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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSTRUCTION NEWS BULLETIN
MARCH PRESIDENT’S LETTER
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S.A.M.E. update
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FEATURE STORY
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PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS
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OUTSTANDING IN THE FIELD
20
Military news
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Small business notes
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GREEN SPACE
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NEWSLINE
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Member benefits
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FEATURE STORY
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This month marks International Women’s Month and more specific to our industry, we celebrated Women in Construction (WIC) week from March 1 – 7, 2020. In celebration of Women in Construction, GCA will host a career exploratory event and launch the first annual Power Up; It’s a Mother Daughter Thing. We have invited the founder of this wonderful organization to come here to help us launch this event. Dr. Mittie Cannon, founder of Power Up Inc. whose mission is empowering young women in the industry, is inspiring and has brought much recognition to the opportunities that exist in construction especially to our young aspiring girls. In early 2015, Dr. Cannon began envisioning a program that would introduce young women and their mothers to exciting careers in construction. To ensure success in her programing, she sought out partnerships with industry leaders who had also expressed a desire in bringing about a more diverse construction industry workforce. Dr. Cannon leaned on her community, the construction industry and educational connections, and in October 2015, a collaborative partnership was formed to present the signature program: Power UP: It’s a Mother-Daughter Thing! This collaborative partnership has had tremendous success and challenges the perception of women in construction. Fueled by Dr. Cannon’s personal passion to address the labor shortage, this innovative initiative works diligently to attract, educate and retain youth. What started in Montgomery Alabama has now reached the shores of our tiny island in the Western Pacific as GCA launches what we hope will be an annual event Dr. Cannon remains passionate about creating opportunity for the craft professional — and particularly women in construction! Dr. Cannon will also be our keynote speaker during the March 18th GCA General Membership Luncheon meeting. Also, some great news for those members who have resolved to live a healthier lifestyle. The GCA Board of Directors have voted to approve a collaboration with a fitness gym offering a special and exclusive rate for GCA members to join their gym. The gym is CrossFit Latte Stone and is one of Guam’s premiere CrossFit boxes offering structured fitness training in a group setting. Their 5,000 sq. ft. fitness facility is conveniently located in Harmon/Dededo next to Guam Hardwood just off Rt. 16. They are a community driven box, supporting members and athletes of all fitness levels and goals and a member of GCA. They will become our first affinity program participant. The GCA Membership committee is continuing its work to provide affinity programs like this as a benefit to our GCA members and their employees. If you have some ideas to contribute in this regard, please call the GCA office and speak to Trevor Cruz about participating in this committee or any other GCA Committee for that matter. Make your membership in GCA work for you Get involved and join a committee. “You only get out of it what you put into it. If you are a sheep in this world, you’re not going to get much out of it.” — Greg Norman James A. Martinez President Guam Contractors Association
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SAVE THE DATE 19 MAR, 22 APR 2020 General Membership Meeting Hilton, Tumon 1130 - 1300 21 MAR 2020 8th Annual H. Dean Gillham Bridge Building Competition UOG, SBPA, Mangilao 0900 - 1300 31 MAR - 03 APR 2020 UOG Conference on Island Sustainability Hyatt Regency, Tumon 24 APR 2020 AWWA-HIWPS Training Workshop Westin, Tumon 9 MAY 2020 Charlie Corn Scholarship Golf Tournament Starts Guam Golf Resort, Dededo 11 - 13 MAY 2020 SAME Honolulu Post Industry Day 27 - 29 MAY 2020 Joint Engineer Training Conference, Washington, DC 13 JUN 2020 STEM Camp UOG, SBPA, Mangilao 0730 - 1700 Upcoming March Meeting
MAIN PRESENTATION Guam Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) Pandemic Annex Presented by: Charles Esteves Office of Civil Defense 19 MAR 2020
To commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME), the SAME Guam Post expanded this year’s Joint Meeting with other Architecture/Engineering/Construction (A/E/C) professional organizations into a Centennial Celebration! The SAME Guam Post Centennial Celebration was held on February 20, 2020 at the Hyatt Regency in Tumon with over 160 attendees. The SAME Guam Post welcomed SAME Executive Director, BG Joseph Schroedel, PE, F.SAME, USA (Ret.) as the Keynote Speaker for the event. According to Schroedel, “our Society is committed to building leaders and leading collaboration among government and industry to develop multidisciplined solutions to national security infrastructure challenges.” The Guam Post is well on its way in executing SAME’s 2025 Strategic Plan which consists of five goals:
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Opening Remarks: Governor of Guam Legislative Resolution History of SAME on Guam Charlie Corn Scholarship Golf Tournament
Keynote Speaker: Joseph Schroedel, Executive Director, SAME UOG School of Engineering, Student Chapter Main Presentation: CAPT Dan Turner Closing Remarks - Guam Post Future Social Networking
1. Strengthen Industry-Government Engagement: Through the organizing of several Guam Industry Forums, the Guam Post has played a large part in the collaboration among government and industry associated with the military build-up on Guam to foster communication and develop solutions. 2. Build and Sustain Resilient Communities: The Guam Post plans to leverage local partnerships to educate and train members and stakeholders on infrastructure risks, mitigation efforts and response strategies to natural and man-made threats. 3. Develop Leaders for the Profession: The Guam Post is committed to the development of leaders by supporting their active Young Members and Student Chapter at the University of Guam. 4. Enrich the STEM Pipeline for the Nation: The Guam Post is a strong supporter community Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs and events, including hosting a local STEM Camp, providing scholarships for future architects and engineers pursuing their education, and providing donations towards the construction of a new School of Engineering at the University of Guam. 5. Prepare Servicemembers and Veterans for the A/E/C Industry: The Guam Post supports veterans through donations and has led efforts for a Warrior-In-Transition Workshop and Career Symposium.
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MAIN PRESENTATION - RECAP NOTES CAPT Daniel Turner, P.E., NAVFAC Marianas Commanding Officer, Joint Region Marianas Regional Engineer
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Safety - Workforce Mishap Reduction: Increase Good Catch Reporting, High Risk Activity, Safe Acts For Employees (SAFE) Program, Safety Training Compliance A Year in Review (2019) H2B Labor Growth (249 to 988 workers) (7) DLA Tanks Repaired (3) MILCONs Completed BOSC Bridge #5 Awarded SAME Guam Industry Forum Guam MEC Conference
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Awarded 6 MILCONs (valued at $403M) One Guam Pillar: Utilities Northern Guam Lens Aquifer Monitoring ○ Anticipate construction start in August 2020 Data Sharing ○ Navy & GWA MOU, awaiting signatures Renewable Energy Initiatives ○ GPA and REPO signed a Lease Agreement for 164 acres of land at NBG Apra Harbor & South Finegayan ○ GPA soliciting for installation of ~38 MW of solar PV array with 100% energy-shifting battery storage Island Wide Power System Asset Transfer ○ Navy to transfer certain electrical assets and associated land interests to GPA. ○ Draft transfer package for Apra Substation site under review ○ Navy reviewing GPA request for additional land at Apra Heights Environmental Considerations Contractor responsible for Environmental Compliance ○ Guam EPA Air Emissions Permit (i.e. generators and fire pumps) ○ GEPA Solid Waste Permit Use experienced and qualified Env. Professionals w/ local knowledge ○ Cultural and Natural Resource Awareness ○ Protective measures for sensitive resource areas including archaeological monitoring or trans-location of flora/ fauna Keep activities with project boundaries (identified during NEPA, ESA and NHPA consultations) Additional requirements ○ Provisions for Invasive Species (CRB and LFA) ○ Hydrogeological assessments for sinkholes/ depressions. Munitions & Explosives of Concern (MEC) Explosive Safety Submission (ESS) Amendment 7 ○ Site-specific Annex for MEC classification ○ More clearly defined policy/requirements ○ Relief for previously disturbed areas ○ Enables new technologies and contractor innovation
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CNO Exemptions and Clarifications ○ E1-16B: Conditionally allows digging 36 inches below surface using 60mm precautions; creates soil management concern ○ Letter of Clarification: Not required to enforce safety buffers off DoD property, but does requires data collection and planning Way Ahead ○ After Action Reports CRITICAL! (Ref: NOSSAINST 8020.15D) ○ Contracts will not be closed out until AAR complete ○ Continue historical record development (Conceptual Site Model) ○ Encourage innovative technical approaches to MEC clearance Base Operating Support Services (BOS) New BOS contract: Anticipate award in Q4 FY20 Projected Workforce Growth Currently 114 Civilian Vacancies Est. 110 Additional Civilian Hires (FY20-28 to Support Expanding Operations) ○ Architects/Engineers, Engineering Technicians, Environmental Scientists, Contract Specialists, Real Estate Specialists, Information Tech Specialists, ○ Others: Business, Legal, Financial, Public Affairs and Safety Analysts/Specialists Small Business Participation Total contracts average about $294.5M annually over the last 5 years Energy Reduction / Resiliency Executed $2.8M for HVAC Efficiency Initiatives $86M in Ongoing/Future Energy Projects ○ Facility & Lighting Energy Improvements ○ HVAC & Facility Upgrades ○ 1.6MW Solar Farm ○ Smart Grid ○ Microgrid
2020 CHALLENGES
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Construction Growth/Labor FSC/BOS Contract Transition / Growth Off-Guam Programs (Tinian, Australia, Palau) MEC Program Maturity (MRESS Amendment 7, MEC Forum) Family Housing Replacement Program Industry Engagement / Partnership Existence & CompletenessFacilities Inventory Audit Financial System Learning Curve
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NAVFAC MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM - FUTURE PROJECTS
CAPT Daniel Turner, P.E., NAVFAC Marianas Commanding Officer, Joint Region Marianas Regional Engineer PROJECT TITLE
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P-459 P-879 P-554 P-690 P-3105 P-669 P-491 P-710 P-9030 P-9040
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$50M - $100M $1M - $5M $10M - $25M $5M - $10M $50M - $100M $5M - $10M $50M - $100M $5M - $10M $25M - $50M $1M - $5M
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FY20 FY20 FY20 FY20 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY20 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY19 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY19 FY20 FY17 FY18 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY16 FY19
Tinian AAFB Tinian Tinian AAFB NBG AAFB NBG NBG AAFB NBG NBG NBG NBG AAFB NBG NBG NBG NBG NBG NBG NBG NBG AAFB AAFB AAFB AAFB AAFB NBG AAFB AAFB AAFB
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Sep 2020 Sep 2020 Sep 2020 Sep 2020 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
FUEL TANKS W/ RECEIPT PIPELINE & HYDRANT SYS CONSOLIDATED CONTINGENCY CENTER PARKING APRON AIRFIELD DEVELOPMENT PHASE 1 AIRFIELD DAMAGE REPAIR WAREHOUSE BASE ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING AT FINEGAYAN MUNITIONS STORAGE IGLOOS PHASE 4 DISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSE FAC CONTROLS UPGRADE FOR NBG SMART GRID ORDNANCE OPERATIONS ADMIN CENTRAL FUEL STATION CENTRAL ISSUE FACILITY EARTH COVERED MAGAZINES BASE WAREHOUSE STANDOFF WEAPONS COMPLEX MSA 2 INDIVIDUAL COMBAT SKILLS TRAINING COMBINED EOD FACILITY BACHELOR ENLISTED QUARTERS E BACHELOR ENLISTED QUARTERS G BACHELOR ENLISTED QUARTERS C BACHELOR ENLISTED QUARTERS K JOINT COMMUNICATIONS CENTER FIRE STATION FINEGAYAN MACHINE GUN RANGE (INCR 1) MACHINE GUN RANGE (INCR 2) MUNITIONS STORAGE IGLOOS, PHASE 2 WATER WELL FIELD SATCOM C4I FACILITY NAVY-COMMERCIAL TIE-IN HARDENING EARTH COVERED MAGAZINES PRTC ROADS HAYMAN MUNITIONS STORAGE IGLOOS MSA2
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PREYING ON CURIOSITY AND ERROR by: R.D. Gibson
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Last year, Bird Box was released on Netflix and created a lot of buzz about its leading lady, Sandra Bullock; like Generation Z had no concept about who Sandra Bullock was and what an amazing actress she is; after all, she has been in the industry longer than a lot of them have been alive.
vigilant. “Be skeptical when receiving emails of alarm forcing you to act now,” he stated. He added that phishing or spear phishing attacks happen all too frequently when links are clicked and users are brought to an infected website where malware is being used - without the user even knowing it!
Social media lit up. “That Lady from Bird Box”. *Gasp* We are talking about the same woman who single-handedly saved the contestants at the Miss United States pageant (“Miss Congeniality”), she brought her sister’s boyfriend back from the dead as a witch (“Practical Magic”), roped in seven other amazing women to snatch a necklace at the Met Gala (“Ocean’s 8”), and drove “a really big Pinto” through Los Angeles and helped Keanu Reeves save its passengers from a literal ticking time bomb! She has done almost everything literally!
What we thought was meant to help us get information at the drop of a hat, has piled on another layer of anxiety for how we interact on the Internet. Another risk users can fall victim to is baiting, which employs the use of external drives like USBs, and gets users to open files with malware to do their bidding.
But, in the middle of the 90s, Bullock took on a role as Angela Bennett as a computer programmer who had her identity erased after she is given highly-sensitive government-type conspiracy information on - wait for it - a floppy disk. If you have never seen it, there has to be a copy of it somewhere on the information superhighway. From the film, the world would get just a glimpse at how much the Internet and computers could affect our lives. Fast forward 25 years later, the Internet is literally at our fingertips. Phones, laptops, wireless Internet, screengrabs, screenshots, global messaging, and transferring information has changed a lot - exponentially. Shopping, business transactions, the sharing of information, images, and so much more has opened everyone with WiFi and a cellular phone access to other people’s information; and this information can be used for more than just paperwork.
And then there’s ransomware. (Where are they even coming up with these names?) Cruz stated, “Many state Governments have fallen victim to ransomware.” He added how important information is technically held hostage until a ‘ransom’ is paid. It’s also a close relative to the phishing emails. According to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), there has been an increase in ransomware incidents throughout the globe. Seems atrocious, yes? Even moreso, according to the World Economic Forum, “one in four youth in the United States will experience identity theft or fraud by the age of 18.” These kids are on apps like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok; What more for reputable businesses where a questionable link was clicked via email? CISA is part of the Department of Homeland Security after being created by President Donald Trump in 2018. Their work entails federal network protection, comprehensive cyber protection, and infrastructure resilience and field operations, and emergency communications according to their website.
According to CISCO - a leader in information technology, networking, and cybersecurity solutions throughout the world, “Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks.” The website elaborated on cyberattacks, directly mentioning “accessing, changing, or destroying sensitive information; extorting money from users; or interrupting normal business processes.” This just got real.
Jenna Blas, Public Information Officer from the Guam Homeland Security Office of Civil Defense said, “It is important, especially in this time of advanced technology when many businesses, including critical infrastructure agencies are reliant on cyber technology to conduct business.” She added, “Without good cyber hygiene, these entities risk the threat of having their cyber data breached, stolen, or shut down or worse, having customer data compromised.”
Raise your hand if you have ever received one of those emails that said, “your information has been compromised, blah, blah, blah”. It isn’t because someone may have just taken your information, but even that the company or program you trusted with it had holes in their systems through which someone came in and snagged the information. Even though most of the world is permanently attached to technology, it feels like someone violated that trust.
She commented with technological advancements throughout the world “cybersecurity is an emergent threat”. For Blas and Cruz, the community should remain educated and vigilant with how they use technology and navigate cyberspace. “The cyber adversaries are everywhere, and prey on the uninformed and the complacent,” said Blas.
Ed Cruz stated, “Our information is personal and sacred.” He added, “Access should only be given with explicit permission.” And, cybersecurity goes beyond the ‘strong password suggestions’ we are offered. In an article for HelpNetSecurity.com, cybersecurity concerns and spending is rising, but so are opportunities for potential breaches. As the article cited in a 2019 report, nearly 1,000 businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and healthcare providers were impacted by these breaches, and it cost them nearly $7.5B. For Cruz, one of the most concerning cybersecurity risks deals with social engineering, which he explains, “preys on human curiosity and error.” He pointed directly to phishing; coincidentally when an email sounds ‘fishy’ and just too good to be true, businesses and individuals alike should be Like Us On Facebook
Randy Linco, an InfoSec recruiter and trainer, Certified Ethical Hacker, and consultant, stated, “Information is currency on the dark web. How much is your identity worth?” He elaborated how people online are working overtime gathering information on anyone and anything. Linco pulls several pop culture references, including TV shows like NCIS and Black Mirrors to the Hollywood blockbusters, like The Social Network and Swordfish. And victims follow anywhere on the spectrum of vulnerability - company CEOs and bosses to average, everyday salarymen and women. Linco talked about how compromised credit cards and social security number information are not at the forefront of cybersecurity issues, but “our social-media driven lives put us at risk.” He added, “It's not a matter of whether or not we're willing to ‘accept’ the risk - it's whether or not we have an idea of the so-called "attack surface" and what can be used against us. It's not always apparent and not always
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immediate.” More pointedly, he cited information from Allaboutcookies.org while talking about cookies used on popular social media sites, like Facebook. Cookies collect bits and pieces of user’s personal information, like email addresses, passwords, friends, types of posts, and ‘likes’. This can also be used to build an identity about users based on their online behavior. In addition to cookies, cybersecurity can always boomerang its way around plain old data breaches. But, according to Linco, it takes a conscious effort every day to make sure we know what we’re up against and the consequences. From the common, everyday websurfer to larger businesses, working with cybersecurity and requires “understanding the risks and putting together a realistic, consistent, and scalable security education and training plan…” With literally almost every bit of information on devices, it isn’t difficult to navigate our way to educating ourselves and taking a minute or five to read up on protecting our information - heck, some of them are video tutorials on YouTube. The Guam Homeland Security Office advised businesses to practice several “simple steps” to improve cybersecurity. These include the use and regularly updating anti-virus and anti-spyware softwares, secure Internet connections with firewalls, establish and implement security practices to protect sensitive information, invest in data loss prevention software, and train employees on ‘cyber hygiene’, among others. Cruz simply advised to stop when something is suspicious, question everything that comes up on a screen, and look at the legitimacy of emails or any communication. Sometimes it’s taking a step back from what we’re already doing and examining how we can make it better. Linco said, “Ease up on the paranoia and FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt) and open up conversations based on what we're actually seeing.” It’s also important to talk about real-world concepts and incidents. He pointed to very common cybersecurity red flags, including catfishing, having unknown or unfamiliar information come up on a credit report, having computers slow down because of the malware and adware, and accounts opening up in your name, just to name a few. Incidents like these require a broader conversation with professionals and have an opportunity to learn how to take preventative measures rather than reactive ones when it could be too late. With how much information the general public actually puts out there, it doesn’t seem too difficult for someone to take that information and share it. It requires users, businesses, government agencies, and even young children to get a little education about what it is they’re working with, and how they can protect their information. Earlier this year, another film from the 90s called Hackers popped back up. It was one of Angelina Jolie’s first features; a cult classic. It was about a group of pre-millenium, high school computer geniuses who began working on a way to bring down a corporation for its extortion practices. Through all of the keyboard clacking and “who has the better, more elaborately designed laptop” competitions, it shed some light on just what anyone with an Internet connection could literally do at that time with a plain old connection to a landline; imagine what it is like now.
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Some Basic Tips 1. Keep Your Software Up to Date • Turn on automatic system updates for your device • Make sure your desktop web browser uses automatic security updates • Keep your web browser plugins like Flash, Java, etc. updated 2. Use Anti-Virus Protection & Firewall 3. Use Strong Passwords & Use a Password Management Tool • Drop the complex mixture of upper case, symbols, and numbers. Instead, make it a phrase that you can remember like “!L!k3Chocolat3!c3cr3amW!thNoNuts”. • Don’t use the same password twice. • The password should contain at least one lowercase letter, one uppercase letter, one number, and four symbols but not the following &%#@_. • Never leave a password hint out in the open or make it publicly available for hackers to see • Reset your password if you forget it. 4. Use Two-Factor or Multi-Factor Authentication 5. Learn about Phishing Scams – be very suspicious of emails, phone calls, and flyers • Don’t open email from people you don’t know • Hover over a link to discover where it directs to • Be suspicious of the emails sent to you in general – look and see where it came from and if there are grammatical errors • Malicious links can come from friends who have been infected too. 6. Protect Your Sensitive Personal Identifiable Information (PII) 7. Use Your Mobile Devices Securely • Create a Difficult Mobile Passcode – Not Your Birthdate or Bank PIN • Install Apps from Trusted Sources • Keep Your Device Updated – Hackers Use Vulnerabilities in Unpatched Older Operating Systems • Avoid sending PII or sensitive information over text message or email 8. Don’t Use Public WFi 9. Review Your Accounts & Credit Reports Often for Changes
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COMPANY: America’s Best Electricmart
POSITION: Plumber Supervisor
POSITION: Sales Associate
YEARS IN SERVICE: 16
YEARS IN SERVICE: 9
What is the most interesting thing about working here, and about the work you do? Every day is a new day with new assignments, new jobsites, new customers from every sector, residential, commercial government. What are the 3 benefits you’ve discovered about working here that you weren’t aware of when you started? 1. Training on different areas of plumbing 2. Achieve certification through hard work and company’s support 3. 401k, profit sharing and life insurance What are your thoughts about the company’s vision and direction, and role in helping us achieve them? Working in a family business that my grandfather started is rewarding, I got to work under his wing and now that he is retired he asks me about what I am doing and because of the changing technology there are many things I do now that he hadn’t used during his time. Truth be told, it is hard at times but we try our best and remember that this is something that was started to support our family and hopefully will continue for generations past mine. What advice would you give to someone who’s thinking about applying for a job with us? You have to be interested in plumbing, be able to tolerate some of the sites we encounter, it is a dirty job but someone’s gotta do it, and we get the honor of doing it and getting paid. And when you encounter challenges, step back and take another look, do not be afraid to ask for help and think of all the possibilities.
What is the most interesting thing about working here, and about the work you do? The most enjoyable part of my job is I like working and I love my job. What are the 3 benefits you’ve discovered about working here that you weren’t aware of when you started? 1. Good salary 2. Full benefits 3. Good employee, employers relationship What are your thoughts about the company’s vision and direction, and role in helping us achieve them? The mission encompassess all the concrete goals that have been laid out. What advice would you give to someone who’s thinking about applying for a job with us? If you work hard and keep your eyes and mind open to opportunities; learning electrical materials and trade skills, you’ll find many uses for them throughout your life. When you tell people about your job, what is one thing that surprises them, or gets them excited about the work you do? That I know my craft especially electrical materials. Tell me about yourself, family, likes and hobby? I proudly say that I am a very hardworking person. And I truly believe that honesty is the best policy. I work hard because my family is my inspiration and love of my life.
When you tell people about your job, what is one thing that surprises them, or gets them excited about the work you do? That I was able to finish the work and solve their problem. I do the best I can and with attention to detail for a professional outcome. Tell me about yourself, family, likes and hobby? I enjoy my relaxation time, watching Youtube videos of plumbing fails and new technology. I like going to the range and shooting guns and also playing video games.
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SMALL BIZ NOTES NAVFAC Marianas awarded about $71.8M in contracts from October 2019 through February 2020 on which Small Business (SB) concerns may participate as prime or subcontractors. Of that amount, about $66.3M was awarded to SB concerns to provide a variety of products and services on Guam. Socio-economic breakdown of the SB awards are: - $58.6M - Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) - $54.3M - HUBZone Small Business (HZSB) - $8.4M - Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) - $2M - Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) The sum of the figures above exceed the overall SB awards of $66.3M because some SB concerns qualify for multiple socio-economic categories. Significant SB awards in February: • Serrano Construction And Development Corp. was • Advance Management, Inc. was awarded about $864K to awarded about $1.1M to provide a permanent generator provide custodial services on Naval Base Guam. • Pacific Federal Management, Inc. was awarded about $1.2M and enclosure on Naval Base Guam. to provide grounds maintenance and tree trimming services • Guahan Waste Control Inc. was awarded about $837K to provide solid waste collection and recycling services on at Naval Base Guam and Andersen Air Force Base. • Serrano Construction And Development Corp. was awarded Naval Base Guam. • Serrano Construction And Development Corp. was about $490K to replace a waterline on Naval Base Guam. • Modern International, Inc. was awarded about $981K replace awarded about $10.8M to renovate unaccompanied access hatch covers of water tanks at various locations on enlisted housing at Andersen Air Force Base. Naval Base Guam. Source: Federal Procurement Data System – Next Generation (FPDS-NG)
TIME MANAGEMENT HACKS How often do you have complete control of your day? As a leader or manager, you oftentimes have a schedule crammed with meetings and commitments, but all it takes is an unplanned event to pop up and throw everything off.
Shorten your meetings: While meetings are important for communication, they can really take up some time. Combine meetings and make them brief, giving yourself and others more time to work on other taskings.
Here are some things you can do to increase productivity and avoid a crisis:
Schedule nothing: Build in a buffer by setting aside blocks of time during which you can catch up, get ahead, or address any unexpected problems.
Start your day by planning: Begin each day with a 15 minute planning period, during which you highlight two or three tasks that must be completed by the end of the day. Prioritize your tasks: Prioritize tasks based on urgency to ensure that tasks requiring your immediate attention get done first. You may not complete all the work in the limited time you have so you may have to defer simpler tasks for later.
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Draw a line: Figure out how much work is too much. Reduce your workload if you cannot manage without it affecting your well-being. Delegate some of the work or seek assistance on more difficult tasks. Cut down on decision fatigue: Reduce the number of decisions you make in a day by streamlining your choices, saving that mental energy for more critical tasks. Delegation of simpler tasks eases up decision making.
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Teaming and Joint Ventures What are they and which is right for your business? The Guam PTAC will discuss the federal regulations related to these arrangements and discuss ways to use these arrangements effectively.
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
How to Get 8(a) Certified The SBA's 8(a) Program was created to help small, disadvantaged businesses compete in the federal procurement market. The Guam PTAC will help you navigate the forms and requirements of the 8a program.
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Register at: guamptac.ecenterdirect.com For Project Management Professionals, Guam PTAC workshops may count toward your annual Professional Development Unit (PDU) goals! For more information, contact the Guam PTAC at (671) 735-2552 or visit www.guamptac.com
The SBA's All Small Business Mentor-Protege program is modeled after the 8(a) Mentor-Protege Program. The Guam PTAC will update you on the eligibility requirements and how to apply.
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Microgreens
Big and Bold Flavors in Tiny Packages First off, for those who are new to microgreens... They are referred to as baby edible versions of your typical vegetables & herbs. They are not to be confused with sprouts, which are simply germinated seeds. Microgreens go a step further and are more mature than sprouts, taking around one to three weeks to grow; sprouts take under a week to grow. Microgreens are grown in soil or other types of planting medium while sprouts germinate in water. Microgreens are packed with flavor and often used as garnishes; sprouts are great for crunch and do not hold as much nutritional value as microgreens. Common varieties of microgreens that are grown on the Tiny Greens Guam farm include Amaranth, Arugula, Basil, Cabbage, Celery, Kale, Cilantro, Cress, Mustard, Parsley, Radish, Pac Choi and Sunflower. Several varieties can be mixed together to create combinations of tastes, textures and colors. Many of these microgreens can be found in your dishes at the many fine dining restaurants on Guam.
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While there is still so much research that needs to be done on the nutritional value of microgreens, according to the USDA National Nutrient Database, Microgreen leaves possess higher nutritional densities in comparison with nutritional concentrations in mature leaves. The US Department of Agriculture has said in a study, the leaves of almost all microgreens have “four to six times more nutrients than the mature leaves of the same plant.” Aside from its superior nutrition, our microgreens are grown using techniques that do not damage the environment and generate little to no food waste during meal prep and cooking. Chemicals are never used so you know that what you are consuming is clean and safe. And because they are grown locally, this eliminates the need for long-distance transport, reducing fossil fuel consumption and providing consumer-access to more nutrient dense produce. Microgreen production can diversify your diet as many varieties can be easily produced and consumed
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by individuals at home, leading to diversity of food production systems that can combat the challenges and threats our environment and long industrial food chains are currently facing. Not to mention, Microgreens are seriously adorable! I encourage you to give these tiny greens a try. They’re great for your health, grown using techniques that protect the environment, you’ll be supporting local farmers and learning to grow it yourself can help diversify your diet and promote food security. Anyone interested in growing their own microgreens at home can contact the non-profit organization, Guåhan Sustainable Culture. They conduct hands-on microgreen workshops and other classes that help combat food insecurity by teaching individuals how to grow and harvest their own food. Michelle Crisostomo Owner, Tiny Greens Guam Co-founder and President, Guåhan Sustainable Culture
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ABC Names the 2020 Top Performers in U.S. Commercial and Industrial Construction
WASHINGTON, March 10—Associated Builders and Contractors today released its 2020 Top Performers lists, which recognize ABC member contractors’ achievements in safety, quality, diversity and project excellence ranked by work hours, with special designations identified.
Construction ranked #29 in ABC’s Top 120 General Contractors. Landscape Management Inc. ranked #19 in the ABC’s Top 30 Specialty Contractors. Congratulations to our GCA members for their accomplishments and impressive showing ABC’s Top ranking of contractors in the nation.
Published as a supplement to Construction Executive magazine, the ABC Top Performers lists identify the Top 200 Performers, Top 120 General Contractors, Top 30 Electrical Contractors, Top 20 Plumbing/HVAC Contractors and Top 30 Specialty Contractors, all of which have earned the elite Accredited Quality Contractor credential, as well as the Top 75 Performers With Special Designations.
“ABC Top Performers demonstrate the highest commitment to world-class safety, craftmanship, workforce development and community engagement in the merit shop construction industry,” said Michael Bellaman, president and chief executive officer of ABC. “These rankings highlight companies that are leading our industry as we adopt innovative technologies, tackle industry-wide challenges such as the workforce shortage and embrace the opportunities of a new decade.” To be eligible, Top Performers demonstrated world-class safety performance by achieving Gold status or higher in ABC’s STEP Safety Management System, which makes the top-performing contractors up to 827% safer than
Three GCA members made the list. They include Hensel Phelps who ranked #7, Black Construction Corporation ranked #56 and Landscape Management Inc. (LMS) ranked #107 on ABC’s Top 200 Performers. In addition, Hensel Phelps and ranked #5 in and Black
the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics industry average, according to the ABC 2020 Safety Performance Report. The Top Performers were ranked by size based on the number of hours worked in 2018, as reported in their 2019 STEP applications. The listings highlight contractors that have earned ABC’s Accredited Quality Contractor credential for their commitment to corporate responsibility in quality, safety, talent management, education, community relations and diversity; those that won national Excellence in Construction,® Safety Excellence and Diversity Excellence awards; and those that hold designations awarded to diverse companies to help procure work from government and private entities. Access the 2020 Top Performers list at abc.org/topperformers Additionally, ABC filed comments as a member of the Waters Advocacy Coalition.
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