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Date:
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Board of Directors Meeting
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September 5, 2018
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September 6, 2018
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Safety Committee Meeting
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September 15, 2018
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GCA Conf. Room
GCA Membership Luncheon
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September 19, 2018
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GCA Activities Committee Meeting
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September 20, 2018
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GCA Conf. Room
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September 25, 2018
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SAVE THE DATE 23 AUG 2018; 20 SEP 2018 SAME Guam Post General Membership Meeting Outrigger Guam Resort, Tumon Every 3rd Thursday of the month 11 AUG 2018 SAME Young Members Community Outreach Home Building Volunteer Day Sagan Bonita, Mangilao 19 - 21 AUG 2018 SAME Post Leaders Workshop Bonita Springs, FL 29 SEP 2018 SAME Young Members GAIN Animal Shelter Kennel Repairs, Yigo 15 OCT 2018 Military Engineering Techno Fair, Ichigaya, Tokyo, Japan 31 OCT - 02 NOV 2018 SAME Federal Small Business Conference New Orleans, LA 07 - 09 NOV 2018 SAME Symposium & Vendor Expo Okinawa, Japan
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UPGRADE OF NORTHERN DISTRICT WWTP Background The Northern District Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is located in Dededo; just inland of Tanguisson Beach, and north of Two Lovers Point. The facility treats wastewater from the villages of Dededo and Yigo, including DoD facilities (Andersen Air Force Base, Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station, and South Finegayan). It will also serve the future Marine Corps Base. Current Service Population: 76,000 people Current treatment level: Chemically Enhanced Primary Treatment Current Design Capacity: 12 million gallons per day (MGD) Current Average Daily Flow: 6 MGD Project Need 2013 National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit established new effluent limits requiring treatment to secondary standards Future flows expected to increase due to military build-up, civilian population growth, tourism and onsite wastewater system conversions Due to agreements between various stakeholders, the upgrades must be complete by 31 December 2021. Design Summary Treatment Level: Secondary Treatment; meet current NPDES permit Treatment Capacity: 9 MGD, average day flow with provisions for future expansion to 12 MGD Land Requirement: Additional 17-acre property obtained for expansion Preliminary Treatment: New Headworks Building (Screens, Grit Removal, Odor Control, Return Activated Sludge and Waste Activated Sludge Pumps) Biological Treatment: Oxidation ditches (similar to Agat-Santa Rita WWTP); New Secondary Clarifiers Disinfection: Convert existing and unused chlorine contact tank to UV system Solids Handling: Rehabilitate existing digesters; Expand existing centrifuge building; New Thickening system Utilize existing buildings and equipment to the maximum extent possible Design Schedule Complete Design and Bid: 1st Quarter 2019 Start Construction: 2nd Quarter 2019 Complete Construction: 4th Quarter 2021
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By Krista Cummins Naval Facilities Engineering Command Marianas Public Affairs Office
Navy Awards Government of Japan-Funded Contract for Marine Corps Relocation to Guam JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR - HICKAM – Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Pacific awarded today a $56.7 million firm-fixed price contract to Caddell-Nan a joint venture of Montgomery, Ala., for the construction of a new outpatient facility at Apra Harbor on Naval Base Guam. The contract supports the Defense Policy Review Initiative and is funded by the Government of Japan as part of the International Agreement between the United States and Japan.
slab-on-grade foundations, and with all components such as exterior walls, windows, roofing, mechanical and electrical systems compatible with the Guam environment and design standards. Facilities include administration, primary care/family practice medical home, optometry clinic, physical therapy, industrial hygiene/preventative medicine, dental clinic, logistics and common areas. Parking for privately owned vehicles and emergency vehicles are included. The contract also contains a planned modification for furniture, fixtures and equipment.
The scope of work for the project includes a single level outpatient facility constructed of reinforced concrete with
Work will be performed at Apra Harbor and is expected to be completed in August 2020. This contract was competitively
procured via the Federal Business Opportunities website with four proposals received.
– USN – For contract award related information, please contact krista.cummins@navy.mil at the NAVFAC Pacific Public Affairs Office OR catherine.norton@fe.navy.mil at the NAVFAC Marianas Public Affairs Office.
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small biz notes July was a great month for small business concerns. NAVFAC Marianas awarded about $243M in contracts on which Small Business (SB) concerns may participate in as prime or subcontractors. About $148.6M was awarded to SB concerns on Guam for a variety of products and services through 31Jul2018. Socio-economic breakdown of SB awards are: -
$108.5M - Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) $144.4M - HUBZone Small Business (HZ) $ 5.5M - Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) $ 6.4M - Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
• Tikigaq Construction, LLC was awarded • Reliable Builders, Inc. was awarded about • Fargo Pacific, Inc. was awarded about $673K to perform miscellaneous repairs and $4.4M to replace condensing units Andersen about $1.3M to provide various energy efficiency improvements on Andersen AFB. renovations at Naval Magazine. AFB. • Reliable Builders, Inc. was awarded about $1.1M to provide various energy efficiency improvements on Andersen AFB.
• Fargo Pacific, Inc. was awarded about $560K to replace a fire alarm system at Naval Hospital Guam.
• Techni-Con, Inc. was awarded about $1.5M to provide various energy efficiency improvements at Andersen AFB.
• Ian Corporation was awarded about $736K • Keum Yang Corporation was awarded to provide fluid applied roofing, about $1.3M to provide various energy efficiency improvements on Andersen AFB. waterproofing, elastomeric with dry silicone rubber coating on 96 Units at North Tipalao • Wolf Creek Federal Services, Inc was Housing. • Techni-Con, Inc. was awarded about $1.4M awarded about $2.4M to replace four rolling • Techni-Con, Inc. was awarded about $960K blast doors, frames, and door opening to provide various energy efficiency to make miscellaneous repairs and upgrades motors at Andersen AFB. improvements on Anderson AFB. at NCTAMS. • Fargo Pacific, Inc. was awarded about $969K to replace existing deteriorated and broken standby generators for various facilities at Andy South, Guam.
Source: Federal Procurement Data System – Next Generation (FPDS-NG)
in case you missed it: NAVFAC Marianas awarded its design build multiple award construction contract (DBMACC) to the following Guam-based companies: Fargo Pacific Inc. Modern International Inc. Pacific Rim Constructors Reliable Builders Inc. Serrano Construction and Development Corporation
did you know? Time Management Tips:
Buildup activities for the Marine relocation to Guam impacts all business industries on Guam. Coupled with fiscal year end spending, many businesses will feel themselves strapped for time as they get bombarded with requests for proposals or quotes and have numerous deadlines to meet. Here are some time management tips that will help you stay on track and also reduce stress: • Get regular sleep and exercise: These are vital activities that provide sustained energy and a positive attitude.
These companies will compete for task orders totaling up to $240M over a five-year period. Fargo Pacific Inc. was awarded an initial task order of $4.4 million to repair and modernize Bachelor Enlisted Quarters at Camp Covington on Naval Base Guam.
• Ask for help: If you are overwhelmed with work, ask a colleague for help or delegate a task to an employee if he/she can take it on. • Learn to say no: Recognize when your plate is simply too full and say “no” to more work than you can handle. • Plan for early: Planning to be on time may result in being on time or, more often than not, late. Pan to be early, whether it’s for completing tasks or arriving at a meeting, to ensure you will at least be on time. “If you’re early, you’re on time; if you’re on time, you’re late.” • Set reminders: Most email calendars have the ability to set 15-minute reminders; use them! Whether it is 15 minutes before a phone call or before you want to move to the next task, reminders will help you stay on track.
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The GCA Small Business Committee supports small business members of the association to ensure their voices are heard and needs are met within GCA capabilities. Do you have an issue or concern that we might be able to assist with? Do you have an idea or suggestion that may benefit our small business community? Help us help you by joining us at our monthly meetings or contact: Lysander “Al” Star (Chair) 647-7870 islaroofing@guam.net Jane Ray (Co-Chair) 735-2595 jane@pacificsbdc.com Gerardine Mendiola (Co-Chair) 647-2895 gmendiola@guamptac.com Our next meeting is on Tuesday, August 28th, 11:30 AM at the GCA conference room 202. Please RSVP with Elaine Gogue. Her email address is elaine.gogue@guamcontractors.org
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9/20/18 - Intro to Government of Guam Procurement Government of Guam procurement procedures differ from the Federal government. The Guam PTAC will explain Government of Guam Procurement, where to find opportunities, and how to submit bids. 9/27/18 - How to Get HUBZone Certified All of Guam and the CNMI are HUBZones. The Guam PTAC will take you through the process and address follow up requirements from SBA regarding HUBZone certification.
For Project Management Professionals, Guam PTAC workshops may count toward your annual Professional Development Unit (PDU) goals!(FPDS). Source: Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) and Federal Procurement Data System Register at: guamptac.ecenterdirect.com For more information, contact the Guam PTAC at (671)735-2552 or visit www.guamptac.com
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What are the qualification requirements? A monthly crane and rigging informative column for all personnel directly or indirectly involved with crane safety. Each month we will attempt to explain a different technical issue pertaining to crane operations here on Guam, addressing the sometimes overlooked or misunderstood topics by management and operators alike. By Dave Barnhouse Though this is a subject addressed not all that long ago, recent occurrences and observations dictate that a clear understanding of the signal person requirements do not exist with the majority of the workers on the crane job site, as well as the employee’s supervisors, who are responsible for the training and assuring the signal person is qualified. Though proper hand signals may seem obvious to those familiar with crane operations, observing some crane operations prove otherwise. The new OSHA crane standard requires all persons signaling crane operations to be tested and demonstrate their qualifications of basic understanding of crane operations and limitations, as well as standard hand and/or voice signals whenever used. There are still operators and signal persons on job sites using improper signals and justifying the use by the same old explanation, ‘that’s the way we always have done it’. It should be company policy for all crane operations to ensure that the lift director, operator and signal person conduct a pre-lift meeting. This time should be set aside as a first priority to address signal use, as well as any special instructions that may be required to safely complete the task. Hand signals should be as easy to use and come naturally to a signal person as it is driving an automobile. Signaling is not something the signal person should be hesitant of because he not exactly sure what the crane function is needed to accomplish the lift. Hand signals are not to be as confusing as the third base coach signals to the batter or runner, as pictured here. Those signals are meant to be understood 16 | AUGUST2018
by the ‘team’ only. Crane hand signals, however, are not a big secret and must absolutely be understood by all on the crane crew. An ASME hand signal chart is also required by OSHA to be on the job site with explanation of specific hand signals as pictured here for hoisting with the auxiliary winch. An example of a totally inexcusable near accident because of an operator’s miscommunication with the signal person, the operator boomed up while the riggers were disconnecting because someone gave him the ’thumbs up’ signal. The signal person was indicating ‘Good job’. For those not familiar with hand signals the thumb up signal indicates ‘boom up’. This is why we have specific hand signals, and the signal person should only be using the ASME Standard signals. Also, operators should never respond to improper signals nor respond to signals from other than the designated signal person. The new OSHA Subpart CC 1926.1428 Signal person qualification standard states each signal person must: (1) Know and understand the type of signals used. If hand signals are used, the signal person must know and understand the Standard Method for hand signals. (2) Be competent in the application of the type of signals used. (3) Have a basic understanding of equipment operation and limitations, including the crane dynamics involved in swinging and stopping loads and boom deflection from hoisting loads. (4) Know and understand the relevant www.guamcontractors.org
requirements of § 1926.1419 through § 1926.1422 and § 1926.1428. Many of my rigger class participants fully expect to come away from the rigging class with a signal person qualification, simply because they may know, or even do a quick memorization of the hand signals. Since there are only 18 hand signals normally used, it would not be difficult for a person with average intelligence to memorize these in order to pass the practical test. However, this is only a small part of a signal person qualifications. The key words in the OSHA requirements, ‘understand crane dynamics’, is the element of crane operations where most fail. This is a point many signal persons do not understand. A knowledgeable signal person can swing and Like Us On Facebook
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to ensure that the signal transmission is effective, clear, and reliable. Signal transmission must be through a dedicated channel, except multiple cranes/derricks and one or more signal persons may share a dedicated channel for the purpose of coordinating operations. And of course the operator’s reception of signals must be by a hands-free system. Signals other than standard hand signals may be used provided the signal person, operator, and lift director (where there is one) contact each other prior to the operation and agree on the non-standard hand signals that will be used.
stop the crane with a load suspended and the load will stop with the crane instead of swinging back and forth like a pendulum. Though most of the time the operator will catch the load to prevent this, the signal person must know how to signal in the event the operator cannot see the load. Another important issue is the subject of boom deflection. If the signal person does not understand this principle more than likely the load will swing out from the crane when hoisted. Whenever a load is swinging in and out or back and forth it is out of control. A suspended load must never be out of control. OSHA mandates employers to assure the above requirements of signal persons by training and testing. Island CERTS’ signal person qualification tests include the prerequisite of a minimum 1,000 hours of crane related experience, verified by a statement from his employer, and a short but specific test to assure he understands the crane’s dynamics. Test may include questions such as: 1. A truck crane is set up with no front outrigger. What is the limit of swing towards the front? 2. The crane is being signaled to travel
near as possible to a structure. What is the minimum distance of the tail swing to the structure? 3. A crawler crane with counterweight over 7 feet distance above ground level, is set up and operational. What are the requirements for tail swing barricading? 4. A crane’s A-2-B is temporarily out of service. The operator has implemented the alternative safety requirement permitted by OSHA. What is the signal person’s duty regarding signaling when the A-2-B is not functioning? 5. A crane with a latch and pin boom configuration is set up. What hand signals will most likely not be used, and why not? This testing may be an oral or written test and must be followed up with a practical test. The signal person must then be evaluated by a competent person and found qualified or not. The signal person must have on the work site documented training stating each type of signaling, (hand signals, radio signals, etc.) for which he is found qualified. This can be in the form of a wallet card.
Please e-mail any comments, questions, or specific topics you would like to see addressed in this column to dave@islandcerts.org and we will certainly attempt to accommodate your requests.
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I WANNA By: R.D. Gibson
FEATURE STORY he evolution of rock music has helped shape the musical landscape. If you take a look at the history of rock and roll, you find its foundation laid in rhythm and blues. According to an article in The New Yorker, record labels, jukeboxes, and radio stations all had a hand in repackaging African-American music and voices for White audiences in the early to middle part of the twentieth century. However, despite the mark of the times, rock and roll music has symbolized angst, emboldened revolutions, and provided social commentary for the people. Though its packaging has changed, been stripped, and laden with saccharine for the masses, rock music still holds true to what it was meant to do – bring people together for a purpose. A quick search on Google about ‘rock stars turning 60 in 2018’, and be prepared to gasp, widen your eyes, and clutch your chest. The list includes the likes of Joan Jett, Nikki Sixx, Andrea Bocelli, Madonna, and ICE-T. Heck, even the Billboard Top 100 countdown is turning 60. These names and many more maintain that 60 looks good and is still kicking. Like the aforementioned names, a Guam rock star celebrates 60 years of rocking and helping set the foundation for commercial and construction industries in Guam. Hawaiian Rock Products has been one of the leaders in construction materials in Guam before every home on island had a television set. “Our dedication to consistently producing only the finest quality products has brought us to our current leadership role as the largest supplier of concrete, concrete products, aggregates and asphalt, in Micronesia,” boasts their website. Before the hustle and bustle of Pleasure Island in Tumon, before Guam was able to elect its own governor, before color television found its way into Guam homes, Hawaiian Rock Products was founded by Dillingham Corporation, a parent company, to pave asphalt on runways and taxiways at Andersen Air Force Base. From there, a budding partnership was born and flourished into 60 years of development and construction, and has woven its way into the fabric of this community. Over the years, and at the dawn of the military buildup, Hawaiian Rock Products’ signature white trucks with their yellow and red stripes have become synonymous with construction. It has everything to do with their extensive portfolio that encompasses basically anywhere concrete needs to be laid, including roadways and runways. These include the runways and taxiways for the Guam International Airport Authority and Andersen Air Force Base airfield, and the hardstands for the latter. Additionally, their work spans down hotel road in Tumon. If it has the words ‘Guam’, ‘Resort’, or ‘Hotel’, Hawaiian Rock Products probably had a hand in its construction. Their reach also spans into our housing and education communities, too. Paradise Estates subdivision, Ironwood Estates/Manor/Glen, Adacao and Liguan Elementary Schools, Astumbo Middle School, Okkodo High School have all experienced the Hawaiian Rock Product touch and their commitment to top-notch materials and services.
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Jerrold Johnson, President of Hawaiian Rock Products, says its employees are the key to its success. Beyond the competitive salaries and benefits, Hawaiian Rock Product “provides our employees with a path to a career, not simply a job.” This includes training, certification opportunities in different field areas, like lab testing and safety, as well as apprenticeship programs. More importantly, the success with their employees stems from the family environment they envelop. This has made it easy for them to keep employees long-term who know the value of their product and continue to push their quality products and services. This also promotes teamwork, one of the corporate tenets, which are: respecting diversity and team work, acting with integrity, speed, and determination, and making a tireless effort to meet the needs of their customers and society, according to Johnson. Johnson says, “60 years is a step in our ongoing effort to develop our employees, improve our products, [and] continue to build long lasting relationships with customers.”
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He continues saying that his team, which is made up of laborers, technicians, specialists, and craftsmen continuously promote the most integral elements of their business – safety, quality, and service. They are armed with the knowledge and expertise to tackle any project that comes their way, but also build up their community they live in as well. “Hawaiian Rock Products strives to be a good corporate citizen,” says Johnson. “Our goals are to recognize organizations helping people, providing opportunities, children in need, education and for the good of our community at large.” Over the next ten years, Johnson says with the increase in construction activity on island, there will be a need for quality materials. However, beyond the materials, there is a need to demonstrate longevity and building and strengthening unity. James Martinez, President of the Guam Contractors Association says, “I think Hawaiian Rock Products success here in Guam can be attributed to the company’s commitment to the community.” He went on discussing the career opportunities they provided to local residents 60 years ago, and the generosity they have shown
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in service and financial support to various programs throughout the island. “As one of the founding companies of the Guam Contractors Association, Hawaiian Rock Products has unselfishly supported the construction industry on Guam,” Martinez states. “It’s only fitting for a company that manufactures products that provide a solid foundation for most of the homes, commercial buildings, government facilities, schools, shopping centers and other concrete structures that still exists today, has also established a solid foundation for their business to thrive on Guam for last sixty years.” Martinez spoke briefly about a few clear examples of Hawaiian Rock Products’ commitment to working for a bigger cause. According to Martinez, in the face of “bad government policies” regarding adverse wages imposed on local contractors by the United States Department of Labor. In the late seventies Hawaiian Rock Products worked in synergy with Black Construction Corporation and Guam Contractors Association members to raise money to file a lawsuit against the USDOL. They eventually won the case, but left GCA in a tough spot financially, and these GCA members – Hawaiian Rock Products included – lent a hand to help the “GCA back on its feet.” They also displayed their commitment to the industry in the face of the fervent denial of H2B Visa Waivers by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. In 2015, all H2B visa applications and renewals were denied, which hurt the indus-
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try significantly because of the lack of a local workforce to accommodate the need. Even though Hawaiian Rock Products does not employ any H2B visa workers according to Martinez, they provided financial support as the GCA took the U.S. Department of Justice and USCIS to court. “Their commitment to the industry and the community speaks volumes of their character and business acumen,” emotes Martinez. It should be noted that GCA won motions for temporary injunction and a motion to establish all Guam contractors as a class in the lawsuit, and they’re now seeking a motion for a permanent injunction. It’s these instances among many that demonstrate the rock star status of a community partner that believes in bringing people to rise up and do the right thing. Over the years though, it has become apparent that rock and roll music wasn’t just about making noise or rising up against ‘the man’. Like rock and roll – and rhythm and blues before it – it was about laying foundations of something bigger than itself and building a community of enthusiasts. It was about bridging gaps in our communities. Hawaiian Rock Products has done the same thing in the last six decades – literally and figuratively. They have built a trusted name in the community. They have also built a family in their business that encompasses all of the vital components to a successful entity. Congratulations to the hardworking staff, management, and leaders at Hawaiian Rock Products.
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In our 10-week In ourlong 10-week long question became questionhow became do you how bring do you these bring these my brother myand brother I wereand trained I weretotrained utilize to utilize training attraining the center, at the wecenter, wouldwe transform would transform technologies together. together. This was This reallywas thereally theor 5-thousand hese skills. these In the skills. summertime, In the summertime, while whiletechnologies a 4a 4- or 5-thousand square foot square warehouse foot warehouse beginningbeginning of home theaters of homeand theaters security. and security. people were people on vacation, were on vacation, we were training we were training into vocational into vocational hands-onhands-on training space training space n the fieldinofthe construction field of construction working asworking as so that students so thatcould students install could drywall, install rip drywall, rip 32 | AUGUST2018
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WASHINGTON, July 27—ABC signed on to President Trump’s “Pledge to America’s Workers” at an event at the White House last week, committing to educating and developing at least 500,000 construction workers over the next five years. The pledge, which was signed by more than a dozen leading companies and industry trade associations, stressed the need to expand apprenticeship programs to educate current and future generations of America’s workforce. In total, the signers pledged to train more than 3.8 million people for new positions. Brianna DeAngelo, a second-year electrical apprentice with ABC member company Gaylor Electric Inc., who spoke at the event, emphasized how much she values the education and career opportunities her apprenticeship program provides. Dwana Grace and Eva Arriaga, both pipefitter apprentices with ABC member company S & B Engineers and Constructors Ltd., who were also part of the event, highlighted the benefits of careers in construction for women during an interview with Fox Business’ Varney & Co. “ABC is proud to join the White House in pledging to develop and support generations of skilled craftsmen and women who are building America,” said Greg Sizemore, ABC’s vice president of environment, health, safety and workforce development. “There are currently 500,000 open positions in the construction industry alone, a number which will continue to grow if we don’t join forces to expand registered and industry-recognized apprenticeship programs in the United States to fill skills gaps.” “Being an electrician is more than a job, it’s a career path,” said DeAngelo. “Through my apprenticeship program, I have learned a skilled trade that will afford me a fulfilling and well-paid lifelong career. And as older generations continue to retire, there will be a huge void in experienced construction workers if companies don’t continue to recruit and train young people like me to join the construction sector.” ABC members invest $1.1 billion on workforce development to educate more than 475,000 industry employees annually, and ABC chapters have set up more than 800 apprenticeship, craft training and safety programs across the United States. Yet more than 80 percent of ABC members report they have trouble finding skilled labor, which impacts construction firms of all sizes. And as the Construction Labor Market Analyzer projects a deficit of 1.1 million workers over the next decade, prioritizing apprenticeship and workforce development program is a key priority for ABC members.
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Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Other Construction Occupations
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Total Non-Construction H2-B Workers
Other Non-Construction Occupations
GUAM DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Alien Labor Processing Certification Division
4 76
4 25 15 0 1 0 5 3 0
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Carpenter Reinforcing Metalworker Structural Steelworker Plumber Sheetmetal Worker Heavy Equip. Operator Electrician Camp Cook Total Common Const.
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Total U.S. Workers
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Construction Non-Construction
Employers By Industry
Philippines Korea Japan Kiribati United Kingdom Australia Italy Peru Thailand Other Total by Nationality
Workers by Nationality
23
Cement Mason
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20.83%
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1.39%
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34.72%
6.94%
4.17% 0.00%
Other 0.00%
Peru 0.00%
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Camp Cook
Heavy Equip. Operator Electrician
Sheetmetal Worker
Reinforcing Metalworker Structural Steelworker Plumber
Carpenter
Cement Mason
Other
Thailand
Peru
Italy
Australia
United Kingdom
Kiribati
Japan
Korea
Philippines
United Kingdom 0.00%
Kiribati 0.00%
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Philippines 100.00%
Japan 0.00%
Australia 0.00%
Italy 0.00%
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