverde Construction, Inc.

— Andrew Bader, Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc.

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Our team is available to help all key members of your team—executive managers, payroll, HR, project managers, estimators, super-intendents, and more. Areas that we regularly assist our member with include: • Labor disputes and grievances • Trust Fund audits, delinquencies and other issues • Prevailing wage compliance, including apprenticeship • Contract interpretation for payroll and job manning/bidding—shift work, subcontracting, etc.

• Hiring, discipline and termination • Union substance abuse policies • Legal support and more

Lucia Mixon Contractor Member Services, Southern CA lmixon@unitedcontractors.org (925) 362-7306

Lucia provides operational support and assistance to UCON’s contractor members.

She assists in resolving issues and answering questions involving labor relations, collective bargaining agreements, grievances, labor disputes, payroll, and pre-jobs.

Dilpreet Mayall Labor Relations Advocate

Liz Castro Labor Contracts Manager

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Dilpreet provides key guidance in contract interpretation and other consultation services to UCON’s contractor member companies and their labor relations, operations and human resources departments.

Elizabeth “Liz” Castro brings over 20 years of experience in the construction industry to United Contractors, specializing in union payroll and public works compliance.

Liz is excited to be on this side of the industry stating, “United Contractors was a lifeline for me when I had an urgent payroll issue on payroll day. I’m looking forward to providing the same exceptional service to members.”

Sandra Kaya Labor & Member Services Administrative Specialist skaya@unitedcontractors.org (925) 725-6695

Providing administrative and project support to the Labor & Member Services team, Sandra assists in ensuring high-quality member service, and the best member experience possible.

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THE “HOW” OF UCON LABOR RELATIONS We’ve highlighted UCON’s stellar Labor Relations team on the previous pages. We’ve listed the extensive services and advocacy that we provide to our members.

Now we take you behind the scenes for a look at how we do what we do.

RESPONDING TO IMMEDIATE MEMBER NEEDS • Prioritize rapid response to member questions and issues (3,000 handled per year).

• Support field, office, and management staff with personalized solutions.

• Offer 24/7 contractor assistance through unitedcontractors.org and our Contractor Resources Library (nearly 25,000 downloads / this 2024 year).

LABOR RELATIONS STRATEGY • Develop partnerships with union reps statewide to support your work as union contractors.

• Optimize your use of CBAs rules to enhance competitiveness and avoid liability • Host Industry Partner Meetings to connect contractors and union reps statewide.

• Manage CBA negotiations with 15 unions statewide.

BUSINESS SUPPORT • Advocate for contractors’ needs with owners, agencies, and unions statewide.

• Provide on-call, personal support to your organization.

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• Partner on all HR and other employee-related decisions • Act as watchdog advocate for legal and regulatory issues.

• Keep you informed on industry changes and trends with bulletins.

• Simplify contracts and laws with user-friendly guides and charts (over 200 available) • Listen and act on your feedback.

Contact us today. We are here to serve you— LaborTeam@unitedcontractors.org.

AB 5—BIG CHANGES COMING TO CONSTRUCTION TRUCKING SERVICES

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f you subcontract trucking services, your liabilities and responsibilities are changing on January 1, 2025, when the construction trucking exemption in AB 5 expires. It’s essential to understand how AB 5’s stricter worker classification requirements will affect your contracts and day-to-day operations. If you haven’t started already, you need to take steps NOW to review your operations and make necessary changes.

UCON has the following resources available for you in the Contractor Resources Library (member log-in required).

• AB 5 Recommendations for Construction Trucking Services – 2-page document that provides a quick list of best practices and due diligence recommendations for achieving AB 5 compliance while mitigating risk.

detailed background information, analysis of the impact on contractors and industry following the expiration of the construction trucking exemption, and preliminary actionable steps.

Be sure to review this critical information and share it with all members of your teams who need to know to ensure that everyone understands the upcoming changes. As always, the UCON team is here to support you with any questions you may have.

Scan the QR Code for link to AB 5 resources

• Updated Legal Templates – revised to reflect the latest changes under AB 5 – Master Trucking Agreement – Trucking Work Authorization – AB 5 Declaration of Compliance – Construction Trucking Services – Master Subcontract Agreement – Subcontractor Work Authorization – One-Job Subcontract Agreement – Purchase Order • AB 5 Construction Trucking Webinar Recording – Our recent webinar offers expert guidance and realworld scenarios to help you understand how the law may impact your operations and workforce planning.

It also highlights critical timelines and compliance strategies as the January 1, 2025 deadline approaches.

(The presentation slides from the webinar are also available.)

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YOUR LEGAL & HR CHEAT SHEET New Laws to Watch Out For

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he following are some key new employmentrelated laws that impact California construction employers. These laws become effective January 1, 2025, unless stated otherwise. A more detailed Endof-Year Bulletin is being sent out to our contractor members. Information on new legislation that impacts our industry is featured in the Legislative Scorecard on pages 20-23.

AB 1034 PAGA Exemption Extended Until 2038 AB 1034 extends the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) exemption for unionized construction employers until January 1, 2038. This means employers with certain qualifying collective bargaining agreements can continue to avoid specific PAGA-related litigation, such as claims for unpaid wages, missed meal and rest breaks, and other labor code violations. Without the exemption, these claims can be costly, as PAGA allows employees to bring lawsuits on behalf of other workers, potentially leading to significant penalties and settlements. All of UCON’s CBAs have PAGA exemption language that we have negotiated with our union partners, and UCON was heavily involved in securing this extension.

AB 2123 Updates to Accessing Paid Family Leave Benefits Employers in California can no longer require employees to use their accrued vacation time before accessing benefits through the state’s Paid Family Leave (PFL) program. PFL provides wage replacement for individuals taking time off to care for seriously ill family members, bond with a new child, or support a family member in the military. This change allows employees to access PFL benefits directly, without first depleting their vacation leave.

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SB 1100 Driver’s License Requirement Restrictions SB 1100 restricts employers from requiring a driver’s license for job applicants unless driving is a core job function and no alternative transportation methods are viable. This new requirement could affect job postings and hiring practices, particularly in construction roles that may involve travel but not necessarily driving duties.

SB 988 Enhanced Protections for Freelance Workers SB 988 introduces new protections for independent contractors. It requires written agreements for freelance workers performing services valued at $250 or more and mandates timely payment terms. Employers need to maintain these records for at least four years. This affects construction companies that frequently use independent contractors for specialized projects, ensuring clear terms and payment practices.

SB 399 Ban on Captive Audience Meetings SB 399 will prohibit employers from holding “captive audience” meetings, which are mandatory sessions where employers discuss religious or political matters, including unionization. This means that employers can no longer require employees to attend such meetings under threat of adverse actions, such as discipline or termination. This change primarily aims at protecting employees’ rights during union organization efforts, impacting how employers can communicate their stance on unionization, but it does have other impacts on employer communications as well.

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Increase to State Minimum Wage

Union Employees:

Things to Pay Attention To:

For 2025, the minimum rate that meets the 30% threshold is $21.45. Revised rate sheets were sent out to signatory members and have been posted for one or more classifications/rates in the following agreements: • Carpenters (S. CA) Master Agreement

In accordance with previously enacted state law and to account for inflation, California’s state minimum wage will increase to $16.50 per hour on January 1, 2025. This increase applies to all employers, regardless of size. Annual minimum wage adjustments are based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), with increases capped at 3.5% to address inflation.

• Written Notices: If any non-union, nonexempt employees’ pay rates will change due to this increase (or for any other reason), employers must provide written notice to those employees within seven (7) calendar days of the change.

• Exempt Employees: The minimum salary thresholds for exempt employees are also impacted by this increase and should be reviewed to ensure compliance.

• Local Minimum Wages: In localities with their own minimum wage (e.g., San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, and many other cities), employers should review rates for non-union, non-exempt employees, as these may exceed the state minimum wage. Note that local minimum wage increases do not affect exempt employees.

Union wage rates typically remain well above the state minimum wage, but to comply with various state laws, these rates must be at least 30% above the state minimum wage. UCON has successfully added language to many of our union agreements to ensure automatic adjustments to any rates (e.g., pre-apprentices, apprentices, travel time rates) that may fall below this 30% threshold due to annual state minimum wage increases. In cases where automatic adjustments are not included, UCON has secured special side letters to keep our collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) in compliance.

• Carpenters (San Diego) Building & Engineering Agreements • Laborers (N. CA) Master Agreement (Travels rates in both Supp. No. 2 and Supp. 7) • Laborers (N. CA) Traffic Control / Highway Improvement Agreement • Laborers (N. CA) Landscape/Irrigation Site Work Agreement • Laborers (S. CA) MLA – General Construction Worker Classification Agreement for Private Work • Laborers (S. CA) Landscape Agreement • Laborers (S. CA) Parking and Highway Improvement Agreement • Laborers (S. CA) Utility Agreement DECEMBER 2024

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2025 Employer Poster Updates There are mandatory changes for 2025 to several of the required notices. California employers also must post the Wage Order that applies to their business operations, as well as any notices required by local ordinances (such as in the cities of San Francisco, San

Jose, Oakland and Emeryville) or work on federal projects. You may also need to post unique posters depending on your business model.

UCON is continuing to partner with Labor Law Compliance Center to provide UCON members with updated posters at discounted rates. Contractor members will also be sent one free poster as a member benefit. A notice with information on how to order is posted in the UCON Contractor Resources Library (search using the word “poster”). You can also contact Labor & Member Services at LaborTeam@unitedcontractors.org or (925) 855-7900 for information on how to order posters.

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By Eddie Bernacchi, Politico Group, UCON Chief Lobbyist

THE CAPITOL

2024 LEGISLATIVE SCORECARD: UCON’S ADVOCACY AT WORK nited Contractors (UCON) represents unionsignatory construction employers across California, relentlessly advocating for our members and the future of union contractors. Our annual Legislative Scorecard highlights the critical legislation we supported or opposed this year and showcases the return on investment (ROI) of UCON’s advocacy in Sacramento.

Thank you to UCON’s Legislative Advisory Committee for your work in steering our positions throughout the legislative year.

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PROTECTING UNION-SIGNATORY CONTRACTORS AND CBAS:

IN BRIEF:

NAVIGATING CALIFORNIA’S POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT: DEFENSE AS A FULL-TIME JOB

The 2024 legislative session ended on September 30, with Governor Newsom completing his final actions on proposed laws. UCON had another successful session, headlined by significant reforms to the Private Attorney General Act (PAGA), including an extension of the PAGA carveout for union construction—our top priority. This carveout, signed into law, allows unionsignatory contractors to eliminate PAGA lawsuits through collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), saving millions of dollars and countless hours in litigation often initiated by opportunistic employment attorneys using PAGA as leverage.

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In a challenging political climate, UCON’s primary goal is protecting the integrity of industry CBAs, which are critical for union contractors to remain competitive.

State-mandated deviations from these agreements erode our members’ ability to compete, recruit workers, and organize contractors. Defending the sanctity of CBAs is a top legislative priority.

With a supermajority of Democrats in both houses, California’s political climate presents significant hurdles for employers. Many progressive bills—often environmentally slanted—can negatively impact our contractors and the industry. UCON is focused on defeating or amending harmful legislation to safeguard our members’ bottom lines. Despite these challenges, UCON successfully blocked or amended numerous bills that would have had detrimental effects on our industry.

On the next few pages you will find a summary of key legislation that UCON took strong positions on this year, with outcomes that impact our members:

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LEGISLATION SUPPORTED BY UCON AB 1034 (Grayson): Extends PAGA Waivers for Union Construction Extends the union construction industry PAGA carveout until January 1, 2038, protecting contractors from costly PAGA litigation.

OUTCOME: Approved by the Governor AB 2179 (Davies): Promotes Apprenticeship Programs Requires schools to provide information on stateapproved apprenticeship programs to parents of students in 11th and 12th grades.

OUTCOME: Approved by the Governor AB 2182 (Haney): Levels the Playing Field for Union Contractors on Public Works On large-scale public works projects—would have required prevailing wage rates be the rates published at the time the work is performed, ensuring fair wages and benefiting union contractors, particularly on change-orders.

OUTCOME: Vetoed by the Governor

AB 2192 (Carrillo): Updates to the CA Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act Increases project cost limits and enhances enforcement of the Act to ensure public agencies comply with required procedures.

OUTCOME: Approved by the Governor AB 2288 (Kalra): Employer-Friendly PAGA Reforms Limits PAGA lawsuits to employees who have personally suffered violations, creates reduced penalty tiers for paystub violations, and rewards employers who take reasonable steps to comply with labor laws.

OUTCOME: Approved by the Governor AB 3190 (Haney): Prevailing Wage on State Incentivized Affordable Housing Subjects affordable housing projects utilizing lowincome housing tax credits to prevailing wage requirements.

OUTCOME: Approved by the Governor SB 92 (Umberg): Employer-Friendly PAGA Reforms Creates a formal right-to-cure process, allowing employers to resolve labor code violations and avoid PAGA lawsuits.

OUTCOME: Approved by the Governor

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For additional information, contact Emily Cohen, UCON EVP, ecohen@unitedcontractors.org

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THE CAPITOL

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LEGISLATION OPPOSED BY UCON AB 2009 (Rendon): Allows School Districts to Perform More Work “In-House” Would have increased the force account threshold for school districts, allowing more non-maintenance construction work to be performed in-house rather than contracted out.

OUTCOME: Defeated AB 2200 (Kalra): California Single-Payer Healthcare Program Would have established a single-payer healthcare system in California without a carveout for industrysponsored labor and management health and welfare trusts, effectively dissolving them.

OUTCOME: Defeated AB 2264 (Arambula): New Worker Heat Illness Prevention Certification Would have required outdoor workers to obtain and maintain a heat illness prevention certification, creating additional compliance burdens for contractors.

OUTCOME: Defeated AB 2451 (Cerantes): Use of Highest Craft or Classification Wage Rate on Public Works Would have mandated the highest wage rate for overlapping classifications in CBAs, increasing costs for public works projects.

OUTCOME: Defeated

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AB 2751 (Haney): Ban on Communications with Employees During Nonworking Hours Would have prohibited employers from communicating with employees during nonworking hours, except in emergencies, and created penalties for violations.

OUTCOME: Defeated SB 399 (Wahab): Ban on Employer Sponsored Religious and Political Communications Prohibits employers from disciplining employees who refuse to attend meetings related to religious or political views.

OUTCOME: Approved by the Governor SB 1073 (Skinner): Removal of Contractor Choice of Materials on State Public Works Would have allowed state agencies to enter into long-term contracts for low-carbon concrete products, complicating material choices and pricing for contractors.

OUTCOME: Defeated SB 1116 (Portantino): Access to Unemployment Insurance for Workers on Strike Would have provided unemployment benefits to striking workers, driving up unemployment insurance costs for union contractors and making them less competitive.

OUTCOME: Defeated

1340 (Smallwood-Cuevas): Increased Demographic LEGISLATION AMENDED TO SB State Reporting ADDRESS UCON CONCERNS UCON secured amendments to remove monthly AB 2622 (Carrillo): Increase in Value of Work Unlicensed “Handymen” May Perform UCON secured amendments to limit the increase in the exemption threshold from $5,000 to $1,000 and remove annual inflation adjustments.

OUTCOME: Approved by the Governor SB 778 (Ochoa Bogh): Updates to the Dig Safe Act Amendments removed the provision allowing utilities to require an onsite representative during excavation.

OUTCOME: Approved by the Governor SB 1280 (Laird): Prohibition on the Sale of Nonrefillable Propane Cylinders UCON secured an exemption for nonrefillable propane cylinders used in the construction industry.

OUTCOME: Approved by the Governor

demographic reporting requirements for contractors and subcontractors on public works projects.

OUTCOME: Approved by the Governor UCON remains steadfast in its advocacy for unionsignatory contractors, ensuring that our members’ interests are protected in an increasingly complex legislative landscape. This scorecard reflects our commitment to your success and the ongoing battle to create a more favorable business environment for union contractors. Thank you for your support! _______________________________________

Eddie Bernacchi, UCON Chief Lobbyist and Politico Group President, is a twenty-year veteran of the public affairs and lobbying industry. Under Eddie’s leadership, United Contractors has secured some of the construction industry’s most significant political achievements including legislation regarding prompt-payment protections, indemnity reform, change-order payment protections, wrap insurance disclosure, increased transportation funding, licensing enforcement, workers comp reform, union-contractor marketshare expansions and more.

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2024 YEAR IN REVIEW

Thank You

OUR MEMBERS ARE OUR MISSION United Contractors (UCON) empowers, advocates for, and supports California’s union contractors. We are relentlessly committed to serving the needs of our members while building the next generation of industry leaders.

LEADERSHIP IN LABOR RELATIONS

UCON exists to serve your company and empower the industry, and it is an honor and privilege to do so. This review summarizes 2024, reflecting on the focus and commitment of our members and of our staff who are working on your behalf to ensure your success and that of the industry. Thank you for putting your trust in UCON!

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OVERALL SATISFACTION WITH MEMBERSHIP AND UCON RESPONSIVENESS RATED 4.7/5 100% OF CONTRACTOR MEMBERS WOULD RECOMMEND UCON TO A

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• 1,460 POAs held by UCON for our members.

• Assisted UCON’s contractor members, whose employees worked 40,000,000 hours this 2024 year.

• 250+ grievances and labor disputes resolved prior to hearing.

STAFF OVERALL SERVICE &

PEER OR COLLEAGUE

• UCON’s Labor Relations Team—8 dedicated staff members to assist our nearly 500 Contractor Members across the state.

• 100+ training modules, with 800+ attendees (many trainings available in UCON’s on-demand library)

3,000+ Member Calls and Emails

“Your expertise and dedication have been invaluable to our organization, and we look forward to continuing our work together and building on the strong foundation we have established.”

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UCON’s Labor & Member Services team hosted Industry Partner Meetings (IPMs) with the Northern CA Laborers (left photo), and Southern California Carpenters (right photo)—attended by over 70 members, representing over 50 companies.

CONTRACTOR MEMBER SERVICES, YOUR GO-TO RESOURCE • Assisted with 3,000+ CALLS AND EMAILS, covering topics from regulatory and safety issues to labor relations, HR, payroll advisory, and more.

• OVER 25,000 DOWNLOADS from UCON’s Contractor Resources Library which has 600+ resources of templates, guides, charts, and more for members only.

“Without UCON, a contractor would be much more likely to go afoul of some regulation that they might not even know existed, or if they knew existed, how to comply with it.”

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DIRECT SAFETY AND REGULATORY SUPPORT Assisted members with safety issues, including citations, Cal/OSHA guidance, utility dig-ins, work zone safety, and more—1:1 member assistance Assisted members with regulatory issues, including CARB Off-Road, On-Road inquiries, Stormwater, and more. Hosted industry webinars for up to date regulatory information.

RESULTS-DRIVEN LEGISLATIVE AND AGENCY RELATIONS ADVOCACY: Despite a constantly challenging political climate, UCON had a highly effective legislative year.

• Top priority legislation: AB 1034 (Cortese, Grayson) UCON’s co-sponsored bill protecting union-signatory contractors from PAGA abuses was signed by Governor Newsom.

• 2024 Legislation: 6 out of 7 UCON-supported bills signed into law; 7 out of 8 UCON-opposed bills were defeated; successfully amended 4/4 bills to address concerns (review our full 2024 Legislative Scorecard on pages 20-23).

• Fought for statewide and local ballot measures which collectively would generate $23.6 Billion for road, transportation, water, school, energy, hospitals and climate infrastructure across CA. • UCON PAC hit $1.3M milestone; invested $250,000+ on 2024 state elections to protect and secure key seats in state legislature.

• UCON’s Advocacy Auction raised over $325,000 for UCON’s government relations programs—which helps give a powerful political voice to California’s union contractors.

Agency Advocacy: positioning UCON members for success in the agency construction marketplace: • UCON’s Northern and Southern regions hosted 13 Industry Liaison Meetings with over 100 contractors participating.

• UCON’s 3rd Annual Public Works Summit showcased best practices, projects and innovations from 12 Public Works Agencies—over 250 attendees.

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2024 YEAR IN REVIEW

Thank You

ME MB E R E XPE RIE NC E : B RINGING T HE INDUST RY TO GE T HE R W IT H E V E NTS & NE T WO RKING O PPO RT UNI TI ES: • Over 3,300 people from almost 450 companies attended UCON’s nine events statewide, with our sold-out Crab Feed and Sal Rubino Golf Classic.

• United for Impact, UCON’s Legislative Summit event returned to Sacramento to brief members and the industry on legislation, the economy and elections.

• “UCONnect” a new networking experience in Southern California, brought together over 200 members, partners and leaders—coming to Northern California in 2025.

• Save the dates for 2025 events!

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L E AD E RS H I P & PR O F ESS I O N A L DE V E LOP M ENT UCON continued to deliver a high-quality leadership development classes, both in person and virtually— 50+ classes at no or low cost to our members!

• 2,800+ people from over 260 companies participated in UCON’s professional development classes—including executives, managers, superintendents, foremen and women, office support, and more.

• Over 400 attended UCON’s Fearless Field Leader seminars in Southern and Northern California.

• 26 future leaders attended UCON’s sold-out Project Management Career Advancement (PMCA) cohort; a new Project Engineer Bootcamp series, was rated 5/5 and sold-out—join the 2025 wait list!

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We look forward to serving you and the industry in the year ahead!

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By Associates Environmental, UCON Regulatory Consultants

Environmental Regulation — 2024 Review & 2025 Outlook

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his article is a look forward into how environmental regulations will impact UCON members in 2025 with some 2024 context.

New environmental regulations were advanced in 2024 in both air and water quality. The new Construction Stormwater General Permit went into effect in late 2023. The permit’s requirements have now been in effect for an entire calendar year.

IN 2024, CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD’S (CARB) CLEAN TRUCK CHECK (CTC) PROGRAM STARTED REPORTING AND FEE REQUIREMENTS.

In 2025, the CTC program begins requiring non-gasoline vehicles with GVWR greater than 14,000 lbs. to be tested twice per year. Failure to perform the tests will result in registration holds at the DMV and possible fines.

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CARB also has other regulations that are stuck in enforceability limbo. For certain regulations, CARB needs a waiver from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) to have the authority to enforce. The highest profile of these is the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulation.

The first requirement for high-priority fleets (those

companies with 50 vehicles with GWVR greater than 8,500 or have $50 million in annual revenue) to report was in 2024 and the first requirements to have Zero Emission Vehicles begin in 2025.

Another regulation that had its first requirements take effect in 2024 and requires a waiver from USEPA is the adopted amendments to the Off-road Diesel Regulation.

Certain new provisions within these amendments like the new restrictions for adding certain vehicles with cleaner engines to fleets and the phase-out of vehicles with Tier 0, 1 and 2 engines require this waiver. The new administrative requirements, like those for project owners and prime contractors, are likely already enforceable. It is unclear whether the mandate to fuel subject off-road vehicles with renewable diesel (R99) is enforceable without the waiver.

It is not likely that USEPA will be issuing the waivers for these CARB regulations in 2024. If they are issued in 2025, it will probably be just before the administration changes on January 20, 2025. It is well known that the incoming administration will resist California’s push for the waivers and its progressive environmental agenda.

Although California’s movement to mandate a shift to zero-emission vehicles may slow or stall, it is not likely regulations will be rolled back.

1:1 Regulatory Assistance

For any UCON member having questions regarding CARB, fleet compliance or stormwater regulatory matters, please contact Associates Environmental at (949) 352-4941, www.associatesenvironmental. com. UCON’s representatives are Mike Buckantz and Drew Delaney.

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35TH ANNUAL ADVOCACY AUCTION Thank You For Supporting UCON’s Advocacy Auction—Rated 5/5!

On Saturday, November 9, 2024, United Contractors celebrated its 35th Annual Advocacy Auction with a Cuban-inspired event, Havana Nights. The Claremont Club & Spa in Berkeley came alive with the rhythms of a 10-piece band and the vibrant energy of salsa dancers, creating an electrifying atmosphere for all attendees.

Guests were greeted to the fiesta with a champagne welcome and enjoyed the auction’s signature mojito cocktail and guava daquiri mocktail while bidding on the silent auction items. Once it was time for dinner, a conga line escorted guests into the ballroom where the energy was turned up. As the auctioneer took the stage, the atmosphere in the ballroom became one of excitement and competition. Bidding wars began, donors doubled down, and over $325,000 was raised! Está volao!

These funds will be used for UCON’s aggressive government advocacy efforts, enabling UCON to continue its legacy of taking action and delivering results for the construction industry.

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There is no better place to meet old and new friends than at a UCON event!

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Thank You Sponsors

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THE HIGH-ROLLERS! THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING HIGH-BIDDER COMPANIES! Chrisp Company DeSilva Gates Construction, LLC Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. Royal Electric Company Stacy Witbeck Teichert Construction

Another awesome UCON event!!

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SPECIAL THANK YOU TO: UCON’s 2024 Annual Sponsors (see page 46) Ritchie Bros. for donating their auction services to our event.

Steve Sundberg, RDO Equipment Co., for emceeing the live auction.

Brad Kinney Productions for creating the Auction website, presentations, and technical support.

Cathy Breslow, Breslow Imaging, for photography and capturing the excitement of the night!

THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 AUCTION ITEM DONORS

CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE AUCTION WINNING COMPANIES

Anvil Builders Bauman Redi-Mix Concrete Bayonet & Blackhorse Golf Course BFBA, LLP Breslow Imaging California Alliance for Jobs California Engineering Contractors, Inc. Chrisp Company Condon-Johnson & Associates, Inc. DeSilva Gates Construction, LLC Dynamic Office & Accounting Solutions/ Dynamic Technical Partners F & M Bank Friends of UCON Ghilotti Bros., Inc. Gordon N. Ball, Inc. Granite Construction Company Leonidou & Rosin Professional Corp.

McGuire and Hester Pacific Boring, Inc. Peterson Cat Peterson Trucks, Inc. Platinum Pipeline, Inc. Preston Companies Redgwick Construction Company Robert A. Bothman Construction Sierra Mountain Construction, Inc. Smith Currie Oles LLP Stacy Witbeck Stomper Company, Inc. Summit Financial Group, LLC Super Seal & Stripe Team Ghilotti, Inc. Teichert Energy & Utilities Group Tenna LLC The Conco Companies Trench Shoring Company UCON Past Presidents United Contractors Volvo Construction Equipment & Services W. R. Forde Associates Inc. West Valley Construction Co., Inc. Woodruff-Sawyer & Co.

Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc. Chrisp Company Condon-Johnson & Associates, Inc. DeSilva Gates Construction, LLC Foundation Pile Inc Granite Construction Company Graniterock Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. McGuire and Hester Midstate Barrier, Inc. Moss Adams LLP O.C. Jones & Sons, Inc. Pacific States Environmental Contractors, Inc. Pavement Recycling Systems, Inc. Peterson Trucks, Inc. Platinum Pipeline, Inc. Preston Pipelines, Inc. - Preston Electric Royal Electric Company Stacy Witbeck Stomper Company, Inc. Team North Construction Services Inc. Teichert Construction

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UCON’S 2025 EVENTS Save the dates for the following events—register and sponsor at www.unitedcontractors.org/calendar

CRAB FEED

Thursday, February 6, 2025 – Marriott, San Ramon

LEGACY LUNCHEON

UCON Installation of the Board of Directors Friday, February 28, 2025 – Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel

DIG AWARDS

Saturday, March 1, 2025 – Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel

SOUTHERN CA UCON PAC FUNDRAISER Thursday, April 10, 2025 – Orange Hill Restaurant, Orange

PUBLIC WORKS SUMMIT

Thursday, May 1, 2025 – Anaheim Hilton, Anaheim

NORTHERN CA UCON PAC FUNDRAISER

Thursday, May 29, 2025 – Home of Mark Breslin, UCON CEO, Alamo

THROWDOWN CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT Thursday, June 19, 2025 – Wente Vineyards, Livermore

ANNUAL BBQ & CHILI COOK-OFF

Thursday, August 7, 2025 – Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton

SAL RUBINO GOLF CLASSIC

Thursday, September 12, 2025 – Bayonet & Black Horse, Seaside

UCON GOLF OPEN

Thursday, October 2, 2025 – Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, Mission Viejo

GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY AUCTION

Saturday, November 8, 2025 – The Claremont Club & Spa, Berkeley DECEMBER 2024

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JOIN US FOR THE 36TH ANNUAL DIG AWARDS The DIG Awards uphold a long-standing tradition of honoring individuals who have laid the foundations upon which the construction industry is built—Dignity, Integrity, and Generosity.

Since 1988, the DIG Awards have recognized these core characteristics in individuals who are dedicated to advancing the professionalism of the construction industry in California.

Join us on March 1, 2025 as we honor our next ambassador of industry leadership, Gregg Miller of Miller Environmental, Inc..

In the heart of California’s bustling construction industry, Gregg Miller stands out not only for his professional acumen but also for his unwavering commitment to charitable causes. As the driving force behind Miller Environmental, Gregg has redefined what it means to be a leader in his field, demonstrating an exceptional blend of dignity, integrity, and generosity.

For more information on the DIG Awards event, see opposite page, or visit our website at www. unitedcontractors.org/calendar.

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luncheon INSTALLATION OF THE 2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

(the day before the dig awards!)

Early Bird Rate: $200 (member) | $300 (non-member) *Available until 5 pm Tues, Jan 28 Standard Rate: $215 (member) | $315 (non-member) *Available until 5 pm Fri, Feb 14

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Friday February 28, 2025 Luncheon 11 am - 2 pm

Attire: Business Formal

Saturday, March 1, 2025:

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For additional information, and to register/sponsor: unitedcontractors.org/calendar

Honoring Recipient: Gregg Miller Miller Environmental, Inc. ________________________

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Annual Sponsorships for 2025 are now open. Scan the QR Code above or for more information, contact Michelle Vejby, MarCom Manager at (925) 413-4038 or mvejby@unitedcontractors.org.

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UCON’s 2024 Southern CA Golf Classic!

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he first annual Southern CA Golf outing at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club in Mission Viejo was a hole-in-one success! On September 26, enthusiastic participants from nearly sixty different companies teed off under perfect weather conditions, making it a day to remember. This inaugural event was nearly sold out and kept everyone on par with fun and camaraderie. It was clear that everyone had a ball, as the greens were filled with smiles, laughter, and friendly competition. This outing surely sets the course for many more successful events in the future.

Event Chair: Greg Fast, Lumber Volunteers: Anna Carno, Carno Law Group Meredith Corbin, LogoBoss LLC Katie Rosetti, Pure Effect, Inc. Jamin Valdez, Woodruff-Sawyer & Co.

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Our guests are saying: 4.9 out of 5 Stars!

“The golf tournament was a fantastic event, offering not only a great day on the course but also invaluable opportunities to connect with fellow industry professionals.

Collaborating with other leaders within the UCON membership can help us strengthen our partnerships, share best practices, and continue to raise the standards of excellence in our industry.”

— Kameron Krause, Mr. Crane, Inc. “The event was so well organized! I was welcomed by the staff before I even made it through the parking lot and it just got better!”

— Joseph Jaconi, Transparent Enterprises We deeply appreciate the support of all our sponsors and partners.

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Thank You Event Sponsors ALBATROSS SPONSORS

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Congratulations to our Winners: 1st Place Trophy: Robert Allred, Marco Transport, Inc. Jason Groom, Mladen Buntich Construction Todd Hoskins, ECCO Heavy Equipment Rental Tim McVay, ECCO Heavy Equipment Rental

Integrity Award:

2nd Place Trophy: Ryan Blackwell, Liberty Mutual Surety Kevin Cathcart, Alliant Adam Posik, Pacific Coast Glazing Jerry Schumacher, Liberty Mutual Surety

Marshmallow Contest: Parker Cobb, Fenagh Engineering and Testing Longest Drive Women’s: Nastasia Kossacky, National Trench Safety, LLC. Longest Drive Men’s: Ryan Blackwell, Liberty Mutual Surety Closest to the Pin Women’s: Melvina Stacey, Flatiron Corp.

Closest to the Pin Men’s: Rob Welbourn, Hub International Insurance Service Inc.

3rd Place Trophy: Ryan Aukerman, Griffith Company Brian Kirwan, Ames Construction, Inc. Eddin Nunez, UCI Tim Saenz, RMA Group, Inc.

Special Thank You:

Simon Johnson, Toro Enterprises, Inc. Jorden Klein, Toro Enterprises, Inc. Ben Ramirez, Toro Enterprises, Inc. Mike Romero, Toro Enterprises, Inc.

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MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES: NOVEMBER/DECEMBER United Contractors would like to take this opportunity to recognize and thank the following companies who are celebrating their anniversary of membership with our organization in November and December:

54 YEARS – 1970

37 YEARS – 1987

53 YEARS – 1971

34 YEARS – 1990

Contractor Member: Preston Pipelines, Inc. Ron Bianchini Associate Member: Mission Clay Products LLC Glen Hungerbuhler

Contractor Members: Fox Loomis, Inc. Sam Fox

33 YEARS – 1991 Contractor Member: A. Ruiz Construction Co. & Assoc., Inc. Tony Ruiz

Contractor Members: Fine Line Sawing & Drilling, Inc. Dennis Corcoran

Associate Member: Monteleone & McCrory, LLP Rasha Awi

Associate Member: Martin Marietta Joao Esteves

Interstate Grading & Paving, Inc. Nancy Zammuto

39 YEARS – 1985

McGuire and Hester Brock Grunt

Contractor Member: Bay Line Cutting & Coring, Inc. Juan C. Arrequin

51 YEARS – 1973

Associate Member: P & F Distributors Robert Papenhause

Associate Member: Ditch Witch West Eric Greene

31 YEARS – 1993

30 YEARS – 1994 Contractor Member: Leatherwod Construction Inc. Bob Kawai

29 YEARS – 1995

Contractor Members: J. Flores Construction Company, Inc. Jesus Flores JMB Construction, Inc. Margaret Burke

28 YEARS – 1996

Contractor Members: California Engineering Contractors, Inc. Wahid Tadros

26 YEARS – 1998

Contractor Members: Centerline Striping Co. Inc. Tom Breault Associate Member: Hobas Pipe USA, Inc. Bijan Khamanian

25 YEARS – 1999 Contractor Members: Mitchell Engineering Curtis Mitchell

P C & N Construction, Inc. Christi Plum West Valley Construction Co., Inc. Darren Phelps Associate Member: Simpson, Garrity, Innes & Jacuzzi, P.C. Paul Simpson

23 YEARS – 2001

Associate Member: National Ready Mix/United Concrete Companies Chris Heilmann

21 YEARS – 2003

Associate Members: Pacific Highway Rentals LLC Paul Indelicato

20 YEARS – 2004

Contractor Member: Golden State Bridge, Inc. David Riccitiello

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19 YEARS – 2005 Contractor Members: ARB, Inc. Mark Borges R & W Concrete Contractors, Inc. Brian Rodrigues

17 YEARS – 2007 Contractor Member: Granite Construction Company Steve Clark

16 YEARS – 2008

9 YEARS – 2015

Contractor Member: M Squared Construction, Inc. Stewart Michell Associate Member: Western States Tool & Supply Corp.

Kelly Lynch

8 YEARS – 2016

Associate Member: Trebor Shoring Rentals Roman Villanueva

Associate Member: Enterprise Fleet Management Tyler Christensen

6 YEARS – 2018

15 YEARS – 2009

B & C Asphalt Grinding, Inc. John Carroll

Contractor Members: J.F. Shea Construction Company, Inc. Brendan Slagle Ramona Inc. Michael Grbavac

14 YEARS – 2010

Contractor Members: ALB, Inc. Robert Gonzalez

Associate Members: Knapheide Truck Equipment Company California Peter Norem

Contractor Members: Stomper Company, Inc. Donna Rehrmann

Rupert Construction Supply Nick Herrera

12 YEARS – 2012

5 YEARS – 2019

Contractor Member: Security Paving Company, Inc. John Gasparo Associate Member: Trench Shoring Company Ryan Malloy

10 YEARS – 2014

Contractor Members: Luminart Concrete Gregory Loomis R & R Maher Construction Co., Inc. Brad Maher Royal Electric Company Dina Kimble

3 YEAR – 2021

1 YEAR – 2023

Brosamer & Wall, Inc./Tutor Perini, Inc. a Joint Venture Robert Brosamer

Guardian Traffic Solutions Garrett Francis

Contractor Members: BEI Civil Works Inc. Ted Baker

RX Lodge, Inc. Jeffrey Pike

2 YEAR – 2022

Contractor Members: K&G Concrete Inc. Keaven Guillory

Contractor Members: Blue Iron, Inc. Dan Baker

MCI Engineering, Inc. Kurt McFadden Miller Pipeline, LLC Samantha Kappus Morrow Trenchless Rob Morrow

Koios Engineering Inc Jose Reyes

Norgo Engineering Juan Noriega

Associate Member: Munich Re Specialty Insurance (MRSI) - Surety Eric Altman

Associate Member: Five Star Bank Mikayla Brettelle

Moneric Equipment Rental Eric McCosker

Contractor Members: Cell-Crete Corporation Louis “LJ” Fisher III Preston Pipelines Infrastructure LLC Jordan Thomas

4 YEAR – 2020

Contractor Members: Doty Bros. Equipment Co. dba Doty Bros.

Construction Co. Henry A. Barber J N A Builders Inc. Joseph N. Antonio J.R.H. General Engineering Inc. Shannon Hurles DECEMBER 2024

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UCON CONTRACTOR MEMBERS: A-C Electric Company • A. Ruiz Construction Co. & Assoc., Inc. • A.M. Stephens Concrete Inc. • A.M. Stephens Construction Co., Inc. • A3 Pipeline • ABSL Construction • Ace Sweepers & Water Trucks, Inc • Action Sweeping Services, Inc. • AJW Construction • ALB, Inc. • All Steel Fence, Inc. • Allen A. Waggoner Construction, Inc. • Alta Group, Inc. • American Civil Constructors West Coast LLC • American Landscape Inc. • Andes Construction, Inc. • Andreini Brothers, Inc. • Andrew M Jordan Inc. dba A & B Construction • Anglemyer Crane Service • Anrak Corporation • Anvil Builders • APB General Engineering • Apena Engineering • Appian Engineering, Inc. • ARB, Inc. • Argonaut Constructors • Associated Traffic Safety, Inc. • Atlas Peak Construction • Auxilium Construction Resources, Inc. • Avila Traffic Safety • Azul Works Inc. • B & C Asphalt Grinding, Inc. • Bali Construction, Inc. • Basset Engineering Inc • Bauman Landscape and Construction, Inc. • Bay Area Concretes, Inc. • Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc. • Bay Engineering LLC • Bay Line Cutting & Coring, Inc. • Bay Pacific Pipelines • Bayside Stripe & Seal, Inc. • Bayview Demolition Services, Inc. • BC Traffic Specialist (an InfraStripe Company) • Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc. • BEI Civil Works Inc. • Beliveau Engineering Contractors, Inc. • Berkeley Cement, Inc. (BCI) • Berkeley Concrete Pumping, Inc. • Bertco, Inc. • Bess Testlab Inc. DBA Bess Utility Solutions • Blue Iron Foundations & Shoring LLC • Blue Iron, Inc. • Bragg Companies dba Bragg Crane and Rigging • Brannon Corporation • Bridgeway Civil Constructors, Inc. • BrightView Landscape Development, Inc. • Brosamer & Wall, Inc. • Brosamer & Wall, Inc. / Tutor Perini, Inc. a Joint Venture • Bugler Construction • C P Construction Co., Inc. • C.F. Archibald Paving, Inc. • C&N Reinforcing, Inc. • C&W Construction Specialties, Inc. • C2R Engineering, Inc. • Cal State Constructors, Inc. • Cal Stripe Inc. • California Auger Boring • California Boring Inc. • California Concrete Pumping Inc. DBA Associated Concrete Pumping • California Engineering Contractors, Inc. • California Legacy Well Services, LLC • California Rebar Fabricators Incorporated • California Traffic Safety Inc. • California Trenchless, Inc. • Calmex Engineering, Inc. • Calstate Pipelines Inc. • Campanella Corporation • Capitol Barricade • Carone and Company, Inc. • Castillon Company • Castle Contracting LLC • Cell-Crete Corporation • Centerline Striping Co. Inc. • Central Striping Service, Inc. • Champion Contractors • Chapco Construction LLC • Cheryl’s Underground Construction • Chrisp Company • City Rise Inc. (DBA City Rise Traffic) • Clipper International • CMC Traffic Control Specialist, LLC dba CMC Construction • Colich & Sons, LP • Columbia Electric, Inc. • Compass Engineering Contractors, Inc. • Con-Quest Contractors, Inc. • Conco West, Inc. • Concrete Demo Works, Inc. • Condon-Johnson & Associates, Inc. • Cooper Engineering, Inc. • Covenant Technical Solutions, Inc. • Cozart Brothers, Inc. • Crane Rental Service, Inc. • Cratus Inc • CS Marine Constructors, Inc. • D & D Pipelines, Inc. • D N B Infrastructure, Inc. • D W General Engineering Contractor Corp. • D-Line Constructors, Inc. • D.A. Wood Construction, Inc. • D.W. Young Construction Co., Inc. • D’Arcy & Harty Construction Inc. • Daleo Inc. • Danny C. Hubbs Construction, Inc. / DBA DC Hubbs Const. • De Haro Ramirez Group • Dean Visosky Contractors Inc. • Dees Burke Engineering Constructors, LLC • Dees Hennessey, Inc. • DeSilva Gates Construction, LLC • Disney Construction, Inc. • Diversified Landscape • Dixon Marine Services, Inc. • DMZ Builders • Don H. Mahaffey Drilling Co. • Doty Bros.

Equipment Co. dba Doty Bros. Construction Co. • Doyle’s Work Company, Inc. • DPI Inc • DR Traffic Control LLC • Drill Tech Drilling & Shoring, Inc. • DRS Marine, Inc. • Duran & Venables, Inc. • Duran Construction Group • Dutch Contracting Inc. • E.E. Gilbert Construction, Inc. • Engelke Construction • Environmental Construction Group, Inc. • Esquivel Grading & Paving, Inc. • Evans Brothers, Inc. • EverLevel Holding LLC • Farwest Safety, Inc. • Ferma Corporation • FERMA Greenbox Inc. • Ferreira Construction Co. Inc. dba Ferreira Coastal Construction Co. • Fine Line Sawing & Drilling, Inc. • FJ & I Engineering Inc • Flatiron West, Inc. • Florez Paving • Folsom Dam Constructors • Fontenoy Engineering, Inc. • Ford Construction Company, Inc. • Foundation Constructors, Inc. • Foundation Pile Inc • Foundation Soil Stabilization, Inc. • Fox Loomis Inc. • Frontier - Kemper Constructors • Frontline General Engineering Construction Inc • Fryman Management Inc. • G & F Concrete Cutting, Inc. • G. Bortolotto & Company, Inc. • G&R Constructors DBA G&R Concrete • Gallagher & Burk, Inc. • Garney Pacific, Inc. • GeoStructural Engineering Inc. • Gesick Concrete, Inc. • Ghilotti Bros and St. Francis Electric JV • Ghilotti Bros., Inc. • Ghilotti Construction Co. • Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. • Glosage Engineering, Inc. • Goebel Construction, Inc. • Golden Bay Construction, Inc. • Golden Gate Constructors • Golden State Boring & Pipe Jacking, Inc. • Golden State Bridge, Inc. • Golden State Construction & Utility, Inc. • Gonsalves & Santucci, Inc. dba The Conco Companies • Goodfellow Bros. California, LLC • Gordon N. Ball, Inc. • Granite Construction Company • Granite Industrial • Graniterock • Graniterock-Myers JV • GRBCON Inc. • GreenCoast Landscapes Inc. • Griffin Soil Group • Ground Control Inc. • GSB / Obayashi JV • GSW Construction Inc. • Guardian Traffic Solutions • Guy F. Atkinson Construction, LLC • Hadley General Contractors, Inc. • Half Moon Bay Grading & Paving, Inc. • High-Light Electric Inc. • Hill Crane Service Inc. • Hodge Western Corp. • Hooker Creek, Inc. • Horizon Underground Inc. • Hoseley Corporation • Independent Structures, Inc. • Industrial Plant Reclamation, Inc. dba Plant Reclamation • Inner City 54

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POWER IN UNITY Demolition, Inc. • Innovate Concrete, Inc. dba Innovate Engineering • International Line Builders dba ILB Electric • Interstate Concrete Pumping Co. Inc. • Interstate Grading & Paving, Inc. • Interstate Striping & Signs, Inc. • Ironmark Earthworks, Inc. • J & M Concrete Contractors • J & M Land Restoration, Inc. • J & M, Inc. • J D Partners Concrete • J N A Builders Inc. • J R Pipeline Co., Inc. • J. Flores Construction Company, Inc. • J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. • J.F. Shea Construction Company, Inc. • J.J.R. Construction, Inc. • J.R.H. General Engineering Inc. • Jacobsson Engineering Construction, Inc. • JCC, Inc. • JD Barlow Construction LLC • JDB & Sons Construction, Inc. • Jensen Landscape Contractor, LLC • JMB Construction, Inc. • JMH Engineering and Construction, Inc. • Joseph J. Albanese, Inc. • JV Lucas Paving, Inc • K.J. Woods Construction Company, Inc. • K&G Concrete Inc. • Kato Landscaping • KDW Construction, LLC • KelCo Construction LLC • Kerex Engineering Inc. • Kiewit Foundations Co. • Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. • Kiewit Shea Traylor, A Joint Venture • Kilford Engineering Inc. • Kitty’s Sweeping Inc • Knife River Construction - Chico • Knife River Construction - Stockton • Koios Engineering Inc • Kordich Construction, Inc. • KRC Safety Co., Inc. • Landavazo Bros. Inc. • Las Vegas Paving, Inc. • Leatherwood Construction, Inc. • Liberty Contractors, Inc. • Liffey Electric, Inc. • Live Oak Utility Infrastructure, LLC • Lombardo Diamond Core Drilling Company, Inc. • Lone Star Landscape, Inc. • Lorang Brothers Construction, Inc. • Loza & Sons, Inc. • Luminart Concrete • M & M Foundation & Drilling, Inc. • M G Construction • M N R Construction, Inc. • M Squared Construction Inc. • M. Hernandez Const. dba Hernandez Engineering • M.A. McClish Excavating, Inc. • M.F. Maher, Inc. • Machado & Sons Construction Inc. • Maggiora & Ghilotti, Inc. • Main Street Underground, LLC • Malcolm International LLC • Manhole Construction Specialist • Marco Crane & Rigging Co. • Marina Landscape, Inc. • Marinship Development Interest LLC • Marne Construction, Inc. • Marques General Engineering, Inc. • Martin Brothers Construction Inc. • Martin General Engineering, Inc. • Mauldin Construction • Maxim Crane Works L.P. • McGuire and Hester • MCI Engineering, Inc. • MCK Services, Inc. • Metro Builders & Engineers Group Ltd. • Michael O’Shaughnessy Construction, Inc. • Michael Prlich & Sons, Inc. • Michels Construction, Inc. • Michels Pacific Energy, Inc. • Michels Trenchless, Inc. • Midstate Barrier, Inc. • Mike Brown Electric Co. • Mike Bubalo Construction Company • Mike Hixson Backhoe Service Inc • Miller Pipeline, LLC • Minerva Construction, Inc. • Minerva-Graniterock JV • Mission Constructors, Inc. • Mitchell Engineering • MK Pipelines, Inc. • Mladen Buntich Construction • Mocon Corporation • Monterey Mechanical Co. • Moras’ Equipment & Construction Inc. • Moreno Trenching, Ltd. • Morrow Trenchless • Mountain Cascade, Inc. • Mountain F. Enterprises, Inc. • Mozingo Construction, Inc. • Mr. Crane, Inc. • Murga, Strange & Chalmers, Inc. • Murray Company • Nada Pacific • Navajo Pipelines, Inc. • Neary Landscape, Inc. • Nor Cal Pipeline Services • Nor-Cal Concrete, Inc. • Norgo Engineering • O.C. Jones & Sons, Inc. • O’Duffy Construction • O’Grady Paving, Inc. • OBS Engineering, Inc. • Odigos Construction, Inc. • Odyssey Environmental Services, Inc. • Osmun Construction • P C & N Construction, Inc. • Pac Bay Environmental Services, Inc. • Pacific Boring, Inc. • Pacific Coast Drilling Company, Inc. • Pacific Coast General Engineering • Pacific Excavation, Inc. • Pacific Infrastructure Const. LLC • Pacific Restoration Group, Inc. • Pacific States Environmental Contractors, Inc. • Papich Construction Company, Inc. • Park West Landscape, Inc. • Park West Rescom, Inc. • Pascal & Ludwig Constructors • Paulson Cox Construction, Inc. • Pavement Coatings Co. • Pavement Recycling Systems, Inc. • Penhall Company • Performance Equipment, Inc. • Performance Pipeline Technologies • Peterson Pipeline, Inc. • Pierre Landscape • Pipe Tec, Inc. • Platinum Pipeline, Inc. • Platinum Underground, Inc. dba Aiken Underground • Power Engineering Construction Co. • Power One LLC • Precision Directional Boring, Inc. • Precision Engineering, Inc. • Precizion Partners • Preferred Landscape, Inc. • Preston Pipelines Infrastructure LLC • QA Constructors, Inc. • QLM, Inc. • R & B Equipment, Inc. • R & M Paving Contractors, Inc. • R & R Maher Construction Co. Inc. • R & W Concrete Contractors, Inc. • R E Mason Engineering Inc • R.A. Nemetz Construction Co. • R.E. Maher Inc. • R.J. Gordon Construction, Inc. • R&S Construction Management Inc. • Ramona Inc. • Ranger Pipelines, Inc. • Ransome Company • Rascom Group • Ray’s Electric • RC Underground Inc. • Redgwick Construction Company • Reliable Tree Experts, Inc. • RGW Construction, Inc. • Ricardo Marrun Construction, Inc. (RMC) • RJS & Associates, Inc. • RK Engineering Inc. • Roadway Construction Inc. • Roadway Utility Adjustments, Inc. • Robert A. Bothman Construction • Robert Burns Construction Inc. • Roman Demolition & Deconstruction Co. / Dependable Junk Removal Co. • Ronan Construction, Inc. • Rosendin Electric, Inc. • Royal Electric Company • Rx Lodge, Inc. • Safety Striping Service, Inc. • San Fernando Transit Constructors • Sanco Pipelines, Inc. • Santamaria Concrete Inc. • Sarott Construction • Scapes, Inc. • Schembri Construction Company Inc. • Security Paving Company, Inc. • Sequoia Civil, LLC • Serafix Engineering Contractors, Inc. • Sheeran Pipeline, Inc. • Shimmick Construction Company, Inc. • Shimmick/Danny’s Joint Venture • Sierra Landscape Development, Inc. • Sierra Mountain Construction, Inc. • Sierra Traffic Markings, Inc. • Silva’s Pipeline, Inc. • Silverado Contractors, Inc. • Sinclair General Engineering Construction, Inc. • Smith Denison Construction Co. • Soracco, Inc. • SpenCon Construction, Inc. • Sposeto Engineering, Inc. • St. Francis Electric LLC • Stacy and Witbeck/Ghilotti Bros a Joint Venture • Stacy and Witbeck/Myers a Joint Venture • Stacy Witbeck • Stater Bros. Development, Inc. • Statewide Traffic Safety and Signs, Inc. dba AWP Safety • Steelhead Constructors, JV • Stephen M Silva II Incorporated dba DaSilva Underground Construction • Sterndahl Enterprises, Inc. • Steve P. Rados, Inc. • Stevens Creek Quarry, Inc. • Stewart Engineering Inc. • Stomper Company, Inc. • Striping Graphics • Strive Concrete Cutting, Inc. • Studebaker Electric, Inc • Sturgeon Electric California LLC • Suarez and Munoz Construction, Inc. • SubTerra Construction, Inc. • Sukut Construction LLC • Sully-Miller Contracting Company • Super Seal & Stripe • Superior Pavement Markings • T & S Construction Co., Inc. • T and S DVBE, Inc. • T.D.W. Construction, Inc. • Talus Construction, Inc. • Team Ghilotti, Inc. • Team North Construction Services Inc. • Techno Coatings, Inc. • Teichert Construction • Teichert Pipelines, Inc. • Teichert Solar • Teichert Utilities • Teichert Waterworks • Tennyson Electric, Inc. • TerraCon Constructors, Inc. • The Crane Guys, LLC • The Traffic Guys LLC • Thompson Builders Corporation • Tidwell Excavating • Tom Grbavac & Sons, Inc. • Tom Mayo Construction, Inc. • Tomovich & Associates • Toro Enterprises, Inc. • Total Traffic Control Inc • Tracy Grading & Paving Inc. • Trademark Concrete Systems, Inc. • Traffic Management, Inc. (TMI) • Tri-Valley Excavating • Trinet Construction, Inc. • Underground Construction Co., Inc. • Underground Manholes • Underwater Resources, Inc. • Unified Field Services Corporation • United Pavement Maintenance, Inc. • Urban Habitat • Utilitix Pipelines Inc • V3 Construction Inc. • Valentine Corp. • Valley Transit Partners • Valverde Construction, Inc. • Van Diest Bros., Inc. • Vanguard Construction • Velarde Concrete Construction • Veteran Pipeline Construction • Viking Construction Company, Inc. • Viking Drillers, Inc. • Vintage Paving Company, Inc. • Vortex Marine Construction, Inc. • Vulcan Construction & Maintenance, Inc. • W Contracting Corporation • W. Bradley Electric, LLC • W. R. Forde Associates Inc. • Wahlund Construction Inc. • Waller, Inc. • Walsh Construction Company II, LLC • Walter C. Smith Co., Inc. • Wayne E. Swisher Cement Contractor, Inc. • Web Concrete Engineering LLC • Welton Engineering & Construction dba Welton Underground • West Concrete, Inc. • West Valley Construction Co., Inc. • Western Paving Contractors, Inc. • Western Stabilization • Western Traffic Supply, Inc. • Western Water Constructors, Inc. • Westland Contractors, Inc. • WestRock Engineering • WGJ Enterprises, Inc., dba PCI • William A. Guthridge & Son, Inc. • WMA Landscape Construction Inc. • Yerba Buena Engineering & Construction, Inc. (Continued on next page) (Members listed in alphabetical order as of publication date)

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Gallagher Insurance Brokers of California, Inc./Gallagher Construction Services • Ashman Company Auctioneers and Appraisers • Associates Environmental, Inc. • Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo • B2W Software • Bar None Auction • Bay Area Backhoes, Inc. • Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance • BFBA, LLP • BKF Engineers • Bubba’s Lowbed Service LLC • Bulk Exchange • Butier Engineering, Inc. • Cadiz Inc. • Cal Safety, Inc. • Cal-Sierra Pipe, LLC • California Bank of Commerce • Carno Law Group • Carpenter Rigging Group • Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation • CATrak Technologies, Inc. • Cavignac • CEMEX • Central Concrete Supply Co., Inc. • Channell Commercial Corp. • Chessbake Engineering Group • Chubb Surety • Clear Creek Systems • CliftonLarsonAllen LLP • CNA Surety • Coastline Equipment • Coats Surety Insurance Services, Inc. • Columbia Green Technologies • Commercial Credit Group, Inc. • Commercial Surety Bond Agency • Construct Your Image, LLC • Construction Genius • Construction Testing Services • Contractors and Developers Bonding and Insurance • Core & Main LP • Corpay • Corrpro Companies, Inc. • County Asphalt, L.L.C. • Cox, Castle & Nicholson, LLP • CPM Logistics • Cresco Equipment Rentals • Cujo Construction Inc • Customers Bank • D.P. Nicoli, Inc. • D’s Trucking Service, Inc. • Dan J. Peterson Company • Datumate • Davillier-Sloan, Inc. • DHE Inc. Concrete Equipment Co. • DirtMarket LLC • Ditch Witch West • Downey Brand LLP • Dynamic Office & Accounting Solutions/Dynamic Technical Partners • Ecco Heavy Equipment Rental • Eide Bailly LLP • Eighteen Trucking, Inc. • Elevate Performance Inc. • Enoven Truck Body + Equipment • Enterprise Fleet Management • Environmental Communication Strategies • EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants • Equip Appraisers LLC • F & M Bank • FDP Wealth Management • Ferguson Waterworks • First Vanguard Rentals & Sales Inc. • Fisher Phillips • Five Star Bank • Frank M. Booth, Inc. • G3 Quality, Inc. • GHD • Gladding, McBean & Co. • Global Leadership Alliance (GLA) Corp. • Global Risk LLC • GMGS Risk Management & Insurance Services • Granite Construction - Materials Division • Graniterock • GreenWaste • H&D Technologies, LLC • H&E Equipment Services • Hackett Bonds & Insurance Services • Harris Blade Rental • HCSS • Heffernan Insurance Brokers • Herc Rentals Inc. • Heritage Bank of Commerce • Hill & Smith, Inc. • Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP • Hobas Pipe USA, Inc. • Hoge Fenton • Hopkins & Carley, A Law Corporation • HSG Safety Supplies, Inc. • Hub International Insurance Service Inc. • Hunt Ortmann Palffy Nieves Darling & Mah, Inc. • IAT Surety • ICC Equipment & Rentals • ICONIX Waterworks Inc. • IMA Financial Group, Inc. • Isco Industries, Inc. • J.M. Turner Engineering, Inc. • J&J Acoustics, Inc. • JAM Services, Inc. • Jensen Precast • JHS CPAs, LLP • Jifco, Inc. • John S. Shelton, Inc. • Johnston, Gremaux & Rossi, LLP • Joints • JS Cole Company • K2 Lopez Trucking Services, Inc • Knapheide Truck Equipment Company California • Last, Faoro & Whitehorn • LD Innovations, LLC • Leonidou & Rosin Professional Corp. • Lesron Surety Insurance Agency • Liberty Company Insurance Brokers • Liberty Mutual Surety • Littler Mendelson, PC • Lockton Companies, LLC • Lockton Insurance Brokers, LLC • LogoBoss LLC • Los Angeles Angels • Lumber • Marcum LLP • Marsh & McLennan Insurance Agency LLC • Martin Marietta • Masters Apparel • MB Professional Services, Inc. • McInerney & Dillon PC • McSherry & Hudson, LLC • Mechanics Bank • Metropolitan Water District of Southern California • Minicam Inc. • Mission Clay Products LLC • Mobile Barriers • Moneric Equipment Rental • Monteleone & McCrory, LLP • Monzon & Son Enterprises Inc. • Morgner Construction Management • Moss Adams LLP • National Casting Corporation • National Ready Mix / United Concrete Companies • National Trench Safety, LLC • Newfront (Formerly ABD Insurance & Financial Services) • Northwest Pipe Company • Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart P.C. • OrgMetrics, LLC • OrgMetrics, LLC • OSHA Training Institute Education Center at Chabot-Las Positas CCD • P & F Distributors • PACE Supply • Pacific Highway Rentals LLC • Pacific States Petroleum • Pape Machinery • PentaRisk Insurance Services LLC • Performance Construction Advisors • Peterson Cat • Peterson Trucks, Inc. • Petrinovich Pugh & Company, LLP • Philadelphia Insurance Companies • Pre-Con Products • Prestige Printing and Graphics • Prosperity Partners • Pure Effect, Inc. • Purple Wave Auction • Quinn Company Cat • R.C. Fischer & Co. • Radius • Rain for Rent • Ramos Oil Co., Inc. • RCR Traffic Specialist • RDO Equipment Co. • RDO-Vermeer • Rebel Equipment Enterprises • Rebuild SoCal Partnership • Reed & Graham, Inc. • Rendon & Associates • RGW Equipment Sales • Ritchie Bros Auctioneers • RMA Group, Inc. • Rogers Joseph O’Donnell • Roots Supply & Services, Inc • Rupert Construction Supply • SC Fuels • Security Shoring & Steel Plate • Sensiba San Filippo LLP • Simpson, Garrity, Innes & Jacuzzi, P.C. • SITECH NorCal • Smith Currie Oles LLP • Smith-Emery Company, Inc. • SMTD Law LLP • Snell & Wilmer LLP • SONIC.NET,LLC. • Stevenson Supply & Tractor Co. • Storm Water Inspection & Maint. Svcs.

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