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REAL-WORLD ISSUES AFFECTING PROFESSIONAL PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS OF COLORADO
COLORADO ASSOCIATION
OF MECHANICAL AND
PLUMBING CONTRACTORS
FALL 2015
A SMART DEAL FOR DENVER Urges Voters
to Invest in the Region’s Future –
With No New Taxes
On August 5, 2015, nearly 200 neighbors, business representatives
and labor leaders filled the Stadium Arena at the National Western
complex to launch A Smart Deal for Denver, a campaign mobilizing
Denver voters to support Measure 2C to invest in the region’s future –
with no new taxes.
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock
and House Majority Leader
Crisanta Duran rallied supporters
at the historic arena to layout
the vision that will connect
Colorado’s proud agriculture
heritage to a future of innovation,
new business development, and
stable economic growth.
A Smart Deal for Denver seeks
voter approval to create the
National Western Center (NWC), a year-round space for education, recreation and
entertainment that will be the permanent home for the National Western Stock Show
held each January. The ballot measure will also upgrade technology and expand
meeting spaces at the Colorado Convention Center to meet growing demand and
increased competition in the convention industry. Denver voters will be asked to
maintain an existing 1.75 percent tax on hotel rooms and car rentals that is set to expire
in the coming years, in order to make enduring investments in these two cornerstones
of regional tourism.
The National Western Stock Show,
commonly referred to as the “Super Bowl
of stock shows,” attracts farmers and
ranchers from around the world each
January to learn about advancements in
agricultural and livestock management.
The National Western Center (NWC) will
be a complex of multi-use venues, which
will host entertainment and educational
events throughout the year.
Stadium Arena
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Dave Davia
EVP/CEO
Colorado Association of Mechanical
and Plumbing Contractors
IN THIS ISSUE:
Legislative Update
Legal Update
Major Expansion of Overtime Pay
Requirements Proposed
MCAA’s Confined Spaces Training Materials
MCAA Scholarship Award MEP Alliance Graduation School Partners Rick Allen:
Not Your Grandpa’s Union!
Mark Breslin:
Leadership Lessons From
A Fourth-Grade Catcher
Building Jobs4Colorado Interim Activities
PHCC Member Night
Welcome New Members
Steve Coughran:
Statement of Cash Flows
Angelica Ochoa:
Form I-9 Employment
Eligibility Verification
Events & Education
Industry Partners
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The new venues at the NWC will include an Equestrian Center to attract national
horse shows and competitions, a Livestock Event Center, an outdoor concert
and festival pavilion, and an indoor farmers’ market featuring Colorado-grown
products. Construction of the NWC will create 3,920 direct construction jobs and
2,350 associated jobs in retail, restaurants, and transportation.
Livestock Center
Colorado State University (CSU), Denver Museum of Nature & Science and
History Colorado will expand facilities and programming at the NWC, creating a
world-class hub for agriculture research, veterinary medicine and education.
The NWC is positioned to become the center for agribusiness in the Rocky
Mountain West. At full build out of the 270-acre NWC, there will be an estimated
6,000 direct jobs and 10,000 indirect jobs supporting advance food production,
food safety, animal health, nutrition, and related agricultural industries.
The new National Western Center will bring more than 100 new events to
Denver and will attract one million new visitors each year. Over the next
30 years, NWC will generate $5.9 billion in new net spending and $315 million
in new net sales tax revenue – which keeps taxes lower.
Outdoor Concert Pavilion
The ballot measure will also invest in the Colorado Convention Center, a major
driver in regional tourism, to maintain Colorado’s position as a top destination
for meetings and events. Enhancements to the convention center include
showcasing the Rocky Mountains to give tourists a memorable experience that
instills that they are in the great State of Colorado. Upgrades to the Colorado
Convention Center will bring an additional $80 million in annual economic
impact to the region.
“In 2014, the Colorado Convention Center lost 236 major events because we
did not have adequate or available space,” said Cindy Parsons, chairwoman of
VISIT DENVER, Denver’s convention and tourism bureau. “Without raising taxes,
this ballot measure will allow us to say yes to more convention organizers and
meeting planners who want to host events in Colorado. And by capturing greater
market share we’ll generate more tourism revenue to support local businesses
and invest in our region.”
Expo Hall
The Colorado Association of Mechanical and Plumbing Contractors is proud to
support A Smart Deal for Denver, Measure 2C, which will connect Denver’s
Western heritage to a prosperous future – without raising taxes. We are asking
Denver voters to vote YES for A Smart Deal for Denver in November!
Dave
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Pinnacol Assurance Seeks Feedback on Proposed Legislative Changes
By Pete Kirchhof
Pinnacol CEO Phil Kalin and VP of
Communications and Public Affairs
Edie Sonn approached business
lobbyists and their clients about
possible changes to the workers
compensation statutes that would
give them more flexibility to meet
customer and market opportunities.
They are NOT proposing privatization
or any other proposals that would
Pete Kirchhof
Kirchhof Group, Inc.
impact rates outside of the normal
rate setting process. Rates are
likely to stay flat or have a small reduction in the next year.
Agent and policyholder customer satisfaction results remain
very strong. Pinnacol also is internally re-focusing their teams to
align with specific industries (i.e., oil/gas, construction etc.) to
insure they are well-versed with those industries needs.
They are proposing statutes be revised to give them some
flexibility to serve existing customers with out of state
employees, sell workman’s comp in some other states and
partner with other providers through a separate for-profit
sister company. The separate entity would be funded through a
minority investment by Pinnacol and a majority investment by
other partners. It would not impact workers comp reserves and
would not impact their main mission of provider of last resort
for the Colorado’s workers compensation program. They are
currently prohibited from providing workers comp to Colorado
based businesses with employees out of state and from forming
partnerships with other providers that would allow for a full
service approach to their policyholders. A final decision has not
yet been made on if or when they will move forward. They plan
to continue discussing these ideas with their agents,
policyholders, labor, business leaders and legislators.
Department of Revenue Proposes Revisions to
Contractor Regulations
Periodically, the Department of Revenue (DOR) Division of
Taxation holds workshops to discuss with taxpayers potential
changes in the Sales and Use Tax Procedure and Administrative
Regulations. A workshop was held on June 25, where among
other things, DOR proposed a review and possible changes to
regulations regarding contracting including Contractor Exemption
Certificates and Real Property Contractors. They suggested
combining these rules into one rule that would treat contractors
similarly to contractors in other states. Proposed changes
would include:
• Revised definitions for how real property and tangible
personal property is taxed as it relates to contractors. • Examples of property DOR believes should be taxed
differently: made-to-order items such as cabinets and
pre-made countertops, as well as, appliances that are
installed by a contractor. CAMPC is participating in stakeholder meetings and providing
input and formal comments.
CDLE Update on Independent Contractor Classifications
The Unemployment Insurance (UI) Stakeholders met in July with
the CDLE Executive Director Ellen Golombeck and her senior
team to get an update on several issues including education and
outreach efforts to employers about the proper classification
of independent contractors and status of the UI auditing pilot
program. While these efforts have been well received and
provide some guidance to employers, some stakeholders remain
concerned about the broad statutory authority the department
has with regard to these issues. There was also an update on
the proposed new UI IT system which is funded by a federal
grant and would update antiquated systems in Colorado and
Wyoming. There is some concern with the current vendor and
the states have issued a letter to the vendor requiring them
to address those concerns within a certain timeframe. More
detail will be provided at the next legislative Joint Technology
Committee meeting this Fall.
2016 Elections
As soon as the 2015 legislative session ended, 2016 candidate
campaign contribution calls started. Thank goodness for
caller-id so you can screen your calls. This is the uncomfortable
side of politics but is critical to electing pro-business, pro
construction legislators that can help us address issues
like construction defects, capital construction allocations,
transportation funding, workforce development, initiative reform
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LEGAL UPDATE
Major Expansion of Overtime Pay
Requirements Proposed
By Sue Schaecher
No doubt you have seen the headlines: the U S. Department of Labor (DOL) has
proposed changing the overtime pay regulations so that employers will have to pay
overtime to an estimated 4.6 million additional employees. These provisions are not
yet in effect: the DOL has invited interested persons to submit comments on or before
September 4 and will then issue final regulations. The proposed changes affect almost
every employer.
Sue Schaecher
Attorney
Fisher & Phillips, LLP
1801 California Street
Suite 2700
Denver, CO 80202
The DOL proposes increasing the number of employees earning overtime pay by
more than doubling the minimum salary requirement for certain exemptions to the
minimum wage and overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
The proposed rule also provides for automatic annual updates of the salary level.
To understand how these changes may affect them, employers should start by
considering the amounts they pay to salaried employees.
The “white collar” exemptions from the minimum wage and overtime pay requirements
of the FLSA for administrative, executive, professional and computer employees
generally applies when a three-part test is met. First, the employee must be paid a
fixed salary that is not subject to reduction based on the quality or quantity of work.
Second, the employee’s primary duties must be managerial or supervisory or require
advanced knowledge, as described in the regulations. Third, under current regulations,
the employee must be paid at least $455 per week ($23,660 per year) to be exempt
from the overtime pay requirement. This salary level was set in 2004.
Computer systems analysts, computer programmers, software engineers, and similarly
skilled professional workers need not be paid overtime if they meet this salary test or if
they are paid on an hourly basis of at least $27.63 per hour.
Highly compensated employees – currently, those whose total annual compensation is
$100,000 or more – need not be paid overtime if they regularly perform one or more of
the exempt duties of an executive, administrative or professional employee.
This article is provided for general
information purposes only and does not
constitute legal or other professional
advice. Readers are advised to seek
specific legal advice from qualified labor
and employment counsel in relation to any
decision or course of action contemplated.
Under the proposal, the minimum salary requirement for administrative, executive,
professional and computer employees would increase to $921 per week ($47,892 per
year), exclusive of board, lodging or other facilities. This level equals the 40th percentile
of earnings for full-time salaried workers according to Bureau of Labor Standards 2013
data, which the DOL plans to update in the final rule. The DOL states that if two percent
growth between the first quarter of 2015 and the first quarter of 2016 is assumed, the
40th percentile weekly wage in the final rule would likely be $970 per week ($50,440
per year). By contrast, when the salary level was increased in 2004, it was raised to the
20th percentile of earnings. California and New York set overtime exemption thresholds
under their state laws at $37,440 and $34,125, respectively.
The salary level for exemption of highly compensated employees would increase to the
90th percentile of weekly earnings of full-time salaried workers, currently a total annual
compensation of $122,148 or more.
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MCAA’s Confined Space in Construction Training Materials Help
Fast-Track Member Compliance with New OSHA Standard
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
extended the enforcement date for its Confined Spaces
in Construction standard to October 2. Make sure you’ve
established your confined space programs and train your
affected employees in the necessary processes and procedures.
To help you meet the new compliance requirements, MCAA has
developed the following resources which are free as a benefit of
MCAA membership:
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A Worker Safety Training Video;
A Training Guide that Highlights Key Training Points;
A Training Documentation Sheet;
A 20-Question Multiple Choice Test; and
A Model Permit-Required Confined Space Program
for Construction.
Members may access the video, training guide, documentation
sheet, and test in the Members-Only area of www.mcaa.org.
The model program is available in our online store.
Need Training? We’ve got that too
through our local partner, the
Colorado Safety Association (CSA).
As a member of CAMPC you are
also an alliance member of CSA
and access special pricing for
programs.
Kennedi White, CSU CM Student, Awarded MCAA Scholarship
The Department of Construction Management at Colorado State University hosted
its annual Construction Management Scholarship and Awards Banquet on Thursday,
September 17, 2015. Nearly 200 guests gathered to celebrate the donors and
recipients of more than 50 scholarships totaling more than $60,000.
Kennedi White, a Colorado native and sophomore in Construction Management at
CSU, was awarded the Mechanical Contractors Association of America Scholarship
by the Rocky Mountain student chapter of the MCAA and the MCA Colorado.
Kennedi is the vice president of USGBC and MCAA student chapters and has
participated on the mechanical and MCAA competition teams. She plans to work for
a mechanical contractor after graduation and eventually own her own business.
Left to right: Kennedi White, scholarship recipient,
with Kim Gill, CAMPC
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and budget/TABOR issues. CAMPC is reviewing proposed
industry contributions through the CAMPC PAC, personal
contributions, and participates with our partners in co-sponsored
industry/business state and local fund raising events for
supporters of our issues. This month, CAMPC and our members
in Colorado Springs hosted an event for former Rep. Bob Gardner,
a Republican candidate from Colorado Springs, who was term
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limited in the House but is now seeking the open Senate
District 12 currently held by President Bill Cadman, who is
leaving due to term limits. Because Republicans have an
overwhelming registration majority, the primary will be the
race in 2016. Gardner faces controversial freshman Rep.
Gordon Klingenschmitt (R) El Paso. Gardner was a strong
supporter of business during his time in the House.
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MEP Alliance Graduates First Class of Leadership
Access Institute
In June, the MEP Alliance, comprised of the
Colorado Association of Mechanical and
Plumbing Contractors (CAMPC), the National
Electrical Contractors Association, Colorado
Chapter (NECA) and the Sheet Metal and Air
Conditioning Contractors’ National Association,
Colorado Chapter (SMACNA), graduated 42 field
personnel and supervisors from the first ever
MEP Leadership Access Institute©.
The 10-month program was essentially
developed in response to information uncovered
in a national industry survey, titled “Recruiting
the Reluctant Leader,” which revealed many
employees in the fields are hesitant to move into
leadership positions.
“We’ve developed a program aimed at creating a pipeline of
talent to fill crucial leadership positions by providing the soft
skills training necessary to become effective leaders,” said Dave
Davia, Executive Vice President/CEO, Colorado Association of
Mechanical & Plumbing Contractors.
The Leadership Access Institute©, developed with Pepperdine
University, is delivered in conjunction with Colorado State
University and focuses on 10 different areas:
lunch and racing at Unser Racing in Denver. The 2015-2016
Leadership Access Institute© sold out in a matter of days and
began August 2015 and ends May 2016.
Congratulations to the 2014-2015 class of graduates from the
following companies:
• Braconier Plumbing & Heating
• Colorado Association of Mechanical
& Plumbing Contractors
•Dynalectric
• Hercules Industries
• Communication skills, theory and critical conversations
• Heating & Plumbing Engineers
• Organizational cultures and change
• Intermountain Electric
• Strategic negotiation skills
• Leading Edge Mechanical
• Dynamics of group interaction
• NM Industrial
• Problem identification and problem solving
• Smittick Electric
• Developing relationships, team building
and managing workplace conflict
• St. Andrews Construction
• Sturgeon Electric
• Group facilitation processes
• TAB Services
• BEST – Briefing, Educational and Speaking Techniques
• Tolin Mechanical
• Experiential leadership
• US Engineering
• Leadership profile evaluation and coaching
The inaugural Institute ran from August 2014 through June
2015 and wrapped up with a graduation ceremony, celebratory
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Thank You to Our New School Partners
for Joining and Supporting CAMPC
Construction Industry
Training Council
Pickens Technical College
PHCC Colorado is a sponsoring member of CITC, providing member
rates on apprentice training for PHCC contractors. There are six
apprenticeship programs including: Plumbing, Pipefitting, Electrical,
Sheetmetal, Carpentry and Bricklaying. CITC is accredited through the
Emily Griffith Technology College. They are also registered with the
U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship and Training
(OAT, formerly known as BAT.)
Contact: Cori Gerlitz, Executive Director
646 Mariposa Street, Denver, CO 80204
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 303-893-1500
Visit: www.citcinc.org
Pickens Technical College has a special
relationship with the Community College of
Aurora, as well as with many different high schools throughout
Aurora, Colorado. Students who wish to earn an AAS can begin
their degree at Pickens Technical College by completing technical
classes for specific occupational certificates. Once these classes are
completed, they can continue to take general education courses
and other requirements at CCA. When the appropriate number of
courses is completed, the student will earn an AAS degree by CCA.
Contact: Michael Klouser, Assistant Director
500 Airport Blvd., Aurora, CO 80011
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 303-344-4910
Visit: http://www.pickenstech.org
Intellitec College
IntelliTec Colleges in Colorado are career-focused technical colleges
and trade schools providing hands-on, career-focused training.
They produce skilled, employable graduates with an Associate of
Occupational Studies Degree programs in Refrigeration and HVAC.
Locations: Colorado Springs, Grand Junction and Pueblo.
Contact: Ivan Smith, Program Chair for the
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning program
Intellitec Colleges – Main Campus
2315 E. Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 719-632-7626
Visit: www.intellitec.edu
Lincoln College
of Technology
Lincoln College of Technology’s Heating, Ventilation and Air
Conditioning (HVAC) classes prepare students for a career in the
trades. This 213,000 square-foot Denver school is equipped with
industry standard tools and machines to practice HVAC skills,
including Hampden Trainers and an Energy Audit Training House.
Red Rocks
Community College
Red Rocks Community College offers certificate and degree programs
in HVAC, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Forced Air Heating, Controls,
and Plumbing. These programs provide the knowledge and skills
needed for entry-level installation and maintenance positions, as
well as, upgrading and refresher courses for those already employed
in the field. Contact: Larry Snyder, Department Lead and Advisor
for HVAC/R and Plumbing
13300 West 6th Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80228
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (303) 914-6306
Visit: www.rrcc.edu
Each school has opportunities for contractor involvement
including: speaking in classes, career fairs, PAC meetings and
input for developing curriculum and programs. Please contact
the school representative to get more involved!
Contact: Joe Nuanes, Education Supervisor of HVAC-R & Welding
11194 E. 45TH Avenue, Denver, CO 80239
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 303-722-412-8420, ext 43060
Visit: www.lincolnedu.com/campus/denver-co
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Not Your Grandpa’s Union!
By Rick Allen, Business Manager
It has been said a Norseman, by the name of Eric the Red, gave Greenland its name
even though it is covered with an ice sheet almost 400,000 years old. He did so to
lure settlers to the island. Oddly enough Iceland was named by another Norseman who
supposedly saw a valley of ice while he was up on a mountain. Iceland is mainly green
and has a warm ground temperature. So in theory these are two of the most misleading
names ever given to countries. If you were a settler looking for a new home hundreds of
years ago, and based your relocation on the name of the land you were heading to, you
would probably would have been pretty disappointed.
I recently read a survey showing many Coloradans believe the work we do as a labor
organization is very important: training, safety, health benefits, retirement benefits, and
livable wages. These things poll very strongly as favorable, as they should. However, if
you poll the word union, the favorability ratings aren’t so great. The public regards unions
like settlers viewed Iceland. If the public were educated to understand all of the things
unions and its members accomplish, public opinion would be much different. Much like,
if the settlers who made the choice between Greenland and Iceland understood what
each country was really like, they probably would have gone to Iceland.
Rick Allen
Business Manager
Rocky Mountain Pipe Trades
District Council 5
2870 Janitell Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Phone: 719-577-4401
Unfortunately, in today’s world, many people do not understand unions are true
democracies run by the members. The officers of unions are elected from the rank and
file members. When I hear radio hosts say, fat cat union bosses take lavish vacations
on dues paying members money, I get really ticked off. I am certain in the grand world
of union leaders we probably have some rotten eggs, just like big companies, doctors,
lawyers, banks, teachers, and every branch of business known to man. However, if you
hear of a lawyer stealing money from a client, or a doctor who made a mistake on the
operating table, people will blame that specific lawyer or individual doctor. When a union
has a bad apple, all unions get lumped together. For instance, I met a lady who was
running for the CU Board of Regents. She told me she was an ardent union supporter
(as most politicians raising money say). Then she wanted me to know she didn’t hold
Jimmy Hoffa against me. This made me realize this lady had a very narrow vision of
unions. Union to her IS Jimmy Hoffa ... who disappeared 40 years ago.
We spend a lot of time and money building better relationships with our contractors.
This is an absolute must do and maybe the most important thing we have done. We only
win when we all pull in the same direction. To use a football analogy: we were getting
blown out in the fourth quarter because our offense and defense were so busy playing
against each other on the sidelines, we didn’t get into the game. I believe we are now
in the game. I also believe we are all on the same team. We cannot win without our
contractors. I have never heard of a union winning a bid for a project. What we are is
representatives to thousands of members who want good jobs, dignity, pride, and a
sense of brotherhood. It only makes sense for the union to do everything in our power
to help our contractors be successful. It is also important for our contractors to help our
union be successful. One cannot succeed if the other fails.
We are witnessing a metamorphosis of our industry. It is changing very quickly –
quicker now than ever before in our history. Technology is forcing change and nothing
is going to stop it. We couldn’t even slow it down if we tried. Like some of our older
members, who refuse to get an email address or a cell phone because they never needed
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THE BRESLIN REPORT
Leadership Lessons From A Fourth-Grade Catcher
By Mark Breslin
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I started training as a CEO at nine
years old. I just didn’t know it.
Don’t let a little situational discomfort
put you at an even higher risk.
When I was a kid, my uncle was the
manager of the AAA minor league
team of the San Francisco Giants.
As a result, I got to visit the 1968
Giants’ clubhouse. I met Willie Mays,
Jesus Alou, Willie McCovey, Juan
Marichal and Bobby Bonds (Barry’s
dad). I watched them ice down,
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joke around and (some of them)
smoke cigarettes. They gave me
autographed balls and told me to practice hard and play well.
So, being a kid, that is precisely what I did. And what came of it
were the first CEO lessons I ever learned.
Catchers wear a cup. That’s it. But for me, I didn’t like the feeling.
It chafed. It rubbed and it was distracting when I was in the
crouch…until the day Binker Murphy threw his scorching fastball.
It hit the corner of the plate and bounced directly up into my
crotch. Now, I don’t know about you, but when you are nine, and
the girl you really like is in the stands, the idea of grabbing your
balls in a public forum is a real dilemma. So I grabbed my knee
instead. I’m rolling on the ground thinking to myself, “Please God,
make this stop hurting and I’ll wear a cup 24-7.” The lesson was
simple: leaders have to experience ongoing levels of discomfort
all the time. Chafing is part of the deal. Discomfort is the state of
leadership. The consequences of avoidance are generally more
severe if you try to bypass the discomfort. Get used to it, or find
yourself with your knee in your hand.
Some of the best leadership lessons of my life took place that
year when I played catcher for the Our Lady of Mercy fourthgrade team. I played catcher because the gear was cool, I liked
being in the action and no one else would do it. I soon found out
why they call the catcher the “on-field” manager – even when
you are only four feet tall.
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So, from my sketchy memory banks, I share the top four
leadership lessons learned behind the plate that year –
lessons I have used over the decades as a CEO. 1
A leader has to over-communicate
if he wants everyone on the same page.
It was my job to let everyone on the team know what was
going on: how many balls and strikes, how many outs, when
the ball was coming, etc... This was especially important with
Jimmy Kesterson, who often had his hand down the front of his
pants, accompanied by a slight lack of concentration. A leader
has to communicate the plan, the score, and the role each team
member should be playing – and they need to communicate it
over, and over, and over. Assuming the players “just know”
what to do is bad. I had to yell out instructions several times
each inning. When you communicate to excess, a common
vision emerges, along with better performance on the field
(or in your company).
You have to give a lot of individual coaching to your
key players -- both when they are doing great, and
when they are sucking badly.
Your key players determine who wins. On a nine-person team
(or crew), you might have three to four people who are going to
make the difference. In my little league days, one of those
people was always the pitcher. When he had a bad day, we all
had a bad day. A fourth-grade kid who walks batter after batter
starts to lose it. He gets close to tears, and it doesn’t help that
his parents are in the stands. The coach can’t do anything in
that situation either, so I would run the ball out to him on the
mound as often as I could (often with the umpire yelling at me
to get back behind the plate). I’d tell that pitcher whatever he
needed to hear: that he was the greatest, maybe, or that he
needed to get mad. The lesson is simple. Read the player and
give them the individual coaching and attention that they need.
It’s possible for them to do it on their own, but they can perform
so much better with a little help from you. The same is true for
when they’re killing it and doing a great job. At those times,
remind them that they are demonstrating their true
potential. Build their confidence. Make them set the
benchmark for their future performance.
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Construction & Design Coalition Update
Interim Activities
By Jenn Penn
The Colorado Legislative Session ended May 7th, 2015 for the
year. The 2016 Session begins January 13th, 2016 and will meet
for 120 days per the Constitution.
During the interim, Building Jobs4Colorado continues to be active.
Here’s some highlights of a few of the things we are working on.
Construction Defects Reform – Building Jobs4Colorado
remains an active member of the Homeownership Opportunity
Alliance which is working to fix the construction defect law
to get more developers and builders to build more attainably
prices multi-family condos in Colorado. The Homeownership
Opportunity Alliance is working on possible legislative options
for the 2016 Legislative Session as well as working with many
local municipalities that are passing their own ordinances and
plat notes to address this issue. To learn more or get involved,
please visit, www.housing4co.org and be sure to follow on
social media at www.facebook.com/Housing4CO and
www.twitter.com/housing4co
Payment Discussion Work Group –
Building Jobs4Colorado has convened
an industry working group to continue
the discussion on payment issues in
the industry.
Denver City & County – BJ4C
continues to meet with Denver
Mayor’s office and Public Works
representatives quarterly.
Jenn Penn
Building Jobs for Colorado
Coalition Lobbyist
Building Jobs4Colorado coalition is broad coalition of construction, design
professionals, general contractors, sub-contractors, sub-sub-contractors and
owner organizations across Colorado. BJ4C represents more than 95% of the
Colorado construction industry. CAMPC is a steering committee member of BJ4C
and continues to play a leading role within the coalition. Building Jobs4Colorado
has a new website. Be sure to check it out at www.buildingjobs4colorado.org.
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Additionally, the DOL is proposing that the salary levels be
automatically updated every year to a rate to be determined by
the DOL and published at least 60 days before its effective date.
The updates would be calculated either by maintaining the levels
at a fixed percentile of earnings or by updating the amounts
based on changes in the Consumer Price Index.
it before, some believe we do not need emerging technologies.
They believe it’s just a matter of convenience, not a necessity.
But if we do not embrace new technology and we do not adapt
to it, we will become obsolete. With our training centers and our
JATC’s, we are set better than anyone to adapt to and adopt new
technologies. It just takes a willingness to change.
Any employee who earns less than the limit will have to be paid
overtime for hours worked in excess of 40 during the workweek,
regardless of the nature of the work they perform. Employees
who earn more will still need to meet the duties tests. While the
DOL did not offer proposed changes to the duties tests, it invited
comments on the current requirements and whether changes
should be made.
If I had a crystal ball (as a lot of members think I do) and I
could look ahead 10 or 20 years from now, I would see our
apprenticeships looking much different than they do today.
I do not believe we will have 5-year apprenticeships for all
classifications. Industrial work will probably have a 5-year
program because there are so many different things that
encompass industrial work. Commercial work will probably have
fabricators and installers covering at least 80% of commercial
construction. Most remodels and new construction will be
designed, fabricated and shipped to the jobs on pallets or skids.
Installation will be like building a 3D puzzle. It is already here on
some projects. We have to get there faster than anybody and if
we do, I believe we gain market share. The quicker we adapt the
more market share we will gain. The more market share we gain
the better our position will be in the future.
Republican senators have urged the DOL to extend the
comment period while congressional Democrats have urged
implementation without delay. It is difficult to predict when final
regulations may become effective, but they are expected before
President Obama leaves the White House. In the meantime,
employers should be considering the potential impact on their
workforces and whether alternate, FLSA-compliant pay plans are
available that would better serve their needs.
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Rick
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Job Done Right • Fall 2015
PHCC Colorado Member/Industry Night & Oktoberfest
On Tuesday, September 15, nearly 100 industry supporters, contractors, PHCC members and trade school representatives
gathered to enjoy brats and beer, network and discuss how we will attract, retain and train our future workforce.
A panel of speakers, led by moderator Steve Coughran, president, Coltivar Consulting, included: Reanna Werner, talent manager,
Heating & Plumbing Engineers; Kevin Tindall, president, PHCC National and owner, Tindall & Ranson Plumbing & Heating; Sarah Heath,
assistant provost CTE, Colorado Community College System; Emily Templin Lesh, assistant director Policy & Industry, Colorado
Workforce Development Council.
THANK YOU SPONSORS:
PREMIER
EVENT
AGC Colorado
CAD-1
Cherry Creek Insurance Group
Honeywell
FOOD
Milwaukee Tool
Xcel Energy
Chris Porter, CAD-1, and Kathryn Wirkus, Constituent Services
Representative, Congressman Perlmutter’s office, ask questions about
veteran opportunities.
Johnson Auto Plaza
NIBCO
Attendees enjoy cocktails with
colleagues before presentation.
Left to right: Kim Gill, CAMPC;
Reanna Werner, Heating & Plumbing
Engineers; Kevin Tindall, PHCC National;
Steve Coughran, Coltivar Consulting;
Sarah Heath, Colorado Community
College System; and Emily Templin Lesh,
Colorado Workforce Development Council
Welcome New Members!
CONTRACTOR MEMBERS CONTACT PHONE
WEBSITE
Altitude Comfort Heating & Air
Plumb Pros
Precision Plumbing & Heating
QwikPlumb, LLC
Douglas Mills
Felipe Ramos
Sara Delp Ben Startzer
303-505-3406
303-437-1911
720-626-4858 720-580-3080
www.altitudecomfort.com
www.plumbprosinc.com
www.precisionplumbing.com
www.qwikplumb.com
INDUSTRY PARTNERS CONTACT PHONE
WEBSITE
Barnett Pro Contractor Supplies
Coscia Communications
Hub International Insurance Services, Inc.
Steve Sisneros
Steve Coscia
Joseph Trease
303-340-0947
610-853-9836
720-270-2420
www.ebarnett.com
www.coscia.com www.hubinternational.com TRADE SCHOOLS
CONTACT PHONE
WEBSITE
Construction Industry Training Council
Intellitec College
Lincoln College of Technology
Pickens Technical College
Red Rocks Community College
Cori Gerlitz
Ivan Smith
Joe Nuanes
Michael Klouser
Larry Snyder
303-893-1500
719-632-7626
303-722-5724
303-344-4910
303-914-6600
www.citcinc.org www.intellitec.edu
www.lincolntech.com www.pickenstech.org
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Statement of Cash Flows:
Red Headed Step Child or Company Hero?
By Steve Coughran
When I was pursuing my undergraduate degree in accounting,
my courses glorified the income statement as the “allknowing” document. The balance sheet too, though slightly
less emphasized, was considered an integral piece of evidence
to indicate company health. After graduating and initiating my
career at Ernst and Young, as auditors, we relied almost solely
on balance sheet information. The balance sheet proved an easy
indicator to ensure that our respective accounts would tie. As I
have progressed in my career as a multi-industry consultant, I
have found that these two financial statements, though important,
pale in comparison to the transparent statement of cash flows.
Cash is king. No one can deny this. Nothing feels better than
having enough cash to cover operations. For some reason,
however, the statement of cash flows is treated like the redheaded stepchild of the financial world. The statement requires
a higher level of financial acumen and a little more time to
decipher, causing people to dismiss it.
In my experience, businesses seeking to advance to the next
level must have a solid understanding of the statement of cash
flows in order to gain a clear view on their company’s well-being. A previous article that I wrote entitled “What EBIDTA Conceals
and Cash Flow Reveals” specifies the shortcomings of EBITDA.
The article emphasizes EBIDTA as an incomplete financial
measure because of the easy manipulation that can occur to
misrepresent a company’s financial story.
Operating cash flow is the true metric of a company’s financial
condition. There is no way to manipulate the numbers. Operating
cash flow starts with net income and
is calibrated based on adjustments
to net-income from non-cash items
such as depreciation, amortization,
and other gains and losses on
Steve Coughran
assets. Changes in working capital
Coltivar Group
such as fluctuations in accounts
receivable, accounts payable,
or other asset or liability accounts reflect the true economic
increases and decreases in cash flow.
Cash flow, not profits, are the lifeblood of any business. Seventy
percent of businesses are profitable when they close their doors.
A company can be highly profitable, but if their money is tied up
in accounts receivable, the business quickly becomes insolvent.
My mission is to educate business leaders to realize the true
impact that cash flows can have on their businesses from an
operating and financing perspective.
If your company is only focused on the income statement, you
must shift perspectives to see the different, more lucid story
your numbers are telling you. Why does a company’s income
statement reflect profitability when their bank accounts have
run dry? Evaluating cash flow is crucial because the implications
are serious. A company that fails to understand can run
out of cash or invest itself out of cash. Without a solid cash
flow strategy, a business simply cannot survive. Perhaps the
statement of cash flows is less the red-headed step child and
more the company hero.
HOW TO: Hire, Hold On To, and Heighten the Leaders of Tomorrow
OCTOBER 27, 2015 • 7:30 - 9:00 AM • AGC EDUCATION CENTER
Presented by Steve Coughran, Coltivar Group
• Understand the financial and opportunity costs incurred when hiring processes are ineffective and managers are unprepared.
• Learn how to implement an effective hiring process that extracts a candidate’s skill set, attitude, and emotional intelligence,
including example interview questions and tips for interview best practice.
• Discover what employees value in the workplace and how to increase employee satisfaction to boost engagement.
For more information or to register, go to CAMPC.org
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Job Done Right • Fall 2015
Form I-9 – Employment Eligibility
Verification
By Angelica Ochoa
Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed by employers to
document verification of the identity and employment authorization of each new
employee hired after November 6, 1986. Employers should have a completed form I-9
on file for all current employees. For terminated employees, employers are required
to keep form I-9 for at least three (3) years from the date of hire or at least one (1)
year from the date of termination, whichever is later. In addition, under Colorado law,
employers are also required to complete an Affirmation Form, as well as keep copies of
the I-9 documents the employee provides. In March 2013, USCIS released a new I-9 form. The new form has significant changes
designed to minimize errors in completion. Below are some of the highlights:
Section 1:
Angelica Ochoa
Attorney
Fisher & Phillips, LLP
1801 California Street
Suite 2700
Denver, CO 80202
• The instructions (in the heading) make clear that the employee must complete and
sign this section before work commences, but not before the employee accepts the
job offer.
• Replaces the “Maiden Name” data field with “Other Names Used.”
• Adds data fields for phone number and email address, although these fields are
optional.
• Adds data fields for Alien Registration Number/USCIS Number or Form I-94
Admission Number below the checkbox for “an alien authorized to work.”
• Adds data fields for an employee’s foreign passport number and country of issuance
(if applicable).
The Affirmation Form, required
of employers under Colorado
law, can be found at:
https://www.colorado.gov/
pacific/cdle/evr
Section 2:
• The instructions (in the heading) include an expanded explanation of the employer’s
responsibilities in completing the I-9 form.
• Provides additional fields to record up to three List A documents, if applicable.
Includes specific designations of the four data fields in Lists B and C.
• Requires that the employer completing the form or the employer’s authorized
representative identify his/her title in the certification block.
• Separates out from the certification a line for the employer to record the first day of
employment for the new employee.
The I-9 form (released in
March, 2013), can be found at:
http://www.uscis.gov/sites/
default/files/files/form/i-9.pdf
Section 3:
• Adds a data field for printing the name of the employer.
• Explains that the employer must provide a record of List A or C documentation if a
previous grant of employment authorization has expired.
It is important for employers to ensure that they are using the most recent I-9 form
and are familiar with the new requirements. Although the form may not appear to be
significantly different, there are important changes that employers need to be aware of.
If you have any additional questions regarding the I-9 form, please contact me at
[email protected].
Job Done Right • Fall 2015
© 2015 CAMPC
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Milwaukee Tool will pioneer the next industry-changing
technology with the introduction of ONE-KEY™, the first digital
platform for jobsite tools. By integrating industry-leading tool
electronics with a custom-built cloud based program, ONE-KEY™
will provide a new level of control and access to information
that will revolutionize the way work gets done. This will
fundamentally change the way users interact with their tools,
and help solve user problems and frustrations the industry has
never before been able to address.
“The first phase of ONE-KEY™ will deliver three core benefits
that will have an immediate impact on productivity: tool control,
inventory management and tool reporting,” says Christian Coulis,
Vice President of Product Management for Milwaukee Tool.
“The possibilities that ONE-KEY™ brings to the job-site are
endless, and these benefits are not the end result, but just the
beginning! The capabilities of the program will continue to grow
and evolve, and for the first time, we will be able to deliver more
and more features to our product even after it is purchased.”
Coming in September 2015, Inventory Management will be the
first component available through the web and mobile app,
creating a central place for users to manage all of their tools
and equipment across their network of jobs and operators.
This free-to-use platform allows companies to keep detailed
records of each tool, even non-Milwaukee brands, so they
can easily build a budget and manage their annual spend
on equipment. Managers are also able to assign locations or
specific owners to each asset, providing accountability, and
enabling easy information-sharing between the field and backoffice. As a cloud based solution, updates and edits will be
synchronized real-time throughout all levels of an organization.
In October 2015, Tool Reporting will be added to the ONE-KEY™
platform with the launch of M18™ FORCE LOGIC™ 6T Utility
Crimpers. With the ability to wirelessly synchronize with the web
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based program, the user will be able to upload data and history
to create custom reports that track the success and timing of
electrical terminations. Furthermore, the ONE-KEY™ program will
assist in tracking the utilization and service intervals of the tool
to maximize uptime and keep inventory lean.
The corner stone of the ONE-KEY™ platform, Tool Control, will
be added in January 2016 with the introduction of new M18
FUEL™ Drilling and Driving products that will sync wirelessly
to the ONE-KEY™ application. The ONE-KEY™ app will allow
users to use pre-determined set-ups for specific fasteners and
materials, or completely customize their own profile with torque
and speed settings for the application at hand. With a touch of
the button on the tool, users will be able to easily go back and
forth between these saved profiles so that each application is
done with the most accurate and productive settings.
“If you think about the number of fasteners that require different
speeds and torques, or the amount of repetitive applications
that our users experience on a daily basis, there are hundreds
of different tool profiles and setups that can be implemented,”
says Coulis. “Tool Control will give users infinite customization
capabilities for various applications, allowing them to make
small tweaks that make a huge difference.”
Available for initial download in September 2015, ONE-KEY™
will be accessible by computer from our website at
www.milwaukeetool.com/ONE-KEY, or by a mobile app interface
on compatible Android and iOS smartphones. ONE-KEY™ is a
true testament to Milwaukee’s focus on the user and investment
in game changing technology.
Local Representative: Andrew Hawkins
Phone: 303-980-5761
Email: [email protected]
© 2015 CAMPC
Job Done Right • Fall 2015
EVENTS & EDUCATION
For more information about programs listed below, visit our website at www.campc.org or
contact Kim Gill at 303-757-3956 or [email protected].
CAMPC Members are Colorado Safety Association (CSA) Alliance members and receive alliance member pricing at www.coloradosafety.org.
EDUCATION & TRAINING DATE TIME
LOCATION
INFORMATION
MSCA 2015 Educational Conference
October 18-21
Broadmoor Hotel Colorado Springs, CO
www.mcaa.org
How to Hire, Hold Onto and Heighten
the Leaders of Tomorrow
October 27
7:30 - 9:30 am
AGC Education Center* www.phcccolorado.org
Project Management Essentials
October 28-30
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
AGC Education Center*
www.agccolorado.org
CAMPC Holiday Party
November 7
6:30 pm
Welshire Event Center
3333 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80222
Ann Woosley at 303-757-3956 or [email protected]
Journeyman/Master Plumber
Exam Prep Class
November 7, 14, 21
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
AGC Education Center* www.phcccolorado.org
Leadership in the Field: Series 1
November 18-20
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
AGC Education Center*
www.agccolorado.org
IAPMO ASSE 5110 Backflow Tester
November 30-
Training and Certification Class
December 4
Construction Industry
www.phcccolorado.org
Training Council
646 Mariposa Street, Denver, CO
Leadership in the Field: Series 2
AGC Education Center*
December 2-4
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
www.agccolorado.org
* AGC Education Center is located at 686 Mariposa, Denver
The Breslin Report ... Continued from page 9.
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Don’t avoid confrontation.
Catchers own the plate. If you block that plate, you’re going to
get hit. The physics are pretty basic. Imagine this scenario: a
kid with a running start from third base of probably 70 feet is
barreling directly toward me as fast as he can. His only goal is
to score a run. Meanwhile, I’m standing stock-still, waiting for a
throw from Sean Wallace in right field, and I cannot look at this
guy coming down the line. Everyone is counting
on my courage and resolve at that moment.
All the gear in the world won’t compensate for
me getting “Buster Poseyed.” But you have
to stand up and take it. Leaders do not shy
away from confrontation. Leaders do not back
down at the crucial moment. Leaders often
have to take one for the team. Leaders cannot
lose their concentration at the moment of key
business impact. And frankly, sometimes the
leader has to lower their shoulder and smash
the tag into someone’s face to get everyone’s
attention. It may only be 1% of the time on
the field, but you will be measured by those
moments for a long time afterwards.
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When I look at the photo that accompanies this article, I don’t
see a kid really having fun. That kid doesn’t look like he’s living
the “everyone gets a trophy” sports experience. The look in the
eyes is pretty serious. I don’t remember that day, or most of
the games I played, for that matter. But I do remember those
simple lessons, long after any thrill or disappointment with wins
and losses have faded from memory. These same lessons are
key to the success of our leaders today, especially foremen and
superintendents. Often we send players onto the
field without a clear idea of the requirements
of the position and the tools to succeed while
doing it. We forget to coach them and give them
the feedback necessary to improve. They too
are our on-field managers. In order to create a
winning environment, the foundational elements
of leadership are not complex. The key is
remembering to apply these simple principles
and reinforce them regularly.
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Simply put, after reading your company P&L
sheet, you don’t want to find yourself rolling
on the ground holding your knee.
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CHAMPION
Federated Insurance Brian Roussel
Ph: 507-455-5704
www.federatedinsurance.com
ADVOCATE (continued)
SUPPORTER (continued)
SUPPORTER (continued)
Woods & Aitken, LLP
Kory George
Ph: 303-606-6700
www.woodsaitken.com
Honeywell
Sue O’Dell
Ph: 303-881-4653
www.honeywell.com
Viega LLC
Brad Sturgill
Ph: 800-976-9819
www.viega.us
SUPPORTER Hub International
Insurance Services, Inc. Joseph Trease
720-270-2420
www.hubinternational.com Anchor Network Solutions
Vince Tinnirello
Ph: 303-904-0494
www.anchornetworksolutions.com
FloodPros
Lane Larsen
Ph: 303-330-6068
www.gofloodpros.com
Barnett Pro Contractor
Supplies Steve Sisneros
303-340-0947
www.ebarnett.com
Milwaukee Tool
Andrew Hawkins
Ph: 303-980-5761
www.milwaukeetool.com
ADVOCATE
CAD-1, Inc.
Stan Hennigh
Ph: 303-428-2706
www.cad-1.com
Marshall Rodeno Associates
Brian Rodeno
Ph: 303-575-6701
www.marshallrodeno.com
NIBCO
Chris Bleile
Ph: 800-234-4642
www.nibco.com
RKR Manufacturers
Representatives
Paul Prutch
Ph: 303-321-7610
www.rkrnet.com
United Rentals, Inc.
Dennis Walker
Ph: 303-576-3510
www.ur.com
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Buche & Associates
Peter Buche
Ph: 303-934-4969
www.buchecarmco.com
Cherry Creek Insurance Group
Stephanie Anderson
Ph: 303-799-0110
www.thinkccig.com
ColtivarConsulting
Steve Coughran
Ph: 303-434-2259
www.coltivar.com
Contact Sales
Bill Smith
Ph: 303-232-5515
www.contactsalescompany.com
Coscia Communications
Steve Coscia
610-853-9836
www.coscia.com Ferguson Enterprises
Chris Cline
Ph: 303-739-8000
www.ferguson.com
Golden Bell Press
Mike Branigan
vxPh: 303-296-1600
www.goldenbellpress.com
WennSoft Inc. Mark Huntsman
Ph: 262-821-4100
www.wennsoft.com
Wholesale Specialties
Bryan Schiff
Ph: 303-296-2212
www.wholesalespecialties.com
Johnson Auto Plaza
Chris Maneotis
Ph: 303-654-1940
www.johnsonautoplaza.com
Xcel Energy
Bob Macauley
Ph: 303-294-2675
xcelenergy.com
KM Sales, LLC
Ryan Kindsfather
Ph: 303-292-1355
www.km-sales.com
TRADE SCHOOLS
Mueller Industries
Chris Pyle
Ph: 901-753-3200
www.muellerindustries.com
Imprints Littleton
Doug Mast
Ph: 303-979-6633
www.imprintslittleton.com
Rampart Plumbing &
Heating Supply
John McCallum
Ph: 719-471-7200
www.rampartsupply.com
Refrigerants Inc.
Chad Schnuelle
Ph: 303-629-1222
www.refrigerantsinc.com
Construction Industry
Training Council Cori Gerlitz
303-893-1500
www.citcinc.org Intellitec College Ivan Smith
719-632-7626
www.intellitec.edu Lincoln College of
Technology Joe Nuanes
303-722-5724
www.lincolntech.com Shyne & Associates
Steve Stone
Ph: 303-722-1300
www.shyneassociates.com
Pickens Technical College Michael Klouser
303-344-4910
www.pickenstech.org TM Sales
Tom Meek
Ph: 303-375-1515
www.tmsalesinc.com
Red Rocks
Community College Larry Snyder
303-914-6600
www.rrcc.edu Tyler Pipe & Coupling
A Division of McWane
Brian W. Gardner
903-941-0884
www.tylerpipe.com
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Job Done Right • Fall 2015