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TRADES ACADEMYGCA Building Skills For A Lifetime THETEAMTHEDIRECTORS THEEDITORIALS Guam Contractor’s Association (GCA) in conjunction with Adztech and Public Relations, Inc. publishes the Construc tion News Bulletin (CNB) monthly. Reproduction of materials appearing in this publication is strictly forbidden without written permission by GCA. While we always strive for accuracy, we will from time to time overlook mistakes. In order to help us improve the quality and accuracy of this publication, we ask that you take the time to look at the information provided and notify GCA or Adztech of any corrections as needed. Opinions and editorial content of this publication may not necessarily be those of the publisher, production team, staff, GCA members, GCA Board of Directors and Foradvertisers.moreinformation about advertising in the GCA Construction News Bulletin contact the advertising department at (671) 477-1239/2239 or email at Distributedadztech@teleguam.net.toGCAmembers or can be obtained by stopping by the Guam Contractors’ Association office located at 506 Mariner Ave., Barrigada, Guam To96913find out more about how you can become a GCA member contact Guam Contractors’ Association at Tel: (671) 647-4840/41 Fax: (671) 647-4866 or Email: Postmaster.www.guamcontractors.orggca@teleguam.net.Sendaddress changes to Guam Contractors’ Association, located at 506 Mariner Ave., Barrigada, Guam 96913 step.Butsuccessfulthingsdestination.SafetyTheCOVER:TrevorFrancineElaineDesireeGCARodneyR.D.JoanneJoannaCONTRIBUTINGAdztechEDITOR:BurtPHOTOGRAPHY:ChristopherJasonPRODUCTION:JacethADGeriLEAD:PRODUCTIONJamesPUBLISHER:MartinezTEAMLeonGuerreroSALES:DuenasDavis“Taco”RowlandSardomaWRITERS:RupleySablanMessierGibson“RJ”RicarteSTAFF:LizamaGogueTaitagueCruzS.T.E.P.stoSafety.isajourneyandaTherearemanythatcontributetoacultureofsafety.allstartwiththatfirstPRESIDENT James MartinezGuamContractors’ Association CHAIRMAN & PAST CHAIRMAN Bill BeeryTutujan Hill Group VICE CHAIRMAN Joe RobertoEast Island Tinting SECRETARY/TREASURER MatthewDylanHunterMechanical Construction Services CONTRACTOR DIRECTORS: Don McCannBlack Construction Corporation KathleenPacificDavid Rim Constructors Brian HolmHensel Phelps Albert SmithSmithBridge Guam Soraya VongjalornVertexGuam AJ PerezHawaiian Rock Products ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS: Mark CruzMidPac Far East Jose GarciaFirst Hawaiian Bank Camilo LorenzoMatson Navigation Geri LeonAdztechGuerreroAdvertising and PR Guam AssociationContractors 4 AUGUST 2022 EDITORIALS www.guamcontractors.orgCONSTRUCTION NEWS BULLETIN
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On July 28th, the SAME Guam Post held their annual Warrior Transition Brief at Top ‘O Mar. The event provides career guidance for active duty military personnel who may consider transitioning into the private sector now or in the future. We thank our panel of speakers for their valuable time and expert advice on how to successfully move from the military to the private employment sector. Common sentiments from all speakers were learning to translate military experience jargon to civilian language, thinking outside the box with your skills, providing as much detail in your work experiences, knowing your audience (the interviewer, the company, and the position), and being honest on your strengths and weaknesses. “Know what are your transferrable skills. Come preparedknow the company and the position you are applying for.”
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The Guam Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) is offering FREE webinars to the public for August 2022. Webinars run from 10am-11:30am and will be conducted via Zoom. Links to the live webinar and the webinar evaluation will be emailed to all registered attendees 15 minutes before the start of the webinar. Register Forguamptac.ecenterdirect.comat:moreinformation,contactthe Guam PTAC at (671) 735-2552 or visit www.guamptac.com GUAM PTAC FREE Live Webinars 8/18 2 022 Marketing to the Federal Government The government buys products and services differently than the private sector. The Guam PTAC will discuss marketing strategies, essential documents, and how to get your company noticed by government buyers. FREE EveryWebinarsLiveThursday!8/25 2 022 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. Teaming and Joint Ventures SMALL BUSINESS NOTES
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Hafa adai everyone, As outgoing president, I would like to introduce you to our new board. We have Lucia Wood as our new president, Crystal Cruz-Herrera as our president-elect, Peggy Denney as our vice-president, Joanna Sablan as our Secretary, Ann Marie Pelobello as our treasurer, and Drina Pelobello, Dr. Sam Mabini-Young, and Tricia Nauta as our directors. We all look forward to another year of community events, scholarship awardees and mentoring. We are proud of how we have been able to further our women’s careers in construction and community efforts. As we come out of this pandemic, and try to assume our new normal, we are looking forward to achieving our old normal of getting together and enhancing our community.
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Making SAFETY a part of our DNA
Mastriani, CSP, Health Safety and Environmental Manager for APTIM Federal Services, LLC Pacific Region, recognizing and celebrating safety throughout the industry “raises the bar for safety performance expectations.”
Mastriani continued, “[Commitment to safety is] not just about saying how committed you are to safety – it’s about showing it too.” Additionally, safety needs to be practiced at all levels of an organization every day by everybody in a company. Mastriani stated, “The industry continues to learn and grow regarding keeping people safe at work.” Mastrini pointed to how technology and best practices can be used to improve safety and performance.
Growth is something people and entities can only see and track over time; it doesn’t happen overnight. Construction sites, classrooms, laboratories, board rooms, and others spaces witness how people and concepts develop and mature over time. Some of the tallest, safest, sturdiest buildings were once ideas drawn on paper; medical advances were once based on hypotheses and tests; the greatest marketing plans were spurred by collaboration between partners; the student who struggled the most at the beginning of the school year realized their potential and talents with guidance, intervention, and support.
Oftentimes, the thing that gets in the way of growth is the inability to see past the obstacles that life puts in our way. Sometimes we have to remind ourselves that it is okay to make mistakes and to learn from them; that we will not always understand a concept or make the connections the first time; sometimes it takes getting out of our comfort zones. It all comes down to the effort we put into something; something we previously shared in a feature last year regarding ‘grit’ from Dr. Angela Lee Duckworth. Grit can be attributed to a concept from Dr. Carol Dweck called growth Thoughmindset.usuallyreferenced in an education setting, growth mindset is something identifiable throughout various workspaces. The overall question is what motivates us to excel and succeed. According to Dr. Dweck in a piece she wrote for the Harvard Business Review 1. , “When entire companies embrace a growth mindset, their employees report feeling far more empowered and committed; they also receive far greater organizational support for collaboration and innovation.” It is easy to see how Guam contractors and businesses demonstrated grit and have persevered through arguably some of the most difficult years in recent history. Tackling a global pandemic, training and growing the workforce in the industry, and continuously building on its successes in education and safety are no small feats. They showcase the industry’s commitment to deliver the best services and serve as reasons to celebrate and recognize exemplary Inbusinesses.2020,thirteen companies were recipients of the Associated Builders and Contractors’ STEP Awards. At every level - bronze to platinum - the awards symbolize a company’s commitment to safety and serve as a refinement tool for best practices. The STEP Awards’ website states “Participating ABC member firms measure their safety processes and policies on 25 key components through a detailed questionnaire with the goal of implementing or enhancing safety programs that reduce jobsite incidents.”
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Further, Mastrini commented how “this keeps the industry moving in the right direction.” APTIM is also a first-time STEP award recipient, receiving the Diamond award. She added how notices of awards the company receives are shared because “when we spotlight consistent safe actions and safe behaviors at work through awards and recognition, we are showing our employees, teams, and clients that this is a core value of our business.”
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Stewart stated a positive safety culture creates a happy and healthy environment for employees because it engages every one of them. “[It] creates an environment where each individual’s concerns or ideas can be discussed and/or implemented and employees receive training more often, creating a sense of ownership and responsibility for their Forwork.”Maura
Last year, there were nineteen companies doing business in Guam who received STEP recognition; six of them are first-time awardees. Pacific Rim Constructors, Inc. is one such first-time recipient. President Keith Stewart shared what an honor and privilege it is being recognized with the ABC’s STEP Silver Award. Stewart stated the company is dedicated and committed “to continually raise the bar when it comes to our company’s safety performance and the total human health of our employees,” adding how they continue to search actively for ways to improve on their safety standards. He added, “Every advancement we have made in safety has been because of our participation in the STEP process, and with this award, we are assured that Pacific Rim is keeping up with the most current safety But,techniques.”moreover, he linked the company’s positive safety culture to overall employee safety, productivity, attendance, and quality of work. He credited these with reduction of overall cost and successful completion of projects. Stewart commented, “We believe that our employees are our most important assets and that their safety and the safety of our subcontractors, and customers at the worksite is our greatest responsibility.”
As we see an increased number in recognition of organizations in their commitment toward safety, it is important we move forward with a mindset that growth is attainable at various levels and that improvement comes from looking within and seeing what can be made better. The recognition can come later. On behalf of the Guam Contractors Association, congratulations to all the ABC
STEP Award recipients of 2022!
Core Tech International Fargo Pacific, Inc. Landscape Management Systems Pacific Rim Construction Smithbridge Guam, Inc. **Names bolded are first-time
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Surmise it to say that a key component of these awardsat any level - is about more than just a commitment and dedication to overall safety, but continued improvement - ‘raising the bar’; reviewing how companies can make workspaces and processes safer because what it comes down to having employees, teams, and clients understand safety is a core value of the company, like Mastriani shared, and a company having a positive safety culture, like Stewart mentioned.
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Mangilao Solar, LLC Guam President Jeong Heon Kim said, “We are grateful for our partnership with GPA. Our company takes great pride in providing energy for this wonderful community that has embraced Dignitariesus.”toured the Mangilao Solar Farm control room to observe real-time operation of the 60 megawatts solar plant as it delivers clean energy into the island wide grid.
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Guam Ukudu Power, LLC CEO Jeong Irl Min said,
“We are very pleased by our partnership with KEPCO and EWP, and we thank KEPCO Vice President Lee and EWP President Kim and their staff for their tremendous efforts. These components – the Ukudu Power Plant and Mangilao Solar Farm – are integral parts of GPA’s Clean Energy Master Plan. We are ready to take the next step toward securing a more reliable and affordable energy future for our ratepayers,” said GM Benavente.
Ukudu Power Plant and Mangilao Solar Farm big steps towards GPA’s clean, reliable and affordable energy plan
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(Fadian, Guam) – On Wednesday, July 20, 2022, KEPCO Guam, in partnership with the Guam Power Authority (GPA), broke ground at the site of the anticipated Ukudu Power Plant in Dededo and officially opened its Mangilao Solar Farm, which has already been providing 60 MW to Guam’s power grid since June 2022. Guests including Governor Lou Leon Guerrero, Senators from the 36th Guam Legislature, Mayors of Dededo and, Mangilao, as well as other dignitaries were given a shuttled tour of the future site of the Ukudu plant. Dignitaries and GPA General Manager John Benavente, P.E. joined KEPCO’s executives as they broke ground on the new site. The Ukudu Plant is the cornerstone for GPA’s clean energy plan for clean, reliable and affordable energy by 2025. The groundbreaking event was then followed by a visit to KEPCO’s solar farm in Sasayan Valley to officially open the solar farm with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The tour started and ended at the Lotte Hotel.
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GM Benavente stated after the tour, “Today’s event is a pronouncement of the incredible future of power generation for the people of Guam. The new Ukudu plant will create great efficiency and stability for our power system that we will see a significant reduction in emissions and power costs. The Mangilao Solar Farm is a tremendous step in our goal of becoming 100% reliable on renewables by 2045.”
“Once Ukudu Power Plant is completed in 2024, it will serve as Guam’s baseload power plant contributing to grid stability and energy savings for the island.” The new Ukudu Power plant will save millions of dollars annually in avoided fuel costs, resulting in lower power bills. The new plant, coupled with 25% renewable energy sources which GPA is implementing, will reduce our annual fuel consumption by about 49 million gallons per year in 2025 reducing fuel costs by about 100 million dollars a KEPCOyear.
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ABC has made it a strategic priority for all of its members and chapters to commit to reducing suicide in the construction industry through its Total Human Health Initiative 1. ABC and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention formed a collaborative partnership in March to address mental health and suicide prevention throughout the U.S. construction industry. In 2020, the Centers for Disease Control reported 2 that the construction industry had one of the highest rates of suicide among their workers. The predominance of construction workers have similar demographics to the broader at-risk •population:Construction workers are mostly males. Males are more likely to die by •suicide.Theaverage age of a construction worker is over 40 and increasing at a faster rate than the average age for all workers in the United States. Suicide is highest among older •individuals.Militaryveterans and targeted youth populations are coming into the construction trades and face physical and psychological challenges, as well as social risk factors and influences. These factors lead to higher suicide rates in these
mediaserviceAdministrationMentalfromotherawarenessAccesspreventconstructionsuicide.comatresourcesforraisingofthe988hotlineandmentalhealthcrisisservicestheSubstanceAbuseandHealthServices6,includingpublicannouncementsandsocialsharables. Spread the Word: The National 988 Suicide Lifeline Has Launched 1. https://www.abc.org/Safety/Total-Human-Health 2. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/pdfs/mm6903a1-H.pdf 3. http://www.cfma.org/news/content.cfm?ItemNumber=4573&navItemNumber=4643 4. https://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/reports/national-strategy-suicide-prevention/index.html 5. http://constructionexec.com/article/suicide-prevention-a-health-and-safety-priority-for-the-construction-industry 6. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988/partner-toolkit NEWS LINE 20 AUGUST 2022 NEWSLINE www.guamcontractors.orgCONSTRUCTION NEWS BULLETIN
There’s a brand-new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. The 988 lifeline connects callers to an existing network of more than 200 local crisis call centers across the United States, and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s number—1 (800) 273-8255—will route calls to 988. The goal is to aid those seeking help through safe, immediate intervention, similar to the 911 hotline for emergencies.
Thepopulations.U.S.workforce spends many hours at the workplace each week, making it a vital touchpoint for providing access to mental health resources 3 for working-age adults. In fact, the Surgeon General’s 2012 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention 4 specifically targets employers 5 as critical stakeholders in the prevention of suicide. Across the construction sector, we must rise to meet this challenge by incorporating mental health and wellness as core business values. Learn more about how to prevent construction suicide
On July 21, the U.S. Department of Transportation published a proposed rule1 to update its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program, which assists small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in competing for DOT contracts. The stated purpose of the proposed rule is to modernize and strengthen the DBE program to ensure qualifying businesses are able to compete for the increased federal transportation funding provided by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Proposed changes 2 to the program •include:Increasing the personal net worth limit from $1.32 million to $1.6 million and excluding retirement assets from PNW calculations • Amending ownership and control certification eligibility requirements • Simplifying the interstate certification process • Formally adopting COVID-19 flexibilities such as virtual on-site visits Comments on the proposed rule are due by Sept. 19 and can be submitted via regulations.gov DOT Issues Proposed Rule Revising Disadvantaged Business Program ments/2022/07/21/2022-14586/disadvantaged-business-enterprise-and-airport-concession-disadvantaged-business-enterprise-program NEWSLINE
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24 AUGUST 2022 REPORTS/INFORMATION www.guamcontractors.orgCONSTRUCTION NEWS BULLETIN LABOROFDEPARTMENTGUAM DivisioncationCertiProcessingLaborAlien 2022JuneENDING:MONTHStatisticsReportMonthlyWorkplaceEmployers MasonCement557 Carpenter937 MechanicEquipmentConstructionMechanicAutomotive MetalworkerReinforcing366 SteelworkerStructural13 4 Baker3 MechanicMaintenance1 CookCamp34 TechnicianSoil33 PainterEquipTransportationLead1 MechanicMarine5 BlasterPainter3Rewinder)(MotorElectrician tterPipe11 Welder9 InspectorQC2 GardenersLandscape18 Mechanic3 ClerkPlanning1CarpenterShipwright3 Plumber170 85 144 34 WorkerSheetmetal OperatorEquip.Heavy Electrician213 CookCamp Welder65 Const.CommonTotal2584 Philippines2784 Korea16 Australia2 ZealandNew3 NationalitybyTotal2808 104 172 WorkersH-2BNon-ConstructionTotal2756ConstructionOTHERTotal NationalitybyWorkers WorkersH-2BConstructionTOTAL 13 MechanicEquipmentHeavy tterPipe 38 10 OperatorCrane8 MechanicRefrigeration&A/C6 TechnicianRefrigeration&HVAC2 SupervisorField7 SupervisorConstruction7 Painter41 TechnicianEquipment2TechnicianHAVC/Aircon2 DrafterCadAuto1 WorkerRebar2 SpecialistEnvironmental&SafetyHealth,1 Foreman1 WorkerStructural8OccupationsConstructionOtherOccupationsNon-ConstructionOtherOccupationsConstructionCommon Construction42 Non-Construction6 EmployersH-2BTotal48OccupationsConstructionCommonIndustryByEmployers 22% 14% 36% %07%3%8%6%1% 3% MasonCement Carpenter Reinforcing Metalworker Structural Steelworker Plumber WorkerSheetmetal Equip.Heavy Operator Electrician CookCamp Welder H-2Bvs.WorkersUS 0500100020003000 1500250035004500 4000 U.S.Total Workers WorkersU.S.Total companiesH2in H-TotalGrand CruzBy:TabithaPreparedWorkers2B information:Contact AdministratorALPCDMassey,Greg 96931GuamTamuning,9970BoxP.O. (671)475-8005/8003NationalitybyPopulationH-2B Philippines 99.25% Korea 0.57% ZealandNew 0.11% Australia 0.07% Philippines Korea ZealandNew Australia MechanicRefrigeration&HVAC23 2796 2860WorkersH-2BTotalGrandWorkersU.S.TotalWorkersConst.U.S.3014
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