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"Did we just become best friends?"
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Land of the Plentiful
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Solutions to "hitting the ceiling."
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Vice Chairwoman Melissa Geska U.S. Ceiling Corporation Secretary Brian O’Shell Ajay Glass Treasurer Victor E. Salerno O’Connell Electric Company Immediate Past Chair Kevin Cannan A.A.C. Contracting
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start the new year optimistic, full of energy and enthused for the coming challenges. Renewed from the holiday season and some unplugged time, I like the new ideas and opportunities that come about. This year, we will be focused on workforce development, growing our health care purchasing group, expanding educational offerings and our association management activities. I am pleased with the lineup of programs that we have established, and hope that you join us at things like the Construction Law Update or the Upstate Market Survey program that we helped Bonadio with. As always, if there is a topic or program that you would like to see, please let us know. The strong construction market has been good for Builders Exchange. Our members report more success, strong backlogs and continued concerns about the future workforce. We also see greater utilization of our education programs, networking events and group purchasing program. What we have not seen is a growth in membership – which indicates that the market has not been strong enough for a long enough period of time for new firms to enter the market, or for residential firms to make moves into the commercial segment. I don’t expect that to change this year, but it could if the market stays strong into 2021. We know that workforce development will be an issue that we deal with for the next few years. A spike in work, compounded with the baby boomers retiring, has placed added stress on traditional models. Our Career Day is schedule for April 28, and we expect between 600 and 800 students. This event puts a focus on the prior years’ worth of work that includes • the creation of resource guides; • new functionality on our website; • outreach to schools and guidance counselors; and • targeted advertising to promote apprenticeship and attendance at many career events. This work is being done with great partners, including Unicon Rochester, the Construction Industry Association of Rochester, Rochester Careers in Construction, SMACNA Rochester, and many individual contractors. The building trades have also been active supporters in our efforts and have stepped up their own recruitment efforts. Our staff and board welcome your involvement if you would like to participate. There is no single solution that meets the demand for workers – it will take the industry working together to solve our workforce needs. Finally, it is worth talking about New York State politics. Our delegation has had major changes and we are adjusting to the new reality of a more limited voice in the Senate and Assembly. Assemblyman Bronson is doing a great job representing Rochester and, over time, he will have more senior support in the Assembly – and hopefully some new friends in the senate majority caucus. We are concerned that state budget issues and population decline will have a negative impact on Rochester (as well as all of Upstate). We are also concerned about well-meaning, but economically unsound ideas coming from the progressive members. New York City is one of the greatest economic engines in the world and progressives are doing everything they can to make it sputter. Since just about anything is possible in an election year we will do everything that we can to add a voice of common sense to the session. Aaron Hilger
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he busy 2019 construction season is behind us and all indicators are showing that 2020 should be just as healthy. With that being said, we should be preparing our teammates for another busy, aggressive, and hardworking construction year. Jobs in the construction industry are rarely a 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. commitment. Because of the longer days, as employers, we need to figure out how to differentiate ourselves from other industries. Finding that formula is even more critical now with the shortage of workers coming into the construction trades. What we do know is that the new workforce is looking for stability and the ability to be part of a team. Those teams do not always need to be sheltered within your company walls. It could be a relationship with a customer or a vendor. Whatever the relationship is, it is up to business owners to provide opportunities for their workers to create these bonding experiences. Since the 1940s, the Builders Exchange has provided an opportunity to align the next generation of leaders within our local construction trades. Originally known as the Junior Builders Exchange, this group of individuals would gather socially every few months over a drink and share “war stories.” Today, the JBX (as they are now called) is comprised of a group of younger, highly motivated individuals that have taken the social aspect of the group to a new level. Although the JBX still enjoys the social aspect of being in this group, they have refocused their energy on making a difference in our local community through charitable efforts. For decades they have had the title of “sponsor” for the highly successful Mary Parkes Asthma Center Golf Tournament (spearheaded by the O’Connell Electric family/team). This may have been the spark leading to their desire to continue giving back. The JBX holds various types of events throughout the year to engage the next round of leaders. Popular competitive team sporting events such as kickball, volleyball and curling promote corporate engagement and camaraderie. They organize multiple education events throughout the year to sharpen business skills. Finally, they throw a few happy-hour events in the mix to build their networking groups. Most recently, the JBX donated $5,000 to their 2019 charity of choice, The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Much of the proceeds raised from the events go toward their charities. Their charity of choice for 2020 is the Villa of Hope. For more than 75 years, Villa of Hope has been helping youth and their families regain control over lives that seem like they are lost. They partner with individuals, families and communities to rebuild relationships; recover from trauma, mental illness, abuse and addiction; and renew hope for the future. In closing, if you have a young superstar in your organization who is eager to get involved and go above and beyond standard work duties, introduce him or her to JBX. I have had the opportunity to be part of this group in the past and continue to promote it within our organization. It does provide a different level of satisfaction for those individuals who are engaged, and can benefit those organizations that choose to get involved. For more information and how to get involved with the JBX, please contact kim@robex.com.
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At 625 Calkins Road in Henrietta, the two-story 36,000-square-foot library boasts unique and cutting-edge qualities from both an architectural and mechanical standpoint. Passero Associates will be honored this April for the project when it receives a Gold Award for Engineering Excellence by the American Council of Engineering Companies New York. A geothermal heating and cooling system was one of the green initiatives implemented during the construction process. It has features for both indoors and outdoors. Outdoors, it will be utilized beneath the parking lot to aid in snow and ice accumulation maintenance. Inside, it will provide radiant heat in the floors during the winter months and cooling in the summer months. LED lighting is featured throughout.
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The exterior of the building has many alluring architecture systems and features. Brick masonry and 24-inch stone were used on the facades. In addition, the outside features a rainscreen facade system. Both entrances, north and south, feature large exterior clocks with canopies and automatic door systems. Throughout the canopies are 24-inch-diameter stainless steel columns. A book drop is conveniently located in the west side parking lot, making it easy for patrons to return books. The second floor boasts a large balcony that overlooks Calkins Road. The showcase of the interior is the cast-in-place staircase at the library’s center. “Wood look” linear ceilings outlined by extensive soffit detail highlight the staircase. The children’s library entry wall features a continuous radius covered in mosaic tile. An abundance of specialty ceiling clouds and systems provide aesthetic appeal, along with acoustic values.
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The second floor features a built-in fireplace, giving the room a homey atmosphere. Other interior architectural details include infusion panels installed underneath the grid ceilings, wood paneled display cases, different style doors and frames and extensive trim and molding details. As an interior systems contractor, Accurate Acoustical procures work publicly and privately. Its Victor headquarters and Binghamton branch have both “main” and “service” divisions. Quick reliable service is available 24 hours a day to meet clients’ needs – from as small as a door that needs replacing to as large as a complete build-out. The company is proud of the culture that it has established and works diligently at maintaining honest and meaningful business relationships that last.
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and dispersed – and the attack surface broadened – making information containment and control much more challenging. The threat landscape has changed dramatically. Hackers are taking advantage of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and data analytics to build new capabilities, including shapeshifter malware with the ability to analyze network defenses and modify malicious code on the fly to circumvent those defenses. Cybercrime economics statistics are staggering, with $6 trillion in annual global losses expected by 2021. For New York State, the cost of a lost record is $148, up 4.8 percent from 2018. The average recovery cost from a breach stands at $3.86 million. The need for the new SHIELD Act is evident in the numbers.
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ew York’s new Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security (SHIELD) Act is broadening the state’s security breach notification requirements (899-AA) and requiring businesses to implement reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards for New York residents’ private information (899-BB). Signed by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on July 26, 2019, SHIELD’s breach notification requirements took effect in October last year, with safeguard requirements due by March 2020. Why the SHIELD Act is needed The updated breach notification law was designed to “keep pace with current technology.” And if we look at technology’s current state, that’s easily understood. Organizations have seen a digital transformation over the past few years as workloads move from on-premise to multiple cloud services, including Software (SaaS), Platform (PaaS) and Infrastructure (IaaS). Data is being transferred 16
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When the SHIELD Act applies The SHIELD Act applies to any person or business that owns or licenses computerized data that includes a New York resident’s private information and not just those that conduct business within New York State. The law applies to both regulated and unregulated companies, but “without imposing duplicate obligations on those already subject to other federal or New York State data security regulations.” That means if a person or company (the Department of Financial Services, for example) is already regulated by existing New York or federal data regulations (including the Gramm-LeachBliley Act or HIPAA), they should already have the appropriate level of controls in place to be considered compliant with the SHIELD Act. However, companies should keep in mind that those controls must be applied to any additional data types included in the SHIELD Act. Protected private information for New York residents includes the following. continued on page 18
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User names or email addresses, in combination with a password or security question and answer, that would permit access to an online account. A name or other information that can be used to identify a specific person, in combination with any of the following: Social Security number, driver’s license number or non-driver identification card number. Driver’s license number or non-driver identification card number. Account, credit or debit card number in combination with any required security code, access code, password or other information that would permit access to an individual’s financial account
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Account, credit or debit card number, if the number could be used to access an individual’s financial account without additional identifying information, security code, access code or password Biometric information, specifically data generated by electronic measurements of an individual’s unique physical characteristics, including fingerprint, voiceprint, or retina or iris image, or other unique physical representation or digital representations used to authenticate an individual’s identity
Defining a breach Prior versions of the law defined
a breach as the unauthorized acquisition of private information. A breach only needed to be reported if you were confident information was exfiltrated from the network. Starting October 23, the SHIELD Act expanded the definition of a breach to include any unauthorized access to private or personal information. Now, any unauthorized viewing of private or personal information is considered a breach and requires notification of the attorney general, even if there is no evidence the data was removed. Security Requirements The SHIELD Act requires organizations to develop, implement and maintain “reasonable� administrative, technical and physical
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safeguards to protect and securely dispose of New York residents’ private information. However, the requirements read more like mission statements than specific control requirements, so here’s an attempt at translating the requirements into high-level action plans for organizations. Administrative Safeguards • Designate one or more employees to coordinate the security program: assign security responsibility, appoint or outsource CISO. • Identify reasonably foreseeable internal and external risk: develop a risk management plan. • Assess the sufficiency of safeguards in place to control the
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identified risks: perform a gap analysis to identify deficiencies and develop a plan of action for remediation. Train and manage employees in security program practices and procedures: implement a training program aligned with organization policies and procedures, security reminders and user testing. Select service providers capable of maintaining appropriate safeguards, and requires those safeguards by contract: develop a third-party security audit and contractual process for onboarding service providers and for ongoing safeguard evaluation. Adjust the security program in light of business changes or
new circumstances: implement change management Technical Safeguards Assess risks in network and software design: vulnerability management, including authenticated scans of external and internal network assets Assess risks in information processing, transmission and storage: monitor data flows and boundary defenses. Detect, prevent and respond to attacks or system failures: develop a documented incident response plan. Regularly test and monitor the effectiveness of key controls, systems and procedures: develop an internal audit process.
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Physical Safeguards • Assess risks of information storage and disposal: develop storage media policies and procedures. • Detect, prevent and respond to intrusions: again, develop a documented incident response plan. • Protect against unauthorized access to or use of private information during or after the collection, transportation, and destruction or disposal of the information: implement access control policies and procedures. • Dispose of private information within a reasonable amount of time after it is no longer needed for business purposes by erasing electronic media so the information cannot be
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read or reconstructed: develop documented data retention and media disposal policy Fines and Penalties The penalties for violating the SHIELD Act are somewhat murky. The state attorney general may prosecute the offending organization if it fails to implement reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards to secure New York residents’ private or personal information. If an organization fails to comply with the SHIELD Act’s breach notification requirements, the attorney general may impose a civil penalty of the greater of $5,000 or $20 per instance of failed notification, with a new ceiling of $250,000 -twice the previous penalty.
The March 23 deadline is quickly approaching, and for organizations that are starting at square one, getting to compliance with the SHIELD Act is going to require a substantial effort. The clock is ticking. Go!
Michael Montagliano is the Chief Technology Officer at iV4. Contact him at mmontagliano@iv4.com.
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Until recently, the mention of “computer hackers” conjured up images of the hooded, sunglasswearing characters portrayed in movies. The thought of someone gaining access to your computer systems and stealing money or data through the world wide web was unheard of – but that’s no longer the case. According to data from Statista, the number of data
breaches per year in the U.S. has nearly doubled in 10 years, rising from 656 in 2008 to 1,244 in 2018. With new technology comes not only new opportunities, but challenges and threats as well. One of the scariest threats of today and well into the future is cybercrime. With a hefty price tag and the threat of reputational damage to you or your business due to a breach that compromises valuable data, the impact of theft has risen exponentially since the days of a simple physical robbery or “cooked books.” The advancements in technology for business and personal use, including mobile system access, the Internet, cloud storage, interconnected software systems and the collection of immense amounts of digital data has led to elevated financial and reputational risk for users who don’t adequately protect their systems. The increased dependence on the use of computer technology and its associated risks has created the need for advanced technology skills in the professional services industry. Cybersecurity experts and computer forensics, including penetration testers, chief information security officers (CISOs), incident responders and information risk consultants are part of a growing field of professionals that professional service organizations need. Out of necessity, government agencies, accounting firms, management consultancies and law firms have added experts to their ranks that specialize in cybersecurity Quarter 1 • 2020 — ROBEX
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investigations, enforcement of cybersecurity laws, electronic discovery, and breach litigation. How has the dawn of the new cybersecurity industry affected the tried and true accounting industry, and more specifically, the forensic accountant? Historically, forensic accounting has been a specialty service area where highly skilled forensic accountants perform interviews, gather data and financial information, and investigate allegations of fraud and embezzlement through the use of accounting and auditing techniques. Work is completed by analyzing financial statements, bank account activity, account variances and forecasts. Findings are often utilized by insurance companies, banks, law enforcement and government agencies to quantify the damages and identify the culprit. These days, more and more often, cybersecurity experts and forensic accountants are working collaboratively to examine cybersecurity threats and investigate breaches. While cybersecurity experts are searching for the how and why, forensic accountants are searching for the “how much.” Forensic accountants will analyze accounting systems and processes affected in the breach, evaluate technologies in use by the organization and examine source data to investigate, quantify and report the financial impact of a data breach or cyberattack. Due to the wide variety of businesses and organizations that can be affected by cybercrime, forensic accountants provide the expertise needed to evaluate damages stemming from lost revenue, assets and even reputation throughout all industries. Oftentimes, forensic accountants may have to mine and analyze data throughout numerous data systems to connect the dots of the crime and connect the breach to a tangible financial loss. Damages from a cyberattack are not only monetary in nature, but also come in the form of lost reputation, lost customer confidence, lost sales, lost data or even physical damage to infrastructure. Forensic accountants may need to analyze historical financial statements, historical company performance, product line performance, forecasts and projections to gain an understanding of the financial position of the company both before and after the cyberattack. The difference will assist the organization in calculating its loss and taking strategic actions towards recovery and prevention. At FoxPointe Solutions, cybersecurity experts and forensic accountants have worked hand-in-hand for years as a single investigative team to gain a detailed understanding and perspective on what may be needed throughout a data breach investigation to quantify damages. www.robex.com
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eeling like you are always running? Looking to do the right thing in your business but not quite finding the solution? This is called “Hitting the Ceiling” – the reality that individuals, teams, and organizations experience when they have outgrown what was previously working, or the industry has changed
on them, or client preferences just are not what they were. Barbara Taylor, the owner of a retail coffee and espresso business in Arkansas, wrote a post in the small-business section of The New York Times in June 2011, entitled “Reaching Your Limits As A Business Owner.” In this article, she describes her own journey of hitting
a ceiling. She realized her business was off track when the budget and goals were not being met. Specifically, she indicates that she was spending most of her time on human resources – the least favorite part of her job. She always thought she could grow out of her problems. When you’re stuck, it can leave you feeling frustrated and overwhelmed. It happens when you, your department, or your company isn’t growing anymore. Many leadership teams ignore their issues or attack superficial problems. But great teams get to the root cause of why they’ve gotten stuck. These teams embrace the Five Leadership Abilities. If you’ll focus on these leadership skills, you will find that you can grow faster, have the right people in place to solve problems, have employees who are accountable to what needs to get done and you have more time to work on your business, instead of being buried in your business. The leadership abilities you must master are the following • Simplifying – if it’s complex for your team, how complex must it be for your prospects/customers?
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4. Systemize. Create, write and distribute your Core Process. This helps you efficiently do the mundane and spend more time being creative and adding value.
5. Structure. Create the formation that you are going to use to storm the hill – the organizational structure that will help you get to the next level. Create an Accountability
Chart that will clarify every seat in your company and depict clear accountability. Anxiety and self-doubt are sure to get in the way. Eventually, when working the muscle to make the Five Leadership Abilities better it all comes together. When you set out to establish the business, the work you did to launch the business is no longer adequate to grow the business. This is why working the Five Leadership Abilities into your organization and practicing them every day will enable you to break through the ceiling every time. Jamie Cornehlsen can be reached at jcornehlsen@fitterfinancials.com or 585-270-1908.
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An interview with Jim Collins, President at Constructive Solutions Tell me about your company.
Constructive-Solutions specializes in software tools to help customers run their construction business more efficiently and profitably. The main product we represent, Deltek + ComputerEase, is construction accounting software that includes accounting, payroll, service management, project management, and field software solution for commercial contractors. Deltek + ComputerEase allows contractors to see their business financials in real time, and manage their business to maximize profitability. This is crucial for contractors so they can see where their project is regarding profit at any moment. The system also allows them to seamlessly track labor in the field, manage materials and project schedules, and make sure their projects are billed accurately and on time. Having all of these functions in one solution allows you to end the repetitive paperwork and the errors that come along with manual systems, or separate systems that are cobbled together. www.robex.com
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What do your customers say about your company?
Our clients tell us that their life is easier since they have switched from either their old manual processes or another non-user-friendly construction accounting system.
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We are told that our support staff is top notch, and that they and their team would be lost without help from our professional support team. Here are a few client testimonials. “ComputerEase is very easy to use. I like it because it saves me time on payroll. No more doing certified payroll by hand, ComputerEase prints them right out. Very simple to do an AIA invoice." “My boss uses the job costing to track jobs. I would definitely recommend ComputerEase because it is great construction software to track jobs." “We had ComputerEase for years, and then our new accountant wanted us to switch to QuickBooks. So we did. Within a year, we were back to ComputerEase. I am so glad. The Constructive-Solutions team is the BEST!" "I have two that help me all the time, Renee and Angela are so friendly and knowledgeable with ComputeEase – always willing to help me when I call. Don’t know what I would do without them!" Christine Mills, Office Manager KLA Roofing and Construction, Everette, Pennsylvania A client since 2002 “We are extremely happy with the job costing and payroll features offered by ComputerEase. The payroll feature is saving our payroll department and foreman reporting the time many hours, which equates to $ in our bottom-line." “I would absolutely recommend this product. We love the modules that we are currently using. Every chance we get, we are trying to move processes from other standalone systems to ComputerEase. Every time I ask whether ComputerEase can handle a process, I get this answer: “We can do that.” continued on page 38
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"The Constructive-Solutions team has been excellent. The personal training we received when purchasing new modules was second to none." Chris P. Gardner, CFO S & L Electric, Colton, New York A client since 1997
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“ComputerEase is a very helpful accounting Software, especially for the construction industry. The easy-to-read job costing reports save time and energy to understand your potential and actual profits. It lets you set budgets on job codes and allows you to be warned if you are exceeding that budget. Also, it is very helpful making payroll easy and accurate. I would recommend ComputerEase to any contractor. We have multiple state jobs and are required to submit certified payroll reports. ComputerEase allows us to print them efficiently, with no errors. Constructive-Solutions has been very helpful with every type of issue we have encountered. Whether it is an invoice issue or a question regarding the software, they are always available to help. The staff is very personable and extremely knowledgeable about the software. Samantha Schlosser,
In 1997, by John Collins, to provide best-of-breed accounting and project management solutions to small and medium-sized local contractors. With 30 years of experience working with businesses of all sizes and in a variety of industries, John had a great background to provide those same solutions to the construction industry. In 1997, John and a group of similar minded individuals from across the country were introduced to ComputerEase, a construction accounting program based in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was offered the role of regional distributor for the product in New York and Pennsylvania. In the early days, John provided the sales, training and support of the product to local contractors. The
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product sold very well and John quickly added additional resources to the team to service and support the growing list of customers. In 2002, John’s son Jim joined the company as general manager. At that time, the customer base had grown to more than 200 accounts, and the company had seen a lot of success in helping local contractors automate their business operations. Prior to joining Constructive-Solutions, Jim had been global director of information technology at Computer Task Group, a professional services consulting firm headquartered in Buffalo. Jim had more than 20 years’ experience in helping businesses use technology to help automate and streamline their operations.
His goal was to help John continue the growth of the business, and also to help coordinate the staff’s activities, now that the company employed close to 10 people. In 2004, John and Jim agreed to a business transition plan and on January 1, 2008, Jim became the president and majority owner of the business. John has continued to work in the business in various capacities; enjoying time off while continuing to assist when needed.
Where are you headquartered?
We are located in East Amherst, a suburb of Buffalo. We currently have seven employees in our local office, and we are also assisted by the team at Deltek + ComputerEase as
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needed. We are a small team, but our staff includes sales and marketing resources, training, consulting and support personnel. We have clients throughout the state of New York, as well as many clients throughout the Northeast (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Maine).
How’s business?
Business has been steady. We continue to work with new clients to help them automate the operations and move from starter accounting systems into constructionfocused accounting systems. We have more than a 95-percent retention rate with our clients, which we are very proud of. We know that speaks to the effectiveness of the solution and the support and assistance our team provides our clients. Right now, we are in the middle of our busy season, as the end of the year is a popular time for contractors to evaluate how their business has gone over the past year, and make any necessary changes to help them improve their profitability for the upcoming year. We also have year-end coming up for our existing customers, and we help them with the process of making sure payroll is processed correctly for the year, filing the necessary government forms (W2s, 1099s, etc.). We also have many new clients who are in the midst of implementing their new ComputerEase system, and training their staff to learn the system and all that it can do for them.
What single factor is having the biggest impact on how you do business?
The rapid change in technology these days continues to have an impact on how we do business and the solutions we can offer our customers. While construction as an industry has been slow to adopt technology, we are seeing signs that this is changing. More and more contractors are looking at ways to streamline their communications with their field personnel. Mobile and cloud solutions are becoming more prevalent. Finding solutions that can provide real time business data that management teams can use to run their company is becoming increasingly important in this fast-moving environment.
What have been your company’s biggest challenges over the years?
We have recently noticed a shift within construction companies regarding the person responsible for
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technology. In the past, most of the inquiries we were getting were from controllers, accountants, CFOs or the business owners themselves. Lately, the inquiries are coming from project managers, which leads to a whole new set of needs for a system. This has impacted our business because the needs of the PM are a deciding factor in the purchase of our system. We continue to work with our software suppliers to let them know what we are hearing from our customers and to help them understand the technology needs that will drive the future.
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What do you like best about your job and/ or the industry?
The best part of the job is helping our customers understand their businesses more effectively, becoming more profitable, and ultimately helping them stay in business! The construction accounting system a contractor uses is just as important as the new piece of heavy equipment that a company uses daily. Without the right tools, you cannot do a job. We know that the Deltek + ComputerEase system helps our clients manage their company more efficiently and increases their profits. We have many clients who have been with us since day one, back in 1997. We believe that they have stayed with us because our support team, along with our product, is helping them run a successful business. Knowing we have a part in helping our clients achieve their success is what makes us happy to be doing what we do.
What are your plans for the future of your company?
As we look to the future, we plan to continue to grow, and to help more customers automate their business operations. We will continue to work with them to identify their technology needs, and look for innovative solutions to those needs. We plan to partner with organizations that are currently working with contractors in various capacities (accounting, bonding, banking, insurance) to introduce them to our solutions and understand how our solutions can better assist the contractors that they work with. We will continue to look for complementary products that can automate and provide additional value to our construction clients.
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ith unemployment rates at near-record lows, and a tightening job market where the demand for talent has become increasingly competitive, many construction firms are deeply concerned about the number of job openings that remain unfilled. In the short term, this unmet need continues to create operational difficulties, including schedule delays, decreased productivity, and employee burnout – just to name a few. Experts predict that over the next decade, employers will face more significant structural challenges if they are unable to replace the knowledge and leadership provided by their most experienced employees as they eventually retire. At the same time, there are many people in our community who are looking for good-paying jobs, or who may want to transition to a different profession where they have the potential to earn higher wages and create an upward career track. This can be a significant challenge for many people based on their finances, family obligations, and the rising costs often associated with advanced training, certifications, and educational programs. The American workforce is facing a shortage in vocationally trained workers across all industries. Estimates place the shortage at as many as 2 million workers needed, and indicate this number shows no signs of shrinking in the future. In fact, through attrition, retirement, and the expansion of our economy, this shortage is expected to grow over the next two to three decades and beyond, if our current pace of skilled worker development is not addressed. 42
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Construction jobs have long been stereotyped. For instance, good old manual labor, dirt and mandated work attire of boots, jeans, hard hats and possibly flannel shirts come to mind when you think of a standard construction worker. And although the flannel shirts might still be seen on jobsites, some construction workers might swap their denim for a suit and tie and their hardhats for a smart helmet that mines data. Here are five reasons for someone to consider a career in construction: Job stability – no more job hopping Despite the massive labor shortage, construction needs are on the rise around the world. In an article recently published by Investopedia, seven of the 10 fastest-growing industries in the country are related to construction. Salaries are on the rise A large reason many millennials aren’t entering the construction workforce is due to the idea that it involves extremely hard work for very little pay. Contrary to this myth, construction salaries are on the rise. And as a whole, construction salaries are expected to continue to steadily rise in future years. The industry is getting technical Even if construction salaries are appealing, you might be concerned with the tools of the trade. For instance, continued on page 44 www.robex.com
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if you’re thinking massive reels of blueprints or hammers and nails aren’t items that you’d like to deal with on a day-to-day basis, you’d be surprised. The manual construction tools and processes of yesterday are very different from the highlytechnical applications and devices emerging on jobsites today. As construction projects get more advanced and more stakeholders are involved, technology has become a necessity on jobsites and gives workers the opportunity to learn and apply new skills. It’s not your grandfather’s workforce – A changing labor market Due to the influx of technology and career opportunities that construction offers, the workforce is evolving. As a result, more women and minorities are choosing to take
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construction jobs are done outside the office and trailer. Whether you’re in the field or meeting with other project stakeholders, careers in construction are more often than not very active and involve engaging in many face-to-face conversations to solve problems. In an effort to provide information to those who want to learn more while simultaneously helping to support our local employers, the Builders Exchange of Rochester is hosting our second annual Construction Career Day. This event brings together students, parents, job seekers, educators, and employers to explore the vast array of career opportunities available within our local construction community. We focus on current job openings that are immediately available with employers right here continued on page 46
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they can benefit those who may be looking to enhance their current knowledge and skills as they strive to advance in their careers. We always hear about the challenges of either connecting with great job candidates, or successfully landing a job interview with an exciting potential employer. Our Construction Career Day event is the ideal opportunity for everyone in our construction community to take action and get involved. If you are an employer looking to expand, don’t wait for potential candidates to read your job postings and then send you their resumes – come meet with them face-to-face, promote
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Albany Update Denise Murphy McGraw Hill, Gosdeck & McGrawE LLC
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n January 21, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo proposed slowing the growth of state spending to deal with a $6.1 billion state budget gap, reducing aid to localities, trimming the state workforce and authorizing a range of other initiatives, including legalizing and taxing recreational marijuana. Cuomo, a Democrat in his 10th year in office, proposed an overall budget of $178 billion for New York’s 2020-’21 fiscal year, which begins April 1. That would amount to a more than a $2 billion increase over this year’s budget. But Cuomo said his proposed budget is actually $6-billion less
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than the state will spend if he and lawmakers do nothing to slow spending growth rates he and lawmakers approved in the last budget. Cuomo also proposed boosting aid to local school districts by $826 million, or 3 percent. About 80 percent of that increase would go to high-needs districts under Cuomo’s plan. The overall budget gap isn’t due to declining tax receipts; New York actually is on course to see them grow by nearly 7 percent. Instead, the deficit is due largely to growth in enrollment and spending on Medicaid, the health-care program for the poor and disabled, as well as
steady spending increases in other areas. To tackle it, Cuomo said he’s banking on tax receipts increasing by $2 billion. He’s said he’s aiming to reduce aid to local governments by $1.8 billion, through a variety of savings and “efficiency” initiatives. He proposed abolishing a state agency, the office of Real Property Tax Services, and cracking down on the trafficking of illegal cigarettes. He wants to trim the state workforce by 1,000 (less than 1 percent). As expected, Cuomo also proposed legalizing recreational marijuana. It’s a plan Cuomo and the Democrat-controlled legislature
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largely agreed to last year, but it fell apart amid disputes over how to earmark the tax proceeds. Officials say legal marijuana sales could generate $300 million for the state in the first year. Independent analysts have blamed overspending through measures to expand Medicaid and raise the minimum wage, including for health care workers, to $15 an hour. Experts also have warned against using fiscal gimmicks to address the deficit at a time when tax revenues are robust. Last year, Cuomo shifted $2 billion in Medicaid costs into future years. School districts have been bracing for the governor’s proposal.
Under a state tax-cap law, school districts this year can raise their local tax levies by only 1.8 percent. To exceed the cap, most districts would need the approval of 60 percent of district voters in school budget votes in May. Cuomo also proposed the following. • Reducing the corporate tax rate for small businesses to 4 percent from 6.5 percent, and tripling the income cutoff for the tax so more farmers and sole proprietors may benefit • Investment tax credits for farmers • Investing $300 million along the Erie Canal for job creation and flood control
• Repealing a penalty that protects “S” corporations. Those are small businesses such as farms, family stores and law firms that don’t pay federal income taxes, but instead choose to pass corporate income and credits directly to shareholders for tax purposes. The budget is due to be passed by the April 1 start of the 2020-’21 Fiscal Year. For more information about this or any other proposal before the state government, contact Denise Murphy McGraw at dmurphymcgraw@hgmlobby.com
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develop essential skills. Boundless Connections technology centers make advanced digital technology accessible for everyone – closing the gap between those who consider themselves tech savvy and those who do not. Our technology centers are a focal point for people of all ages, abilities, interests, and backgrounds. The centers offer the opportunity to gain handson experience with cutting edge technology, and to work with others on innovative ideas. By inviting the most diverse group of people into our tech centers, we challenge stereotypes in a way that have never been done before. Our year-round programs, events and clubs are designed to develop and retain local tech talent while elevating technical skills of the entire workforce. “A lot of people feel like technology is changing too fast to keep up with it,” says Christina Lopez, Boundless Connections CEO. “No matter how many boot camps, workshops, or online courses they complete, it all seems to be moving much faster than they are. We’ve been treating tech training like a fire that needs to be put out instead of something we need to do every day, like flossing. “Instead of relying on overwhelmed school systems, which we need to teach kids the essentials of reading, writing, and arithmetic, we’ve been working on a more comprehensive solution. We’re helping colleges, universities and industry leaders create a pipeline of talent by developing a community of people who are engaged and excited about the future.” While Boundless Connections offers a variety of programs, Strength Solutions helps ensure everyone has access – breaking down stereotypes and eliminating economic, gender, ability and race barriers. As a nonprofit, Strength
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Solutions brings together the resources to purchase state-ofthe-art equipment, award program scholarships, and renovate and expand the tech center. “We haven’t come across any place that has tried to do exactly what we’re doing,” explains Mike Marvin, Strength Solutions executive director. “We’re taking parts of two different boxes and
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putting them together. There’s the tech, which we all get really excited about, and then there’s connecting people to each other. It has a lot to do with building community.” Along with scholarships and funding resources, Strength Solutions also provides strengthbased solutions training, including acknowledging
strengths and working on growth, setting clear boundaries, using restorative justice for conflict resolution and healthy relationships, and developing coaching skills to help others focus on strengths. For more information visit boundlessconnections.com, email info@boundlessconnections.com, or call 585-376-0099.
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OSHA Issues New Directive
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rystalline silica is a common mineral found in the earth's crust. Materials like sand, stone, concrete, and mortar contain crystalline silica. It is also used to make products such as glass, pottery, ceramics, bricks, and artificial stone. Simply being near sand or other silica-containing materials is not hazardous. The hazard is created when specific activities generate respirable dust that is released into the air. Respirable crystalline silica are very small particles at least 100 times smaller than ordinary sand you might find on beaches and playgrounds and is created when cutting, sawing, grinding, drilling, and crushing stone, rock, concrete, brick, block, and mortar. Activities such as abrasive blasting with sand; sawing brick or concrete; sanding or drilling into concrete walls; grinding mortar; manufacturing brick, concrete
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blocks, stone countertops, or ceramic products; and cutting or crushing stone result in worker exposures to respirable crystalline silica dust. Industrial sand used in certain operations, such as foundry work and hydraulic fracturing (fracking), is also a source of respirable crystalline silica exposure. About 2.3 million people in the U.S. are exposed to silica at work. Reducing and ultimately eliminating the workplace incidence of silicosis has been a primary goal of OSHA since its inception. Breathing in very small ("respirable") crystalline silica particles, causes multiple diseases, including silicosis, an incurable lung disease that leads to disability and death. Respirable crystalline silica also causes silicosis, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and kidney disease. Exposure to respirable crystalline silica is related to the development
of autoimmune disorders and cardiovascular impairment. These occupational diseases are life-altering and debilitating disorders that annually affect thousands of workers across the United States. Silicosis Breathing crystalline silica dust can cause silicosis, which in severe cases can be disabling, or even fatal. When silica dust enters the lungs, it causes the formation of scar tissue, which makes it difficult for the lungs to take in oxygen. There is no cure for silicosis. Silicosis typically occurs after 15–20 years of occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica. Symptoms may or may not be obvious; therefore, workers need to have a chest x-ray to determine if there is lung damage. As the disease progresses, the worker may continued on page 56
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experience shortness of breath upon exercising. In the later stages, the worker may experience fatigue, extreme shortness of breath, chest pain, or respiratory failure. Because silicosis affects the immune system, exposure to silica increases the risk of lung infections, such as tuberculosis. In addition, smoking causes lung damage and adds to the damage caused by breathing silica dust. In rare instances, individuals exposed to very high concentrations of respirable crystalline silica can develop typical silicosis symptoms as well as fever and weight loss within weeks instead of years. In these cases, medical evaluation should be performed as soon as possible. Lung Cancer Exposure to respirable crystalline silica increases the risk of developing lung cancer. Lung cancer is a disease where abnormal cells
grow uncontrollably into tumors, interfering with lung function. The abnormal cancer cells can also travel ("metastasize") and cause damage to other parts of the body. Most cases are not curable. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Exposure to respirable crystalline silica increases the risk of other lung diseases, primarily COPD, which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. The main symptom of COPD is shortness of breath due to difficulty breathing air into the lungs. COPD is not usually reversible and may worsen over time. Kidney Disease Studies of workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica have found that these workers are at increased risk of developing kidney disease. For instance, kidney failure has been observed among workers
with high silica exposure, such as in abrasive blasters who also were suffering from silicosis To protect workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica, OSHA has issued two respirable crystalline silica standards: one for construction, and the other for general industry and maritime. Construction OSHA's Respirable Crystalline Silica standard for construction requires employers to limit worker exposures to respirable crystalline silica and to take other steps to protect workers. The standard provides flexible alternatives, which OSHA expects will be especially useful for small employers. Employers can either use the control methods laid out in Table 1 of the construction standard, or they can measure workers' exposure to silica and independently
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decide which dust controls work best to limit exposures to the PEL in their workplaces. Regardless of which exposure control method is used, all construction employers covered by the standard are required to: Establish and implement a written exposure control plan that identifies tasks that involve exposure and methods used to protect workers, including procedures to restrict access to work areas where high exposures may occur. Designate a competent person to implement the written exposure control plan. Restrict housekeeping practices that expose workers to silica where feasible alternatives are available. Offer medical exams-including chest X-rays and lung function tests-every three years for workers who are required by the standard to wear a respirator for 30 or more days per year. Train workers on work operations that result in silica exposure and ways to limit exposure. Keep records of exposure measurements, objective data, and medical exams.
Help Is Available Construction employers have been required to comply with all requirements of the standard since September 23, 2017. OSHA has recently issued a new Directive on enforcement of the standard for RCS and are in a period of outreach, training and education on these standards. OSHA will resume enforcement under this Directive beginning May 4th, 2020. OSHA provides various informational and compliance assistance guides and resources. Visit OSHA's silica rule webpage at www.osha.gov/ silica for a direct link to the standards, factsheets, answers to frequently asked questions, and to sign up for email updates on compliance dates and resources. Compliance Guides for each industry exist as well as several educational guides, slide presentations as well as a Q&A Section. See OSHA publication 3902-07R, 2017 Small Entity Compliance Guide for Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction. OSHA provides help for employers, including technical assistance about effective safety and health programs, training and education at www.osha.gov/employers. Resources specifically for small businesses, including information about OSHA’s free On-site Consultation program, can be found at www.osha.gov/smallbusiness.
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