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Gold Value Club
Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC • CEMEX • DPR Construction
Electric Services, Inc.• Enterprise Fleet Management •
Hensel Phelps Construction Co. • Hilti, Inc. • KHS&S Contractors
Labor Ready Southeast • Michael C. Sasso, P.A. • Morton Electric, Inc.
PCL Construction Services, Inc. • Progress Energy Florida
Rush Truck Centers of Florida • S.I. Goldman Company, Inc.
Tucker Paving • United Wall Systems, Inc.
Silver Value Club
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Central Florida, please contact
Becki Lewis at 407.628.2070
or email at
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Charles Perry Partners, Inc. • Hartford South, LLC • Lykes Insurance, Inc. • Mivan, Inc.
Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. • New Traditions National Bank
R.C. Stevens Construction Company • Tharp Plumbing Systems • Wharton-Smith, Inc.
Bronze Value Club
Aagaard-Juergensen, LLC • Averett Warmus Durkee • Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
Brown & Brown of Florida, Inc. • Carter Electric Co., Inc. • Crane Rental Corporation
HD Supply - Power Solutions • JCB Construction, Inc. • Lake Glass & Mirror, Inc.
McCree General Contractors & Architects • Southern Fire Protection of Orlando
Table of Contents
Features
Do The Math: The Cost of Older Vehicles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Show Your ABC Pride. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Kicking Development Into High Gear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Gain exposure by sponsoring
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Call Becki Lewis at 407-398-1266
or email her at [email protected]
Departments
2013 Value Club Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Front Cover
Education & Events Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Member News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
New Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Safety News - Heat Illness Prevention. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Industry News - Materials Costs Flat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Events
Builders’ Business Breakfast - May 14, 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Meet The Generals - April 16, 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Backyard BBQ - April 24, 2013. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
TEAM Awards Luncheon - May 8, 2013. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Member Reception - April 18, 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Spring Golf Tournament - April 19, 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Spring Poker Run - May 11, 2013. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Sponsored by:
Calendars
*Unless otherwise noted, events and classes are held at the ABC Central
Florida Chapter Office at 651 Danville Drive, Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32825
July 2013 Events
4 & 5.............ABC Offices Closed for July 4th Holiday
9...................Builders’ Business Breakfast, 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
........................Sponsored by Bronze Value Club
15.................Chapter Board of Directors Meeting, 3:30 p.m.
16.................Legislative Hobnob & Fish Fry, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
July 16, 2013
Tickets are $25 per person
Please RSVP to
[email protected] with
subject line: 2013 ABC Hobnob RSVP
Fax: 407-629-0144
Phone: 407-628-2070
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location:
Winter Park
Civic Center
1050 W Morse Blvd,
Winter Park, FL 32789
........................Winter Park Civic Center, 1050 W Morse Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32789
25 - 28...........ABC of Florida State Convention at LaPlaya Resort, Naples, FL
July 2013 Education
17..................Basic Blueprint Reading, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
18....................Williams Scotsman techsuite Presentation, 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
23.................Prospecting Tips That Work, 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
23.................CPR, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
25.................First Aid, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
NOTE: For a complete list of MS Office classes, visit:
www.abccentralflorida.com/seminars.html
Building Central Florida (BCF) is published monthly by the Central Florida Chapter of
Associated Builders and Contractors. All material becomes the property of ABC unless prior
arrangements are made. ABC welcomes submissions of articles and press releases from our
members; however, ABC reserves the right to publish based on relevance, and space
availability. Please direct all inquiries to [email protected]. ©2013 Central
Florida Chapter Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.
Associated Builders
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COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR - Brian Barker
Central Florida Chapter
[email protected] | 407.398.1268
651 Danville Dr., Suite 200
Orlando, FL 32825
MARKETING DIRECTOR- Becki Lewis
Ph. 407-628-2070
[email protected] | 407.398.1266
Fax 407-629-0144
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Do The Math
Older Vehicles Cost More Than You Think
By Dave Shoop
Enterprise Fleet Management
The most common reason companies use to justify a “buy and hold’
replacement strategy is that maintenance costs do not justify the
expense of a new vehicle. While there’s no doubt that vehicle engines
and transmissions are designed to last much longer than ever before,
there are a number of other factors that have to be considered. By
working with a professional fleet management company on a true
holding cost analysis all of the vehicle expenses can be taken into
account. Once you see the numbers, you may be shocked to realize
the hidden expenses in a traditional “buy and hold” strategy.
Holding costs are determined by calculating costs over the life of a
vehicle for depreciation and taxes, downtime and administration,
maintenance, insurance and fuel. Most companies make the
mistake of placing a priority on depreciation when it only accounts
for 18.4 percent of the cost of running the vehicle. Many would be
surprised to know that 52 percent is fuel, but few are managing
fuel expenses beyond ensuring all fuel charges fall within company
guidelines.
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There are two factors at work in managing fuel expense. First, the
price at the pump has increased nearly 12 percent each year from
2005 to 2012. In addition, buying fuel for an older vehicle can be
like throwing good money out the window. For example, based on a
pump price of $3.85/gallon, an older vehicle that is only two miles
per gallon less fuel efficient than it used to be will require more than
$1,350/year in additional fuel to travel the same 25,000 miles as
its late model counterpart. New vehicles also get significantly better
mileage than a vehicle that is now six to eight years old got when it
was purchased, adding to the additional fuel expense. The higher the
price at the pump, the more money is lost.
Maintenance expenses also are higher for older vehicles, but not in
the way you may think. As the vehicles start to age, maintenance
expenses can mount quickly. This is especially true in years four,
five and beyond when the frequency of small expenses begin to
accumulate and the manufacturer’s warranty expires. Once the
cycle begins, a single repair can cost as much as $600 to $900, and
maintenance expenses are never ending. An older vehicle not only
becomes a constant drain on expenses, it also contributes to a loss
of productivity due to increased downtime.
For those who believe it is more cost effective to spend up to $5,000/
year in additional expenses for maintenance and fuel on an older
vehicle rather than buying a new vehicle, the numbers for overall
costs tell a far different story. Each business is unique, and there is
no universal approach to developing a replacement cycle for a fleet of
vehicles. To ensure that vehicles are replaced at appropriate intervals
for optimum performance and resale value, a comprehensive cost
and replacement analysis will demonstrate conclusively how older
vehicles can cost a business a lot more than they’re worth.
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Builders’ Business Breakfast
Orange County Public Schools upcoming Projects
John Morris, Chief Facilities Officer for Orange County
Public Schools, joined ABC members on May 14 for
the monthly Builders’ Breakfast.
By Jorge Bracamonte
Guignard Company
Event Sponsors
Aagaard-Juergensen, LLC
Averett Warmus Durkee
Brown & Brown of Florida, Inc.
Carter Electric Co., Inc.
Crane Rental Corporation
HD Supply - Power Solutions
JCB Construction, Inc.
Lake Glass & Mirror, Inc.
McCree General Contractors & Architects
Southern Fire Protection of Orlando
Mr. Morris shared with our group the three stages of
the upcoming projects – Planning, Design and Under
Construction. According to his PowerPoint presentation, there is approx. $210M in the planning stages.
This figure encompasses comprehensive renovations and new/replacement schools with estimated
completion times as late as
December 2015.
Show Your ABC Pride!
Ms. Kati Bucciero, Director of Marketing for Energy Air, Inc. is
our June ABC pride representative. We caught Kati making
notes in her ABC Member notebook about future promotional
events!
ABC Member logos can be obtained as stickers for any
number of applications, as well as an electronic copy to utilize
on your website or to add on your company’s promotional
print pieces.
If you would like stickers, window decals or worksite signage
including No Trespassing and Hard Hat bilingual (English
and Spanish) signs, please contact ABC at 407-628-2070.
For an electronic version of the Member logo, please email
Brian Barker, ABC Communications Director at bbarker@
abccentralflorida.org with a subject line of “Member Logo
Request” (Electronic logo versions provided in JPEG, EPS or TIF
formats. Please specify the version you need.)
An additional $194M is in design with expected
completion times that extend up to May 2016.
Mr. Morris also pointed out approx. $227M worth of comprehensive renovations and replacement school projects currently underway. A substantial
amount of the renovations is already funded through 2016 thanks in part to
the 2003 sales tax program sunset.
Mr. Morris and his team intend to continue the projects that are funded
through 2016 and will initiate, then implement a new capital renewal
program. They will strive to identify new/additional sources of funding for
projects planned through 2030, which could add up to over $1B in new construction for Central Florida.
Mr. Morris was asked about the procurement of these projects and he indicated that there will be a prequalification process, prior to any bid submittals.
Only the prequalified contractors will be allowed to competitively bid on these
projects.
May 14, 2013
To view the presentation from this, or
any other Business Breakfasts, please
see the ABC Central Florida home page
at www.abccentralflorida.com
If you would like more information
on becoming a member of the ABC
Central Florida Public Relations
Committee, please contact the
committee chairperson,
Ms. Mackenzie Arnold at
[email protected].
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Member News
H.J. High Construction Company
Fun Spot Attractions’ new 10 acre expansion is now open to the public
and “It’s HUGE!” The project, completed by Orlando-based design-builder H. J. High Construction Company, includes two new roller coasters,
a 250’ SkyCoaster, 30 amusement rides, new entry building, new restroom building, and a new food service building with a full restaurant.
The $25 million project was completed in an astounding six months.
“We could not have asked for a better partner on this construction,”
said John Arie, Jr., COO and company spokesperson for Fun Spot Attractions, about their collaboration with H. J. High. “The park is absolutely
amazing!” The design-build team also included Winter Park-based design firm ACi.
The American-themed expansion prominently features Orlando’s
first wooden roller coaster “White Lightning” and the second largest
SkyCoaster in the world; the largest being at Fun Spot’s Kissimmee
location. Take a thrilling ride on the suspended steel coaster “Freedom
Flyer,” which was manufactured right in the USA. An additional 30
amusement rides round out the expansion which has doubled the size
of the existing park.
The Grand Opening of the new Fun Spot America took place on Fun
Spot’s 15th Anniversary June 8, 2013. The public was invited to attend
the HUGE celebration which included discounted armbands, prizes,
entertainment and local celebrities.
Lend Lease (Tampa)
The Tampa Office of Lend Lease Wins Big in the Associated Builders
and Contractors, Florida Gulf Coast Chapter’s Excellence in Construction Award
Property solutions and infrastructure provider, Lend Lease, is pleased
to announce that it has won two Eagle Awards in the 2013 Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Excellence in Construction (EIC)
Awards. The EIC award honors all construction team members, including the contractor, owner, architect, and engineer. The winning projects,
selected from entries submitted from across the state, were judged on
complexity, attractiveness, unique challenges overcome, completion
time, workmanship, innovation, safety, and cost. The Eagle Award is the
highest distinction.
Lend Lease won an ABC EIC Eagle Award for Viera Hospital. The project
is a 250,000 square foot, 5-story, 100-bed hospital containing 84 private patient rooms and 16 ICU’s, observation beds, and a full service
emergency department, inpatient diagnostic and laboratory services.
In addition Lend Lease won a second ABC EIC Eagle Award for Medical
Center of Trinity. The project is a 389,000 square foot, 5-story hospital
with a 90,000 square foot, 4-story attached medical office building.
The full-service, 236-bed hospital provides a 24-hour emergency department with 30 examination rooms and 10 observation beds. The
hospital also provides a full range of specialties from diagnostic imaging and radiology to joint replacement and spine care.
“Congratulations to both the Viera Hospital and Medical Center of
Trinity project teams,” said Karen Voit, Vice President and Principal-inCharge of Florida Operations. “What an honor to be recognized by construction industry experts for your outstanding efforts and dedication.”
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S.I. Goldman Company, Inc./Comfort Systems USA
. . . was selected by The City of Orlando for the Harry P. Leu Gardens
HVAC Systems Upgrade project located in Orlando, FL. Work includes
the demolition of the existing DX cooling system and replacing it with
a new chilled water system including: one new air cooled chiller, one
new air handling unit, one new fan coil unit, and all associate piping
and specialties. Work will began in July 2013 and is scheduled for
completion in December 2013.
Proud to Serve
Our Fellow
ABC Members!
. . .was selected by Harris Corporation for the South Remote Chiller
Plant project located at Harris campus in Palm Bay, FL. Work includes construction of a 6,000sf state-of-the-art chiller plant which
will serve the new 464,000sf Harris Technology Center currently under construction. The facility, which will house three (3) 700 ton centrifugal water chillers and piping up to 24” diameter will be constructed to accommodate future expansion up to a nominal 3,500 tons,
and will eventually serve other campus facilities via a network of underground preinsulated chilled water distribution piping. Work began
in June 2013 and is scheduled for completion in January 2014.
Williams Company
. . . completed the Mitsubishi Power Systems industrial facility’s
interior renovation in Savannah, Ga., which included a new kitchen
facility, security offices and added storage space. The project was
designed by The Austin Company, Cleveland, Ohio.
. . . has been awarded contracts to construct 10 Target projects
including two new stores in Miami plus eight store remodels in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, two in Tampa and two each in North Carolina
and South Carolina. In making the announcement, longtime president Bob Lipscomb added the company will complete a new 130,000
square foot Target store in Lawton, Okla. in July, and recently completed a new 130,000 square foot Target store in Raleigh. Having
completed over 200 Target projects in 10 states, Williams is one
of the Southeast’s largest construction companies. Williams’ “SelfPerform Advantage,” said Lipscomb, ensures unmatched quality and
control in the carpentry and concrete trades, consistently resulting in
on-time, on-budget completion.
. . . was prominently featured in the June 12 ABC National Tech-
Trends eNewsletter in an article titled “Florida Project Made in America and Promoted on YouTube.” Williams Company is at the forefront
of creating American jobs by building with American-made materials.
To view the post seen by more than 12,800 ABC-member subscribers (plus ABC National’s Twitter feed, Facebook page and Blog), visit
http://enewsletters.constructionexec.com/techtrends/2013/06/
florida-project-made-in-america-and-promoted-on-youtube/.
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Meet The GeneralsApril 16, 2013
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On April 16, ABC’s Central Florida Chapter
held ‘Meet the Generals’ from 7:30–
9:30 a.m. The event was a great way for
subcontractors to meet and interact with
four of Central Florida’s large general
contractors. The four contractors at
this year’s event were R.C. Stevens
Construction Company, Hensel Phelps
Construction Co., Moss and Associates,
and Charles Perry Partners, Inc.
Thank you to all ABC
participants this year for
helping make 2013 ‘Meet
the Generals’ a success!
Event Sponsor:
Before Meet the Generals began, ABC provided breakfast, with lots
of goodies for all, while open networking took place. Once Meet
the Generals began, “speed networking” took place between the
subcontractors and general contractors. General contractors sat at
designated tables while subcontractors rotated tables to network with
each of the four general contractors. Contractors and subcontractors
who may have already known each other learned even more about
one another from this event, including discovering different markets
that each covers.
Backyard
BBQApril 24, 2013
Event Sponsors:
It was a gorgeous, sunny day in Central Florida as the Bahia Shrine outdoor picnic area
was once again filled to capacity with hungry ABC members and their guests.
Hamburgers and hot dogs, grilled to perfection, were enjoyed by all present and many
new contacts were made between old and new business acquaintances. ABC served up
a special treat of ice cream to accompany this warm Florida day.
If you are interested in sponsoring a future event, please contact Becki Lewis at
[email protected].
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T.E.A.M. Awards LuncheonMay 8, 2013
ABC Central Florida held its annual TEAM (Training, Education and Management) Awards Luncheon at
the beautiful Maison & Jardin Restaurant in Altamonte Springs. Guests were treated to a scrumptous
salad, entree and desert before the program.
Board Chairman, David Reaves of Turner Construction Company, opened the event with a few remarks,
congratulating winners and thanking everyone for their continued support of the TEAM initiative
through their efforts in offering employees training, educational, and development opportunities within
the construction industry and business community. TEAM also salutes Human Resources managers
and coordinators for their efforts in training, career, performance management and organizational
development, coaching and succession planning.
Names of the recipients were announced as they came forward to receive their certificates, presented
by Debbie Rodriguez of Quality Labor Management, LLC, Chairman of the ABC Education Committee.
Winners were photographed with their certificates and posted to the ABC web site photo album.
Photos may be viewed by visiting the site at www.abccentralflorida.com and clicking on the Photo
Gallery link.
By Brian Barker
Communications Director;
ABC Central Florida
One of the hot spots of the Sunshine State has always been Daytona
Beach, both literally and figuratively. That’s not about to change,
especially with the allure of the “Super Bowl of Racing,” the Daytona
500, located in such close proximity to one of the world’s most
famous beaches. It looks as if Volusia County has stepped up to the
plate, so to speak, in making sure that visitors to the area have plenty
to do.
Volusia County has a major building “boom” in the works which
includes a host of current projects, as well as a massive wave of
new and upcoming endeavors. Although, no official timeline has
been set as yet, original plans for Daytona Live! have been revived
for construction of a 660-room hotel, restaurants and entertainment
facilities in a 180-acre area at an approximate cost of $437 million,
directly across from the Daytona International Speedway. According
to some sources, the plans would include high-end, as well as casual
dining, spaces for retail and entertainment venues, including a 2,500
seat theater, 1,350 multi-family residential units, and an overhaul of
the speedway’s front stretch grandstands. A new name for the project
has not been given yet, but it seems that as the economy continues
to improve, so does the likelihood of this project coming to fruition.
According to the Daytona Beach News-Journal, International
Speedway Corp. has teamed up with Atlanta-based developer, the
Jacoby Group, who is also responsible for the redevelopment of
Marineland in Flagler County. Sources have indicated that a possible
new name for the project would be One Daytona, but this has yet
to be confirmed. The Jacoby Group has expressed a desire to begin
construction in early 2014 for a delivery by the end of 2015.
Bob Rand, a commercial real estate sales associate with Coldwell
Banker Commercial Benchmark in Ormond Beach, attended a real
estate convention in Las Vegas where plans were presented for the
site development. “It’s quite a project,” he said. Rand stated that the
full site fronting the north side of International Speedway Boulevard
has been slated for construction of retail and/or a hotel.
City Commissioner Rob Gilliland says of the Daytona Speedway
project, “It’s not a matter of if, it’s when. It’s going to happen with
ISC’s (reputation). People will be interested in being partners with
them.”
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The Daytona Beach News-Journal also reported that Marion County
commissioners, Stan McClain and David Moore visited Tallahassee
and attended a hearing of the state Senate Commerce and Tourism
Committee in an effort to introduce and support a plan to distribute
tens of millions of dollars in tax breaks to the operators of the
speedway.
Five-Star Award Winners
Introduced by Sen. Dorothy Hukill, the bill would permit the track
owner, International Speedway Corp., to collect $2 million a year for
30 years in sales tax rebates related to events held at the facility.
These events keep the speedway, and its grounds, in operation
approximately 250 days out of the year. Sen. Hukill’s bill would
require the speedway to spend at least $250 million on renovations
before becoming qualified for the proposed tax breaks. The Senator
also reassured attendees that the project is to be paid for with private
funding, so no taxpayer dollars would be used in its construction.
Approximately $1.6 billion is taken in annually in economic revenue
from events held at the speedway, where 18,000 persons are
employed. It was also revealed that approximately 60% of race
attendees are out-of-state visitors who spend an average of 5 days in
and around the area, generating millions in local revenue.
PCL Construction Services, Inc. ...........................101 to 200
Accepting for Five Star
Award-Winning Companies:
Company Name Employees
Coastal Mechanical .........................................201 to 400
Hensel Phelps Construction Co............................401 and more
McCree General Contractors & Architects .........Up to 100
R.C. Stevens Construction Company ...................Up to 100
S.I. Goldman Company, Inc. ..............................101 to 200
Joanne Stewart
Tri-City Electrical Contractors, Inc. ......................401 and more
Company Name Employees Award Received
Aagaard-Juergensen, LLC ............................................ Up to 100 Three Star
Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc. ........................... Up to 100 Four Star
Electric Services, Inc. .................................................. 101 to 200 Four Star
A proposed Hard Rock Hotel® and Casino is also in the planning
stages on South Atlantic Avenue at a cost of $125 million. At this
time, the facility is scheduled to debut in 2016 in line with the
58th running of the Daytona 500. The hotel will feature 250 hotel
rooms, 100 condominium units with access to all hotel amenities
and a signature Hard Rock Cafe. Its intent is to bring live music and
entertainment to the famous Daytona Beach area. As a beachfront
property, the hotel will also offer a poolside bar, grill and 28,000 sq.
ft. of ballroom and banquet facility space.
Encore Construction Group .......................................... 101 to 200 Four Star
Energy Air, Inc. ............................................................ 201 to 400 Four Star
Hospitalitynet offers details on the experiences guests will have
access to during their stay;
“Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach, along with the growing
collection of Hard Rock Hotels, will applaud rock ‘n’ roll
through brand wide programs, from on-site VIBE managers
who keep a pulse on the hotel, atmosphere and energy, to the
groundbreaking, interactive amenity The Sound Of Your Stay®
where guests jam out with hands-on music experiences.
The Sound of Your Stay® offers Hard Rock fans three
components: Tracks®, where guests receive an exclusive code to
download a personal playlist curated by music pros and celebs
for the ultimate soundtrack to the hotel experience; Picks®,
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Hensel Phelps
Construction Co.
Cindy Bodine
Amanda Melton
Williams Company .................................................Up to 100
Two, Three, and Four Star Award Winners
Ferran Services & Contracting ..................................... 101 to 200 Four Star
Harper Limbach LLC .................................................... Up to 100 Four Star
Lake Mechanical Contractors, Inc. ............................... 101 to 200 Four Star
Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. ................................ Up to 100 Four Star
Plummer Painting & Waterproofing, Inc. ...................... Up to 100 Four Star
Quality Labor Management ......................................... Up to 100 Four Star
RL Haines General Contractor ...................................... Up to 100 Four Star
T & G Constructors ...................................................... Up to 100 Four Star
Tharp Plumbing Systems ............................................. Up to 100 Four Star
Tucker Paving, Inc. ...................................................... Up to 100 Four Star
United Wall Systems, Inc. ............................................ 101 to 200 Two Star
Vulcan Materials Company - Central Florida ................. 401 and more Three Star
Walker & Company, Inc. .............................................. Up to 100 Four Star
WELBRO Building Corporation ..................................... Up to 100 Four Star
Scott Shelby
Coastal Mechanical
McCree General
Contractors & Architects
PCL Construction
Services, Inc.
Darrell Palama
R.C. Stevens
Construction Company
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offering fans a menu of 20 Fender® guitars for an in-room jam
session complete with amps and Nixon headphones; and Mix®,
where music fanatics match beats and remix like a pro with the
in-room delivery of a Traktor Kontrol S2 mixer, a laptop loaded
with digital mixing software and Nixon headphones. As a special
encore to the amenity program, Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach
will offer a recording studio for guests to record their own music
to take home as a reminder of their rockin’ experience.” (http://
www.hospitalitynet.org/news/4060562.html)
Winn-Dixie stores are also set for several remodels, each valued
at around $5.5 million. Stores included in the plan include store
#2249 at 1229 Providence Boulevard and store #2313 at 2880
Howland Boulevard in Deltona; store #2341 at 2701 South Woodland
Boulevard, store #2343 at 1050 North New York Avenue and store
#2342 at 3120 North Woodland Boulevard in DeLand; and store
#2263 at 2200 South Atlantic Avenue in Daytona Beach.
The economy seems to continue to show signs of continued
improvement and consumer confidence, which in turn leads to
demand for more retail, housing and hospitality projects. As detailed
above, several major new possibilities are in planning stages, but
there is an abundance of activity already underway in Volusia as well.
Mullinax Ford has recently begun construction on a new facility
at 2317 State Road in New Smyrna Beach at a value of $4.5
million. Volusia County has also begun bidding on a renovation and
expansion endeavor for the Volusia County Branch Jail at 1300 Red
John Drive in Daytona Beach at a cost of $4.2 million and for inmate
dormitories on Indian Lake Road at a project cost of $3 million.
New Smyrna Beach’s Central Fire Station is currently under
construction on State Road 44 as is a Design/Build project at Spec
Martin Stadium for locker rooms and press box in DeLand at a cost of
$2.5 million and the John Knox Medical Office Building in Orange City,
also at $2.5 million.
GC bidding is underway for the Northwood II Apartments and
Townhouses at 1226 8th Street in Daytona Beach with an expected
cost of $2.5 million and a new Olive Garden restaurant on West
International Speedway Boulevard and the Harrison Rhodes
Renovation and Expansion project at Mary McLeod Bethune
Boulevard, both in Daytona Beach, are now releasing bid results. A
new Data Center renovation project at 3825 Tiger Bay Road is also
receiving GC bids. This project is valued at $423,697.
In addition to these massive undertakings, several other construction
projects are popping up in and around the area. 7-Eleven stores
have come forward with a $159 million plan for additional
convenience store buildings in Orange County.
ABC Central Florida would like to thank Mr. Shaun
Skibba, South Florida General Contractor Specialist
at McGraw Hill Construction for his greatlyappreciated assistance in providing information
on these, and other Central Florida
commercial construction projects.
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New Members
ACME Glass
Christopher Male
20 N. Nashville
Orlando, FL 32805
p – (407) 841-4330
f – (407) 422-8842
e – [email protected]
w – www.acmeglassorlando.com
$500,000 to $1 million
Glass, glazing
Sponsor: Wade Brooks, PCL Construction Services, Inc.
Geller, Ragan, James, Oppenheimer & Creel
Debbie Brannon, CPA
111 N. Orange Avenue, Suite 1100
Orlando, FL 32801
p – (407) 425-4636
f - (407) 648-1938
e – [email protected]
w – www.orlandocpa.com
Associate
Accounting
Delta Consulting Group
Dave Reichard
2250 Lucien Way, Suite 300
Maitland, FL 32751
p – (407) 992-9210
f – (321) 396-5716
e – [email protected]
w – www.delta-cgi.com
Associate
Scheduling, Claims, Expert Testimony
Sponsor: Brian Prebenda, Balfour Beatty Construction
Shuffield Lowman & Wilson, PA
Stephanie Cook
1000 Legion Place, Suite 1700
Orlando, FL 32801
p – (407) 581-9800
f – (407) 581-9801
e – [email protected]
w – www.schuffieldlowman.com
Associate
Attorney
Sponsor: Mike Kelsey – Kelsey Construction
Welcome New Members Joining in May 2013!
Sepco Services, Inc.
John Seppy
4280 Church Street, Suite 1556
Sanford, FL 32771
p – (800) 263-2206
f – (407) 328-8558
e – [email protected]
w – www.sepcoservices.com
$500,000 to $1 million
Mechanical and Electrical Contractor, Commercial
Appliances
Sponsor: Bill Steuber, The Bancorp/Mears Motor Leasing
Resource Acquisition & Management
Services, Inc.
Gary Redwine
12902 Commodity Place
Tampa, FL 33626
p – (813) 887-1808
f – (888) 916-7267
e – [email protected]
w – www.RAMSinc.net
Supplier
Skilled Trades Staffing
Sponsor: Roy Burkett, S.I. Goldman
The Associated Construction Company
DBA Associated Building Company
SimplexGrinnell
Eric Cyrus
7380 W. Sand Lake Road
Orlando, FL 32819
p – (407) 922-2388
f – (866) 394-8413
e – [email protected]
w – www.accgc.com
$500,000 to $1 million
General contractor, Construction Manager
Andy Williams
6830 Shadowridge Dr., Suite 212
Orlando, FL 32812
p – (407) 235-1100
f – (407) 235-1150
e – [email protected]
w – www.simplexgrinnell.com
$500,000 to 1 million
Fire alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers
Sponsor: Jack Olmstead – Tri-City Electric Contractors, Inc.
Complete Access Control
Gilbane Building Company
Vinny Mauro
P.O. Box 678632
Orlando, FL 32867
p – (407) 381-3995
e – [email protected]
w – www.completeaccessinc.com
$500,000 to $1 million
Access control equipment
Bill Ray Nissan
Dan Meehan
2724 N. Highway 17/92
Longwood, FL 32750
p – (407) 831-1318
e – [email protected]
w – www.billraynissan.com
Commercial Vehicle Sales & Leasing
Sponsor: Roy Burkett, S.I. Goldman
Cary Shippert
315 E. Robinson Street, Suite 680
Orlando, FL 32801
p – (407) 422-7691
f - (407) 422-7669
e – [email protected]
w – www.gilbaneco.com
General Contractor
Sponsor: Tim Keating, R.C. Stevens Construction
Scherer Construction & Engineering
Clark Keator
8014 Via Dellagio Way, Suite #200
Orlando, FL 32819
p – (407) 894-7661
f – (407) 894-0107
e – [email protected]
w – www.scherercfl.com
General Contractor
Member ReceptionApril 18, 2013
It turned out to be a busy evening in downtown Orlando. Wall Street was packed for ABC’s Third Thursday reception. Companies came in groups dressed in their
running shoes on their way to the annual Orlando Corporate 5K Run at Lake Eola. The reception had special entertainment provided by the Florida Music Festival.
The main stage, positioned at the end of Wall Street, provided entertainment by DJ LUPE FIASCO & DJ Sky Gellatly. The outside activities didn’t outshine the hosts
who were in full attendance with representatives from around the state there to hand out prizes and plenty of promotional items throughout the evening.
If you are interested in sponsoring a future event, please contact Becki Lewis at [email protected].
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OSHA Walkarounds, Unions, and Employee Rights
Richard E. Fairfax, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of OSHA sent
a letter (http://tinyurl.com/union-OSHA) determining the rights of
nonunion workers to be represented on construction sites by union
representatives.
own language and English, something that will facilitate more useful
interactions with the CSHO during the inspection. Finally, workers in
some situations may feel uncomfortable talking to an OSHA CSHO
without the trusted presence of a representative of their choosing.
Mr. Fairfax reworded the union representative inquiries and answered
these questions:
“OSHA recognizes that there has been some confusion about these
issues arising from a March 7, 2003, OSHA letter to Milan Racic.
Although this letter addressed an issue related to your inquiry, it is
important to explain the distinction between the situation discussed
in that letter and your letter. The Racic letter merely states that a
non-employee who files a complaint does not necessarily have a
right to participate in an inspection arising out of that complaint. It
does not address the right of workers at a facility without a collective
bargaining agreement to have a representative of their own choosing
participate in an inspection. To the extent it
has been interpreted to prohibit such a
right, it is inconsistent with the OSH Act
and with OSHA’s regulations. Because
of the confusion it has engendered,
OSHA is withdrawing the Racic
letter.”
Question # 1 – May one or more workers designate a person who
is affiliated with a union without a collective bargaining agreement
at their workplace or with a community organization to act as their
“personal representative” for OSH Act purposes?
“Yes. The OSH Act, the Secretary’s regulations implementing it,
and OSHA’s Field Operations Manual (FOM) all recognize the role
of an ‘employee representative,’ who may represent employees’
interests in enforcement-related matters.” Going on to say “An
employee representative may also contest the abatement period in
OSHA citations and participate in contest proceedings filed by an
employer… The Field Operations Manual explains that an employee
representative may include any person acting in a bona fide
representative capacity, including nonprofit groups or organizations…”
Question # 2 — May workers at a worksite without a collective
bargaining agreement designate a person affiliated with a union or
a community organization to act on their behalf as a walkaround
representative?
“The OSHA regulation implementing section… likewise recognizes
the value of participation by employee representatives in OSHA
inspections. Although the regulation acknowledges that most
employee representatives will be employees of the employer being
inspected, it also makes clear that there may be times when the
presence of an employee representative who is not employed by
that employer will allow a more effective inspection. Thus, section
1903.8(c) explicitly allows walkaround participation by an employee
representative who is not an employee of the employer when, in the
judgment of the OSHA compliance officer, such a representative is
‘reasonably necessary to the conduct of an effective and thorough
physical inspection.’ It is OSHA’s view that representatives are
‘reasonably necessary’ when they will make a positive contribution to
a thorough and effective inspection.
“And, as you point out, there are numerous ways that an employee
representative who is neither an employee of the employer being
inspected nor a collective bargaining agent could make an important
contribution to a thorough and effective inspection. This could be
because of the representative’s experience and skill, for example
because of experience evaluating similar working conditions in a
different plant. There are also many instances where non-English
speaking workers want a representative who is fluent in both their
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• Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC
The April ABC Golf Tournament provided an opportunity to reduce tension, get some sun and exercise, meet with
colleagues and do a little business on the Legends golf course at Orange Lake Resort. ABC members and guests were
treated to a great day, great course, and good food to start the weekend right!
• Enterprise Fleet Management
Thanks to our on-course sponsors Labor Ready Southeast, CLP Resources and Southwire, over 90 golfers were treated to
promotional items and a chance to win raffles. Over $1,000 in prizes were given away after lunch while golfers waited to
find out the winners of each flight.
• PCL Construction Services, Inc.
• Hilti, Inc.
• Michael C. Sasso, PA
•First place, 1st flight with a 56 - United Rentals (Sam Burns, Jason George, Randy Nelson & Alex Sandor)
•First place, 2nd flight with a 66 - Fire and Life Safety America, Inc. (Steve Elkins, Tom Greene, Michael Mitchell & Wesley Sawyer)
Disney’s Bay Lake Tower Resort
“Yes. The OSH Act authorizes participation in the walkaround
portion of an OSHA inspection by ‘a representative authorized
by [the employer’s] employees.’… Therefore, a person affiliated
with a union without a collective bargaining agreement or with
a community representative can act on behalf of employees as
a walkaround representative so long as the individual has been
authorized by the employees to serve as their representative. This
right, however, is qualified by the Secretary’s regulations, which allow
OSHA compliance officers (CSHOs) to exercise discretion over who
participates in workplace inspections.”
Beverage Cart Sponsors:
•First place, 3rd flight with a 69 - Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC (Rick Bundy Jr., Alex Witherbee, Brian Prebenda, & Chris White)
•Longest Drive: Alex Sandor
•Closest to the Pin: John Polidoro
Spring Poker RunMay 11, 2013
Excellence.
It was the start of a beautiful day as bikes started lining up for registration at our starting point for the
spring poker run at Quality Fabrication in Sanford. Bikers enjoyed hot coffee and donuts as they got ready
for the run. The second stop was at Southern Fire and then it was on to Labor Ready in Apopka. After picking their poker card at Labor Ready they were off to Magnolia Park at Lake Apopka where Speedy Concrete
was set up under a shade tree with refreshments. The next stop was Edwards Concrete in Winter Garden
where there were games and free t-shirts and snacks for all to enjoy. The day ended in Groveland at LegacyScapes where the bikers enjoyed a lunch of pulled pork and all the sides while door prizes were given
and winning hands were announced. If you would like to be a stop on a poker run, please contact Becki
Lewis at [email protected]
Event Sponsors:
In every detail.
Since 1984, KHS&S has built our business by
achieving excellence in everything we do – from
traditional wall and ceiling construction to themed
construction and healthcare construction. And now,
more than ever, we’re focused on the future, utilizing
BIM and prefabricated building components to bring
time and cost-saving ideas to your project. For a
complete overview of services, visit our website
at www.khss.com.
407.425.5550
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Heat Illness Prevention
It is that time of the year when temperatures and humidity soar in Central Florida. These factors, together
with a lack of worker’s conditioning increases the risk
of suffering heat related illnesses, which could be
fatal. OSHA is campaigning to make everyone aware
of these hazards, which are all preventable.
What is heat illness? In the hot summer months,
which in Central Florida starts from late spring to
early fall, temperatures and humidity rise when the
breeze stops. Under these circumstances the ability
to cool our bodies diminishes tremendously.
Luis Santiago
We typically depend on our sweating to cool
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the body through evaporation. The catch is
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that when the humidity is high, evaporation
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and causes you to lose water and electrolytes.
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Under these conditions, you begin to overheat
and symptoms of heat illness set in such as a
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skin rash, cramps, exhaustion and heat stroke.
consultation to
This
last one can lead to death.
organizations striving to
reduce losses and
increase profits
Workers performing heavy tasks particularly
under the sun are more prone to heat illness.
Also workers who while performing heavy tasks
need to use bulky or impermeable attire, are also more susceptible to become
affected. It is important to ensure that workers are trained about the methods
that they can use to maintain a reasonable body temperature and to recognize
symptoms that if addressed effectively, will prevent them from suffering negative consequences.
Drinking plenty of water, resting when necessary and getting under the shade what is called water, rest, shade, will prevent heat illnesses. By following these
three steps you can ensure that workers will continue to perform efficiently to
accomplish your production goals. It is important to understand that workers
who are not used to working under these extreme conditions, may need to acclimate themselves by building up the load over a period of time. It normally takes
approximately one week for workers to build the stamina to function well under
the heat.
Workers also need to be able to identify when someone is showing symptoms
of heat illness, both to themselves, as well as others. Among other symptom
there are headaches, dizziness, weakness, wet skin, irritability, thirst, nausea
and vomiting. In extreme cases there could also be confusion, inability to think
clearly, fainting/collapse, no sweating, convulsions and seizures. In these extreme cases, prompt medical attention is necessary. Understand that once a
worker suffers an incident, that worker will be more susceptible to heat illness
for the rest of his/her life.
It is important when working under circumstances that may cause extreme heat
exposure to monitor the weather advisories and pay attention to what is called
the “Heat Index.” This describes the potential risk for people outdoors. When
the index is <91°F (32.7°C) the risk is lower, just monitoring and drinking of
water should be sufficient. When the index is 91° - 103°F (32.7° - 39.4°C)
the risk is moderate, drinking 4 cups of water per hour and modifying the workload is recommended. At 103° - 115°F (39.4° - 46.1°C) the risk is high and
requires drinking at least 4 cups of water per hour, reduction of workload, and
increased breaks in the shade. When the heat index exceeds the 115°F, tasks
should be postponed or critical preventive steps must be taken to prevent illnesses. At this level, it is not productive to work due to the low productivity and
the increased potential for personal damage.
In Florida OSHA and the industries held a stand down for heat prevention on
June 4, 2013. You can access the information at www.safe305.com/Download.
html . You can download a free app to calculate the heat index for Android,
Blackberry or iPhone, if you have the temperature and humidity, at www.osha.
gov/SLTC/heatillness/heat_index/heat_app.html. Prepare for the summer
months so that you can prevent heat related claims.
Industry News
Construction Materials
Prices Remain Flat in May
“The lack of robust national or global economic expansion has
kept a lid on materials prices and on volatility.” —ABC Chief
Economist Anirban Basu.
Summary
National construction materials prices were unchanged in May and
have been flat during the past three months, according to the June
14 report by the U.S. Labor Department. Year over year, construction
materials prices are up just 0.8 percent. Nonresidential construction
materials prices increased 0.2 percent for the month and are up 0.3
percent from one year ago.
“This could be a period of calm before the storm,” said Basu. “With
U.S. equity markets rallying, and given fears that the U.S. bond
market is overbought, there is a possibility that money will come
racing out of those categories and into commodities.
“Something similar to this occurred during the nonresidential
materials price spike of early 2008,” Basu added. “For now, the
lack of robust national or global economic expansion has kept a lid
on materials prices and on volatility. That formula may persist for
a bit longer as investors continue to look disproportionately to U.S.
financial markets for a combination of stability and return.”
Softwood lumber prices fell for the first time since October, dropping
8.2 percent—the largest monthly decrease in 33 years. However,
prices are 16.8 percent higher than in May 2012. Iron and steel
prices were down for the fourth time in five months, decreasing 2.2
percent in May and down 10.7 percent on a year-over-year basis.
Steel mill product prices dipped 1.3 percent for the month and are
down 9.5 percent compared to the same time last year. The price of
nonferrous wire and cable slipped 0.8 percent compared to April and
declined 4.7 percent during the past 12 months. Prices for concrete
products declined 0.2 percent for the month, but are up 2.9 percent
on a year-over-year basis.
Crude energy prices jumped 5 percent as crude petroleum prices
rose 5.5 percent. Year over year, crude energy prices are up 16.5
percent. Prices for prepared asphalt, tar roofing and siding rose
1.6 percent in May and are 4.7 higher than one year ago. Prices
for plumbing fixtures and fittings inched up 0.3 percent in May and
are 1 percent higher compared to May 2012. Prices for fabricated
structural metal products were flat for the month and are 0.7 percent
lower than one year ago. Overall, the nation’s wholesale goods prices
increased 0.5 percent in May and are 1.8 percent higher compared to
the same time last year.
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“Once again, the headline number for nonresidential construction
materials prices remains well-behaved,” said Associated Builders and
Contractors Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “During the last seven
months, the monthly percentage change in nonresidential materials
prices has been minimal.
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“This elevated level of price stability is somewhat unexpected given
shifting monetary policies in much of the world, including in the form
of substantial money supply creation, concerns regarding the U.S.
fixed income and equity markets—which has rendered investors a
bit more skittish of late—and a global economy positioned to expand
more than 3 percent this year,” Basu explained. “Despite those
factors, commodity prices have remained relatively stable and so
have nonresidential construction materials prices.
“There is some ongoing price volatility in certain categories, including
crude energy, softwood lumber, and iron and steel,” added Basu.
“However, the increases in certain categories, such as petroleum and
natural gas, have been offset by materials price decreases. For the
most part, materials prices have not been shifting dramatically and
they have not been a source of unwelcome surprise during the past
year.
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