Georgia Contractor (Jan | Feb 2017) by A4 Inc.

Volume 13, Issue 1 January | February 2017

NAMING THE TUNNEL BORING MACHINE DRILLER MIKE

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On the Cover: Naming the Tunnel Boring Machine Driller Mike. ‘Driller Mike’ is named after Atlanta rapper, activist, and small business owner Killer Mike and his nine-year-old daughter Mikey. Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed was the first to start ‘Driller Mike’ as it prepared to make its journey under the city. The arrival of the $11.6 million TBM served as a milestone for the Water Supply Program. The TBM was manufactured by Robbins, a world renowned tunnel boring machine manufacturer. Trucks transported the one million pieces of the TBM to Atlanta from Solon, OH. See the story on page 16.v

CONTENTS

16 Naming the Tunnel Boring

20 The Impact of the 2016

Current Economics & Construction Climate

Machine Driller Mike

Elections on the Aggregates Industry

25 Get Involved on Social Media ~ Bridge the gap between your operation and the community

26 Lessons Learned Sprayed Fire-resistive Materials (SFRM)

13 Will Ban the Box Measure Spread at the Local Level?

22 Success Circles: Four Steps to Great Relationships

27 GCAA Management

14 Aggregate Industry a Strong Foundation for Georgia Transportation

23 Seven Tax-Savvy Ways to Give to Charity

Workshop ~ A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

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Current Economics & Construction Climate By Roger C. Tutterow, Ph.D. | Professor of Economics | Kennesaw State University The election of President Trump continues to appear favorable for broad economic activity and for the construction industry. While specific policy proposals are still forthcoming, early comments suggest that a Trump administration would loosen the regulatory environment, cut income taxes, and increase spending on infrastructure—all policy moves that would be welcomed by many in the construction aggregates industry.

Even before the November election, the Conference Board’s forwardlooking Leading Economic Index (LEI) increased by 0.1% in October. This marked the fifth increase in the last six months. The index has risen by 0.7% for the six months ending in October. In October, six of the 10 index components increased, including the interest rate spread, weekly manufacturing hours, new orders for capital and consumer goods, the credit index, and building permits. Ataman Ozyildirim, Director of Business Cycles and Growth Research at The Conference Board said that “the U.S. LEI increased in October for a second consecutive month. Although its six-month growth rate has moderated, the index still suggests that the economy will continue expanding into early 2017.” Equity markets rallied in the weeks following the Trump victory in anticipation of stronger economic growth. The most recent estimate of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was revised up to show a 3.2% growth rate for the third quarter. Much of the revision was due to stronger than previously estimated personal consumption expenditures. January | February 2017

Roger Tutterow While the final read on third-quarter growth is due in late December, most analysts have shifted their focus to current quarter growth. As of mid-December, the Federal Reserve Bank of At-

lanta's GDPNow index estimated current quarter growth at 2.6%. At this pace, GDP growth would average roughly 2.0% for calendar year 2016. Labor markets continued to tighten in November, as the unemployment rate plunged to 4.6%. The decrease in the unemployment rate reflected both a 226,000 person reduction in the labor force and an estimated 219,000 increase in those that were employed. The November data reflected the lowest level of unemployment since August 2007. However, the labor force participation rate, which gauges the%age of the adult population that are in the labor force, remains relatively low at 62.7%. In the establishment survey, nonfarm payrolls rose by 178,000 in No-

vember. Most of the increases were at private-sector service-producing firms where 139,000 jobs were added for the month. Among service producing establishments, the largest employment increases were in professional and business services and in health care, which added 63,000 and 34,700 jobs respectively. Goods-producing establishments added 17,000 jobs due to a 19,000 worker increase in the construction industry. Manufacturers shed 4000 jobs, mostly in the production of machinery, transportation equipment, and fabricated metal products. In Georgia, job creation continues at a faster pace than the national average. For the 12 months ending in November 2016, Georgia added nearly 99,000 jobs. This represented an increase of 2.3% or growth—or roughly 0.6% faster than the national average. Employment in Georgia has grown faster the national average consistently since October 2012.

The great recession, and the associated housing market crisis, posed challenges for every region of the country. However, the adverse effects were disproportionately pronounced in the Northwest Georgia region. Dalton, the longtime carpet capital of the country, saw job loss matched by relatively few communities nationwide. However, employment is rising again in Dalton and in other Northwestern Georgia communities. Nationwide, activity in the manufacturing sector continues to expand as measured by the Institute of Supply Management’s purchasing managers' index (PMI). The November reading of 53.2 was 1.3 points higher than in October. It also marked the eighth time in the past nine months that the PMI has been above the 50 threshold that splits expansion and contraction in the manufacturing sector. Bradley J. Holcomb, chair of the ISM's Manufacturing Business Survey Committee, said that “comments from

the panel cite increasing demand, some tightness in the labor market, and plans to reduce inventory by the end of the year.” Manufacturing had been relatively robust early in the economic recovery, but has been facing headwinds from a strong US dollar in recent quarters. The strong dollar makes U.S.-produced products more expensive, and thus less competitive, on foreign markets. Consumer confidence appears to have firmed on the heels of the November election. The University of Michigan’s Index of Consumer Sentiment (ICS) stood at 87.2 in late October. However, the index jumped to 93.8 in November. Further, the preliminary data from the December survey suggests another increase - pushing the ICS to 98.0, a reading that is the highest reading in 22 months. Richard Curtin, Chief Economist at the Surveys of Consumers, said "the surge was largely due to consumers’ initial reactions to Trump’s surprise vic-

Indeed, Georgia was among the ten fastest growing states in the nation over the last year. The strength of the state economy over the past four years has been in contrast to its weakness during the 2008-09 recession. As was the case in many states with heavy exposure to residential real estate—such as Florida, Nevada, and Arizona—employment in Georgia fell further than the national average during in the ‘great recession.’ Around the state, all metropolitan areas are showing signs of improvemens, but the magnitude of their gains is mixed. Of the 14 metropolitan statistical areas (MSA), employment in nine is now above prerecession levels. Strongest recoveries have been in Savannah, Gainesville, and Atlanta—all of which have grown payrolls by 10% or more since the recession ended. Not surprisingly, these are among the MSAs where construction activity has been the most robust in the past few years. 10

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tory. When asked what news they had heard of recent economic developments, more consumers spontaneously mentioned the expected positive impact of new economic policies than ever before recorded in the long history of the surveys.” Consumer inflation remained in check in November with the Consumer Price Index (CPI), now up 1.7% over the trailing 12 months. The core CPI, which excludes food and energy, is up 2.1% for that. However, some construction industry insiders have voiced concerns that material prices will be under pressure if infrastructure spending ramps up in coming quarters. As largely expected, the Federal Reserve raised short-term interest rates by 0.25% at their meeting on December 14. In announcing the hike in shortterm rates, the Federal Reserve said that “information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in No-

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vember indicates that the labor market has continued to strengthen and that economic activity has been expanding at a moderate pace since mid-year.” While the rate hike was widely expected, markets were surprised by indications that the Federal Reserve would raise short-term rates at least twice, and perhaps three times, in 2017. Data from the Federal Funds Futures market at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange suggest that ‘the Fed’ is likely to raise short-term rates in June and again in the early Fall months of next year. Against this backdrop, long-term bond yields continue to rise. After bottoming out below 1.4% on the heels of the ‘Brexit’ vote, the yield on the 10 year treasury surpassed 2.2% prior to the Federal Reserve’s December meeting. However, the Federal Reserve announcement push the long bond yield up to 2.6% in mid-December, levels not seen since September 2014. In re-

sponse to the move in the yield on the ten year treasury bond, mortgage rates also increased. Indeed, the prospects of higher mortgage rates and stronger economic activity appear to be buoying the confidence of home builders. The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) surged to a reading of 70 in December. This is the highest reading since July 2005. NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz noted that “though this significant increase in builder confidence could be considered an outlier, the fact remains that the economic fundamentals continue to look good for housing. The rise in the HMI is consistent with recent gains for the stock market and consumer confidence. At the same time, builders remain sensitive to rising mortgage rates and continue to deal with shortages of lots and labor.”

Overall construction activity fell by 4% in October according to Dodge Data & Analytics. However, it is worth noting that this data was collected prior to the outcome of the November elections and the subsequent surge in business and consumer confidence. For the first ten months of 2016, total construction starts were down a modest 1% versus the same period a year ago. However, volatility in the manufacturing and energy, utilities sectors have skewed overall activity. Excluding these two sectors, total construction starts would have been up 3% versus the same period in 2015. Robert A. Murray, Chief Economist for Dodge Data & Analytics said that â&#x20AC;&#x153;after a sluggish second quarter, the pace of construction starts picked up during the third quarter, and on this basis October is at least maintaining recent improvement. While there was concern earlier in 2016 that the often hesitant expansion for construction could be stalling, the generally stronger activity in August, September, and now October eases those concerns.â&#x20AC;? For the first ten months of the year, the 1% retreat in total activity was due to an 11% reduction in nonbuilding construction. Residential building was up 5% for the first ten months of the year, while nonresidential building was essentially flat By geography, total construction starts during the first ten months of 2016 showed a 7% increase in the Midwest and West regions, and a 6% increase in the South Atlantic region. Activity was down 3% and

18% in the Northeast and South Central regions. Looking forward into 2017, Dodge Data & Analytics predicts a 5% increase in total construction starts. The Dodge forecast sees both residential and nonresidential building projects rising in 2017. Activity in the nonbuilding construction area will show increases in public works construction being all set by softness and projects related to energy utilities. In Georgia, recent construction activity remains favorable. In the residential market, total housing permits in Georgia are up 17% for the first 10 months of 2016. Permits for singlefamily construction are up 11% so far this year, while multifamily activity is up by 33%. In the multifamily housing sector, concerns have risen that activity is getting too strong. Indeed, in early 2016, the pace of multifamily construction exceeded that seen at the previous cyclical peak of the housing market. Multifamily activity in Georgia is largely concentrated in Atlanta. However, Athens, Augusta, Columbus, and Warner Robins typically have relevant multifamily markets due to the presence of universities and military establishments. As of late 2016, the multifamily market did not appear to be overbuilt in Georgia. However, that could become a concern in 2017, if new construction continues at its recent pace. In the commercial real estate market, construction activity continues to expand both nationwide and in Georgia. The office construction market,

which had been dormant until mid2014, continues to recover. There is anecdotal evidence that both the industrial and hospitality sectors may be approaching peaks in terms of their construction activity. In Georgia, transportation projects approved by legislation in early 2015 are becoming realities. These projects should inject over $1 billion per year into the construction industry in Georgia. When coupled with two major stadiums under construction Atlanta and the ongoing recovery in office and residential construction, the absorption of construction aggregates should remain strong into 2017. Despite calls for conversions of faithless electors, the Electoral College confirmed the election of Donald Trump on December 19. Most pundits expect both tax reform and changes in the Affordable Care Act to be among the post-inauguration initiatives. However, construction industry insiders believe that changes in the regulatory regimes for financial services, environmental regulations, and labor policy will also be an early focus of President Trumpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts. Construction analysts welcomed suggestions by Mr. Trump that a large investment in infrastructure spending was needed. However, industry insiders warn that actual infrastructure expenditures are more likely to be realized in 2018 and subsequent years. v

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Will Ban the Box Measures Spread at the Local Level? Employment Trend 2017 By Montserrat Miller | Partner | Arnall Golden Gregory LLP | Washington, D.C. Los Angeles is the latest major city to pass a Ban the Box measure (Ordinance 184652) applicable to private employers. It will become effective January 22, 2017 and will be enforced beginning in July 2017. Other major cities with Ban the Box laws include:

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Important: Although above bullet points cover some of the key requirements, they are not exhaustive as Ban the Box measures across the country are similar, but not identical.

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Finally, don’t forget that as a private employer you must also comply with the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.) if you receive background check reports from a third-party background screening company.

And don’t forget that eight states have Ban the Box measures on their books which are applicable to private employers — HI, IL, MA, MN, NJ, OR, RI, and VT. What is Ban the Box? In its most basic form it means that an employer cannot ask on the job application about criminal history (i.e., arrests or convictions). Generally, an employer must wait until a conditional offer of employment has been extended to inquire about criminal history and conduct a background check. Ban the Box moves the criminal history inquiry until later in the process to afford exoffenders the opportunity to be judged on their merit and not their past. At least in theory that’s what is supposed to happen as a result of Ban the Box measures, which are often referred to as fair hiring policies. But, nothing in life is simple. Often, Ban the Box measures go beyond simply requiring that employers remove the criminal history question from the job application and they include additional requirements, such as requiring:

For employers in a jurisdiction that has a Ban the Box law, it’s important to understand what your obligations are. A comprehensive background screening policy will assist any employer seeking compliance with federal and state law. If that is on your ‘to do’ list for 2017, Arnall Golden Gregory can assist in developing policies and procedures. v

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Employers conduct an individualized assessment if criminal history is discovered during a background check (e.g., Austin, San Francisco, Los Angeles).

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Employers advise the applicant the reason for their decision to not hire if it includes criminal history information (e.g., Chicago, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington, DC).

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Employers provide a specific amount of time to allow the applicant to review and respond to criminal history information discovered as a result of a background check (e.g., Philadelphia, San Francisco).

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Employers provide disclosures about the law (e.g., Philadelphia, San Francisco, Washington, DC).

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Employers cannot have restrictive language in their advertisements (e.g., Seattle).

Montserrat Miller Ms. Miller can be reached at montserrat. miller@agg.com or 202-677-4038. This was originally posted in Ms. Miller’s blog – Workforce Compliance Insights.

Aggregate Industry a Strong Foundation for Georgia Transportation By Russell R. McMurry, P.E. | Commissioner | Georgia Department of Transportation Georgia Department of Transportation has served Georgia for just over a century, yet that’s a blink of the eye compared to the thousands of years that aggregate has created stable road bases around the world. Aggregate use has been around since the Roman Empire, when production was refined and aggregate was used to build roads and aqueducts. The bonding of aggregates with cement and water to make concrete created an unending demand for construction aggregates - a demand that continues today.

Georgia DOT celebrated its centennial in 2016. From Georgia’s humble beginnings to today, boasting the eighth largest state population supporting the tenth largest transportation system in the country, our work has just begun. Transportation is critical to economic growth. Aggregate is critical to transportation.

Georgia has yet again been named the number one place to do business. This recognition is the outcome of Governor’s Deal focus and direction to state agencies. The importance of aggregate to transportation, residential, and commercial growth cannot be underestimated. Georgia DOT and Georgia’s aggregate industry have enjoyed a great partnership from the beginning. We recognize and appreciate the industry’s focus on quality and research, exploring additional and improved ways to use this natural resource. Georgia DOT conducts extensive research on all facets of transportation-related subjects, including aggregates. We recently purchased an x-ray defractometer to identify mineral content in aggregates with the goal of mitigating 14

Russell McMurry and inhibiting alkali-silica reaction (ASR)-related expansion and cracking in concrete materials. We’re looking at sustainable and green technologies.

We’re completing the launch of our new SiteManager software and have worked hand-in-hand with the industry for a smooth transition. The Department uses millions of tons of aggregate annually in the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges. In recent years, our annual tonnage use has varied - from 9.6 million tons in FY 2003 to a peak of over 14 million tons in FYs 2007 and 2008 down steadily to 5.1 million tons in FY16. But this downward trend is reversing. TFA 2015: a true game-changer

In the 2015 legislative session, Georgia lawmakers addressed the state’s transportation infrastructure needs with passage of House Bill 170. Georgia’s transportation funding bill—the Transportation Funding Act (TFA) of 2015— generates sustainable annual revenue to specifically fund routine transportation infrastructure maintenance and capital improvements. This equates to an addi-

tional $757 million in FY 2016 and an estimated additional $824 million in FY 2017. Coupled with the FAST Act (federal funding), Georgia now has a sustainable funding mechanism to address its critical transportation priorities: first, taking care of existing infrastructure; and second, grow Georgia’s economy by striking a balance with strategic statewide mobility improvements. The Department has moved full speed ahead on deferred maintenance projects like resurfacing roads and preserving bridges, sealing roadway cracks, replacing stripes and reflectors, upgrading signs, and tackling overgrown vegetation. The investment for resurfacing statewide grew from a recent annual three-year average of $114 million to a $400+ million per year estimated average over the next three years. That’s almost three times the monetary investment in resurfacing, not including new construction. It’s a great opportunity for aggregate producers to have sustainable production across the entire state. We are now resurfacing on an average 12 to 15-year cycle with preventative maintenance in between, instead of the previous 50-year cycle. As roadway conditions improve, motorists will experience first-hand the long-term benefits that result from suitable funding and the proper maintenance of our system. Addressing bridge conditions is vital for safety and for economic development. Georgia’s 14,600 bridges have an average age of 43 years and 12% of state-owned bridges have load restrictions. Most of these bridges were designed to have a 50-year lifespan. TFA allows Georgia to double its investment in city, county, and state bridges from Georgia Contractor

less than $150 million per year to almost $300 million per year. We are addressing city and county bridges as well as state-owned bridges. Planned Progress: 11 Major Mobility Projects in Ten Years

As a result of TFA, the state has also addressed key freight and mobility corridors with 11 major mobility investments that will be complete or in the building process within ten years. The Major Mobility Investment Program (MMIP) includes an additional 331 new lane miles of general purpose lanes, auxiliary lanes, express lanes, collector distributor lanes, and truck lanes. These projects, representing an over $10 billion investment in new construction, will be transformational. They will be Design-Build or DesignBuild-Finance procurements, allowing Georgia to advance these projects much sooner than under Design-BidBuild. It is estimated that during peak construction, the earned value of the work will be more than double our nor-

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mal construction value, which is approximately $1.5 billion. These projects will help move the needle significantly on congestion, and will enable us to improve mobility for freight and goods throughout Georgia. And then there are the numerous long-term megaprojects currently underway—like the $800 million investment in the I-285/SR 400 Improvement Project in Metro Atlanta; the I-16/I-75 Improvement Project in Macon; and Georgia Express Lanes projects like I-75 south, opening in early 2017, and the Northwest Corridor Express Lanes, opening mid-2018 - both with reversible lanes. You can see these and other projects at www.dot.ga.gov.

Exciting times ahead.

We’ve come a long way since the turn of the twentieth century, when the Good Roads Movement—led by bicyclists and the postal service—demanded paved rural roads. Whether it’s our growing managed lane network, the Transportation Management Center, home of the Georgia

NaviGAtor 511 intelligent transportation system, or innovations like diverging diamond interchanges, pedestrian hybrid beacons and restricted crossing U-turns (RCUT), Georgia DOT will continue to embrace change and rise to meet new challenges, break new barriers, and positively impact more lives. Needless to say, Georgia’s transportation outlook is bright. As our next hundred years unfold, we will continue to focus on improving our existing infrastructure, expanding mobility, advancing economic competiveness, enhancing our culture and quality of life, and contributing to advancements in technologies and innovative ways to improve safety and construction quality, and reduce congestion. From resurfacing to roadway construction to bridge beams to sound walls—that’s a lot of aggregate.The aggregate industry will continue to be an essential partner and play a vital role in this exciting journey. Thank you all for your focus on quality and for making Georgia great! v

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Naming the Tunnel Boring Machine

Driller Mike In June 2016, the 400-foot-long main beam of the Water Supply Program (WSP) tunnel boring machine (TBM) arrived at the former Bellwood Quarry. Mayor Kasim Reed, Department of Watershed Management Commissioner Kishia L. Powell, and other city officials welcomed the arrival of an essential component of the TBM that will excavate rocks underneath the city of Atlanta to create a 12-foot diameter tunnel, connecting the Chattahoochee River and the Hemphill Water Treatment Plant to the quarry. The $300 million investment will address the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aging infrastructure, build a five-mile tunnel, and fill the quarry with 2.4 billion gallons of water. Watershed Management held a public campaign that allowed the public to name the TBM, and Atlanta residents were encouraged to submit names on the h2o4atl.com website. The nominations were open to all residents of Georgia and three finalists were announced on August 5, 2016. Throughout the campaign, Georgia residents were encouraged to join the conversation using the trending hashtag #h2o4atl. Between June 29 and Aug. 1 more than 700 names were submitted. Allowing the public an active role in the naming of the TBM provided an inclusive experience to be a part of Atlantaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water future. The former Bellwood Quarry before it was drained for construction. The site was featured in several motion pictures and TV shows, including Fast & Furious, The Hunger Games, and The Walking Dead.

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The naming campaign finalists included:

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‘Driller Mike’ – Multiple nominations, but as explained in a submission by Bryan Schroeder: “Killer Mike chews through words and raps like he's got diamond tipped teeth. A good role model for this drill, Driller Mike, to look up to!”

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‘Peach Beast’ – In David Nixon’s nomination, he wrote: “The beast to help keep ATL and the Peach State green, healthy and safe. Plus it's the beast that eats rock!”

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‘Scarlett’ – Nominated by Kristen Vick, who in her submission said, “O'Hara of course. How perfectly classic Atlanta.”

Atlanta spoke, and ‘Driller Mike’ received more than 80% of the votes. “Driller Mike” is named after Atlanta rapper, activist, and small business owner Killer Mike and his nine-year-old daughter Mikey. Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed was the first to start ‘Driller Mike’ as it prepared to make its journey under the city. The arrival of the $11.6 million TBM served as a milestone for the Water Supply Program. The TBM was manufactured by Robbins, a world renowned tunnel boring machine manufacturer. Trucks transported the one million pieces of the TBM to Atlanta from Solon, OH. PC/Russell Joint Venture, along with Atkinson/Technique Joint Venture, Stantec, and Robbins, assembled the tunnel boring machine on the quarry floor. To put it into perspective, the TBM is longer than a football field. ‘Driller Mike’ will play a vital role in connecting raw water intake on the Chattahoochee River to the Hemphill Water Treatment Plant. The tunnel boring machine began operation in October and has mined over 200 feet of the tunnel thus far, which will eventually connect two water treatment plants, 18

three pump stations and the Chattahoochee River. Vertical shafts at the Hemphill and Chattahoochee water treatment plants include pump stations to withdraw water from the tunnel system for treatment and distribution. The five pump station shafts are connected to the main tunnel, which is 12 feet in diameter, but because of the concrete liner, the tunnel is 10 feet in diameter. Atkinson/Technique Joint Venture is the subcontractor for underground tunnel mining construction work. When completed, it will be the deepest tunnel in Georgia. In addition, Robbins is responsible for the oversight of the initial mining stages. During mining, muck handling is a critical function. A muck cart system with rollover dumping is used at the quarry instead of a continuous conveyor along the tunnel. A rollover muck cart dumping system is essential because less muck sticks to the carts during operation. During this phase, the tunnel boring machine can achieve full strokes more frequently through the tunnel. The Water Supply Program is vital to Atlanta’s sustainability and the metro region’s water future, providing an additional 30 days of raw water storage. The program will help secure Atlanta’s water future by reducing corrective and emergency maintenance of existing raw water delivery pipelines, enhancing system operations, and providing secure

raw water storage. Watershed Management also will soon have an additional two days of drinking water reserve through the Hemphill Reservoir #1 Embankment project. The project will bring both of Atlanta’s reservoirs back into normal operation. Reservoir #2, which is currently in service, has a capacity of 345 million gallons per day. Once Reservoir #1 is back on-line, Atlanta’s water reserve will increase to 525 million gallons per day, providing approximately five days of storage for water treatment and distribution. The Hemphill Reservoir Project will help to ensure our water supply is conserved, improve efficiency, and create additional water storage space. The Raw Water Transmission Mains Project will enhance the reliability and efficiency of the city’s aging conveyance system to ensure the availability of a continuous supply of potable water. The Water Supply Program directly aligns with Mayor Reed’s vision to provide sustainable water infrastructure for future generations in the city of Atlanta. As Atlanta continues to grow and thrive, Watershed Management will strive to ensure the delivery of clean, safe drinking water. The Water Supply Program is one of many critical undertakings in our $1 billion capital improvement program to secure this finite resource for the next 100 years. v

A celebration was hosted by City leaders to oﬃcially launch the TBM, as well as announce its name Driller Mike. Atlanta residents overwhelmingly voted for the name Driller Mike out of more than 700 online submissions. Georgia Contractor

Construction crew working on one of the vertical shafts for the pump station. January | February 2017

The Impact of the 2016 Elections on the Aggregates Industry By Cherelle Wells | NSSGA

Coming off a historic and contentious election, the U.S. House of Representatives, Senate, and White House are each aligned with the Republican party for the first time since 2006. Prior to this election, it had been 88 years since a Republican president entered office with a Republican majority in the House and Senate. Under these circumstances, the aggregates industry has a unique opportunity to affect change in the federal policy that effects everything from permitting to mineral definitions. It will take a concerted effort between NSSGA, state aggregates associations such as GCAA, operators in the field, and executives at headquarters to make that happen. President-elect Donald J. Trump has made a ten-year, $1 trillion infrastructure investment one of his top priorities. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., has indicated that such infrastructure legislation could be a priority for the Republican congressional leadership in 2017 given Trump's 20

embrace of the issue and that it could be done on a bipartisan basis. While the Trump infrastructure package is said to rely mostly on private financing, such as bonding and public-private partnerships, instead of dedicated and sustainable user-based sources, McCarthy said any bill would have to include spending offsets to pay for it. Yet, Senate leaders have said that infrastructure bills would not be a high priority, and this brings up a point that should be kept in mind. A Republican-controlled Congress does not give President-elect Trump a blank check to make his campaign promises into reality. Many of his priorities are not in line with GOP leadership, and fiscal experts question the methods by which Trump promises to fund construction. With a 52-48 majority in the Senate, Republicans will still need the support of Democrats because 60 votes are needed to move forward on any bill in that chamber. There is no doubt that we will need

advocates from our companies and operations to educate their members of Congress on the value of a sustainable, long-term solution for infrastructure spending and the Highway Trust Fund. Other issues that affect the aggregates industry could come up for debate in Congress, such as tax reform; the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Act, which would strengthen the aggregates workforce; and Air Traffic Control reforms, which would be an opportunity to increase the Passenger Facility Charge and Airport Improvement Programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funding. Changes Ahead for MSHA in 2017

MSHA is likely to see significant changes in 2017. Neal Merrifield, metal/nonmetal (MNM) administrator, retired in October 2016 and MSHA Administrator Joe Main appointed Kevin Stricklin, MSHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coal administrator, as interim head of the MNM sector. Main told NSSGA that a permanent replacement should be chosen by President-elect Trump's administration. Georgia Contractor

NSSGA is actively pushing for a new MSHA administrator from the metal/non-metal sector of the mining industry instead of coal. The new reality is that, according to MSHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own data, there are seven times more MNM operations than coal. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time that the head of the agency responsible for enforcing the Mine Act come from the side of the industry that delivers the majority of regulated facilities, and NSSGA has been actively advocating for an administrator that understands aggregates operations and their demonstrated commitment to safety. Reining in Regulations

The onslaught of new and onerous regulations from President Obama has ended. But which regulations will President-elect Trump and his administration be able to fix? Trump vowed to repeal many jobkilling regulations, and specifically the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule and climate change regulations that are

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poised to affect aggregates operations and permits. Due to numerous lawsuits, including one filed by NSSGA in 2015, the Waters rule is currently under a nationwide stay. However, the combination of President Trump and a Republican Congress offers a unique opportunity not just for repeal of unsound and needlessly burdensome rules, but possible modernization of legislation that affects permitting, such as the Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and Clean Air Act. Also, high on NSSGAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s target list is the ongoing crystalline silica regulation and the impact of a new law on naturally occurring mineral fibers such as asbestos. Any changes, however, will face strong opposition from some members of Congress and environmental groups, who have already vowed to litigate any changes they oppose. NSSGA will be busy urging the Trump administration to make changes to existing policies that are based on sound

science and legal policy. With the election of Donald Trump and the Republicans maintaining majorities in the House and Senate, the opportunities for regulatory reform are very high. In addition to eliminating WOTUS in his first 100 days and a general moratorium on new rules and removal of costly and less critical rules, Trump can also can rescind Executive Orders signed by Obama and work with Congress to address the crushing burden of regulation. The aggregates industry has an incredible opportunity to undo some of the burdensome regulations of the Obama administration. NSSGA and a grassroots army of state aggregates association, such as GCAA, operators in the field, geologists, safety officers, engineers, and executives has the potential for great change as long as we are united, focused, and thoughtful for the benefit of the entire stone, sand, and gravel industry. v

Success Circles: 4 Steps to Great Relationships

Humility and authentic connection are at the core of all great relationships. And strong relationships are at the core of all lasting success. One of the most fascinating insights into relationship dynamics came out of the Stanford Prison Experiment conducted in 1971. In this experiment, two groups of students were placed in a mock prison in the basement of a Stanford University building and were randomly assigned to the roles of prisoners and guards. The students were observed for several days. What then occurred has become one of the most striking and disturbing observations of human relationships. The students began to manifest either aggressive or rebellious behaviors depending on their role.

Though everyone knew that this was just a test, the ‘guards’ began to act rigidly and display hostility towards their supposed ‘prisoners.’ The guards seemed to enjoy the authority and control to a level that went beyond acceptable boundaries. The guards increasingly pushed and even abused their authority—even though their authority was not real. On the other hand, the prisoners banded together and rebelled against the guards. They planned escapes. They insulted and harassed their captors. When the study ended, 22

the guards were reluctant in yielding their authority and resisted their prisoners. The test had to be shut down prematurely and only after outside intervention. Losing Perspective

The illusion of power can be wildly intoxicating. The Stanford Prison Experiment is an extreme example of a common phenomenon that can occur at any level of a small business or large corporation. Often, when we gain authority in life and in business, we can lose sight of how we gained that authority in the first place. With all the outward signs of authority—a nicer office, a new car, a different job title—we forget those who helped us along the way and we forget that there are others around us who could help us grow even further. We stop listening. We become distant, disconnected, and our confidence turns into arrogance. Eventually, we start

making poor decisions and, with nobody around to advise us, we lack the perspective to notice our deteriorating decision. At any level of an organization, this kind of isolation and narrow-mindedness is a set up for failure and even widespread disaster. Success Circles

The antidote to these toxic effects of authority on social relationships is to always maintain humility and authentic connection. Developing and maintaining a ‘success circle’ in your professional life is key to keeping you grounded as you move into leadership positions with more and more authority. Building a success circle isn’t just about making friends and it isn’t just about networking—it’s about actively maintaining and developing a core group that will push you, advise you, and help you succeed in good times and in bad. These people make up your own personal presidential cabinet. You might be in their cabinet, too. There are four essential steps to developing a success circle: Georgia Contractor

Observe & Identify Identify people in your sphere of influence who have a gift in some specific area. Your sphere of influence includes friends, acquaintances, relatives, neighbors, and colleagues. Here we observe and pay attention to who these people really are. Perhaps they are not aware that they have a gift. We really get to know those around us and what sets them apart.

out to those in your success circle who have demonstrated expertise and knowledge in the area you are struggling with. Recognize that you aren’t an expert in all areas. Ask the person exactly how he or she did it. It is important to ask for detailed insights. Vague statements and general advice are everywhere, and they will only take you so far. 4.

Listen When people in your success circle 2. Connect speak on their area of expertise, listen The art of connection is one of the carefully. You may even want to take most powerful secrets in life. This does- notes. These notes may be some of the n’t have to be a formal effort. Just hav- most valuable notes you ever take. Being lunch, playing a game of tennis, or cause each person in your success circle going to a ball game can form the basis serves as a living example of the expertfor real connection. Over time, you will ise you have already seen in them, you gradually build up a success circle of in- can trust what they say. formal mentors on whom you can count for the best advice. Real Growth Will Rogers famously said, “Everybody is ignorant, only on different subjects.” 3. Ask for Insights This is where the humility comes in. Maintaining humility and asking for When you are at a crossroads or are help are the only skills you need to defaced with indecision in business, reach velop a success circle. Developing a suc-

cess circle is a simple task, but it’s immeasurably valuable. There is a wealth of knowledge and information out in the world that is free and can be learned while playing a game of tennis or drinking a cup of coffee. Sometimes the answer you need is only a phone call away. Success circles keep you growing while keeping you grounded. v Dr. Randall Bell is a socio-economist, speaker, and author of Rich Habits Rich Life. He has consulted on such cases as the World Trade Center, Flight 93 Crash Site, and O.J. Simpson. His work has generated billions of dollars to build lives and communities. He documents the poor habits that lead to disaster—and the rich habits that lead to transformation and growth. For more information on Dr. Randall Bell, please visit www.drbell.com.

7 Tax-Savvy Ways to Give to Charity By Staff of TSJDeemer Dana, CPA Charitable giving is on the rise. And the momentum is expected to continue, given the natural disasters and human tragedies that have happened in recent months.

Last year, charitable donations reached an all-time high of approximately $373.25 billion, according to Giving USA 2016: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2015. This report is published jointly by the Giving USA Foundation, a public-service initiative of The Giving Institute and the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Besides fulfilling their philanthropic needs, donors may also benefit from charitable deductions on their January | February 2017

personal tax returns. If you’re considering donating to a new cause or a longstanding favorite one, remember that gift-giving may come in many different forms. Here are seven ways you can offer support: 1. Monetary Contributions If you donate cash to a qualified charity, your gift is generally tax deductible. The same holds true for cash-equivalent contributions, such as an online payment to the charity using a credit or debit card. Important note. To determine if an organization qualifies as a charitable organization, go to the IRS Exempt Organizations Select Check. Giving money to an individual or a foreign or-

ganization is generally not deductible, except for donations made to certain qualifying Canadian not-for-profits. Political donations also don’t qualify for a deduction. The deduction limit for your total annual donations, including cash gifts, is 50% of your adjusted gross income (AGI) (or 30% to the extent donations are made to a private foundation). Any excess may be carried forward up to five years. In addition, the tax code imposes strict recordkeeping requirements for charitable contributions. For example, if you make a cash donation of $250 or more, you must obtain a contemporaneous written acknowledgment from the charity that states the amount of the 23

donation and whether any goods or services were received in exchange for it. 2. Gifts of Property

You may also donate property—such as marketable securities, artwork or clothing—to a qualified charitable organization. In some situations, this can result in an extra tax break: for property that would have qualified for long-term capital gains treatment had you sold it— such as marketable securities you’ve owned longer than a year—you may deduct the full fair market value of the property. Thus, the appreciation in value while you owned the property will never be taxed. For you to deduct the fair market value of gifts of appreciated tangible personal property, the property must be used to further the charity’s tax-exempt mission. For instance, if you give a work of art to a museum, it has to be included in its collection, rather than auctioned off at a fundraiser. Gifts of appreciated property are limited to 30% of your AGI, subject to the same fiveyear carryforward rule as cash gifts. For you to deduct gifts of clothing or household goods, the items generally must be in good used condition or better. Your deduction equals the current fair market value of the item, which likely is substantially less than what you paid for it. For a donation of property worth $250 or more, you must obtain a contemporaneous written acknowledgment from the charity describing the property, including a statement of whether any goods or services were received in exchange for the donation and a goodfaith estimate of the gift’s value. Note that an independent appraisal generally is required for a charitable gift of property valued above $5,000 other than publicly traded securities. 3. Quid Pro Quo Contributions

In some cases, a charitable donor may receive a benefit in return for the contribution. These are referred to as ‘quid 24

pro quo contributions.’ If you make a donation at least partially in exchange for goods or services exceeding $75, the charity should provide you with a good faith estimate of the goods and services received and the amount of payment exceeding the value of the benefit. Your deduction is limited to the difference between these amounts. For example, suppose you attend a charitable fundraising dinner. You pay $200, but the charity values the meal at $50. In this case, your deduction is limited to $150. Low-cost trinkets and nominal gifts, such as a mouse pad featuring the charity’s logo, won’t reduce your deduction. 4. Volunteer Services

Unfortunately, you can't deduct the value of the time you spend helping out a qualified charity. But you may be eligible to write off out-of-pocket expenses you pay on behalf of the organization. This includes such items as travel, mailing costs, and lodging at a convention where you’re an official delegate. But travel expenses aren’t deductible if the trip is merely a disguised vacation. If you have to buy special clothing for your charitable activities—such as a Boy Scout or Girl Scout uniform for a troop leader—the cost is deductible. And any uniform cleaning costs also may be deductible as a miscellaneous expense, subject to the usual 2%-of-AGI floor. 5. Donor-Advised Funds

A donor-advised fund may appeal to someone who wants to retain some control over how the charity will spend his or her contributions. Typically, these funds are established with a reputable institution that vets charities for you and doles out money based on your recommendations. A minimum deposit of at least $5,000 may be required. As with other donations to qualified charities, contributions to a donoradvised fund are fully deductible within the usual rules and limits. Donor-advised funds are usually easy to set up

and maintain because the institution does all the administrative work for you. If you want to stay out of the limelight, you can even arrange to make your gifts anonymous. The increase in the popularity of donor-advised funds has been documented in the Giving USA reports in recent years. 6. Booster Clubs

Do you support your alma mater or a local college by contributing to its athletic booster club? Typically, these clubs enable you to purchase preferred seating at the school’s sporting events. For example, booster club members might receive priority ticket ordering privileges for home football and basketball games. Under the current rules, you can deduct 80% of the cost of a donation made to a booster club. Any part of the payment that goes toward the purchase of actual tickets is nondeductible. But you might want to grab this tax break while it’s still available. The Obama administration has advocated its repeal and support for repeal is also growing in Congress. 7. Conservation Easements

Usually, you must give something away in order to claim a charitable donation deduction. However, under the rules for conservation easements, you can donate an interest in real estate to a qualified organization, such as a government unit or publicly supported charity, without relinquishing ownership and still qualify for a deduction. The donation generally preserves or protects the land or building in its current state so it can be viewed or studied. The amount of the deduction is based on the difference between the fair market value of the land with and without the easement. Under special rules, the annual deduction is limited to 50% of AGI (or 100% for farmers and ranchers), as opposed to the usual 30%-ofAGI limit. Any excess may be carried forward for up to 15 years instead of five years. This tax break was recently made permanent by the Protecting Georgia Contractor

Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015. The catch is that the gift must be made in perpetuity. In other words, you or your heirs can’t alter the property or rescind the organization’s rights to the property at a later date.

Considering a Charitable Donation?

There are many creative gifting options available to philanthropic individuals — and many types of donations also qualify for a tax break on your federal return. But special tax rules may apply, so

consult with a tax adviser to help ensure that your donation is deductible and your recordkeeping is sufficient. v

Get Involved on Social Media Bridge the gap between your operation and the community By Chris Douglas | Director Marketing | Sauls Seismic Online interactions have changed the way we communicate, get information, and stay connected. Social media has been offered as an additional solution to improve community engagement because of its capacity to connect with thousands of people in a relatively short amount of time.

The aggregates industry often uses the ‘out of sight out of mind’ mentality when in actuality we are rarely out of sight. Be transparent in your operations. I’ve learned that if neighboring communities are informed, educated, and understand your project they are more likely to be accepting of it. Our industry has not always had the best reputation on social media. Not everyone loves us. Many complainants use social media tools to reach larger audiences to gain support for their claims. This often leads to organized opposition to your operations or public projects. The industry must change its approach to reverse some of the perceptions. We need to be proactive rather than reactive with the challenges we face on social media. When used properly, social media can engage the community, educate neighbors, reduce claims, and raise awareness about our industry. Below are some tips that I offer to get your operation involved. • Identify the right social media channels. Find the platform that works best for your operation. Start January | February 2017

them involved with your page. Have them like, share, and comment on your operations posts. Look for industry associations that have social media sites and engage in discussions on them.

with one or two and add more as needed. Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn and YouTube tend to work best for aggregates producers and blasting companies. •

Dedicate someone to monitor your social media accounts. Social media accounts need to be monitored regularly to check for feedback from followers. Having a dedicated person allows them to become familiar with what type posts boost engagement levels. Timely responses are important to keep momentum or deter negative feedback. People can easily post negative comments on your page, and you want to be sure to catch those quickly before they escalate.

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Have an active and engaged social media presence. To be noticed on social media requires consistent posting and monitoring. Posts need to be relevant to your audience. Post about projects going on at the company, safety awards or issues affecting the industry. Including photos or videos with posts gain more attention from followers than those without them.

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Get employees involved. Often employees are already active on social media sites. Find out what platforms your coworkers use and get

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Respond to negative comments quickly. A calm approach works best in handling negative comments on social media. Never ignore or delete negative comments. Instead, acknowledge and apologize to the follower for having had a negative experience. Try and take the conversation offline if possible. Offer help, investigate the issue, and then follow up with the complainant. Depending on the severity, you may need to treat these as you would any complaint that comes in to your operation. Negative comments handled properly can often gain your operation loyalty and respect within the community.

Use metrics/analytics to see what is working. Several platforms have metrics to better analyze your posts and see how well they are performing. Use these metrics to see what gets the most engagement from your audience. You can also see when your audience is online so that you can post at a time when more people are likely to see it. v 25

Geotechnical Engineering Observations & Lessons from the School of Experience Sprayed Fire-resistive Materials (SFRM)

We usually call it ‘fireproofing,’ but the proper title is Sprayed Fire-Resistive Materials (SFRM). It is typically applied to structural steel and metal deck assemblies to increase their hourly fire ratings. As an example, the designer determines that the building code dictates that certain columns require a two-hour fire rating. If properly applied, the SFRM is expected to provide an insulating jacket that will allow for these columns to maintain structural integrity for a least two hours in a fire. The challenge is that complete and proper application of SFRM is perhaps the least understood area of the Special Inspections section of building codes. Deficiencies can delay final certification of a facility and, more importantly, if deficiencies are not detected and corrected, the affected building components will not have the required fire protection. The result could be a premature, catastrophic failure during a fire event. The process starts when the general contractor and the fireproofing subcontractor prepare the required SFRM submittals. They will normally use the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) Fire Resistance Directories to determine the various thicknesses that are needed to achieve the desired fire ratings. These submittals must be reviewed and approved by the architect and often building code officials. Their review is to insure that the correct UL design has been used and that other SFRM application characteristics have been identified. An alternative approach to this 26

submittal process is to include a ‘Fire Resistance Design Schedule’ in the project drawings. This is required in some jurisdictions. The schedule can list the assemblies requiring protection, the required hourly rating, and the applicable UL designs. This approach can greatly assist in minimizing some of the initial confusion and facilitate a smoother application and inspection process. Submittals then only need to present the SFRM product being proposed. Once the submittal process is complete and before this work begins, we strongly recommend an application coordination meeting. It has been demonstrated time and again that it will be well worth the time invested. The approved submittals, the manufacturer’s handling instructions, and a pre-application coordination meeting will provide clear direction for the special inspector as to what tests and observations are needed to certify that the design intent and code requirements are met. Testing will almost invariably require that the SFRM be tested for thickness, density, and cohesion/adhesion. There are other tests that may be required, but these three are the normal minimum requirements. If any one of the tested areas is deficient, the fire rating of the assembly will not be achieved. Tests are conducted by qualified technicians who should be certified in their ability to follow the applicable ASTMs for tests being conducted. Deficiencies in any one of the tested areas must be identified and corrected or resolved by the architect. The area of testing that causes the most confusion is the frequency of testing. The various publications that address SFRM often list different testing

frequencies. The bottom line is that the testing specifications must at least meet code requirements. For example, the 2009 International Building Code specifies minimum test frequencies for each of the three basic tests. While the testing and evaluation of their results is relatively straightforward, complete and proper application is where SFRM gets complicated and challenging. As an example, the UL design requires that the SFRM be applied to unpainted and unprimed steel. If the structural elements have been primed, a separate series of tests to determine acceptable adhesion and chemical compatibility may be required. For structural elements above a certain size, mechanical breaks such as lath strips may be required. Most manufactures require that the surfaces to be sprayed have been above 40°F prior to, during, and after application. A common problem is damage to the integrity of the SFRM caused by other subcontractors. We’ve all seen drywall installers and plumbing or electrical contractors scraping off the fireproofing to install tracks or hanging brackets. This results in the loss of the intended fire rating. Careful coordination of subcontractors and the necessary repairs and follow-up inspections prior to close-in are suggested. SFRM is an inspection area we all need to learn more about. We hope this ‘Lessons Learned’ is of value to you for both your current and future projects. Please do not hesitate to call us for more information.

Management Workshop In February, the membership of the GCAA convenes for its annual Management Workshop at the Cobb Galleria in Atlanta, GA. This workshop is one the most well attended and successful trade shows in the country for our industry. The Management Workshop Committee works to provide attendees with a program built around themes such as safety, education, community relations or sustainability. Plant management and industry executives alike turn out en masse and provide vendors the opportunity to discuss new products and services. Year in and year out, the Management Workshop is given rave reviews by attendees and has even been dubbed a ‘mini ConAgg.’ 2017 Management Workshop | February 28 – March 1 | Cobb Galleria, Atlanta, GA The theme for the 2017 Management Workshop is ‘Managing Momentum’

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Yancey Bros. Co., ‘The Nation’s Oldest Caterpillar Dealer,’ has served customers in Georgia’s Construction, Mining and Aggregates businesses throughout our 100 year history. We proudly oﬀer the highest quality products, outstanding parts availability, highly trained technicians and the latest technologies to improve productivity and lower operating costs. From Excavators and Wheel Loaders to Generators, Light Towers and Aerial lifts, Yancey oﬀers a wide range of products and services to meet your needs.

January | February 2017

Georgia Contractor