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DECEMBER 2006
Excellence In
Construction
Awards
Project of the Year
Winnie Palmer Hospital for
Women & Babies by
Robins & Morton
The Winners List
The Complete List of Eagle,
Merit & Honorable Mention
Winners by Company
Elections Brief
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What Can We Expect?
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Central Florida Chapter
President & CEO
Mark P. Wylie
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Excellence in
Construction Awards
Departments
Special Awards
Project of the Year
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The Robins & Morton Group for Winnie
Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies
The Winners List
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Features
National Elections Brief
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Community Corner
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The Democrats won the control of
Congress, what to expect when they
come back in January.
President’s Perspective
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Events Calendar
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Seminar Calendar
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Value Club Members
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Member Mailbox
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ABC Membership Renewals
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Find out which members celebrated
milestone anniversaries in 2006.
Third Thursday Member Reception
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Poker Run
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As some of you know, in 1983 I first
started working for ABC in the Metro
Washington (DC) Chapter, in the
heartland of merit shop construction.
ABC was founded in 1950, just up the
road in Baltimore, and the first chapters
were in Maryland and Pennsylvania.
From the law firm that is now known as
Venable in Baltimore, Mr. Sam Cook was
our chapter attorney and also served
as the general counsel to National ABC.
We had several members of the chapter
which had joined ABC at the time it was
chartered, in 1959, or before.
My boss, Don Manger, had worked for several years as a Midwestern National
field representative and started the Minnesota Chapter (a state more liberal
than Massachusetts) before moving to DC.
Then, 20 years ago in November 1986, I was hired by this chapter and since
then have been very blessed with a pro-business climate and the benefits
of a right-to-work state.
I tell you this because, while I personally have never been threatened by
union thugs as some of you have, I was well trained by people who had
been “in the trenches.”
At the National Board of Directors meeting last month, the discussion in our
region turned to why union companies were allowed to join ABC.
Merit or non-union contractors will always find a supporter in ABC when it
comes to legal advice, political support and public advocacy of their right
to operate without union interference.
a non-union sheet metal subcontractor; the sixth (Dickinson) was primarily a
non-union homebuilder; and the seventh (Wells) was an architect-developer.
“There was an understandable air of apprehension among this rebellious group
of confederates due to the potentially dangerous effect of hostile picket lines
and union strikers on the safety of employees and their families, plus project
completion deadlines. Several of the angry businessmen favored eliminating
the use of craft union labor altogether and forming a totally non-union sector
of the local construction industry.
“At the third meeting a more reasonable entrepreneurial spirit prevailed. It
took the precedential form of a voluntary association for the mutual aid and
protection of all Maryland general contractors and specialty subcontractors
working together, in harmony, regardless of their union or non-union affiliation.
Charlie Mullan, a man who believed that actions speak louder than words,
summed up the crisis this way: ‘The unions decided they were to put the three
of us and our open shops out of business. None of us wanted that to happen so
– even though we were competitors – we decided to form a group and fight.’”
Later, on page 38 under “Why don’t you join ABC?” John Trimmer, an early
employee who as executive vice president led the association for many
years, wrote this member solicitation advertisement in the ABC Contractor
magazine:
“Here’s one building trades organization that draws no lines on race, color
or creed. It doesn’t ask whether you are union or non-union. If you’re in any
phase of the building business – doing $50,000,000 a year or just supplying
knotholes to carpenters – you can benefit from ABC.”
(It was an honor to have known Mr. Trimmer, and I have this image of John
Trimmer chuckling as he wrote the “supplying knotholes to carpenters” text
to describe an owner just starting a business…)
Then on page 39, under “Trimmer Creates ABC’s Celebrated Epithet”:
But ABC – seemingly paradoxically to some – also defends the rights of a
union subcontractor to work on a mixed shop jobsite and to join ABC.
Trimmer’s original draft of the four principles upon which the ABC merit shop
movement was founded still serves as an entrepreneurial beacon today:
In the past 23 years of my experience, ABC has never advocated excluding
union companies from membership or from a general contractor’s right to
subcontract to any company without regard to union affiliation.
First, it is in the public’s best interest that all construction contracts
be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder through open and fair
competition, regardless of union or non-union affiliation. This practice
assures the consumer of the best possible job for the dollars paid.
But I couldn’t recall how this all got started. Something in the back of my
mind said that there was more to the founding and establishment of “merit
shop” than battling unions and promoting non-union construction.
Second, management has the right to direct the activities of its business
according to the policies and goals established by its own leaders,
searching for efficiency and productivity every step of the way.
So when I returned to the office, I pulled Sam Cook’s Freedom in the Workplace
book off the shelf for a little refresher course on merit shop. (This book is
available through our National office and I would highly recommend it to
those who might be interested in a history of the merit shop movement in
construction.)
Third, each employee in a merit shop company should have the voluntary
choice to belong or refrain from belonging to a labor organization and
should be paid and promoted based on his or her skills, initiative and
responsibility for individual accomplishment rather than on employment
seniority alone.
Starting on page 24, under the paragraph titled “An Historic Contractors’
Meeting” I found what I was looking for:
“Memories are somewhat hazy as to who else attended that first fateful meeting
in Charlie Mullan’s house in the Baltimore suburbs. Ernest Schultz probably
was there. Edward Dickinson, Philip Cloyes and Clifford Wells, Jr. attended the
second (if not the first) get-together.
“The business diversity of these seven pioneers was significant. Three of them
(Mullan, Knott and Colwill) were non-union general contractors; the fourth
(Cloyes) was a unionized tile and terrazzo subcontractor; the fifth (Schultz) was
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Fourth, discrimination based on race, color, nationality, sex, religion or
creed is contrary to the spirit of the Republic and the United States and
harmful to our nation both morally and economically.
His four points were the antithesis of what unions advocated during the
1950s.
While I will not transcribe it here, I would commend you to read Chapter 8,
“Selby-Battersby & Co. Overcomes a Standard Agreement,” pp. 59-65.
A S S O C I AT E D B U I LD E R S A N D CO N TR ACTORS
It is the story of how the Baltimore Trades Union Council tried to keep union
generals and subs from working on mixed shop jobs in 1955. This was five
years after ABC was founded and would wind through the courts for four
more years.
There is no doubt that union goons actually threatened Mullan, Trimmer
and the other founders. Those men faced the loss of their lives, threats to
their families’ safety and property and the loss of their personal fortune
through protracted legal challenges.
Selby-Battersby & Co. is described as the firm “that one of ABC’s founders,
Phil Cloyes, was associated with the owners in the management of this
little plucky [union] firm”… which “performed most of its work for nonunion general contractors.” The Selby-Battersby & Co. case was eventually
adjudicated on March 30, 1959 when the Supreme Court refused to review
the 4th Circuit’s decision that the unions were attempting to form an unlawful
joint venture against non-union contractors violating the Taft-Hartley
Act. This legal case cost ABC just about every dime it had in reserves and a
dues increase resulted… “Most contractors contributed to the critical ABC
victory, but some balked and a few even resigned from ABC.”
Yet here in this history is what I read to be a rejection of exclusive nonunionism and an embrace of any contractor willing to support the merit
form of contracting and/or the merit form of employment as defined
above. They knew if they exclusively advocated non-union construction,
there would never be any work for them in the cities and they would be
eventually cut off from even smaller jobs in the suburbs.
Said Trimmer in later years:
“The Selby-Battersby case was a great victory for ABC – the result
of courageous, persistent and sacrificial pursuit of free market
principles in the face of powerful, illegal union conduct.”
Like this country’s founders, those founding ABC have provided us with the
flexibility to change the bylaws governing ABC membership to keep us in
tune with the needs of the membership and industry. I found it enlightening
to read how our founding fathers addressed this issue in a much different
economy and legal climate.
Have a great Holiday Season and I hope you are able to share it with your
friends and family! This industry and this country have been truly blessed.
There is no doubt that Mullan and Trimmer and all of the early founders of
ABC were on the front lines fighting compulsory unionism. While there are
still sections of the country where union intimidation still flourishes, it was
common in 1950s Baltimore, Maryland – the decade that new Speaker of
the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi’s dad, Thomas (“Big Tommy”)
D’Alesandro, Jr., was the city’s mayor.
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January 8
Bowling League
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January 18
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UCF Student Chapter Golf Tournament
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With the Democrats in control of Congress,
what can we expect?
After a series of Republican missteps on issues ranging from the war in
Iraq to congressional scandals, Democrats won majorities in both the
U.S. Senate and House of Representatives on November 7, 2006. How
will this new Democratic majority govern and how will their legislative
priorities fare during the last two years of the second term of President
George W. Bush?
Lawyers practicing Public Affairs and Governmental Law with the
national firm of Foley & Lardner LLP developed the following report
on potential Democratic initiatives in selected industries as a guide
for our members as the country awaits the ascendance of the new
majority beginning on January 3, 2007. The areas addressed are health
care, taxes and financial services, energy, and trade & commerce. We
hope that you find this specialized insight into specific industry areas
a welcome addition to the other general analyses that have come out
recently.
Overview
In a very general sense, the Democrats have been planning for victory
for months and have proposed a loose set of priorities for the next
Congress that they have called “Six for ’06,” which include:
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Changing direction in the Iraq War;
Raising the minimum wage;
Investigating corruption issues from contracts in Iraq to lobby
reform;
Advancing education;
Reforming health; and
Reducing the budget deficit
As the makeup of the 110th Congress becomes clearer, the priorities
of the Democratic leadership are emerging. The Democratic majority
is espousing a more centrist position on core issues ranging from
health care to foreign policy than they pursued the last time they
were in power. This new world view is made up of two basic elements;
(1) President Bush is still in the White House and plans to pursue his
agenda; and (2) many newly elected Democrats are far more moderate
than most of the more liberal Congressional leadership.
The Democratic majorities in both houses of Congress in the 110th
Congress beginning on January 3, 2007 are narrow (just 1 seat in the
Senate and 33 in the House with 10 races still undecided as of Nov. 13).
This means that if one Senate Democrat and just 14 House Democrats
fail to vote with their leadership on any legislative issue, then the
Democrat leaders will be forced to find votes among Republican
Members to just to pass the measure out of Congress. Beyond this
point, the narrow margins also mean that Democrats will be hard
pressed to find enough votes to support overriding vetoes by President
Bush, who has used this power just once in five and half years in office.
The Democratic Senate leadership will also need 9 Republican votes to
overcome filibusters in that body where 60 votes are needed to invoke
cloture. Finally, President Bush is still able to use the executive orders
in much the same fashion as President Clinton did during his terms
with Republicans in the majority.
the prescription drug benefit known as “Medicare Part D.”
Complicating the challenge facing Democrats in the next two years is
the need to pursue legislative goals in a measured way to deliver real
results and not to alienate the American electorate as the next elections
approach in 2008. With such slim margins in the House and Senate,
Democrats are aware that if it is perceived that they are pursuing a too
liberal agenda that is out of step with the political mainstream, they
may face the same voter wrath that sunk the Republicans this election.
However, a significant element of the Democratic voter base and even
some members of congress are pushing for action on an unabashedly
liberal agenda. Striking a balance between these two elements may
be the Democratic leadership’s first big battle and this struggle may
continue through the upcoming presidential election in 2008.
Essentially, Democrats view health care as a major issue to tackle
before the 2008 elections and therefore, one can expect a significant
amount of time and resources will be put into addressing what they
perceive as endemic problems in the delivery of health care. For
example, Democrats face the problem of erasing the scheduled 5%
cut in Medicare payments to doctors that starts January 1, 2007. Many
predict that this matter will be tabled until after the cut takes place
next year, yet Rep. Rangel expressed an interest in rapidly resolving
the matter in the 2006 lame duck session. Experts also predict that
major cuts in Medicaid that affect eligibility and benefits will be off
the table for the foreseeable future, as will any expansion of health
savings accounts. But pharmaceutical profits, pricing practices and
overpayments to insurance companies in Medicare will be prime
targets for oversight investigations and possible legislation in the
coming two years.
Health Care
Democrats have promised, well before election night, that they would
pursue an ambitious health care agenda which includes expanding
health care coverage for 46 million uninsured Americans, addressing
issues related to Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement and lowering
prescription drug prices for Medicare recipients. On some issues, the
Democratic leadership is promising concrete results and on other
matters, the political reality is that they will be continually checked
by the Republican minority and the White House and understand
that success is uncertain. Incoming Speaker Pelosi, as an example, has
already staked out a position to attempt to make small in roads on
universal coverage by announcing plans to fund shortfalls in the State
Children’s Health Insurance program. This initiative, which has broad
appeal, would expand eligibility and increase the number of low- and
moderate-income children enrolled in the program.
On issues such as patient safety and health information technology,
Democratic leaders would like to capitalize on bipartisan support
to push forward significant increases in funding the purchase new
technology and further mandate privacy protections.
In addition to policy initiatives, the Democrats intend to use their
oversight authority to uncover what they believe are regulatory and
commercial problems that lead to higher health care costs. Rep. Henry
Waxman (D- CA), the incoming chairman of the House Government
Reform Committee, announced on November 8th that the Committee
would immediately initiate oversight hearings on the Medicare
program and the activities of the Federal Food and Drug Administration
(FDA). Concurrently, Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-NY) and Rep. John Dingell
(D-MI), the incoming chairmen of the Committees on Ways and Means
and House Energy and Commerce respectively will lead an effort,
beginning with oversight hearings, to better streamline and simplify
Representatives Waxman and Dingell are also looking to pass new
legislation that would charge drug companies user fees to review
their marketing applications as a way to toughen Food and Drug
Administration oversight of the safety of prescription drugs after
they are on the market. Similar legislation may be pending to renew
user fees for medical devices as a vehicle for tougher post-marketing
oversight of medical device hazards.
Democratic priorities such as ensuring the federal government’s
ability to negotiate Medicare drug pricing discounts, allowing the
importation of prescription drugs from countries such as Canada and
increasing federal funding of embryonic stem cells research may run
into problems. The Bush White House, drug manufacturers and many
GOP lawmakers are likely to object and potentially cause grid lock to
any meaningful resolution of any of these matters before the end of
the 110th Congressional session in late 2008.
Finally, the push in recent years on investigations into the operations
of non-profit hospitals conducted by the Senate Finance Committee
is not expected to continue under the leadership of Sen. Max Baucus
(D-MT), who is set to chair the Committee in January.
Taxes and Financial Services
As Democrats continue to announce their desire for change and
cooperation, there is no place more contentious in recent years than
the House Ways and Means Committee. As a result, Rep. Charlie
Rangel, the Committee’s new incoming chairman, has begun to reach
out to the likely new ranking member Rep. Jim McCrery (R-LA) and
the committee’s rank and file. Meanwhile, many experts expect the
shift in the Senate to be less dramatic because Sen. Max Baucus (D-SD)
and Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA) have a long history of cooperation.
However, the Democrats have laid out an aggressive agenda in
both chambers for tax reform that seems to run in stark contrast to
previous Republican majorities and thus raises doubts about how
long cooperation will last.
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Congressman Rangel set out his list of policy priorities and underscored
his willingness to complete many outstanding tax issues remaining
from the current Congress. High on his list is his commitment to
not roll back the President’s tax cuts before their 2010 sunset, but
he acknowledged Congress would have “great difficulty” paying for
alternative minimum tax (AMT) repeal. He has committed also to pass
the tax extenders bill within the remaining months of this year.
The package of pending extenders includes the research and
development tax credit, the work opportunity tax credit and welfareto-work credit, and deductions for college tuition and state and
local sales tax. Both Rangel and Baucus have signaled their desire to
deal with the Alternative Minimum Tax issue and the Research and
Development tax credit on a permanent basis during the lame duck
session. Despite Rep. Rangel’s pledge, the issue of tax increases in
the 110th Congress may be complicated by calls for tax hikes. Former
Clinton Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin, a leading light in Democratic
fiscal policy, recently told a Washington audience that the nation’s
fiscal problems such as the AMT and entitlement programs like Social
Security and Medicare cannot be solved “without increased revenue.”
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Beyond January, Speaker-presumptive Pelosi has promised other tax
initiatives such as increasing the child tax credit for lower income
families and raising the deductibility of college tuition expenses.
Rangel expressed his intent to move additional measures that will
advance cuts for the middle class and small businesses and pass a tax
simplification bill.
However, if the Democrats continue to stress their intent to return
to a pay-as-you-go formula, then they will need to obtain additional
tax revenues to complement their tax credit programs. Two obvious
choices are initiating efforts to tighten the tax gap, taxes owed but
remain uncollected, or creating new tax categories that target specific
industries such as levying a tax on oil inventories.
Despite the rhetoric to hold on to existing tax cuts, we predict that
pressure will continue to mount to reverse tax cuts for those who
make over $500,000 per year. Another proposal mentioned by Pelosi
is to remove tax incentives that support business that export jobs
overseas. Incoming Senate Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) said
he expects to pass tax incentives for alternative energy production, as
well as a tuition tax credit and tax cut extenders for small businesses
and many middle-class families.
Overall, it is highly likely that the Democratic leadership will pursue
the passage of a large tax reform measure later in 2007 however; it
is unclear if such a measure will be enacted into law. This effort may
give various industries opportunities to weigh in and affect what is
contained in the bill and we will be following this issue over the next
two years.
On the issue of insurance and securities, a possible change that
could affect this industry with the Democratic takeover is a change
of jurisdiction over these industries from the House Financial Services
Committee to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Rep.
Barney Frank (D-MA) will likely succeed Rep. Michael Oxley (R-OH)
as chairman of the House Financial Services
Committee in the next Congress. But prior
to 2001, both the insurance and securities
industries were under the jurisdiction of the
House Energy and Commerce Committee
which will be headed by Rep. John Dingell.
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Observers note that as most insurance
regulatory change measures tend to be
more bipartisan than other legislation, the
results of the elections may not be affected
much but only as long as Rep. Frank and Sen.
Baucus retain their committees’ jurisdiction
over these issues. However, should Rep.
Dingell is successful in regaining jurisdiction
over insurance regulation, it could mean a
significant challenge for the industry.
Energy
An important political ramification of
November’s elections is that the results left
most of the northern tier of the eastern and
upper Midwest in Democratic hands. As a
result, many expect the Democrats to push
for renewable energy and energy efficiency
programs that are critical to large urban areas
and rural farm communities that are investing
in biofuels. That said, the return of House
Energy and Commerce Committee chairman
Rep. John Dingell makes it highly unlikely that
the majority will succeed with more aggressive
environmental initiatives such as limits on
emissions standards for automobiles. A more
likely venue for alternative energy measures
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future legislation on the energy industry. The
measure attracted 120 Democratic supporters
at the time, and also contains the following
five main components:
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The Establishment of a national
commission to develop energy security
goals;
$500 million annually over 10 years to fund
alternative fuels and vehicle technology
programs;
Tax incentives to the private sector for
investing in biofuels infrastructure;
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4.
5.
Larger investment in a freight rail system to transport biofuels;
and
Increasing alternative fuel use in federal fleets.
On regulatory oversight, Rep. Rick Boucher (D-VA) is designated to
become chairman of the House Energy and Air Quality Subcommittee,
and is expected to pursue a plan to create a strategic refinery reserve
similar to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM),
who will chair the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee,
may develop a plan requiring the government to reduce its petroleum
consumption by 20 percent in five years and 40 percent in 2020. The
program would also set goals that 10 percent of gas stations offer
alternative fuels by 2015 and that 25 percent of new vehicles sold in
the United States by 2010 be equipped with flexible fuel technology.
Sen. Bingaman has made it a priority to extend a series of renewable
production tax credits that are set to expire.
More broadly, Democrats are expected to propose a number of
energy initiatives, including a mandate that 10 percent of electricity
emanate from renewable energy sources by 2020 and U.S. oil imports
be reduced by 1 million barrels per day by 2015. While these mandates
have passed the Senate in the previous Congress, House Republicans
have blocked final passage.
A plan to open some tracts in the Gulf of Mexico to additional oil and
gas exploration has been stalled in the Senate after the House passed
legislation earlier this year. This legislation has one more chance to
pass during the lame duck session. However, if the legislation is not
passed during this short window, the legislation will die and supporters
would be forced to re-introduce the bill in the next Congress.
On both sides of Capitol Hill, Democrats are expected to hold
oversight hearings on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and its
recent investigations into alleged fuel price gouging and trading
manipulation.
Trade and Commerce
Democrats are expected to set strong limits on the President’s trade
negotiating authority (TPA) when it comes up for renewal next
summer. The Democrats have been increasingly critical at the way the
administration has used that authority to ignore mandating labor and
environmental standards in trade agreements. As an example, Senate
Democrats were surprised last year when Bush administration trade
officials ignored language approved unanimously by Senate Finance
panel members that would have prohibited goods made with forced
labor from benefiting from the U.S.-Oman trade agreement. U.S. trade
officials said the language was not “necessary and appropriate” to
implementing the agreement.
An additional factor that will affect ongoing trade efforts is the
election of a number of new Democrats in the House and Senate
who are increasingly skeptical of the purported benefits of free trade
agreements for American workers. These Democrats come from the
Midwest and Southeast where jobs in manufacturing and textiles
have been lost to imports from countries with lower labor costs. These
Members add to a growing chorus of voices in Congress who question
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the signing of new bilateral free trade agreements and approval of
new countries entering the World Trade Organization (WTO).
If the Administration, moreover, cannot show significant progress
on the Doha round and/or a willingness to insert Congress more into
the negotiation process, then Democrats may allow trade promotion
authority (TPA) to expire as a way to regain control of trade negotiation
outcomes. On other trade matters, the Democrats will likely take a
strong position against readily granting free trade agreements such
as the US-Peru proposal. This sentiment extends to Democratic
initiatives to slow unfair foreign competition by legislating non-tariff
barriers to imports from non-market economies such as China. Finally,
many Democrats would like to find ways to remove tax credits for
companies that ship jobs overseas.
The Democratic majority which will lead the 110th Congress is
headed down a path to pursue a number of domestic priorities which
will differ significantly from the previous six years of Republican
leadership. Expanding health care coverage, increasing efforts to
promote alternative energy sources and to do so while protecting
the environment and efforts to reduce the budget and help working
families make ends meet will lead the way. Beyond these efforts, the
Democrats will also focus a close eye on the Bush Administration,
increasing congressional oversight and investigating allegations of
corruption. The ongoing conflict in Iraq will also be a prime focus for
both Congress and the Administration and it is not hard to see how
disagreements between these two groups on this issue could taint
efforts to reach compromise on any domestic program.
The nature of the Democrats’ victory, a result of the voters’ rejection
of the Republicans rather than an embrace of the Democrats, will have
the practical effect of preventing the Democrats from pursuing a more
sweeping agenda. Election observers note that voters in the 2006
elections essentially fired the Republican Congressional leadership
rather than embracing the Democrats’ “Six for ‘06” agenda.
Democratic leaders also know this and remember how the Republican
majority under Newt Gingrich in 1995-96 overreached with their
conservative legislation and saw their House majority reduced by
eight seats in the next election. Yet, Rep. Pelosi and Sen. Reid will be
faced with a number of older, more liberal Members who will chair
important committees and may want to pursue a more aggressive
agenda. Reaching a balance on the expectations of the public and the
desires of the elected will be a continuing challenge for the Democrats
in 2007 and in the run up to the 2008 elections.
The information for this report was prepared by Roger Ervin , Scott Klug, and
Ted Bornstein.
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Excellence in Construction
Project of the Year
The Robins & Morton Group for Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies
A special awards banquet was held for ABC members at Disney’s Coronado Springs
Resort on Saturday, November 4, 2006. The Central Florida Chapter Associated Builders
and Contractors honored the winners of the 2006 Excellence in Construction Awards
Competition and announced the recipients of the annual special project awards.
Over 650 people attended this gala event that included a cocktail reception with live
entertainment, dinner with music, an awards presentation with over a dozen presenters
and video presentations of the nominees for Project of the Year. Board of Governor
member and Past President, Gary Kreisler, kicked off the celebration by expressing thanks
to the many sponsors who made the evening’s event possible. Chuck Sauls, Manager of
Preconstruction Services with Hardin Construction, co-hosted the 15th annual awards
event introducing the Awards Committee and Judges. Prior to dinner, the winner of
the Free Enterprise Awards was announced – The Robins and Morton Group for Winnie
Palmer Hospital utilizing 29 ABC member companies.
Fifty-seven ABC member companies participated in the competition, with over 130
entries received. Of all the projects judged and scored, East Coast Fire Protection was
honored with the Subcontractor Award of Excellence for the highest scoring project,
Oceans Grand.
The evening finale was the announcement of this year’s Project of the Year Award
winner. The audience screamed with excitement with the announcement of Winnie
Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies by The Robins & Morton Group.
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Crafts Professional
of the Year Award
Branden Stephan of PCL Construction Services
One person is chosen for this prestigious award
representing pride, honor, performance, leadership
and merit shop.
Special Awards
The Free Enterprise Award
At the heart of what we stand for, ABC is the voice of the merit shop in the construction
industry. We believe the merit shop philosophy improves opportunities for individuals
and contractors throughout the nation.
We believe in the system of free enterprise and open competition.
As an organization of general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and associates, we
have sustained this commitment through principles of cooperation and quality. The
free enterprise award is a way of recognizing a general contractor’s commitment to
doing business with ABC members.
The Subcontractor
Award of Excellence,
is given for achieving the highest score awarded by our
Excellence in Construction Awards judges. This year, the
Subcontractor Award of Excellence went to East Coast
Fire Protection For Fire Protection on Oceans Grand.
Marketing Excellence Award
Tobi Burton & Maritza Burgos, Skanska USA Building
Contractor Award
Susan Shafer, Tri-City Electrical Contractors
Subcontractor Award
To promote this vision, traditionally the Free Enterprise award is given to the general
contractor who used the most ABC members on one of the project entries. All of the
general contractor entries were eligible for this award.
The Robins & Morton Group utilized 29 ABC members on Winnie Palmer Hospital for
Women & Babies and took home the 2006 free enterprise award.
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A. G. Mauro Company of FL
Acousti Engineering Co. of FL
Alpha Insulation & Waterproofing
CEMEX
Comfort House
Crane Rental Corporation
Deck Systems
Florida Business Interiors
Florida Rock Industries
Foote Steel
Gerdau Ameristeel Corp
Global Demolition & Recycling, Inc.
Harmon, Inc.
Hilti, Inc.
Hufcor
Managed Insulation Services
Nations Rent
Otis Elevator Co.
Pacesetters
PSI
Ring Power Corporation
Rinker Materials
S.I. Goldman Company, Inc.
SMI Cabinetry, Inc.
Southern Fire Protection
Speedy Concrete
Sunbelt Rentals
Sunshine Recycling
Wal-Mark Contracting Group
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PROJECT OF THE YEAR
The Robins & Morton Group
Winner of Project of the Year and The Free Enterprise Award
Robins & Morton was awarded the opportunity to manage the construction
of the Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies project in July 2002.
Starting early in the design process, Robins & Morton
took part in all preconstruction meetings making
recommendations on value engineering items,
saving the client many millions of dollars. This aided
the client in being able to have the design they
desired, but also within the set budget.
With the large scope of this project came the need
for several trades to continually work simultaneously
throughout different areas of this 12-story building.
The management of the trades was handled by
creating a central break area with different times for
each subcontractor, specific crane hoist usage times
for each sub, weekly new hire review of job rules,
daily safety reviews, hard hat
stickers for identification,
and assignments per floor
on cleaning responsibilities.
Along with the large number
of trades came the need to
continually perform quality
control checks as the project
progressed. Some of the
quality control measures
included: a metal stud signoff program for completion
of in-wall activities, above
ceiling damper checks, one
fire caulk subcontractor
for the entire project,
and a building envelope
consultant.
Besides the challenges faced
by the project team, the circular design of this building also created a high
degree of difficulty during construction due to the radius points for the
edge of the slabs being located in the center of poured columns.
The project team also went through six months of coordination meetings
on the sphere to interface steel that has a 1.5”- 2” tolerance level with the
framed skylight system that has a 1/16” tolerance level.
Robins & Morton prides itself on always giving the client exactly what it
promises. Although this project provided a few extra challenges, we
were once again able to follow through with our promise of completing
the project on time and within budget. The hospital opened its doors
to patients on May 30th and Robins & Morton was able to complete the
project ahead of schedule and within budget.
The Winnie Palmer Hospital
for Women & Babies
project faced numerous
unexpected extenuating
circumstances. With this
project beginning in late
2003, we faced the horrific
2004-2005
hurricane
seasons. In 2004, prior to the building dry-in, the Winnie Palmer project
faced all four hurricanes that crossed Central Florida. Although Robins &
Morton was able to secure the site, the team still had extensive damage to
some of the mechanical equipment that had previously been installed. This
equipment, which included four air handling units, had to be replaced prior
to the building being dried-in. The project was also put on hold for a total
of seven weeks due to the numerous storms and concern for continued
damage. Despite the damaged equipment and project hold time, Robins &
Morton was still able to complete the project ahead of schedule.
Robins & Morton is proud of its self-performed work capabilities. Due to the
disappointing masonry estimates we received from three subcontractors,
Robins & Morton decided to self-perform this work at the budgeted cost. By
Robins & Morton laying 300,000 bricks, we saved the Owner a large amount
of money. Along with self-performing the masonry, we also completed
the foundation and concrete structure as part of our self-performed
work packages. We also self-performed demolition, door and hardware
installation, and the installation of various specialties.
As on most Robins & Morton projects, we once again had a stellar record
with our AHCA inspections. With these inspections on three week cycles,
Robins & Morton did not miss an inspection for a full year...having AHCA
on-site every three weeks for an inspection.
The interior and exterior design features were amazing, such as a 4-story
60 foot glass sphere in the atrium that equaled 4,000 sf of floor space
with 170 pieces of glass. Some other features included a waterfall in the
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entryway, unique materials such as Italian marble, 3-form nurses stations,
bamboo floors, and a melted glass chapel. The continual radii throughout
the building also proved to add difficulty to the construction of this project.
Due to these continuous radii
no room is typical since each
one is on a separate radius and
has to land on a curtainwall
mullion. The exterior skin also
proved challenging. More than
120,000 sf of exterior glass
curtain wall was installed. This
was the majority of the exterior
skin. With the schedule in
mind and no approved similar
systems, Robins & Morton
took the architects conceptual
design and solicited proposed
systems via an RFP process. The
chosen system was in the midst
of the testing and approval
process at selection.
December 2006
When completed, the new Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies is
comprised of 406,298 square feet and 12 floors. The circular project consists
of three different level cylinders and a contract value of $89 million. The
hospital services include 30 labor and delivery rooms, 112 neonatal beds, 12
operating rooms, with a total of 273 patient rooms as well as a connector to
the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.
Along with a superior performance on the job site, Robins & Morton
employees were also involved with the hospital off the site. Robins & Morton
and its subcontractors and vendors hosted a fund raising golf tournament
at The Bay Hill Club & Lodge in late 2005 to raise $100,00 for the Arnold
Palmer Hospital Foundation. Robins & Morton also assisted with other fund
raising efforts by sitting on the planning committees for events such as
the Miracle Miles 5K/15K Walk/Run, which raises money for the neonatal
intensive care unit.
Through hard work and dedication by all of the team members, the new
Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies will be able to continue
providing superior health care services to women and babies from around
the world, and Robins & Morton can be proud of another successful
project.
29 ABC MEMBERS WORKED ON THIS PROJECT
TO WIN THE FREE ENTERPRISE AWARD:
• A. G. Mauro Company of FL • Acousti Engineering Co. of FL • Alpha Insulation
& Waterproofing • CEMEX • Comfort House • Crane Rental Corporation • Deck
Systems • Florida Business Interiors • Florida Rock Industries • Foote Steel • Gerdau
Ameristeel Corporation • Global Demolition & Recycling, Inc. • Harmon, Inc. • •
Hilti, Inc. • Hufcor • Managed Insulation Services • Nations Rent •
• Otis Elevator Co. • Pacesetters • PSI • Ring Power Corporation • Rinker Materials
• S.I. Goldman Company, Inc. • SMI Cabinetry, Inc. • Southern Fire Protection
• Speedy Concrete • Sunbelt Rentals • Sunshine Recycling
• Wal-Mark Contracting Group
WINNIE PALMER HOSPITAL
Groundbreaking: September 2003
Architect: Jonathan Bailey Associates
Project Cost: $89 Million
Owner: Orlando Regional Healthcare System
Date of Completion: May 2006
Senior Project Manager: Derek Gregg, Robins & Morton Group
Peak Employment: 500
Civil Engineer: HLM and TLC Engineering
Square Footage: 406,298 sf
Stories: 12
Excellence In Construction
Aagaard-Juergensen
Contemporary Construction Services
Eagle Award
McNamara Pontiac
Commercial: $5 - $10 Million
Award of Merit
Raglan Road Irish Pub
Interior Finishes: Under $1 Million
Honorable Mention
First Baptist Church of Central Florida
Sports Building
Pre-engineered Buildings: $1 - $5 Million
Award of Merit
Towers at Golden Knight Plaza
Interior Finishes: $1 - $5 Million
Acousti Engineering Co. of Florida
Award of Merit
Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies
Ceilings: Under $1 Million
Andrew General Contractors, Inc.
Eagle Award
Push Advertising Interior Build-Out
Interiors: Under $1 Million
Clancy & Theys Construction Company
Eagle Award
NASA Operations Support Building II
Eagle Award
Osceola Brownstones
Multfamily Housing: $5 - $10 Million
Eagle Award
Wayne Densch Family Trauma Center
Community Service: $1 - $5 Million
Coastal Mechanical Services
Eagle Award
Indian River Community College, Kight Center for
Emerging Technologies
HVAC: $1 - $5 Million
Eagle Award
Mechanical: $1 - $5 Million
Eagle Award
Plumbing: $1 - $5 Million
Bovis Lend Lease
Eagle Award
Bayfront Medical Center - Surgery Expansion
Hospitals/Healthcare: $10 - $20 Million
Brasfield Gorrie, LLC
Eagle Award
Lutheran Haven Assisted Living Facility
Eagle Award
Expedition Everest
Structural & Miscellaneous Metals: $5 - $10 Million
Colonial Construction Services, LLC
Award of Merit
Colonial Grand at Silverado Rock
Centex Construction
Eagle Award
News-Journal Center
Institutional: $20 - $50 Million
Honorable Mention
Colonial Grand at Round Rock
Eagle Award
Orange County Corrections Booking
& Releasing Center
Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc.
Eagle Award
University of Central Florida Nicholson Fieldhouse
Pre-engineered Buildings: $1 - $5 Million
Award of Merit
Lawton Chiles Middle School-HVAC and Sheet Metal
Sheet Metal: $1 - $5 Million
Coastal Steel, Inc.
Award of Merit
Victoria Hills Golf Clubhouse
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Award of Merit
Lawton Chiles Middle School-HVAC and Sheet Metal
HVAC: $1 - $5 Million
Eagle Award
Walt Disney World Downtown Disney Irish Pub
Mechanical: Under $1 Million
Award of Merit
NavAir AHU’s Replacement
December 2006
Creative Concepts of Orlando
Eagle Award
News-Journal Center
Wood & Plastics: Under $1 Million
Award of Merit
Victoria Hills Golf Clubhouse
Wood & Plastics: Under $1 Million
East Coast Fire Protection
Eagle Award
Oceans Grand
Fire Protection: Under $1 Million
Award of Merit
News Journal Lively Arts Center
Award of Merit
Flagler County EOC Facility
Honorable Mention
Rosen Student Housing Facility
ERMCO of Florida
Award of Merit
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Expedition Everest
Electrical: $1 - $5 Million
Award Winners
James A. Cummings, Inc.
Award of Merit
South Creek Middle School (Meadow Woods Middle
School Relief)
Schools/Educational: $20 - $50 Million
Award of Merit
CNL Tower II
Award of Merit
Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Award of Merit
Fairfield Resorts Guest Tower 2
Lake Mechanical Contractor, Inc.
Award of Merit
Middle School “DD”
Honorable Mention
Middle School “DD”
Florida Business Interiors
Eagle Award
News Journal Lively Arts Center
M.J. Harris, Inc
Friedrich Watkins Company
Eagle Award
SeaWorld of Florida Blue Horizons
Entertainment Facilities: $1 - $5 Million
Eagle Award
Magic Kingdom Main Street Train Station
Renovation: $5 - $10 Million
Award of Merit
SeaWorld of Florida Believe
Grunau Co. Inc.
Award of Merit
Expedition Everest
Award of Merit
Disney Saratoga Springs PH I & II
Fire Protection: $1 - $5 Million
JCB Construction, Inc.
Eagle Award
Whispering Oak Elementary
Sitework: $1 - $5 Million
Honorable Mention
FAMU Law School
Sitework: Under $1 Million
Eagle Award
Keene Music Hall Renovation & Expansion
Exterior Finishes: Under $1 Million
KENPAT USA, LLC
Award of Merit
George D. and Harriet W. Cornell Fine Arts Museum at
Rollins College
Eagle Award
Countrywide Tampa West Development
Sprayed-Fire Resistive Materials: Under $1 Million
Award of Merit
George D. and Harriet W. Cornell Fine Arts Museum at
Rollins College
Eagle Award
Performing Arts Center of Greater Miami
Sprayed-Fire Resistive Materials: $1 - $5 Million
Award of Merit
University of Central Florida Fairwinds Alumni Center
Eagle Award
Mark Construction Co.
Eagle Award
Markham Woods Middle School
Hardin Construction Company, LLC
McCree General Contractors, Inc.
Eagle Award
Pompano Citi Centre
Eagle Award
Inverness Government Center
Eagle Award
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, Phase I & II
Commercial: Over $100 Million
Eagle Award
Tedder, James, Worden & Associates, PA
Interiors: $1 - $5 Million
Award of Merit
CNL Center II and Parking Garage Expansion
KHS&S Contractors
Award of Merit
University of Central Florida Leisure Pool
Eagle Award
Saratoga Springs Phase II
Hudson Everly Commerical Flooring, LLC
Award of Merit
The LOOP
Exterior Finishes: $1 - $5 Million
Award of Merit
Stenstrom, McIntosh, Colbert, Wigham, Reischmann &
Partlow Law Offices
Flooring: Under $1 Million
Mader Southeast, Inc.
Eagle Award
Marriott World Center Prefunction Renovation
H.J. High Construction Company
Eagle Award
Lutheran Haven Skilled Nursing & Assisted Care
Facility
Flooring: Under $1 Million
Eagle Award
Brooksville Regional Hospital Campus
Award of Merit
Osceola Brownstones
Honorable Mention
College Park Community Center
Award of Merit
The Law Offices of Harris, Harris, Bauerle & Sharma
Mivan, Inc.
Eagle Award
Expedition Everest
Exterior Finishes: $1 - $5 Million
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Excellence In Construction
Palmer Electric Company
Plummer Inc.
Award of Merit
UCF Student Housing #1 and Parking Garage #1
Eagle Award
Neiman Marcus Boca Raton
Painting: Under $1 Million
Honorable Mention
The Regent Residences
Electrical: Under $1 Million
Eagle Award
Cambria
Painting: $1 - $5 Million
Eagle Award
Calvary Baptist Church
Concrete: $1 - $5 Million
Honorable Mention
Keene Music Building at Rollins College
Award of Merit
The Regent Residences
Thermal & Moisture Protection: Under $1 Million
Skanska USA Building Inc.
PCL Construction Services, Inc.
PPI Construction Management, Inc.
Eagle Award
Expedition Everest
Eagle Award
University of Central Florida
Fairwinds Alumni Center
Eagle Award
Winnie Palmer Hospital for Woman & Babies
Seretta Construction, Inc.
Eagle Award
Margaritaville Retail Expansion
Renovation: Under $1 Million
Eagle Award
University of Florida Levin School of Law Legal
Information Center & Classroom Expansion
Eagle Award
Orlando World Center Marriott Prefunction
Renovation
Eagle Award
University of Central Florida Health Center
Award of Merit
Orange County Library System Third Floor Renovation
Skanska USA Building Inc. and
JCB Construction, Inc., A Joint Venture
Award of Merit
Bay Meadows Elementary School Relief
Pyramid Masonry Contractors, Inc.
Eagle Award
Verizon Wireless Orlando MSC
Masonry: Under $1 Million
Award of Merit
Pooh’s Play Area
Eagle Award
News Journal Center
Masonry: $1 - $5 Million
Pece of Mind
Eagle Award
Shamu 2006
Demolition: Under $1 Million
Pertree Constructors, Inc.
Eagle Award
The Presentation Group Office Building
Southern Fire Protection of Orlando, Inc.
Eagle Award
Internal Medicine Specialists Building
Eagle Award
Arnold Palmer Hospital
Fire Protection: $1 - $5 Million
Award of Merit
South Orange Business Center
The Collage Companies
Award of Merit
Stenstrom, McIntosh, Colbert, Wigham, Reischmann &
Partlow Law Offices
Quality Metals, Inc.
Philco Construction, Inc.
Award of Merit
Halifax Harbor - Harbormaster Building
Award of Merit
Woodlands at Church Lake
Pre-Engineered Buildings: $1 - $5 Million
Eagle Award
Tavares High School Phased Renovations
Award of Merit
University of Central Florida - Alumni Center
Eagle Award
Children’s Worship Wing at Northland, A Church
Distributed
Churches/Religious: $1 - $5 Million
The Robins & Morton Group
Eagle Award
Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies
Hospitals/Healthcare:
$50 - $99 Million
Award of Merit
Orlando Regional Healthcare West Central Energy
Plant
R.C. Stevens Construction Co.
Eagle Award
Coca-Cola Auburndale Line 2 Upgrade
Industrial: $5 - $10 Million
S.I. Goldman Company, Inc.
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Award of Merit
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Expansion and
Renovation
Eagle Award
Orlando Regional Healthcare Central Energy Plant &
Site Utility Package
TLC Concrete Construction, Inc.
Eagle Award
Winnie Palmer Hospital for Woman & Babies
Honorable Mention
University of Central Florida
Fairwinds Alumni Center
Concrete: Under $1 Million
December 2006
Award of Merit
University of Central Florida Health Center
Award Winners
U.S. Walls & Ceilings, Inc.
Weller Pool Constructors, Inc.
Eagle Award
Stenstrom, McIntosh, Colbert, Wigham, Reichmann &
Partlow Law Offices
Ceilings: Under $1 Million
Eagle Award
Reunion Feature Pool & Water Park
Pools: $1 - $5 Million
Award of Merit
Award of Merit
Saratoga Springs Resort
Pools: $1 - $5 Million
Wharton-Smith, Inc.
Award of Merit
Presentation Group Office Building
Eagle Award
Reunion Feature Pool & Water Park
Award of Merit
Eagle Award
St. Cloud Lakefront Park
Parks & Recreation: $10 - $20 Million
Eagle Award
Award of Merit
Presentation Group Office Building
Eagle Award
City of Oviedo West Mitchell Hammock Water
Treatment Facility Phase 1
Public Works/Environmental: $10 - $20 Million
Eagle Award
Orlando Regional Medical Center - Healthcare West
Central Energy Plant
Award of Merit
St.Cloud Lake Front Park
Award of Merit
Verizon Wireless Orlando Mobile Switching Center
Award of Merit
University of Central Florida Interactive Entertainment
Academy
Award of Merit
Deltona High School HVAC Upgrade
Award of Merit
NASA Operations Support Building II
Award of Merit
NorthBridge Apartments on Millenia Lake
Honorable Mention
St.Cloud Lake Front Park
Tri-City Electrical Contractors, Inc.
UCC Group Inc.
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Walker & Company, Inc.
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Rollins College - Cornell Fine Arts Museum
Award of Merit
Emergency Operations Center Renovation
Honorable Mention
McKean Hall Renovation
Wiginton Fire Systems
Award of Merit
Wayne Densch Family Trauma Center
Williams Company
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Community Corner
Mike Breit, Area Director of Operations; Florence Hughes, Branch
Manager of Apopka; Paul Duncan, District Manager of Central
Florida; with Orange County Sheriff officers in the back row
Williams Company announces the
Quest Extreme Office Make-Over!
Quest is a non-profit organization
empowering over 1,000 Central
Floridians with disabilities by
offering choices and opportunities
to learn, live, work and play.
Williams Company is working with
Powell Design Group, Quest and
many generous subcontractors to
remodel the recently purchased
building in downtown Orlando.
Williams Company is donating
our management services to aide
in the renovation and give a truly
worthwhile organization a new
headquarters. The new facility
will house their Corporate Offices,
Quest Kids program, Lynx Evaluation and Rehab
Evaluation, Supported Living and their Supported
Employment departments.
Labor Ready finds it very important to give
back to their current and potential workers and
their families locally and nationally. Labor Ready
donated $5,000 to the Shop with a Cop charity
and the local District Manager Paul Duncan
was Santa for the annual event. Also recently
Labor Ready was proactive in the Lake County
Educational Foundation as well as the Orlando
Sentinel Family Fund which funds dozens of local
organizations.
Turner Vice President/General manager, Scott
Skidelsky, took on the rewarding role as the
2006 Greater Orlando Heart Walk Chairman.
The American Heart Association is the largest
voluntary health organization working to
prevent, treat and defeat heart disease, stroke
and other cardiovascular diseases. These
diseases devastate millions of people of all ages
and kill more than 930,000 Americans each year.
To fight them the association supports research,
education and advocacy, and helps heart disease
and stroke patients.
Scott rallied the Turner employees to jointly raise
more that $62,000 this year. Scott himself, single
handedly collected over $21,000 and was ranked
as the 2006 Top Fundraiser.
Williams Company has completed our 2006
United Way Campaign! Each year a different
focus organization is chosen. In the past, we have
focused on Red Cross, United Cerebral Palsy and
Quest. This year we chose the Boys & Girls Club of
Central Florida. Our employees were extremely
selfless and along with a generous company
match we were able to raise over $16,000 for the
needy program and United Way.
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S. I. Goldman Company, Inc., has completed
our 10th Annual food drive for the Second Harvest
Food Bank. This year our company donated over
2,100 lbs of non-perishable food, as well as a
generous cash donation. S. I. Goldman is also
about to begin our Annual Toy Drive. This will
be our 5th year contributing to the Children’s
Home Society & Threshold Autism Center. New,
unwrapped toys will be collected and donated
for the Holidays.
In the past year, our employees have donated
their time by participating in three charitable
walks including the American Diabetes
Association, American Heart Association and
Cure Autism Now.
Dora Landscaping Company has contributed
two projects in the last year; they donated
the landscape installation for the new Kids
House in Sanford worth $40,000 and also saved
and relocated 20 palms that where considered
historic palms for the city of Sanford.
December 2006
D&B Tile Distributors Supports the James
Jr. Fund: James and Mary Ann Kleinrichert
created the James Jr. Fund in memory of their
son who passed away in 1982 of Leukemia. The
Kleinricherts are the owners of the Ark Restaurant
in Davie, FL. The fund has raised more than $5
million to help sick children.
D&B Tile Distributors, with nine locations in
Florida, has teamed with Southern Grout &
Mortar. They host an annual golf tournament
to raise money for the cause. In their six-year
affiliation with the group, D&B Tile and Southern
Grout & Mortar have raised more than $150,000.
At Everglades University we feel it is very
important that we get involved in the community
where we go to school, work, and live. Our
Orlando campus is the newest in the Everglades
University family offering bachelor of science
and masters of science in Aviation, Allied Health,
Business, Construction Management, and
Information Technology. We have done several
things this year in conjunction with our sister
school, Keiser College, to raise money for Cystic
Fibrosis. Currently we are a drop off point for the
Baby DJ fund for the radio station XL 106.7. This
program collects toys to give to underprivileged
kids for Christmas. This is an amazing fundraiser
that is in its 15th year. Each year they fill a
warehouse with toys where families can go and
take as much as they want in order to have a
Merry Christmas. Our student body is committed
to this charity drive by raising large amounts of
toys. The students are also involved in a food
drive for a local food bank. They have made this
a friendly competition between the different
major programs here at Everglades University to
see who can raise the most food.
Some of our upcoming events include having
our Construction Management students work
with Habitat for Humanity to build houses
in the Orlando area. We’re hoping that this
partnership will be very successful and we
can continue to work hand-in-hand with this
charity. We are expecting all of our community
involvement endeavours to be a huge success
and we are continuously looking for more ways
to incorporate our programs with different
charities in the area. We feel that it is our job
to instill in our students how important it is to
give back.
Community Corner
Bill Dillard, founder and CEO of Mechanical Services, Inc. (MSI) presented a $41,285
check to Frontline Outreach, Inc., president Arto Woodley, Jr. during ceremonies
at the 22nd Annual MSI-Frontline Outreach Golf and Tennis Benefit held October
27 at Errol Estate Country Club in Apopka, FL. This year’s event marks the company’s
twenty-second consecutive year of support for Frontline Outreach, during which time
MSI and its numerous business associates have contributed over $366,000 in cash to the
Orlando-based charitable organization. “Together with the outpouring support of MSI’s
longtime business partners,” said Dillard, “we are helping to enable Frontline Outreach to
strengthen families through early childhood development, leadership development and
preparation of Central Florida’s future workforce.”
Frontline Outreach is a ministry dedicated to developing world-class leaders with a vision
for success and service. It is a diverse organization, offering education and leadership
programs for youth and families in urban Orlando. Each year, 1,500 inner city children
and families benefit from the work of Frontline Outreach. Its Team also works with the
children’s families and offers parenting classes, job training, GED and more.
Members of BE&K Building Group
“Become Teachers for a Day”
Steve Smith, Jamie McCandless and
Gordon Davis got involved in the
November 14th “Teacher for a Day”
program at Seminole and Orange County
Public Schools. Steve and Jamie taught
classes in Honors Geometry at Oviedo
High School and showed students how
geometry relates to construction field
engineering. Gordon taught Social
Studies and a Career Studies class at
Apopka High School. Students learned
how their high school classes can
benefit them with construction industry
careers. All BE&K staff members had a
great time interacting with the students
and look forward to participating in the
event again next year.
Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc. (CES) proudly donates
$12,000 to Kids House of Seminole, Inc. The money was raised through
the charitableness of CES employees, customers and vendors at their
November Golf Event. “The money is truly needed and appreciated,
it will be put to good use,” said Paul Finelli, Development & Volunteer
Coordinator, Kids House of Seminole, Inc. Attending the check
presentation from left to right, Todd Morgan, CES President and Paul On October 27th, MSI hosted its 22nd
Finelli, Kids House of Seminole, Inc.
annual Charity Golf Tournament at
Errol Estate Country Club. Through
generous donations and sponsorships
from customers, vendors and various
community leaders, the tournament
raised $41,000 for Frontline Outreach,
an inner-city community service
organization in Orlando. To learn more
about Frontline Outreach and the
essential work it does in our community,
please visit www.frontlineoutreach.
org. MSI would like to thank all who
participated in the event for their
generous donation of time and financial
support.
Collis Roofing...
•
Installed a free roof for an episode
of ABC’s Extreme Home Makeover
•
Completed 2 projects for Habitat
for Humanity Orlando
•
Sponsored numerous community
athletic teams and even full
leagues
•
Supported St. Jude’s Children’s
Hospital
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Supported The Leukemia &
Lymphoma Society (Central Florida
Chapter)
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Installed a free roof on the STETSON
MANSION in Deland. The mansion
is being restored with the proceeds
going to charity.
The
insurance
agency
of
KuykendallGardner
plays
an
active
role
in Central
Florida
by assisting a wide spectrum of nonprofit organizations located throughout
the community. Employees donate
every year to The Russell Home for
Atypical Children, Second Harvest
Food Bank , Executive Advisory Board
Exchange, Advisory Board Council,
Winter Park Chamber of Commerce,
Downtown Orlando Partnership, Susan
G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and
Coalition for the Homeless of Central
Florida to name a few. Donations range
from cash contributions, food, gifts
and donating personal time.
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects built an eight foot tall “transformer”
robot exhibited at Fashion Square Mall in Orlando to raise money for
the Second Harvest Food Bank. More than 16 of the firm’s architects
and employees erected the robot in half a day with 3,400 cans of
food. The transformer build was part of CANstruction, an AIA and
SDA food raising competition that takes place nationally each year.
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Community Corner
Johnson Bros. has been involved in providing pro bono construction services to Give
Kids the World since the late 90’s. We are currently in the demolition and construction
phase of their Village Expansion (http://www.gktw.org/village/default.asp?m=press)
which will greatly enhance their guest capacity. It is an uplifting experience for every
Johnson Bros. team member fortunate enough to be involved with this God sent
organization. We have been honored and humbled to be part of Henri and Pamela
Lanwirth’s vision and look forward to continuing our service into the future.
~A. Eric Kishel, President; Johnson Bros.
Michele Butler and Grand Ave. Students at 2006 OCPS Teach-In.
JCB CONSTRUCTION, INC.
In 2005, JCB Construction, Inc., became an OCPS Partner In
Education by adopting Grand Avenue Primary Learning Center, located in the Holden Heights area of Orlando, FL. JCB has
committed their time, talents and treasures to the school’s
staff and students, ensuring that they have all the tools necessary for their success.
Once a week, JCB employees serve as role models and mentors
to several Grand Avenue students, by assisting with homework
and participating in school activities.
R.L. Haines Construction, Inc., donated more than $14,000 to the Edgewood
Children’s Ranch, which was used for general operating funds. Located in Southwest
Orlando, the Ranch rehabilitates at-risk youth and their families.
In addition to the donation, R.L. Haines employees volunteered throughout this
past year to complete an interior build-out on a three-room cabin at the Ranch. The
renovation was made possible by the donations of vendors such as Cutting Edge
Carpet, Exterior Supply, Ferguson Enterprises, Outdoor Living Products, Sanford
Mirror & Glass, Sherwin Williams and Thomas Lumber.
Full Pull, Inc., through Orange County Public Schools’ Partners in Education
program, partnered with Winter Park High School for the 2006-2007 school year.
Through this relationship, Full Pull strives to make a positive difference in the
community by stressing the importance of education and promoting student
achievement.
Employees recently participated in Teach-In 2006, as part of American Education
Week, where they mentored high school juniors and seniors. In addition, the company
donated building materials and supplies which were used in the school’s construction
class. More activities are planned throughout the school year.
Lake Mechanical Contractors, Inc., is very involved with their community. Several
organizations we are involved with are:
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Gethsemane Baptist Church of Eustis – Achievers Banquet – awards under
privileged students who maintain good grades
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Lake County Education Foundation
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Supports Eustis High School’s Booster Club
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Supports Eustis High School’s “Project Graduation”
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J. A. Croson LLC, Mechanical Contractors - Golf Tournament to Benefit Easter
Seals of Florida
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Construction for Worldwide Evangelism-13th annual Golf Tournament
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Kiwanis Golf Tournament benefits the Eustis High School Scholarship
Programs
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Supports Bay Street Players Theatrical Group for Historic Renovations
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Lake Chamber of Commerce
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Eustis Historical Museum
Classic Chevrolet’s Tom Langman volunteered for Core Net to help build playgrounds,
landscaping, and put up fences for the Children’s Home Society of Florida Crisis
Nursery at the Clarcona Ocoee location.
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December 2006
On November 15, JCB Construction, Inc., had the pleasure of
participating in OCPS’ Annual Teach-In at Grand Avenue. With
the help of another ABC member, RSC Rentals, JCB scored a
huge hit with the kids. RSC Rentals generously donated a John
Deere Backhoe for the students use that day. Students had a
chance to see firsthand what specific duties and functions are
performed by a backhoe, but more importantly, they learned
about the safety and the dangers of playing in and/or around
heavy equipment.
Aside from donating time, JCB also donates talent. With Director of Marketing, Michele Butler’s non-profit background,
a “Do Something Grand” campaign has just kicked off, to raise
money for the school’s basic needs. Many of the teachers at
Grand Avenue come out of their own pockets to pay for much
needed field trip opportunities and classroom materials. To
date JCB has raised almost $5,000 for Grand Avenue.
At the beginning of the 2006 school year, a request came from
Grand Avenue’s principal about their dire need for healthy
snacks. With divine intervention, and being in the right place
at the right time, Michele placed a call to a national food company on Grand Avenue’s behalf. The call resulted in a generous
donation. Arriving to the school in October was the first shipment of 18,000 KASHI fruit packs, enough for each student,
every day to have proper nutrition for 6 months.
JCB Construction, Inc., is honored to be a Partner in Education
with Grand Avenue. JCB’s subs and vendors have also joined
in our efforts to support Grand Avenue financially, as well as
physically.
JCB’s business partnership with SKANSKA has also proven to
be successful in the Partners In Education program with Grand
Avenue. SKANSKA partners JCB in their efforts to provide
ongoing physical and construction needs to Grand Avenue.
SKANSKA recently installed much needed cabinets in the
school for the staff.
JCB feels that it is their duty to give back to the community,
and looks forward to many years as a Partner In Education with
Grand Avenue Primary Learning Center.
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Tilt-Con Corporation
...completed work at the new 12,000-square-foot
Falcon Truck Tire Center in Miami, FL. The project
was designed by Cabrera Ramos Architects,
Miami.
...completed work at Hollywood Woodwork, Inc.’s
new 25,032-square-foot millwork production and
distribution facility in Hollywood, FL. The building
was designed by Arcwerks Inc. Architecture and
Planning, Davie, FL.
...completed the Doral Costa II office building,
a new multimillion-dollar, Class-A, 4-story,
128,536-square-foot project in Miami. The project
was designed by Pierce, Goodwin, Alexander &
Linville Architects, Boca Raton.
Cotter Ryan Construction, Inc., just completed Legacy Village Office Park, a $3 million, 32,000
square-foot multiplex, designed by Cuhaci & Peterson. The project includes a total of 8 general
office buildings located at 3248 Lake Mary Blvd. The photograph above was taken by RANCOM
Photography, of the finished product.
Terry’s Electric, Inc.,
…is nearing completion on over $700,000 of
electrical work at the new 7-story, 56-unit Hilton
Tuscany Ownership Resort Building 6 in
Orlando, FL, according to Mark Neveu, Commercial
Division president of Terry’s Electric. Winter Park
Construction is the general contractor.
…completed a $750,000 electrical contract at the
new 36-unit Westgate Town Center Timeshare
Resort, Building 5500, in Kissimmee, FL, under its
contract with Roger B. Kennedy, Inc.
…is underway on $2.5 million of electrical work
at Palm Beach Community College’s new 2story, 90,240-square-foot Bio-Science Building
located at 3160 PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach
Gardens, FL. Centex Rooney Construction Co. is
the general contractor and completion is slated
for July 2007.
...is nearing completion on over $700,000 of
electrical work at the new 7-story, 56-unit Hilton
Tuscany Ownership Resort Building 6 in Orlando.
Clancy & Theys Construction Company
...is underway on the interior build-out of a 3,950square-foot expansion at the Osceola County
Sheriff’s Department in Kissimmee, FL.
...is underway on Osceola County Schools’
Elementary School K (Flora Ridge Elementary
School) in Kissimmee, FL. The $16.8 million,
122,000-square-foot facility was designed by
SchenkelShultz and completion is scheduled for
November 2007.
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BRPH recently relocated its Orlando office from its
downtown location to a new Maguire Boulevard
location. The architecture, engineering and
construction firm is now located at 3670 Maguire
Boulevard, suite 300.
Mechanical Services, Inc.’s
…Projects Group is installing a chilled water
HVAC system valued at over $1.5 million at
Orange County Public Schools’ new $14.4 million
Audubon Park Relief Elementary School located
at 1705 Bennett Road, Orlando, FL. Centex
Construction is general contractor for the
project which is scheduled for completion in July
2007.
…Automation Group completed installation of a
Trane Summit Energy Management and Control
System at Montverde Academy in Lake County,
FL, to maximize building system performance
and reduce the academy’s total ownership
costs. The system designed and installed by MSI
includes integrating all heating, ventilation and
air conditioning systems to monitor and control
energy usage in the new facility. Work at the new
33,590-square-foot Montverde Academy Lower
School Facility located at 17235 Seventh Street
in Montverde included a Trane RTAA chiller,
three Trane chilled-water air handler units and
42 VAV boxes, as well as a Trane Tracer Summit
Control System to maximize building system
performance. H.W. Davis Construction, Inc.,
Orlando, was the general contractor.
December 2006
...received three prestigious Merit Awards in
Southeast Construction magazine’s Best of
2006 Awards Competition. The awards were
in the concrete category for Tilt-Con’s work
on Fountains of Miramar in Miramar, FL; South
Regional Library in Pembroke Pines, FL; and the
University of South Florida’s Crosley Building in
Sarasota, FL.
..is underway on the new 3-story, 83,760-squarefoot Boca Raton Community High School Science
Building and Academy located in Boca Raton, FL.
Designed by SchenkelShultz Architecture, the
project is scheduled for completion in January
2007.
...completed work on a multimillion-dollar
contract for Hillsborough County School Board’s
new Summerfield Crossing Elementary School in
Riverview, FL, under its contract with Mathews
Construction, Tampa. The 6-building, 2-story,
84,400-square-foot project was designed by
Rowe Architects, Inc., Tampa.
...is underway on the new 3-story, 109,952square-foot University of St. Augustine
Academic Building in St. Augustine, FL, under
its contract with design-build firm The Stellar
Group, Jacksonville. The project is scheduled for
completion in January 2007.
...completed the new 4-story, 93,150-squarefoot Tropical Self Storage located in Miramar, FL,
under its contract with Stiles Corporation. D.F.
Zimmer, AIA, served as architect.
The Gainsborough Group: Due to the
increasing amount of calls for homes to be built
with the ICF ReddiForm, The Gainsborough
Group is happy to announce the addition of
a new division: Residential Construction. The
Gainsborough Group, founded in 1984, is a fullservice construction management and general
contractor group specializing in the construction
of restaurants, doctor’s offices and professional
buildings.
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…completed approximately $1 million of work
at The Reserve at Kanapaha, a new 194-unit
apartment community in Gainesville, FL, under
its contract with Royal American Management.
...is underway on $1.4 million of work at the
new, 4-story, 205-unit Residences at Midtown
Condominium in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, under
its contract with BJ&K Construction, Inc., Ft.
Lauderdale. Completion is scheduled for March
2008.
… is underway on over $580,000 of work at the
new 96-unit Tiger Bay Apartments in Gainesville,
FL. Davis & Sons Construction is general contractor
for the project which is scheduled for completion
in December 2006.
...completed a $1.6 contract for the new 174-unit
Lake Buena Vista Resort in Orlando, FL. WELBRO
Building Corporation was the general contractor.
...completed $1.5 million of work on the new 34unit Cipriani Condominiums in Ormond Beach,
FL, under its contract with Emmer Development.
...is underway on $1.2 million of work at the new
2-story, 210-unit Mediterranean Condominium
Townhomes in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, under its
contract with the Cornerstone Group. The project
is scheduled for completion in June 2007.
... completed over $400,000 of work at the new
128-unit Lakeside Pointe Apartments in Leesburg,
FL, under its contract with ASM Construction.
... is wrapping up nearly $850,000 of work at the
new 168-unit Parke 33 Apartments in Lakeland,
FL, under its contract with Florida Central
Management. Completion is slated for December
2006.
Seretta Construction, Inc. has been appointed
as the concrete tilt-up contractor for Vantage
Point located in Sanford, FL for Daniels and
Daniels Construction. Vantage Point consists
of 4 buildings totaling 115,000 square feet.
Seretta’s scope of work for this project includes
foundations, slab on grade and tilt up panels.
Seretta’s portion of the project began October
2006 and is scheduled for completion in February
2007.
Aagaard-Juergensen is working on a complete
interior and exterior remodel of 1089 Morse
Blvd. in Winter Park. First Team Properties owns
the two-story 5800 SF office building which
will have a New Orleans theme. At a cost of
approximately $725,000 the project is scheduled
to be completed in mid-December.
Coastal Mechanical Services was awarded the
HVAC contract for the new Student Housing
building at Jacksonville University in Jacksonville,
Florida by The Haskell Company. The project is
a 5-story 144,000 square foot housing facility
with 308 tons of cooling. It is ventilated by the
combination of a constant volume system within
the common areas and 309 fan coil units for the
student occupied suites. Nearly 105,000 pounds
of sheet metal will be installed throughout the
building.
D & A Building Services, Inc., one of the nation’s
premier facility maintenance companies, has
secured a contract with the United States
Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
for cleaning services for the Forest Products
Laboratory located in Madison, Wis. The facility
maintenance company is providing janitorial,
carpet and window cleaning, and floor refinishing
for the seven building 240,658 square foot
complex.
WELBRO Building Corporation, along with
Jordan Development Group, LLC, recently broke
ground on Phase II of WorldQuest Resort in south
Orlando. Phase II consists of two 5-story, 34 unit
condominium buildings. WELBRO was selected
to construct Phase II of the 612-unit project with
completion of the next two buildings scheduled
for the fall of 2007. Four additional buildings are
anticipated upon completion of permitting.
A gated luxury condominium resort on over 42
acres, WorldQuest Resort features Mediterranean
architecture and offers spacious 2 and 3 bedroom
condo units. The property opened the first phase
of 102 units in September 2006.
Palmer Electric Co. recently completed its
contract with Centex Construction for electrical
contracting and design assist services for City Arts
Factory, located in the arts district of downtown
Orlando, Fla. The four-story, 17,780-square-foot
facility was designed by Baker Barrios Architects,
Inc. to allow visitors to view the artists at work.
Art spaces were provided for various mediums as
part of this interior construction project including
a glass blowing studio. Ingenuity Engineers of
Orlando, Fla. provided electrical engineering for
the City of Orlando-owned project.
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects
...has been appointed to design a 32,000 square
foot retail and office mixed-use center located
off Hwy. 200 and S.W. 46th Court in Ocala. Equity
Ventures of Windermere is the developer.
...has been appointed to design renovations of
the 70,000 square foot Suncrest Village retail
center located on Dean Rd. and University Blvd.
in Orlando. TIAA-CREF (Teachers Insurance and
Annuity Association, College Retirement Equities
Fund) of New York is the developer.
...completed over $3 million of work at the new 19story, 244-unit Luau at Sandestin Condominiums
in Destin, FL. Hardin Construction Company was
the general contractor.
...is underway on $300,000 of work on the new
15,000-square-foot Watersound North Village
Commons Golf Clubhouse in Santa Rosa Beach,
FL, under its contract with Brasfield & Gorrie.
The project is scheduled for completion in April
2007.
...completed nearly $400,000 of work at The
Arbors at Silver Lake, a new 120-unit apartment
community in Leesburg, FL, under its contract
with Huff & Associates.
Andrew General Contractors, Inc.,
…is underway on the construction for Office at Park Lake, a three-story office building at the corner
of Colonial Drive and Highlands Rd. for Keating Schlitt, P.A. The 16,000-sq.-ft. project is underway
and is slated to be completed the first quarter of 2007.
…recently completed the 4,500-sq.-ft. interior build-out for Harmoni Market. Located at the
Wellesley in College Park, Harmoni Market is an Old-World Italian Restaurant.
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H.J. High Construction Company announced
that Robert J. High, third generation, has been
promoted to president of the firm.
Helman Hurley Charvat Peacock/Architects,
Inc. (HHCP) announced today that Partner and
Director of Design Michael Chatham, AIA, will
become president of the firm on January 1, 2007.
Current President and Founding Partner Alan
C. Helman, FAIA will retain his role as HHCP’s
chairman and “chief visionary,” and plans to
remain active in the firm’s development and
expansion.
Chatham joined the firm in 1989 and became
a shareholder/partner in 2000. In 2002, he
was promoted to senior vice president and codirector of design with Founding Partner and
mentor Tom Hurley, AIA. In his current position,
Chatham has taken leading roles on many
of HHCP’s most prominent projects around
the world and in the U.S. He is a graduate of
the Greater Orlando Chamber of Commerce’s
Leadership Orlando (class 63), and received
an Award of Excellence from the Downtown
Orlando Partnership for his design of the Lynx
bus terminal.
Ted Miller recently joined Andrew General
Contractors, Inc. (AGCI) as superintendent.
His responsibilities include coordinating
construction schedules, overseeing projects,
directing subcontractors and interfacing with
the clients. Miller has 13 years of commercial
construction experience in renovation and
expansion, including managing production
schedules and supervising construction
activities.
Ioana Good has been
appointed marketing manager for Tilt-Con
Corporation, Altamonte Springs. Good holds a
masters degree in Corporate Communications
from Rollins College and a bachelor’s degree in
Journalism from Northeastern University. Good
has 5 years of experience in the geotechnical
and commercial development fields, and is a
member of the American Concrete Institute
(ACI), Associated Builders and Contractors
(ABC), Associated General Contractors (AGC),
the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), the
Society of Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) and the Tilt-Up Concrete
Association (TCA).
D & A Building Services, Inc., one of the nation’s premier facility
maintenance companies, has hired Hurley J. Elogada as Operations
Manager. Elogada will provide personnel oversight, and be responsible
for budgets and quality assurance for the Seminole County Public Schools
under contract to the company. He brings with him eight years of prior
experience. Elogada attended Southern Arkansas University.
Submit your news to [email protected]
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December 2006
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First Floor Office Space Available to lease
75 parking spaces and storefront access to suites. Zoned
Professional Office. We can subdivide down to 900 square feet.
Conveniently located near the entrance to SR 408 and SR 417.
You are just minutes away from downtown Orlando, or take the
Seminole County Greenway to Sanford/Lake Mary/Heathrow.
Orlando International Airport is 15 minutes away.
For more information:
Contact Mark Wylie, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.
Tel: 407/628-2070 or email [email protected]
As a national company with
a strong local presence, ABC
members can rely on us to
understand their needs and
deliver the right product
quickly and efficiently. Our
mobile offices and storage
containers provide the
immediate and secure presence needed on your job
site. Take advantage of our
special offer of One Month
Free Rent (up to $500)* for
each mobile office, storage
container or specialty trailer
leased for six months or
longer. When your need for
space seems unlimited, so
do our solutions.
800. 782.1500
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Poker Run: November 18
Looking for adventure,
139 Members travel 88 Miles of open road
in the 5th annual poker run
Photos by Mark Wylie
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Sponsored by and stops at:
Workers Temporary Services;
Wiginton Fire; JA Croson
Mechanical Services; Labor
Ready; Lake Glass & Mirror, Inc.;
Able Body Labor; Mullinax Ford.
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Milestone Members
In 2006, these companies celebrated milestone anniversaries as members of ABC!
35th
H.C. Buchanan Concrete, Inc.
R.C. Stevens Construction Company
Wiginton Fire Systems
Williams Company
30th
25th
Joseph D. Johnson & Company
20th
15th
10th
Dr. Phillips, Inc.
Walker & Company
Energy Air, Inc.
Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc.
Osburn, Henning & Co., CPA
A.G. Mauro Company of Florida
Amber Electric, Inc.
Bull & Associates, P.A.
Continental Electrical Co. of Florida, Inc.
Deck Systems, Inc.
Mader Southeast, Inc.
Pyramid Masonry Contractors, Inc.
RSC Equipment Rental
Trane Orlando
Turner Construction Company
United Electrical Contractors, Inc.
Williams Scotsman
A C Development Group, Inc.
Andrew General Contractors, Inc.
Baker Concrete Construction, Inc.
BE&K Building Group
Capform, Inc.
Cassidy Construction & Management
Central Florida Fire Protection
Commercial Millwork, Inc.
Ferran Services & Contracting
Green’s Energy Services, Inc.
Heintzelman’s Truck Center
International Quiksigns
Kelly Electric, LLC
Lynch Oil Company, Inc.
Morton Electric, Inc.
On-Site Fuel Service, Inc.
PPI Construction Management
Skanska USA Building
Skilled Services Corp. Orlando LLC
ThyssenKrupp Elevator
WELBRO Building Corporation
Membership Sponsor
See our ad on page 5
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December 2006
5th
Able Body Labor
Ace Staffing Unlimited, Inc.
Birchmier Construction, Inc.
Centex Construction
Creative Concepts of Orlando
Cummins Southeastern Power, Inc.
First Sealord Surety
Ford & Harrison, LLP
Garrison Associates
Hoar Construction, L.L.C.
J. Tufford & Associates Construction
Johnson Bros Corporation
Kennedy Construction Services, Inc.
Labor Ready Southeast
Lumbra, Robinson & Associates
Metal Wall Systems
Mivan, Inc.
NationsRent
OneSource Promotions, Inc.
Orlando Utilities Commission
Roto Rooter Services Company
Shutts & Bowen, LLP
Southern Safety & Supply, Inc.
Speedy Concrete Cutting of Central
Florida
Stan Weaver & Company
Sunshine Roofing and Consulting, LLC
TBS Window Treatments/Olde Interiors
The Whitehead Agency, Inc.
United Rentals Aerial Equipment
Membership Renewals
Welcome Back...The following companies renewed their membership for 2007!
AmeriSteel
Harper Limbach LLC
SMI Cabinetry, Inc.
APG Electric, Inc.
H.J. High Construction Company
Southern Fire Protection of Orlando
ARCADIS
Hudson Everly Commercial Flooring, Inc.
Stahl, Bowles & Associates, Inc.
B & B Interior Systems
Hulke Construction Company
Stan Weaver & Company
Baker Concrete Construction, Inc.
International Flooring, Inc.
Sunshine Roofing and Consulting, LLC
Bergelectric Corporation
Lovett Silverman Construction Consultants
T Mc Interior Construction, Inc.
Bright Future Electric, LLC
Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor and Reed, P.A.
TAW Power Systems
Certified Slings and Supply
M.J. Harris, Inc.
Tharp Plumbing Systems
Collins Construction
Maxim Crane Works
ThyssenKrupp Elevator
Control Electric Services, Inc.
Mivan, Inc.
J. Tufford & Associates Construction
D & D Smith Constructors, Inc.
MSE Systems, Inc.
U.S. Walls and Ceilings, Inc.
Economy Electric Company
Rinker Materials Corporation
United Electrical Contractors, Inc.
ECS - Florida, LLC
Ritz Safety
Wal-Mark Contracting Group, LLC
Florida Surety Bonds
Safety Products, Inc.
WhiteCap Construction Supply of Florida
Frazee, Inc.
Shaw Mechanical Services
Williams Company
GE Capital Modular Space
Sherwin Williams
Williams Scotsman
Gibraltar Construction Services
Silver Insurance & Financial Group, Inc.
Window Interiors
Grunau Company, Inc.
Skilled Services Corp. Orlando LLC
If you have any questions regarding your
membership and the opportunities available, please
call our membership director,
Cheryl Bovio at 407-398-1278 or email her at
[email protected].
If you are interested in becoming a Value Club
Sponsor, please contact our Marketing Director,
Becki Lewis at 407-398-1266 or email her at
[email protected].
2007 Membership
Directory Update!
Add your logo to your membership listing in the 2007 Directory for only $100!
If interested, please call our Director of Communications,
Pamela Hughes at 407-398-1268 or email her at [email protected].
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55 years of experience in
providing electrical contracting
services to Central Florida.
Palmer Electric for Office, Municipal,
Condominium, Hotels/Resort, Apartment,
Industrial and Educational projects.
Since 1951
Kissimmee
Winter Park, FL
407-846-8873
407-646-8700
www.palmer-electric.com
651 Danville Drive, Suite 200
Orlando, FL 32825 6391
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