CONTRACTORS ROUNDUP
What the Contractors Council Can Do for You
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Jonathan Fernald
y all accounts, 2022 is looking to be a busy and exciting time for the water/ wastewater industry. We have seen booms, busts, a pandemic, droughts, and hurricanes, but one thing remains constant: the taps still flow and the toilets still flush. This industry is filled with dynamic and dedicated professionals who plan, design, monitor, build, and operate this vital (and often overlooked) infrastructure. It’s a critical system, with all members pulling their respective weight and providing value to our fellow citizens, including owners, engineers, operators, suppliers, and contractors.
Here to Serve The Florida Section AWWA (FSAWWA) Contractors Council looks to be of service to our amazing industry and do our part to improve our state. Our mission statement can be summarized simply: we look to be a resource to the industry. To this end, this article outlines how we have served thus far. As you read, I ask you consider your needs and please reach out to the council. Remember—no idea is a bad idea.
Members and Activities The council is made up of active FSAWWA members. Each member is a licensed Florida
general contractor who obtains at least 30 percent work volume through the competitive bid process as a contractor or self-performs at least 40 percent of field craft worker hours with our own forces in the water/wastewater work that we build. We are active in this industry, and we value hard work. The current council consists of the following company members (in alphabetical order): S Archer Western S Garney S Kiewit S PCL S Petticoat-Schmitt S Vogel S Wharton Smith Since the council’s inception in 2008 we have provided feedback that evolved to serve in six key areas, which include: S Florida Water Resources Journal articles S Florida Water Resources Conference workshops S FSAWWA Fall Conference workshops S Regional FSAWWA workshops S Regional FSAWWA training events S FSAWWA Fall Conference BBQ Florida Water Resources Journal Articles Do you have a topic that needs a contractor’s point of view? Articles in the Journal are a great way to stay current on industry trends and events. The council targets an article every
FSAWWA Contractors Council Chemical Pump Training
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two months and we are open to input from the industry on topics that need to be addressed. For example, in the past we have covered items such as: S How to maximize value with bid forms S Sales tax recovery and process S Contractor prequalification S The construction labor market S Startup lessons learned Conference Workshops Are you looking for an interactive workshop to discuss the challenges we face as an industry and need input from a range of stakeholder experts? I recommend you attend the council workshops at both the Florida Water Resources Conference and the FSAWWA Fall Conference. These workshops are similar in goal to the articles; however, they go much further in depth and discussion. The council has covered a range of topics and we are always looking for input from our owners, suppliers, operators, and engineers. In the past we have covered topics such as: S Understanding different project delivery methods S The bid day process and how to get a better deal as an owner S Job order contracting and continuing services S Mitigating project risks At the 2022 Florida Water Resources Conference, the council will be hosting a
Recent FSAWWA Contractors Council Conference Workshop
